Galway Film Fair

Ireland’s leading film industry event

Immersive

Showcasing innovative works in virtual and augmented reality, transporting viewers into other imaginative worlds and times

Childminding Service

Raising Films Ireland, in partnership with the National Talent Academies, is excited to introduce a pilot Childminding Link Service at the Galway Film Fair 2025.

Fleadh Forum

Independent film icon Christine Vachon will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Fleadh Forum.
Thurs 10 July | 10:30 | Veranda Lounge, Galmont Hotel

Masterclasses

Our annual masterclasses offer a unique chance to learn from experts in their respective fields, in an intimate engaging environment.

France in Focus

FRANCE IN FOCUS highlights contemporary French cinema and creative talent, and fosters new collaborations between France and Ireland.

Job Share 2.0: Progress, Possibilities, and What’s Next

Fri 11 July | 10:00-11:30
Veranda Lounge, The Galmont Hotel

Focus on The Composer presented by Screen Composers Guild of Ireland

Fri 11 July | 12:00-13:30
Veranda Lounge, The Galmont Hotel

Cinematography Masterclass

Fri 11 July | 14:30 – 16:30
Ballroom 3, Galmont Hotel

Cut to Zero: Sustainability and the Irish Screen Industry Roadmap

Fri 11 July | 14:30 – 15:30
Veranda Lounge, Galmont Hotel

Culture Ireland/IFI International – Networking at the Fleadh

Fri 11 July | 16:00
Veranda Lounge, Galmont Hotel

Shared Island: Cross Border Collaboration

Sat 12 July | 10:00 – 11:00
Veranda Lounge, Galmont Hotel

Directors Masterclass

Sat 12 July | 10:00 – 13:00
Ballroom 3, The Galmont Hotel

IFTA Lunch & Networking

Sat 12 July | 13:00 – 14:00
Burren Suite, Galmont Hotel

Ardan presents: Pitching For Games

Sat 12 July | 14:00 – 16:00
Lough Atalia Suite, Galmont Hotel

Casting Masterclass

Sat 12 July | 14:00 – 17:00
Ballroom 3, The Galmont Hotel

Finding Your Story – A Panel Discussion

Sat 12 July | 14:00-15:30
Veranda Lounge, The Galmont Hotel

Producing Immersion: the European VR landscape

Sat 12 July | 15:30
Burren Suite, Galmont

NTA Film & TV and WRAP Commission Producers’ Panel & Networking Event

Sat 12 July | 16:00 – 18:00
Veranda Lounge, The Galmont Hotel

X-Pollinator – Producer in Focus: Tina O’Reilly

Sun 13 July | 11:00 – 13:00
Veranda Lounge, The Galmont Hotel

IFTA In Conversation with Brenda Blethyn

Sun 13 July | 11:30
Burren Suite, Galmont Hotel

Pitching Competition

Sun 13 July | 12:00 – 13:00
Ballroom 3, Galmont Hotel

Short Film Exchange

Sun 13 July | 14:00 – 16:00
Veranda Bar, Galmont Hotel

National Talent Academies Networking Reception

Sun 13 July | 16:30 – 18:30

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