Irish Student Film Festival

The official program for the IRISH STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2026 is here!

Mark your calendars for December 16th. We are bringing together students, industry professionals, and emerging creators to Carlow for a full day dedicated to the future of Irish cinema.
This festival is a pure celebration of storytelling. We intentionally do not have traditional awards or competition categories. We believe that the ultimate achievement for any student filmmaker is to bring their vision to the big screen and wide audience.
Here is what we have planned for you on 16.12.26:

INDUSTRY EVENTS supported by SETU:
Location: SETU Carlow, Room A102
Admission: FREE

13:00 | Discussion Panel : "From Campus to Camera: Breaking into the Irish Screen Sector"

Chair:
Jenny Russell (SETU, RTE)
Speakers:
Jade Travers (National Talent Academies)
Flavia Pordominsky (Screen Waterford)
Garry McHugh (Young Irish Film Makers)
Seán Treacy (Director)

14:00 | Networking coffee break: Connect with fellow filmmakers and professional guests. Refreshments provided

15:00 | Industry Talk: "Documentary in the modern world" In conversation with documentary director Caolan Robertson.
Chair: Ethna Quirke (SETU, KCLR)

OFFICIAL FESTIVAL SCREENING
Location: IMC Cinema Carlow
Time: 18:00 (17:30 welcome drinks)
Admission: €10 (Ticket sales opening very soon!)

A curated selection of the best student films from all across the country.

Do you want to be considered for the selection? Submissions are still open! Find the link in bio and apply on FilmFreeway platform. Deadline 30 October and till the end of November we will get in contact with selected applicants.

IRISH STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
Your film deserves more than a mark!

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