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UCC Lord Puttnam Scholars Free Premiere Screening
Cork International Film Festival is delighted to partner with UCC to present the premiere screening of Peggy, by the 2024 Lord Puttnam Scholars.
CIFF seeks film submissions from female filmmakers for €30k Audentia Award
The Audentia Award will be presented in partnership with the Council of Europe's Eurimages Fund
Submit Your Film to the 70th CIFF! Deadline: Fri 30th May.
Be a part of our 2025 Festival this November
Fear Screen Returns This March - Book Now 🔪
French slashers, Italian giallo, to German serial killers and possessed Polish nuns.
Free online screenings on St. Patrick's weekend
As our nation comes together in celebration, we’ve curated a programme that offers alternative angles on the notions of national identity.
Fear Screen Season Passes - Available Now 🎟
Book a season pass and immerse yourself in this year's Fear Screen programme!
European Film Academy Short Films - Free Screenings 24th - 26th Jan
Join us for two programmes of short films selected from the European Film Academy network 2024!
FREE Screenings - LUX Audience Award Features, 24th – 26th Jan
Buy a CIFF Gift Card
Ideal for the film fan in your life!
2024 Audience Awards Announced
Audience Awards for Features & Shorts 2024
2024 Features Awards Announced
2024 Shorts Awards Announced
2024 Short Film Award winners and the 2025 Parallax Emerging Film Artist Bursary Award recipient
BOOK NOW: Triumph (Sun 17 Nov, Arc Cinema)
1990s Bulgaria. A high-ranking military task force launches a top-secret mission to unearth a mystical artefact, possibly extraterrestrial in origin, which could change the course of humanity.
BOOK NOW: Ladies & Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (Sun 17 Nov, Arc Cinema)
Disaffected teen Corrine Burns becomes a minor celebrity after an outburst on a local television network.
BOOK NOW: Super Cine Saturday (16 Nov, Cinemax Bantry, Gate Midleton/Mallow, Regal Youghal)
A ‘Taste of CIFF’ with three specially selected feature films from the 69th Festival programme
BOOK NOW: Family Gala: Fox and Hare Save the Forest (Sat 16 Nov, Everyman)
Strange things are happening in the forest! Fox and Hare are determined to find out!
BOOK NOW: Awards Gala: Nightbitch (Sat 16 Nov, Everyman)
A wildly entertaining and original exploration of motherhood and identity, starring Amy Adams
BOOK NOW: The Stimming Pool +Q&A (Wed 13 Nov, Triskel)
Co-created by neurodivergent directors from the 'Neurocultures Collective' and artist-filmmaker Steven Eastwood
BOOK NOW: Paul McGann reads Bruce Robinson (Wed 13 Nov, Arc Cinema)
Actor Paul McGann will read the short story Paranoia in the Launderette by Bruce Robinson.
BOOK NOW: Neil Martin: Bóthar an Cheoil + Q&A (Tue 12 Nov, Arc Cinema)
Documentary on the work of Belfast composer Neil Martin with director Damian McCann and subject Neil Martin in attendance
Murphy's Moments: Win Apple Watches, Airpods, CIFF Merch and more!
Share your Murphy’s Moments from this year’s Cork International Film Festival and you could win amazing prizes
69th Cork International Film Festival Officially Opens
BOOK NOW: Screen ireland Shorts (Sat 9, Everyman)
World Premieres (WP) of new Irish short films funded under the Focus and Real Short film schemes
BOOK NOW: The Fable + Director Q&A (Sat 9, Arc Cinema)
Berlinale highlight and MAMI Mumbai Film Festival's Special Jury Award winner - coming to Cork!
BOOK NOW: The Magic Reindeer - Saving Santa's Sleigh (Sat 9, Everyman)
In his third adventure, the flying reindeer boy Niko’s biggest dream is to become a member of Santa’s Flying Forces!
BOOK NOW: Fréwaka (Fréamhacha) + Q&A (Fri 8, Arc Cinema)
Shoo (Clare Monnelly) is consumed by the old woman’s paranoia, rituals, and superstitions, eventually confronting the horrors from her own past.
TICKET DEALS: 5 & 10 Film Passes, Student/Under 25 Film Passes, Online Passes
Avail of discounted film tickets in our special ticket bundles!
BOOK NOW: The Magic Reindeer - Saving Santa's Sleigh (Sat 9, Everyman)
In his third adventure, the flying reindeer boy Niko’s biggest dream is to become a member of Santa’s Flying Forces.
