The Final Chapter of The Dry: Exclusive Panel Event will take place on Sunday, May 24th in Schull. The event will feature a discussion with the show’s creators and cast about the final season.
Two events are being announced: a talk on the enduring appeal of courtroom dramas by John O’Donnell on 23rd May, and a book launch for his new collection, Mr Hoo & Other Stories, on 22nd May. Tickets for both events go on sale on 4th May.
Robbie Sheehan, known for his roles in Misfits and The Umbrella Academy, will be a guest at the 2026 Fastnet Film Festival. The festival will also screen his film The Road Within, which explores themes of friendship, healing, and self-discovery.
The film TRAD, directed by Lance Daly, will be screened on Friday 22nd of May, followed by a Q&A session. A welcome drink will be served by West Cork Distillery before the screening.
On Thursday 21st of May at the Holy Trinity Church on Colla Road, Schull, the Screen Composers Guild of Ireland will presents a very special evening of music and film by Oscar winning composer Stephen Warbeck.
Molly Manning Walker is a British cinematographer and BAFTA nominated director, based in London.
The Fastnet Film Festival will screen “Listen to the Land Speak” as part of the Focus on Cork programme. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Maurice O’Brien and writer Ruán Magan.
A two-day masterclass in screen acting will be held in Schull on 21st and 22nd May 2026, led by Maureen Hughes, Sarah Hone, and Dale Leadon Bolger. The masterclass will cover audition techniques, performance analysis, and the differences between stage and screen acting. Booking is essential, costing €120 per person.
Brendan Canty, one of Ireland’s most exciting directors, will be the first guest for Fastnet 2026. His work includes the feature film Christy, which won awards at Berlinale and the Galway Film Fleadh, and the documentary Gealtra.
Fastnet Film Festival is delighted to announce a new partnership with luxury travel specialist Sheenco Travel, joining as the festival's Official Travel Partner for 2026.
We’re excited to announce that submissions for the 2026 Festival are now open, with a new deadline of 31st December 2025!Planning is well underway for an unforgettable Festival in May, with lots of exciting developments to come.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this year's incredible festival possible!
Screening of Damian Mc Carthy’s short film - 'He Dies at the End' and his latest thriller 'Oddity', followed by a Q&A with Gerard Stembridge, Sat 24th 6pm.
Filmmaker Ronan Day-Lewis joins BAFTA-nominated editor Nathan Nugent (Room, Normal People, The Little Stranger) for an exclusive discussion on Anemone, exploring film, family, and legacy—alongside never-before-seen clips from his debut feature
Step inside the world of KIN with an exclusive panel discussion, where cast and creators share insights into the hit crime drama, moderated by Paddy Breathnach.
On Friday, 23rd May at 3:30 PM, Paddy Breathnach will chat with celebrated Irish filmmaker Ciaran Donnelly, whose work as a director, producer, and writer has defined some of the most acclaimed television series of the past two decades.
Join us for a special festival highlight as acclaimed director Lenny Abrahamson sits down with Nicola Coughlan, the breakout star of Derry Girls and Bridgerton.
Aidan Gillen electrifies in a breakout performance as the dangerously volatile Baby, alongside Harold Pinter as the chilling crime boss Sam Ross.cter-driven storytelling.
Screening of The Art of Loss plus Q&A with Director Carmel Winters moderated by Lenny Abrahamson
The art of screen acting added to the line up.
On Sunday, 25th May, we are thrilled to have celebrated American actor Bill Pullman, join Sarah Hone, Associate Artistic Director of Bow Street Academy, for an in-depth conversation about his life and career.
We are delighted to present ‘In the Opinion of the Censor’ a Feature Documentary as our 2025 opening film. It will screen on Wednesday 21st of May at 8pm following the Opening Party.
Rebecca Miller will chat to Barry Monahan on Filmmaking, Writing, and the Art of Storytelling.
Announcing our Music in Film Focus 2025
Irish Language Day on Cape Clear - Thursday 22nd May
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Sponsor of the 2024 Irish Language Day on Cape Clear!
Short Film Competition prize fund for 2024 is €24,000
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The Art of Screen Acting2 - Day Masterclass
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We are delighted to announce our 15th Call for Entries with a prize fund of €20,000.
Please join us on Wednesday 25th of May at the Opening Party at Grove House Schull
All Welcome to the Crane Lane, Cork.Thurs 21st April, 6pm-8pm
During the festival Ciarán Hinds will be in Conversation with Siobhán McSweeney of Derry Girls fame. This will include the screening of clips of film from Ciarán career so far.
It is with great pleasure that we announce the addition of Stephen Rea to the line up.
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BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM Cash Prize of €5,000Category Panel: Sue Howes, Sandy Lieberson & John Kelleher A SisterDelphine GirardBelgium | 16:29 | DramaCharlie SurferPia StrømmeNorway | 15:30 | DocumentaryDetoursChristopher YatesBelgium | 18:06 |...
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