Best Irish Film – Wife of the Future – Rory Hanrahan
Best International Film – VULTURES – Dian Weys
Tom Clancy Jnr. Award for Best Student Film – The Wig For Washing Up – David Coughlan
Best in Cork – Decide Decide – Owen Warren
Best Irish Language Film – COGAR – Elaine Marie Kennedy
Best Young Filmmaker (U19) – TRANSIT – Adam Flannelly
An-Sophie Fontaine Human Rights Award – Even You, Comrade– Giorgio Dinello
Best Actor – Leo Earley for Newtown Boys
Jack Gold Prize for Best Direction – Dian Weys for VULTURES
Best Screenplay – Heather O’Sullivan for Newtown Boys
Best Original Music – James Latimer for Newtown Boys
Ross McDonnell Prize for Best Cinematography – Broken Dawn– Chang-ho Lee
Best Editing – The Death Notice of Eamonn McCarty – Vincent McEntee
From packed screenings and standing ovations to lively music sessions and buzzing streets, Fastnet Film Festival 2026 delivered another spectacular celebration of storytelling, community, and cinema by the sea. Thank you for being with us, roll on 2027!
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