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Dublin International Film Festival

For 11 unforgettable days in February, Dublin transforms into a vibrant hub of cinematic excellence. DIFF brings the best of Irish and international cinema to the capital for a celebration of storytelling. They welcome the lovers, the dreamers, and the curious newcomers. From world premieres to intimate screenings, exclusive Q&As to parties and celebrations, DIFF offers a unique journey into the world of film, all set against the backdrop of buzz of the Irish capital.

Gemma Creagh

Gemma Creagh is a writer-director and journalist whose work blends dark humour with emotional weight. Her debut funded short, Conveyance, premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh 2024 and has gone on to screen at festivals worldwide. Her plays have been staged and funded by Axis, About Face, Jerome Hynes One Act Play Series, Arts Council, and Barnstorm. She's the Associate Editor of Film Ireland and sometimes contributes to RTÉ Radio One's Arena.

Galway Film Fleadh

Galway Film Fleadh is a week-long international film festival taking place every July on the western edge of Europe in Galway, Ireland. Founded in 1989 as a platform for Irish filmmakers to exhibit their work to their peers, the central goal of the Galway Film Fleadh remains unchanged: to be a platform for the boldest new films, and to bring audiences & filmmakers from around the world together, to celebrate our shared passion for film.

Stephen Porzio

DocArena

Sarah Cullen

Article

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Cork International Film Festival

Cork International Film Festival an exciting and ambitious annual film festival, connecting audiences and artists through a curated selection of the best films. First recognised by the International Federation of Film Producers in 1950, it now hosts three Oscar®-accredited awards. Nearly 69 years after its Cannes beginnings, Cork International Film Festival’s influence stretches from Cork to Hollywood.

Paul Farren

Events

June Butler

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Michael O’Sullivan

Rory Cashin

Michael Lee

Festivals

Andrew Carroll

Mick Jordan

Matthew Briody

Ellen Murray

James Bartlett

Paul Farren

Sadhbh Ní Bhroin

Mo O'Connell

Maureen O’Connell (Mo) is an award-winning actor, writer, director & producer. O'Connell got a BA and Diploma from RADA, London, then went on to get a Higher National Diploma in Film from Ballyfermot College followed by completing Screen Ireland/TUD Advanced's Producing Postgrad. Mo’s debut comedy feature, Spa Weekend, has been a hit at home & overseas at festivals across the UK, Europe, the US, Canada & Ireland. She produced award winning feature Horseshoe & is festival director at DCIFF.

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David Neary

Docs Ireland

Ross Whitaker

Shannon Cotter

Conor Bryce

Will Penn

News

Richard Drumm

Early Irish Cinema

Dublin Business School

Dublin Business School (DBS) is Ireland's largest independent third-level college, offering a variety of career-focused undergraduate & postgraduate degrees in fields like business, arts, law, & computing. The college emphasizes practical learning and industry-experienced lecturers, and its programs are validated by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI). It also provides professional programs, and many students can use advanced standing to enter higher-level years of study. https://www.dbs.ie

Screen Ireland

Kimberly Reyes

Mark Sheridan

Denis Condon

Aoife Kelleher

Aoife Kelleher is a multi-award-winning filmmaker who has sought, in her work, to tell hidden truths about Ireland and Irishness.

Wayne Byrne

Naemi Victoria

Screen Sessions

Silver Screen Critics

Watch irish Short Film

Sarah Griffin

Síomha McQuinn

Underground Cinema Film Festival

Jonathan Victory

Emer Reynolds

Director Emer Reynolds is an Emmy nominated multi-award winning documentary director and feature film editor, based in Dublin, Ireland.

Mutale Kampuni

Shauna Fox

Irene Falvey

Tom Crowley

Reel Horror Show

Martin Cusack

Tom Crowley

Paul Farren

Guth Gafa

Maria Flood

Roisin Kearney

Women in Film and Television Ireland (WFT)

Women in Film and Television Ireland is a voluntary body run by film and TV professionals. The committee members represent the creative, business and technical divisions of the Irish audiovisual sector. The intention in creating this organisation is to ensure that the film and television industry functions as a meritocratic, sustainable and successful force into the future. https://wft.ie/

Brian Lloyd

Carmen Bryce

Pat Collins

Pat Collins is a film maker from West Cork who has made 30 films over the last 20 years. In 2012, the Irish Film Institute curated a mid-career retrospective of his work to date. That They May Face the Rising Sun based on John McGahern’s novel premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2023 and went on general cinema & critical acclaim. He has made films on writer John McGahern, poets Michael Hartnett & Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, singer Thomas McCarthy, & writer/cartographer Tim Robinson.

Coimisiún na Meán

Reel Horrorshow

Nicola Marzano

Irene Falvey

Niall McCloskey

Short Film

Element Pictures

Seán Crosson

Young Irish Film Makers

Conor McMahon

Wayne Byrne

Dev Murray

Dev Murray is filmmaker with a passion for new wave & experimental film. Graduated from UCD with a bachelor’s in both French & film studies, Deabhan has created and worked on a number of projects in the last number of years ranging from visual installations, to shorts. Her work has featured in the Doolin Arts Festival, & screened with Fanvid Dublin. She has previously assisted live events with Women in Film and Television Ireland and was the Film Ireland Assistant editor from 2024 - 2025.

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Brendan Gleeson

Dublin actor Brendan Gleeson began his career at 34, transitioning from his role as a teacher. He has since appeared in over 100 films and television series, from Michael Collins to The Banshees of Inisherin. He is an Emmy Award-winning performer & received numerous accolades, including IFTA & BIFA Awards, along with multiple Golden Globe nominations. His standout films include Braveheart, In Bruges, Gangs of New York and Harry Potter & his collaborations with writer-director Martin McDonagh.

Emma Donnelly

Loretta Goff

Shane McKevitt

Dale Kearney

Sean O'Rourke

TJ O'Grady-Peyton

Christine Molloy

TJ O’Grady-Peyton

Seán Crosson

TJ O’Grady-Peyton

Capital Irish Film Festival

Neil Cadieux

Dublin International Comedy Film Festival

Ireland’s funniest film festival, the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival (DICFF) always promises some much-needed winter levity with a jam-packed programme of feature films, Q&As, live comedy, networking events, competitions and awards.

Shauna Fox

James Phelan

Katie McNeice

David Deignan

Writers' Guild of Ireland