Our next event will be held at Light House Cinema on November 4, 2020.
Dublin Independent Film Festival welcomes you to our third edition, in the home of Guinness and Irish cinema! An event organized for both independent filmmakers and cinema-goers who love to discover niche films and artists.
The festival’s judges and programmers come from different film backgrounds and are eager to put together an exciting and truly high-quality program of indie films. Dublin Independent Film Festival’s aim is to discover new talent, films and filmmakers with potential, and to recognize the collaborative work this art form is funded on.
The program will focus on independent films of different genres, with no limitations on length, style or country of origin. The festival is open to everyone regardless of budget and experience.
Submit your films for a chance to be screened in front of a live audience in the Light House Cinema in Dublin!
DIFF is run in association with Close:Up, a collection of international film festivals supporting indie filmmaking. By establishing a working network with filmmakers, producers and marketing professionals, we share one common goal: to forge productive and lasting relationships between independent filmmakers and audiences.
△ Nominations – Films nominated in each category will be contacted on the notification date, and listed on our website and social media pages. Nominated filmmakers are invited to join the event, although only the films in the Official Selection (below) will be screened.
△ Official Selection – From the Nominations, a smaller selection of films for screening will be notified. Screening materials will be requested and more information about the event will be provided.
△ Winners – Award winners will be selected from the Nominations & Official Selection and announced at our festival, after the screenings, and online the following day.
The screenings will take place in November 2020 followed by an awards ceremony and networking event.
Our jury panel includes:
Daniel F. Holmes, Director
Judge for Best Short Film
Roisin Kearny, Producer, Screenwriter
Judge for Best Screenwriter
Mark Byrne, Actor
Judge for Best Comedy