The Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews is an annual three-day film festival held in St Andrews, Scotland, committed to showcasing international cinema and hosting film-related events and workshops. It is co-produced by the Byre Theatre and the Film Studies Department at the University of St Andrews, with lead sponsorship from Joe Russo through his production company, AGBO. The festival's grounding philosophy is to nurture new voices in filmmaking, connecting them with the wider community and providing opportunities for growth and international exchange. The festival aims to create an accessible, audience-friendly event that introduces new filmmaking voices.