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Bringing independent film to the local communities of Portrane and Donabate
18th-20th May 2026

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This year, we're extremely lucky to be in a position to award a runner-up prize also voted for by the audience.

We are proud to announce that young Donabate award-winning filmmaker Eve Duffy wins 'The Spirit of the Festival Award for her beautifully crafted and poignant personal documentary 'Half Doors, Half Truths'.

Eve wins €100 cash prize plus €500 in rental equipment thanks to Film Equipment Store / Hire 👏

Eve has been a regular participant at the Bleeding Pig Film Festival for the last number of years and truly deserves this award.⭐

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#bleedingpigculturalfestival #bleedingpigfilmfestival #filmequipmentireland #shortfilm by @bleedingpigff

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We are thrilled to announce that the winner of our Audience Award 2026 for Best Short Film is 'Grace'

This year, we are delighted to offer €500 as a prize!

Featuring a stand out performance from lead actor Faidhnait Canning, 'Grace' explores love, consent, independence and the right to make your own decisions — issues that remain central to the lives of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities in Ireland.

'Grace' is written and directed by Anna Rodgers, produced by Nuala Carr and the executive producer is Zlata Filipovic, for Invisible Thread Films and stars Fiadhnait Canning, Luca Malocco Mulville, Carrie Crowley, Jeanne Nicole Ní Áinle, Deirdre Morley and Ally Ní Chiaráin.

It was made in association with RTÉ Storyland, an initiative developed in partnership with Screen Ireland, which offers filmmakers the opportunity to tell impactful stories that reflect modern Ireland.

Congratulations to all involved! 👏

#Graceshortfilm #bleedingpigfilmfestival #audienceaward by @bleedingpigff

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That’s a wrap on three incredible days of the Bleeding Pig Film Festival! 🐷🎞️

Huge thanks to our ever- enthusiastic audiences, all the talented filmmakers, and our fabulous Q&A host Sinead Brassil for making it a very special one this year.

Special thanks to all of our sponsors!

Stay tuned tomorrow for the announcement of the Audience Award !🏆🎞️

...and more photos! 🙌🌟

📸by Marita Faraoanu @wildlight_media by @bleedingpigff

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Check out this gorgeous video of Monday's event!

We've been extremely lucky this year with new sponsors and some great support from the Donabate community ❤️🙏

Introducing @maritafara of Wildlight Media, who came on board as our resident photographer and content creator this year and are DELIGHTED to have found her!

Lots more to come ... by @bleedingpigff

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🎬✨ Feature Film Screening: Aontas ✨🎬

⏳ Amárach - Bígí linn!

Tomorrow's feature film is close to selling out get your tickets soon before they're gone.

Link in bio. taken in Church of Ireland Parish of Donabate & Lusk by @bleedingpigff

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If you're quick, theres limited availability now for @aontasfilm tomorrow night.

This captivating Irish language film will have you on the edge of your seat!

Directed by Damian McCann with an all-star cast, including phenomenal performances from Carrie Crowley and Bríd Brennan.

Ná Ciall É !!!
Dont miss out on this one ! Ticket link in bio 👆

🎞 🐷 💰 by @bleedingpigff

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Just a reminder about our new supporters this year, the beautiful @shorelinehoteldonabate nestled on the coast above Donabate Beach, just a few minutes drive from the village.

With stunning views across the sea to Lambay Island, it the perfect spot to have a bite to eat, a coffee or a glass of wine in the sun before settling down for an evening of films at St. Patrick's Church of Ireland.

Give them a follow and check out their yummy menu!

#FilmFestival #Donabate #ShorelineHotelDonabate #cultureonthecoast by @bleedingpigff

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The Bleeding Pig Film Festival wouldn't be what it is without our beloved Q&As!

We pride ourselves on being a warm, friendly, and informal space for filmakers to open up, share their stories, and connect with the audience while allowing for relaxed interaction on both sides. 🐷💬🎤🎞️

We are so lucky to have @SineadBrasil on board to host the Q&As again this year. Sinead's enthusiasm and passion really add a sparkle to the event ⭐🫶

Sinead is an award-winning broadcaster, producer, and communications professional with an 18-year career spanning radio, media, PR and storytelling. Still working in radio alongside her communications work, she also regularly hosts film festivals and live cinema events - championing independent film and emerging voices. She is currently producing her first feature documentary 'Drogheda Dolls' bringing together her love of film, community storytelling and socially driven stories.

Looking forward to welcoming a very talented team of filmmakers to the festival next week! by @bleedingpigff

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Delighted to have Film Equipment Store / Hire on board again this year as supporters of the film festival, and they too have been with us since the start of our journey!

The festival has always been audience-focused, screening crowd-pleasing films and encouraging audience participation in filmmaker Q&As . As a result, we came up with the Audience Award for Best Short Film - voted for by the audience! 🏆

Every year, Film Equipment Store / Hire presents a rental voucher of €500 to the winning film which we are immensely grateful for! 🫶

Going forward,we'd would also love to offer a cash prize to the winners and other prizes for those who participate in the festival. If local companies out there are feeling generous- we'd be happy to discuss! :)

#Donabate #portrane #cultureonthecoast #bleedingpigfilmfestival #bleedingpigculturalfestival by @bleedingpigff

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Book your tickets NOW for
'Aontas' , an edge of the seat thriller as Gaeilge with phenomenal preformances from the lead female cast!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from us at the Bleeding Pig Film Festival 🎞️ by @bleedingpigff

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Next Wednesday 20th May at St. Patrick's Church of Ireland, Donabate, we will be screening TWO fantastic films 'as Gaeilge'.

Both films contain English subtitles, so this event is accessible for fluent speakers and 'learners' alike!

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'Tíolacadh' (20mins)
Directed by Sadbhb Larkin-Coyle and Sean Coyle and written by Sadhbh Larkin-Coyle , starring Larkin-Coyle, Mary Muray, Brendan Dunlea and Sorcha Ní Lorcáin

A story of tentative healing between a father and his daughter whose relationship has been strained and distant because of his infidelity and second marriage. Their reconnection is brought about through an unlikely bonding between Aine and her half-sister when Aine visits her old hometown in the Gaeltacht for the first time in many years.

'Aontas' ( 91mins)
Directed by Damian McCann and written by McCann and Sarah Gordon starring Carrie Crowley , Bríd Brennan, and Eva-Jane Gallagher

Three unlikely thieves, led by a woman on the verge of a breakdown, rob a rural Irish credit union. Opening in the tragic aftermath of the heist-gone-wrong, the story uses reverse chronology to unravel the events that led to this point. This twisty cinematic noirish puzzle will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Funded by @northernirelandscreen @TG4TV, BBC Gaeilge & Yellow Moon

We hope to see you there - Tickets in link in BIO

It's gonna sell out folks🔜

Bleeding Pig Film Festival in association with The @bleedingpigfestival

Generously supported by Fingal County Council , @filmequipmentireland , @shorelinehoteldonabate @SupervaluDonabate, @rodengineers @wiley.design

🫶 taken in Church of Ireland Parish of Donabate & Lusk by @bleedingpigff

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