The festival was set up in 2012 by Scottish filmmaker Chris Young who is the company director of Raptor Filmz Ltd in West Lothian.

The aim of the festival is to promote short Scottish films with a view of potentially setting up a distribution deal with filmmakers.

In 2015, the festival found a new home at the Bathgate Regal Community Theatre which is operated by Scottish actor Scott Kyle.

It’s a great historic venue, with friendly staff, brilliant equipment, and a fantastic audience.."The festival consists of awards for films and individual prizes.

Jury members in the past have included actor Declan Michael Laird and film editor Chris Quick.