Galway Film Fleadh

05/06/2026

The Short Film Exchange returns to the Galway Film Fair for 2026 ✨🎬

The Galway Film Fair and National Talent Academies Ireland are excited to once again present the Short Film Exchange - an exclusive networking opportunity for live-action fiction writers, writer/directors, and producers.

The Short Film Exchange offers one-on-one “speed dating” style meetings where writers can pitch their short film projects directly to producers.

📍 Galway Film Fleadh & Fair
🗓 Afternoon of Sunday, July 12th
⏰ Deadline to apply June 29th
👉Apply here: https://www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-activities-programmes/short-film-exchange-at-the-galway-film-fleadh-2026

💥 NEW for 2026 💥

NTA is introducing a €500 Development Bursary for producer/writer teams formed during the event. Four newly formed teams will receive funding to support the further development of their script and project.

The National Talent Academy for Film & TV Drama is an initiative of Screen Ireland, managed by Ardán.

🎬✨Short Film Exchange returns to the Galway Film Fleadh & Fair for 2026 ✨🎬

The Film Fair and are excited to once again present the Short Film Exchange - an exclusive networking opportunity for live-action fiction writers, writer/directors, and producers 🎥

The Short Film Exchange offers one-on-one “speed dating” style meetings where writers can pitch their short film projects directly to producers.

💥 NEW for 2026 💥
We’re introducing a €500 Development Bursary for producer/writer teams formed during the event. Four newly formed teams will receive funding to support the further development of their script and project

📍 Galway Film Fleadh & Fair
🗓 Afternoon of Sunday, July 12th
⏰ Deadline to apply June 29th
👉 Apply now via nationaltalentacademies.ie

The National Talent Academy for Film & TV Drama is an initiative of , managed by

03/06/2026

Be sure to check out the June/July This Is Galway Magazine, featuring programme highlights for the 2026 Galway Film Fleadh!

Read here: https://thisisgalway.ie/magazine/june-july-2026-edition-issue-49/

You can also find your free copy in shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, activity providers and more around Galway.

Thank you This Is Galway for including us!

📖🤓 Read our June/July Magazine: https://thisisgalway.ie/magazine/june-july-2026-edition-issue-49/

Bringing you a collection of the best of Galway, the June/July 2026 issue of our FREE This is Galway magazine is here! Featuring; programme highlights for Galway Film Fleadh 2026; chats with the man behind the music at Róisín Dubh; guides to upcoming festival and event, and much more!

You'll find your free copy in shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, activity providers and more around Galway but you can also read all of our magazines via our website: https://thisisgalway.ie/magazine/

02/06/2026

Galway Film Fleadh is excited to unveil first highlights for the 38th festival, which takes place from 7–12 July 2026 in Galway’s Town Hall Theatre Galway and Pálás Cinema! Advance tickets are now on sale for:

⭐️BECOMING ROOSI - part of the Fleadh's Spotlight on Estonia programme, following one young woman's journey from childhood to adulthood over a transformative decade.

⭐️ALMOST WITH YOU - an uplifting Irish-Australian drama featuring songs by Declan O'Rourke and an original score by Luka Bloom.

⭐️TRY! - a powerful documentary following Ireland's mixed-ability rugby players on their journey to the world stage.

⭐️LEARNING TO BREATHE UNDER WATER - the Irish premiere of the Galway-shot feature starring Rory Kinnear and Maria Bakalova.

⭐️FINNEGAN’S FOURSOME (closing film) – the European premiere of Edward Burns’ latest feature, filmed on location along Ireland’s west coast.

Read more and buy tickets: https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/tickets-now-available-for-some-early-release-highlights/

The full Galway Film Fleadh programme, including screenings, industry events, masterclasses and special guests, will be announced on 23 June at galwayfilmfleadh.ie.

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29/05/2026

Applications are now open to volunteer at the 2026 Galway Film Fleadh! 🎬💚

Galway Film Fleadh wouldn't be possible without the energy and dedication of our amazing volunteers. Whether you're a student looking for experience, a film enthusiast keen to get closer to the action, or someone who just loves the buzz of a live event - we'd love to have you on board.

As a volunteer you'll gain hands-on experience behind the scenes of Ireland's leading film festival, attend screenings and events, meet filmmakers and industry guests, and connect with people from all over the world. A variety of roles are available and training will be provided. No previous experience necessary!

🔗 Apply here: https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/volunteer/

Please note: Applicants must be over 18.

25/05/2026

The 2026 Animation Ireland Meitheal was held in Galway on Friday, with Galway Film Fair Director William Fitzgerald in conversation with director John Kelly about the journey of his short Retirement Plan from the Film Fleadh to the Oscars.

Congrats to the Animation Ireland team on another fantastic edition of Meitheal filled with great content, networking, and animation industry insight.

Stay tuned for more great Animation programming coming to this year’s Galway Film Fleadh…👀

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12/05/2026

08/05/2026

EITILT! Giving flight to underrepresented creatives…

Galway Film Fleadh is a proud recipient of the inaugural Amazon Regional Creatives Fund Ireland. The fund will support EITILT, a new career pathway programme developed by the Galway Film Fair to empower underrepresented creatives in Ireland’s film and television marketplace.

EITILT will invite 3–5 creators each year, whose work reflects the diversity and regional context we would like to see represented in our marketplace, and provide them with sustained, structured support. The programme will include tracking of participants and projects to ensure underrepresented people and stories have equitable access to further development.

Click below to find out more:
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EITILT at Galway Film Fair supports emerging filmmakers through development opportunities, mentoring and industry engagement.

06/05/2026

05/05/2026

The Fleadh is saddened to hear of the passing of actor Gary Lydon who starred in many Fleadh film through the years. Pictured here at the World Premiere of Lakelands, with frequent collaborator Tristan Heanue (Ciúnas, Harvest). Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

04/05/2026

One week to go ⏰
Don’t miss your chance to take part in the Marketplace at Galway Film Fair.

Apply by Monday May 11th at 5pm.

🔗 https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/film-fair/marketplace/