BOOK NOW: Gloria! (Fri 8, Everyman & Wed 13, Arc Cinema)
The year is 1800. The place, Sant Ignazio College, a decrepit old musical institute for girls, somewhere near Venice. Here lives a silent, solitary maid tasked with the humblest chores.
Cork International Film Festival launches 2024 programme
Download our Festival Brochure
Watch our 2024 Festival Trailer
Closing Gala: Rumours - ON SALE NOW
We Live in Time - ON SALE NOW
50th Anniversary Screening - Rory Gallagher: Irish Tour ‘74 - ON SALE NOW
Opening Gala: Conclave - ON SALE NOW
Bookings are now open for the 69th Opening Gala
Irish Gala: Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story - ON SALE NOW
Bookings are now open for the Irish Gala
Become a Festival Friend
If you share our passion, pride and sense of community, why not become a Festival Friend of Cork International Film Festival?
The 69th Cork International Film Festival announces 2024 Opening and Irish Galas
Cork International Film Festival - We're Hiring !
We are now recruiting for seasonal roles to deliver another successful Festival.
Become a CIFF Corporate Member
Increase your brand visibility & avail of free tickets at our 2024 Festival
Digital Advertising Opportunities at CIFF
Directly access Cork International Film Festival’s engaged and active corporate and cultural audiences this November.
Irish Shorts Late Deadline 2nd August: Submit Your Film to the 69th CIFF
Irish Shorts Late Submission Deadline: Friday 2nd August
CIFF July 2024 Newsletter
Festival news, opportunities, and more
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Keep up to date with CIFF news and programme developments
Open Call: Parallax Emerging Film Artist Award
Application Deadline Extended: Wednesday, 3rd July 2024
Deadline Extended to 14th June: Join the CIFF Board
Book Now: FREE CIFF Cruinniú na nÓg 2024 Programme
Watch online for free from 9am to 9pm on Saturday, 15th June.
BOOK NOW: Europe Day at CIFF
Celebrate Europe Day with CIFF on Thursday, 9th May
‘Rehab (from rehab)’ – Free Night of Ideas Screening at CIFF
6pm on Wednesday 1st May at The Arc Cinema Cork
Call for Applications: CIFF Young (Film) Programmers 2024
Application deadline: Friday, 19th April 2024
CIFF Spring Schools Screenings, 15th - 26th April
BOOK NOW: Fear Screen - European Thrillers & Horrors at CIFF
7th – 28th March, 2024 at Triskel Arts Centre
Free St Patrick’s Festival Short Film Programme at CIFF
Available Friday 15th - Monday, 18th March
CIFF Programmes at First Cut! Youth Film Festival
4th-9th March at The Regal Cinema, Youghal
CIFF is seeking a Director of Programming
Free Short Film Programmes
Discover EFA & Family Friendly Shorts 26th-28th Jan
CIFF Gift Cards available to buy now. An ideal Christmas stocking filler!
Doc Day Online (available for free until 31st Dec)
Online sessions complimenting this year’s non-fiction programme
Tell us about your Festival experience. You could win a prize with The Montenotte Hotel & CIFF!
Watch the 36th European Film Awards LIVE here on Sat 9th Dec
Tune in to our live-stream at 6.30pm on Sat 9th Dec
CIFF2023 Features and Shorts Audience Awards announced
2023 Features Awards announced
Stunning Family animation, Deep See (2.30pm, Sun 26th Nov)
Wim Wenders' immersive new documentary, Anselm (12pm, Sun 26th Nov)
Online Programme (available nationwide 20th-26th Nov)
Choose from six European features, all Irish premieres
SUPER CINE SATURDAY (25th Nov)
A 'Taste of CIFF' at 6 venues across Cork!
Documentary Gala: Is There Anybody Out There? + Director Q&A (24th Nov)
Visiting Cork for the 68th Festival? Check out our recommended hotels!
