Galway Film Fair

Ireland’s Industry Market

The Galway Film Fair encompasses the many industry events taking place during the Galway Film Fleadh.
 
The Fair hosts The Marketplace (European co-production meetings), Networking meetings, The Fleadh Forum, European Co-Production Dinner, Festival/Market Screenings, Industry Seminars, Masterclasses and much more. The Galway Film Fair is a key industry event that facilitates networking and collaboration within the film industry and the wider audiovisual landscape. It provides a platform for filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals to connect, discuss projects, and explore potential collaborations.
See the 2025 Past Events

Accreditation

Industry Accreditation is now open for the 2026 Galway Film Fair

Marketplace

A unique opportunity to meet one-to-one with the world’s leading financiers in an intimate and productive atmosphere, allowing new talent to be discovered and long-term partnerships to be made.

Fleadh Forum

An annual symposium for filmmakers and industry professionals to explore and share ideas about what is happening in the audio-visual industry.

EITILIT

EITILIT is a new talent development programme that empowers underrepresented creatives to pursue their career ambitions at the Galway Film Fair, supported by the Amazon Regional Creatives Fund. 

Pitching competition

Ten finalists, selected from written submissions, pitch their script/project to a panel of judges and a live audience.

Masterclasses

Our annual masterclasses offer Actors, Directors and Screenwriters a unique chance to learn from experts in their respective fields.

Talks

Panel discussions, interviews, roundtables, debates and more.

Stowe Storylabs

A development workshop for screenwriters at the Galway Film Fleadh Film Fair, delivered in partnership with Stowe Story Labs.

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 2026.

Immersive

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

Pitching For Games

An introductory session on pitching video game projects to investors and publishers, featuring expert advice from international talent.

Short Film Exchange

The Short Film Exchange at the Galway Film Fleadh Film Fair connects filmmakers to share, screen, and discuss short films with peers.

Europa Film Festivals

A network of European Film Festivals which seeks to stimulate and encourage the development of film festivals in Europe.

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