This month sees the release of a landmark programme at the IFI, where half of the films on June’s slate have been directed by women.
Yorgios Lanthimos's Irish production The Killing of a Sacred Deer shares Best Screenplay at the 70th Cannes Film Festival. The Square wins the Palme d'or.
Cork Young Filmmakers has announced their Summer Film Weeks 2017, a week-long workshop for 13 to 19 year olds who are interested in any aspect of filmmaking
Noted film lecturer Paul McGuirk has announced the publication of his debut biography, Neil Jordan: A Quiet Man In Babylon.
Seven Irish films head to the 2017 Edinburgh International Film Festival, with The Farthest and Maudie playing in competition. June 21st to July 2nd.
Celebrated filmmaker Mark Cousins will be in the An Taibhdhearc Theatre in Galway on Wednesday June 21st for a talk in association with Galway City of Film.
IFI marks Traveller Pride Day on June 7th with a selection of free screenings & discussions co-curated with Ireland’s all-Traveller forum, Minceirs Whiden.
Irish Film Institute will present Dark Skies: A Festival of Science Fact and Fiction Film from July 13th to 16th, featuring Irish documentary The Farthest.
Huston School of Film and Digital Media at NUI Galway will welcome Joseph McBride, author of the biography Searching for John Ford for a public lecture.
Mark O’Halloran and Suzanne Noble join the Audi Dublin International Film Festival (ADIFF)’s Board and Sarah Sharkey announced as new Managing Director.