ABOUT US

Dingle Film Festival is driven by the desire and passion to present new and archive film from around the world to an audience, both local & international, in Dingle. A major role of the festival will be presenting a workshop programme with leading experts from the film industry.

 

We aim to engage with our audiences by involving them in screenings, workshops, discussions and seminars of the highest standards, allowing them to see, talk about, enjoy and celebrate film.

 

DFF have a vision of being the only film festival in Ireland being lead by its workshop programme. We will aim to bring the best film makers in their field to Dingle giving film makers and film lovers the opportunity to learn form the absolute best. Feature films and shorts will be screened in relation to the workshop programme being offered.

Director
Maurice Galway

Board
Ned Dowd, Producer
Mandy Kean, Soho House, London
Chipps Chipperfield, Producer
Brian Nolan, Filmmaker
John Naughten,
Maurice Galway

Tom Hogan

 

The Team

Nigel Cole, driver
Mike Dowling
Trish Hendrick
Joni Lyne - guest liason
Marina Ni Dhubhain Translations

Web Design
Rob Condon Kerrynet Solutions

Programme Design
Elaine Foley Graphic Design

Venues
The Phoenix Cinema

In the age of multiplexes and buckets of popcorn The Phoenix Cinema stands like an oasis for the true cineaste. For those who see ‘going to the pictures’ as a cinematic rather than a culinary experience then this family run cinema is definitely for you. The Phoenix is one of the few remaining independent cinemas in Ireland today. While its weekly repertoire caters for the Hollywood blockbuster every Tuesday evening is reserved for its famous Cine Club. This is when the O Sullivan family can indulge their passion for cinema with screenings of Art House films from around the world. The remarkable thing is, the ‘house full’ sign goes up early every Tuesday as people travel from all over Kerry to enjoy a wonderful ‘night at the movies’ and experience the pleasure of what a real cinema should be.

 

Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhoir, The Blasket Centre
This wonderful interpretative centre celebrates and tells the story of the Blasket Islanders, their native language, culture, tradition and  the remarkable literary achievements of its writers, most notably Peig Sayers. The centre hosts a fine 100-seater auditorium, which will be used for screenings during the festival.