Galway Film Fleadh’s annual masterclasses provide ambitious professionals and industry enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to learn from respected experts in their particular fields. This year, the Galway Film Fair proudly presents masterclasses in Directing and Acting featuring celebrated talents who will share their valuable insights and knowledge.

JJ Rolfe ISC and Arthur Mulhern ISC shall demonstrate the latest Lighting tools supplied by Teach Solais/MBS Equipment Ireland, that they both use making Films and TV shows in a practical Masterclass. This Cinematography Masterclass takes place on Friday 12th July 2024 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm in the Galmont hotel. Registration is free for this, please click the link below.

Renowned actor Tim Roth will deliver this year’s Actors Masterclass, proudly supported by Screen Ireland.

Tim Roth is a distinguished British actor known for his unforgettable characters across independent and major studio films. Roth was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer in his film debut The Hit and gained worldwide recognition for his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s including his portrayal as Mr.Orange is Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction and The Hateful Eight. This Masterclass takes place on Saturday 13th July at 10:00am-12:30pm in the Galmont Hotel. Registration is €30, please click the link below.

Anthony Chen is an award-winning writer, director, and producer from Singapore who has garnered international acclaim and made an indelible mark on the world of cinema with his poignant storytelling. His debut feature, ILO ILO, won the prestigious Caméra d’Or at the Cannes International Film Festival 2013, making him the first and only Singaporean director to receive this honour. The film also secured 40 international awards, including four Golden Horse Awards. Chen’s other notable works include WET SEASON which premiered at TIFF in 2022. This Masterclass takes place on Saturday July 13th at 2:00pm- 4:30pm in the Galmont Hotel. Registration is €30, please click the link below.

Past Directors Masterclasses have included:
Carol Morley, Julien Temple, Ventura Pons, David Mackenzie, Stephen Daldry, Alex Gibney, Volker Schloendorff, Nic Roeg, Luis Mandoki, Agnieszka Holland, Mira Nair, Abbas Kiarostami, Stephen Frears, Michael Winterbottom, Walter Salles, Anthony Minghella, Moshen Makhmalbaf, Jim Sheridan, Amir Bar-Lev, Madeline Olnek and Mike Newell

Past Actors Masterclasses have included:
Matthew Modine, Zachary Quinto, Isabelle Huppert, Amanda Plummer, Michael Fassbander, Jessica Lange, Jeremy Irons, Kathy Bates, Campbell Scott, Patricia Clarkson, John Lynch, Stanley Tucci, Pierce Brosnan, Aidan Quinn, Colm Meaney, Woody Harrelson, Gabriel Byrne, Fionnula Flanagan, John C. Reilly, Ruth Negga, Michael Smiley, Andrew Scott, Will Forte and Vicky Krieps.

Past Screenwriters Masterclasses have included:
Carol Morley, Daniel Waters, Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski, Gill Dennis, Sir Ronald Harwood, Christopher Hampton, Martin Daniel, Terry George, Robert Towne, Paul Schrader, Paul Laverty, John Olson, Michael Tolkin, Kirsten Smith, Richard Kelly, Ed Solomon, Alison Anders, Gurinder Chada and Lisa McGee.