Upcoming events.
We Ourselves
UK Premiere + Q&A 2018 / Drama / 96 mins / Dir: Paul Mercier / Ire, (15A)
Starring: Caitríona Ennis, Gavin Drea, Seána Kerlake, Paul Reid, Catherine Walker, Aidan Gillen, Declan Conlon
Penance (Aithri)
UK Premiere + Q&A
2018 / Drama, action / 84 mins / Dir: Tom Collins / Ire (15) / Irish with English subtitles
Brexit and the Border Issue
In this event we will screen a selection of short films on the topic, including those listed below, and welcome filmmakers including directors Juliet Riddell, Grace Sweeney and Tom Collins to join us in discussing Brexit and the Border Issue.
Shelter Me: Apollo House
UK Premiere + Q&A2018 / Documentary / 64 mins / Dir: Zahara Moufid / Ire (15)
Featuring: Jim Sheridan, Dave Gibney, Glen Hansard, Hozier, Brendan Ogle, Dean Scurry
Poc na nGael (Puck of the Irish) + An Cosc (The Ban)
UK Premiere + Q&A Poc na nGael - 2017 / Documentary / 50 mins / Dir: Éamonn Ó Cualáin / Ire, (PG), Irish with English subtitles
Starring: Ger Loughnane, Brendan Shanahan, Geraldine Heaney
The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid
London Premiere + Q&A
2018 / Documentary / 85 mins / Dir: Feargal Ward / Ire (12A)
Grace and Goliath
London Premiere + Q&A 2018 / Family drama, comedy / 93 mins / Dir: Tony Mitchell / Ire (PG)
Starring: Emy Aneke, Savanna Burney Keatings, Jo Donnelly, Ciarán McMenamin, Olivia Nash
Metal Heart Special Preview Screening
Special Preview Screening2018 / Drama, comedy, romance / 90 mins / Dir: Hugh O’Conor / Ire (15)
Starring: Jordanne Jones, Leah McNamara, Moe Dunford, Seán Doyle, Aaron Heffernan
Irish Short Films – Programme 2
A collection of Ireland’s recent finest short films, from the darker side of life.
80 mins, Ire, (15)
Let's Talk Shorts, with Niall McKay and Philip Ilson in conversation
Join us at our favourite member’s club in Soho, for a dive into the challenging but rewarding world of short films. Whether you’re planning your first short, or have a few under your belt already, this session will provide you with some useful personal insights into the industry, from two key industry professionals.
Irish Short Films – Programme 1
A collection of Ireland’s recent finest short films, from the darker side of life.
66 mins, Ire, (15)
The Little Stranger
2018 / Drama, thriller / 111 mins / Dir: Lenny Abrahamson / Ire (12A) Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter, Charlotte Rampling
Sound Guys: Lenny Abrahamson and Stephen Rennicks in conversation
Join us as we celebrate this long-running creative cinematic collaboration between Irish Film London Patron and Academy Award winning director Lenny Abrahamson and BIFA and IFTA Award winning film score composer and musician Stephen Rennicks
Under the Clock + Smithy and Dickie
UK Premiere + Q&A
Under the Clock -2018 / Documentary / 76 mins / Dir: Colm Nicell / Ire (U)
Irish Film Festival London 2018
The 8th Irish Film Festival London takes place 21st - 25th November 2018.
Venues include: the Regent Street Cinema, Curzon Bloomsbury, Barbican, the BFI and The Union Soho.
Mark Kermode Live in 3D at the BFI, featuring Lenny Abrahamson
Mark Kermode Live in 3D at the BFI (MK3D) is a monthly conversation between a live audience and one of the UK’s favourite and most respected film critics. With the help of surprise guests from the industry, Kermode explores, critiques and dissects movies past and present and reveals his or his guests’ cinematic guilty pleasures.
35mm double bill: Tigerland + Phone Booth
The Celluloid Sorceress brings her look at the career of Joel Schumacher back to the Cinema Museum with a thrilling 35mm double feature of arguably his finest films.
An Evening with Philomena Lee
We are delighted to support this Irish International Business Network (IIBN) event: An Evening with Philomena Lee
London Premiere: Black 47 + Q&A
Irish Film London and Altitude Films present the London Premiere of Black 47 + Q&A with director Lance Daly and cast members Jim Broadbent, James Frecheville and Moe Dunford
Community Fundraiser - The Young Offenders
In Memory of our late volunteer Cathy Twomey, we supported this fundraising screening of The Young Offenders at the Martyrs, Wembley Park
Colin Farrell Deadly Double Bill + Q&A with Ros Hubbard
We are delighted to announce that Colin Farrell has become our newest patron! In celebration, we are screening In Bruges + Seven Psychopaths, with a special Q&A in between with Ros Hubbard
The Little Stranger Preview Screening + Q&A
Irish Film London, in association with Pathe presents the UK Premiere of Lenny Abrahamson’s The Little Stranger + Q&A with Lenny Abrahamson & Sarah Waters.
Irish Documentary Filmmakers' Gathering with Open City Documentary Festival
Join us for this Irish Documentary Filmmakers' Gathering at the Open City Documentary Festival, after screenings of The Image You Missed, The Patriot Game and a talk by Tadgh O’Sullivan.
The Image You Missed - Open City Docs
IFL are delighted to be partnering with Open City Documentary Festival on this special screening of Donal Foreman’s The Image You Missed at the ICA.
The Ballymurphy Precedent
Preview Screening of Callum Macrae's The Ballymurphy Precedent at our festival hub The Regent Street Cinema in association with Dartmouth Films.
UK Premiere: The Delinquent Season + Q&A with Andrew Scott
Join us at Regent Street Cinema for this UK Premiere screening of The Delinquent Season, plus a Q&A with actor Andrew Scott.
Summer Networking Drinks
Join Irish Film London and the Women’s Irish Network for this summer gathering in the Dingle Whiskey Bar, at Porterhouse Covent Garden this July 17th.
IFL Founder on Scotland House Panel
IFL Founder Kelly O'Connor will speak at Scotland House this month, on a panel focused on the achievements of young people in business and arts.