Discovery Film Festival Greatest Hits

Tried and tested shorts packages for families, now available to book.

Discovery Film Festival has launched its Greatest Hits package, showcasing the very best short films from around the world for audiences aged 3+.

Combining the most popular shorts from the festival’s 20-year history – including Shorts for Wee Ones (age 3+) and Shorts for Middle Ones (age 8+) – the packages are the perfect introduction to the magic of cinema. They are available to cinemas, arts venues, film clubs and societies, and offer an excellent way to engage family audiences.


Shorts for Wee Ones – Greatest Hits

  • DCP or DVD
  • Age 3+
  • 45 minutes of animated hijinks!
  • Directors: Various
  • Various countries 2004-2023
  • 45 minutes
  • English or dialogue free

 Shorts for Middle Ones – Greatest Hits

  • DCP or DVD
  • Age 8+
  • Directors: Various
  • Various countries 2004-2023
  • 60 minutes
  • English or dialogue free

Workshop templates and teachers’ resource packs are available to accompany these film packages, with arts and crafts activities which can be carried out at your venue by an art worker of your choice, or in the classroom by teachers.


 Book now

  • Short film packages are £75.00 + VAT per screening, £100.00 + VAT for two screenings (either SWO&SMO 2023 or both Greatest Hits) or £100 MG vs 35% for multiple screenings.
  • Discovery Film Festival will cover carriage costs for the films out to your screening site; return costs to be paid for by the venue.
  • Packages are available for screenings between Mon 06 November 2023 and Sat 20 October 2024.
  • You must include the Discovery Film Festival logo, strapline and website address beside all listings and advertising in print and online (logos will be provided once bookings are confirmed). Please note: the Greatest Hits collections are part-funded by Film Hub Scotland so additional requirements will be place. Full details on booking.
  • To make a booking, to request workshop guidelines or education resources, please email please e-mail amaya.marco@dca.org.uk  Previous education resources can be downloaded from www.discoveryfilmfestival.org.uk/resources