Presented by the Amnesty Schull Group, Fire at Sea: Crossing the Mediterranean will screen at this year’s festival on Sat May 23rd
Directed by Gianfranco Rosi and winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, the film offers a deeply moving portrait of life on the island of Lampedusa, located 200km off Italy’s southern coast. It explores a community that has become both a sanctuary and a graveyard for migrants crossing from Africa and the Middle East.
Following the screening, a discussion examining migration, responsibility, and the human stories behind the headlines, again reflecting on what has or hasn’t changed over the past decade. The panel will feature Stephen Bowen, Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland; Iris Wakulenko, Senior Lecturer in Documentary Film at LCC; and will be moderated by Barry Monahan, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at UCC.
The O'Regal Cinema | Fri 22nd May in Schull | 6:45pm - 8:45pm | free
In collaboration with The National Talent Academies, this event offers a space for filmmakers and crew to meet and learn about upcoming training opportunities, and events for 2026, and to support Ireland’s diverse screen sector. Open to anyone working in the screen industry. Connect with fellow creatives, from seasoned directors to emerging talent, in a relaxed setting. Enjoy free pizza and a drink, while networking, sharing ideas, and exploring collaborations.
The event is free, but RSVP is requested for catering purposes.
Fastnet Film Festival Networking Event | National Talent Academy
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