Kinopolis 2024 brings Polish cinema to Dublin

Kinopolis 2024 brings Polish cinema to Dublin

Throughout the year, the Irish Film Institute share some of the best of cinema from around the world, particularly at their dedicated festival seasons. The annual Kinopolis Film Festival showcases films from the region, the best new works and some underseen classics from years gone by, and this year’s edition has a packed programme early…

The Dublin International Comedy Film Festival returns across the city this November

The Dublin International Comedy Film Festival returns across the city this November

Stand-ups, Breathnach’s and more, oh my. The 5th edition of the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival is on the way this winter. Since 2020 the DICFF has offered some much needed winter levity, showing films and live stand-up alike alongside Q&A’s, a live script comedy competition, networking events and awards. The Dublin International Comedy Film…

How to Horrorthon: Darcie Faccio talks us through the IFI Festival

How to Horrorthon: Darcie Faccio talks us through the IFI Festival

We’re living in the Golden Age of Irish Horror and we’re dead excited about it. Throughout October we’re celebrating Samhain with interviews, reviews and retrospectives, that show how Ireland has risen to the top of the horror hierarchy. Film festival programmes tend to be tied to a locale, especially in Ireland. Our calendar celebrates the films of…

A nice selection at the 69th Cork International Film Festival

A nice selection at the 69th Cork International Film Festival

From Thursday 7th to Sunday 17th November, this year’s Cork International Film Festival will present an incredible 95 Irish feature premieres across the Rebel County. The full programme for CIFF 2024 has been announced this evening and the 69th edition of the festival sees CIFF in an exciting position to claim one of the top spots for…

The IFI French Film Festival programme will sacre bleu you away

The IFI French Film Festival programme will sacre bleu you away

The full programme has been announced for the Irish Film Institute’s annual celebration of French Film. From 13 – 24 November, the IFI French Film Festival 2024 will share over 35 titles from the nation du cinéma, including retrospective odes to Varda and Duras, a lavish opening gala, and even a Chaplin from the archives.…

Blossoming: Tales of Growing Up with GALPAL Collective at the IFI Documentary Festival 2024

Blossoming: Tales of Growing Up with GALPAL Collective at the IFI Documentary Festival 2024

Irish artists association the GALPAL Collective continue their collaboration with the Irish Film Institute. Later this month, they’ll be curating this year’s short film documentary programme for the IFI Documentary Festival 2024. Now in its 23rd year, the IFI Documentary Festival is Ireland’s longest-running and most esteemed documentary festival. They’ve curated six shorts from around…

A hub of indie ideas at the Dublin Independent Film Festival this September

A hub of indie ideas at the Dublin Independent Film Festival this September

Independent films from around the world will be arriving in Smithfield this September. The Dublin Independent Film Festival will be host to a midweek celebration of features and shorts, held in the Light House Cinema this September 3-4. The Indie Film Festival aims to bring groundbreaking shorts and features by international and local filmmakers alike,…

Intriguing and hidden stories from across Ireland and around the world at the IFI Documentary Festival 2024

Intriguing and hidden stories from across Ireland and around the world at the IFI Documentary Festival 2024

One of the most anticipated events on the IFI slate returns next month and their programme is out now. The Irish Film Institute have announced an exciting programme for the 2024 edition of the IFI Documentary Festival. Running from Wednesday, September 25th to Sunday, September 29th, tickets are on sale now from ifi.ie/docfest. With a lineup…

Boyne and beyond at the Boyne Valley International Film Festival 2024

Boyne and beyond at the Boyne Valley International Film Festival 2024

Film festival fun comes to Louth this weekend at the Boyne Valley International Film Festival. Wildcat, directed by and starring father-daughter duo Ethan and Maya Hawke, will be an eye-catching feature alongside some of Ireland’s best local talent. Wildcat invites the audience to inhabit the mind of celebrated Southern Gothic writer Flannery O’Connor (played by…