Including our Gold Accommodation Partner, Rezz Cork
Juliette Binoche in 'The Taste of Things' (Sun, 19th Nov)
Screening as part of our Culinary Cinema strand
Directors' Fortnight from Cannes Film Festival (from Friday 17th Nov)
A unique opportunity to discover new films from Cannes' parallel section
Cork actor Hilary Rose announced as narrator of Family Gala (Saturday, 18th Nov)
Join us for Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds
Industry Day: First Take (16th Nov)
Green Screen; Virgilio + Panel in partnership with UCC (Wed, 15th Nov)
Green Screen is sponsored by Future Planet
68th CIFF Officially Opens
The Festival opened at Cork Opera House with the Irish premiere of Poor Things
Irish Premiere: Eileen (8pm, Tue 14th Nov)
Starring Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie
Irish Premiere: The Eternal Memory + Panel Discussion
Irish Premiere: Brave the Dark (+ Special Guests)
Irish Gala: One Night In Millstreet (+ Special Guests)
International Gala: All Of Us Strangers
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal star in (CIFF Alumnus) Andrew Haigh’s superb and unsettling adaptation of Taichi Yamada’s ‘Strangers’
Best New Irish Feature Award supported by the Irish Examiner
A showcase of the best of new Irish features
Prepare for a laughter-filled cinematic experience with our feel-good Comedy lineup 🍿
CIFF Launches 68th Festival - ALL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
CIFF2023 Industry Events & Illuminate Programme 🎬
This year's Industry events & our Illuminate mental health programme
Welcome to the 68th Cork International Film Festival
From our Festival Patron, Lord David Puttnam
Watch our Festival Trailer
A flavour of what's to come this November!
ON SALE NOW - Opening Gala: Poor Things
Buy your tickets now for our Opening Gala, 9th November
ON SALE NOW - Irish Gala: One Night in Millstreet
Buy your tickets now for our Irish Gala, 11th November
ON SALE NOW - International Premiere: Brave the Dark
Buy your tickets now for Brave the Dark, 11th November
'Poor Things' announced as Opening Gala of CIFF2023
Irish Premiere of Poor Things announced as Opening Gala of 68th Cork International Film Festival on 9th November.
Support CIFF in 2023: Become a Festival Friend
Complimentary tickets, discounts & exclusive events
CIFF announces 2023 dates & inaugural ‘CIFF Best New Irish Feature Award’
CIFF2023: Thursday 9th - Sunday 26th November.
CIFF August 2023 Newsletter
Exciting news and updates from CIFF
Irish Language Shorts + Q&A with CIFF at Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir 2023
CIFF presents special online programme celebrating the Irish language on film with two shorts selected from our 67th Festival edition in 2022 followed by a filmmaker Q&A for this year’s
*Applications Closed* IGNITE-DOCS 2023-24
Applications have closed for Year Four of the IGNITE-DOCS Documentary Talent Development Programme, supporting cross-border documentary production.
We’re Hiring! Job Opportunities CIFF2023
We are now recruiting for a number of seasonal roles to deliver another successful Festival.
*Applications Closed* Parallax Emerging Film Artist Award 2024
An exciting, unmissable opportunity for emerging film artists
CIFF and Partners Shortlisted for Third Year at Business to Arts Awards 2023
We are thrilled to be recognised with our valued partners again
Fear Screen: European Thrillers and Horror from CIFF (until 16th March)
A short season of European cinematic thrills, suspense and terror!
Celebrate Irish Short Films with CIFF this St. Patrick’s Weekend ☘️
Available free 10am Friday 17th - midnight Sunday 19th March
Intinn Youth Film & Mental Health Programme Available Online until 21st Dec
A look back at 67th Cork International Film Festival
A selection of images from our Festival 10th-20th November
67th CIFF Audience Award Winners Announced
CIFF Features Awards Winners Announced for 2022
CIFF Shorts Winners Announced by CIFF Patron Lord David Puttnam
Relax in our Festival Club at The Pavilion
Guests & Panels at CIFF2022
Irish and international filmmakers at CIFF
The 67th Cork International Festival is now open!
It's finally here: a feast of the latest & best Irish & international films
See it first in Cork - the best new international features
The freshest features by both well-known directors and exciting newcomers
International Docs at CIFF2022
Encompassing the spectrum of factual storytelling from around the world
Book now for the CIFF2022 Opening Gala: Aisha
Our Opening Night Gala is Frank Berry’s beautifully observed 'Aisha'
We're live! Watch our CIFF2022 Official Trailer
Whet your appetite by watching our spectacular Festival trailer
Industry Events for CIFF2022
CIFF has announced its Industry Events for the 67th edition, 10-20 November, including ‘In Conversation’ with filmmaker Abigail Disney; Career Interview with director Frank Berry; First Take Sessions; Doc Day