2021 Events
IFFL2021 - Closing Gala: Deadly Cuts + Q&A
Irish Film Festival London is proud to present Deadly Cuts as the Closing Gala of this year's festival edition.
IFFL2021 - Redemption of a Rogue + Q&A
Irish Film Festival London is proud to include this brilliant Irish comedy as part of its 2021 programme.
IFFL2021 - Shorts, A Dó
Round two of Irish Film Festival London’s short film selection for 2021, this programme promises another collection of work from some of the most talented Irish filmmakers working in short form film right now.
IFFL2021 - While You Live, Shine + Director Q&A
Irish Film Festival London are proud to present the UK Premiere of Paul Duane's While You Live, Shine as part of our 2021 programme.
IFFL2021 - Into The West (plus craft workshop with Kabutar Arts)
Irish Film Festival London are proud to be screening this classic Irish film for a family audience at Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith.
IFFl2021 - New York Our Time + Director Q&A
Irish Film Festival London are proud to present the UK Premiere of Vivienne Dick's anticipated debut documentary New York Our Time as part of our 2021 programme.
IFFL2021 - The Dance
Irish Film Festival London is proud to present The Dance as part of its 2021 programme.
IFFL Industry 2021: The Explosion of Irish Documentary
Irish documentary filmmaking has had an undeniable boom over the past few years, which continues to rise.
Our panel will be discussing what this means for the documentary sector and how Irish documentary filmmakers can capitalise on its increasing success.
IFFL Industry 2021: Directing Actors
The relationship between director and actor is one of the most important on set, but can also be one of the most challenging to get right.
In this session, Niamh Branigan talks to a panel of actors who will share their insights on where to begin.
IFFL Industry 2021: Directing Your Debut Feature
Making the leap into feature-length filmmaking can, for many, feel like an unachievable goal, with a huge number of hurdles and challenges in the way.
Whether you're ready to make the leap or are only just starting out, this session promises to be an illuminating insight into the process, where no two journeys look the same.
IFFL IFFL Industry 2021: Writing for Genre with Frenzy Films
With two thriller features successfully sold around the world and a third in the works, Sean and Stéphanie of Frenzy Films are well placed to offer their insights into genre filmmaking. They'll be joining IFFL for a special discussion aimed at early career commercial filmmakers.
IFFL2021 - The Story of Looking
Irish Film Festival London are proud to include The Story of Looking in the 2021 festival programme.
IFFL2021 - Shorts, A Haon
The first of Irish Film Festival London’s shorts programmes, programmed from open submissions, this collection includes beautifully creepy animation, hard hitting drama and high flying comedy which showcases the best Irish short film made by filmmakers in the UK and Ireland over the past 12 months.
IFFL Industry 2021: Finding a Producer
Finding a producer is one thing - finding the right producer makes all the difference for your film.
This session demystifies the process of finding and working with a producer and offers advice for producers at the start of their careers.
IFFL Industry 2021: Irish Storytelling Today
What are the stories that define us as Irish people today?
As Irish filmmaking practice moves further away from a focus on historical stereotypes we discuss the complexity of stories we have to tell and how we choose to tell them.
IFFL Industry 2021: Funding Your Film
Looking for cash for your next project? Our speakers will give you the lowdown on how to raise funding for your short film project.
IFFL2021 Opening Gala -Arracht + Director Q&A
Irish Film Festival London is very proud to present this Irish language film as its Opening Gala for #IFFL2021 in association with Conradh na Gaeilge London.
IFFL2021 - Untold Secrets
Irish Film Festival London is proud to host Teresa Lavina's powerful documentary Untold Secrets as part of its 2021 programme.
IFFL2021 - The Queen Vs Patrick O'Donnell
Irish Film Festival London is proud to include Tomás Seoighe's exceptional docu-drama as part of our 2021 lineup.
Léiriú scannáin: Song of the Sea (Amhrán na Mara)
As part of the the programme of events to celebrate CnaG LDN #LDN125, in association with Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain and the London Irish Centre, we are screening the film Amhrán na Mara (Cartoon Saloon), in Irish (with subtitles in English).
Black and Irish: A Live Discussion
What do the black and Irish communities in London have in common? What are the experiences of people of colour in Ireland? What about mixed race Irish people? IFL presents this special online discussion to celebrate what our communities have in common. Free for everyone to attend online.
The Irish for Hope: Short Film Feeling Hopeful
Irish Film London presents this special selection of short films, taken from official submissions, as part of a special screening series at The Rio Cinema in Dalston, East London.
The Irish for Hope: The 8th + Zoom Q&A
Irish Film London presents The 8th as part of a special screening series at The Rio Cinema in Dalston, East London.
The Irish for Hope: Songs for While I’m Away + Director Q&A
Irish Film London presents Songs for While I’m Away as part of a special screening series at Bertha Dochouse in Bloomsbury, Central London.
The Irish for Hope: Dating Amber + Live Q&A with Fionn O’Shea
Irish Film London presents dating Amber as part of a special screening series at The Rio Cinema in Dalston, East London.
The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with star Fionn O’Shea.
The Irish for Hope: Wolfwalkers
Irish Film London presents Wolfwalkers as part of a special screening series at The Rio Cinema in Dalston, East London.
The Tribe of Gods
Irish Film London, in association with Conradh na Gaeilge London proudly present The Tribe of Gods with director Q&A to audiences at London Irish Centre, Camden.
Beidh an scannán The Tribe of Gods le feiceáil an oíche seo, i gcomhar le Irish Film London, Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain, agus London Irish Centre i gCeamdain.
Groundswell: In Conversation with Johnny Gogan
New Irish documentary Groundswell chronicles the decade long struggle of Leitrim and Fermanagh residents as they fight against the threat of fracking in their communities.
Irish Film From Home May programme
Two brilliant new Irish documentaries and another monthly selection of new Irish short films make up our May programme on the new and improved Irish Film From Home
April Shorts on Irish Film From Home
Join us on our dedicated Irish Film From Home virtual festival site for an exclusive selection of short films, available across the month of April.