Kerry International Film Festival

03/06/2026

🎬 EXTRAS CALL OUT - DIATRIBE (Feature Film)

3 Hot Whiskeys Films are looking for extras for Diatribe, a new feature film directed by Castleisland native Shaun O’Connor.

They are currently casting extras for a range of scenes, including:

📚 School scenes (students or anyone who can pass for a student, must be 18+)
🍽️ Restaurant scene
📖 Book launch scene
🏥 Hospital scene

Full details are included on the attached posters.

This is a great opportunity to experience indie Irish filmmaking up close and be part of an exciting new project!

If interested, email: [email protected]

21/05/2026

BOOKED OUT!!

Lights, camera… imagination! 🎬✨

Join the Kerry International Film Festival this Cruinniú na nÓg for a hands-on Stop Motion Animation Workshop with KIFF Programming Director Amy Louise O'Callaghan!

Children aged 9–12 will get the chance to create their very own mini movie using stop motion animation techniques. This workshop is packed with creativity, storytelling, and movie magic. 🎥🌟

Whether your child loves animation, art, filmmaking, or simply trying something new, this fun and interactive workshop is the perfect chance to explore their imagination and make something cool with new friends.

📍 Killarney Library
📅 Saturday, 6th June
🕑 2pm-4pm
👧 Ages 9-12
⚠️ Limited spaces available
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents/guardians must accompany children attending

Book directly with Killarney Library on (064) 663 2655 or email [email protected]

With thanks to Kerry County Council, Creative Ireland, and Kerry Library for supporting this event.

21/05/2026

Last night we were delighted to screen The Song Cycle followed by a Q&A and intimate live performance from director, Nick Kelly.

Thank you Nick, for sharing your story, your music and time with us. It was a very special evening for everyone. A sincere thank you to Screen Ireland for supporting the KIFF Film Club and helping us bring events like this to our audience. And of course a big thank you to our fantastic audience for coming out and supporting Irish film over the past three months of the club. We are building something very special here in Killarney!

We’ll be back this October for the main festival, and the KIFF Film Club will return again in November with more screenings and special events to come!

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21/05/2026

Last night we were delighted to screen The Song Cycle followed by a Q&A and intimate live performance from director, Nick Kelly.

Thank you Nick, for sharing your story, your music and time with us. It was a very special evening for everyone. A sincere thank you to Screen Ireland for supporting the KIFF Film Club and helping us bring events like this to our audience. And of course a big thank you to our fantastic audience for coming out and supporting Irish film over the past three months of the club. We are building something very special here in Killarney!

We’ll be back this October for the main festival, and the KIFF Film Club will return again in November with more screenings and special events to come!

Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss any festival news, film club updates, or ticket announcements - the link is in our bio!

20/05/2026

🎸 TONIGHT! 🎸

Last chance to book your tickets for THE SONG CYCLE at , screening at 8pm!

Join us with special guest as he stops by on his nationwide cycling tour, screening his fantastic film across the country! Stay tuned for a fantastic q&a and post screening performance🎶🚲

🎟️ Book your tickets now at kerryfilmfestival.com

17/05/2026

🎶🚲THE SONG CYCLE screens at KIFF Cinema Club this Wednesday! We’re thrilled to welcome Nick Kelly to Killarney as part of the Song Cycle tour 🚲🎶

Join us on Wednesday 20th as Nick cycles to the screening, takes part in a Q&A and even performs a couple of tunes live🎸

🎟️There are still a few tickets left, so make sure to book yours now at kerryfilmfestival.com

15/05/2026

The reviews are in! 📝

Don’t miss the KIFF Cinema Clubs special screening of THE SONG CYCLE 🚴🎵

As part of a nationwide mini-tour, musician will be cycling to Killarney for the screening, before treating audiences to a live performance afterwards.

Funny, heartfelt and inspiring, The Song Cycle is an award-winning journey of music, sustainability and keeping the wheels turning! 🎸🌍

🕣🎟️With only 5 days to go, make sure to book your tickets now at KerryFilmFestival.com!

12/05/2026

Kerry College’s full-time CDFTV - Content Development Film & Television course has announced a new creative partnership with West Cork Film Studios to help develop original scripted content for the south west region.

As part of the collaboration, West Cork Film Studios and founder Édaín O’Donnell will help identify scripted film and television projects that may be suitable for the studio and its growing production ecosystem and producing partners. Selected projects will then be supported and developed with students through the course, giving emerging writers, directors and producers a direct link to the industry.

You can apply here: https://www.cdftv.com/

Explore the CDFTV Kerry College Content Development for Film & Television Course. This full time 40 week course offers aspiring filmmakers and creators the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the global film and television industry. Our course covers screenwriting, directing, producing and d

10/05/2026

🎵⏰Only 10 days to go until KIFF Cinema Club screens The Song Cycle at Cinema Killarney!⏰🎵

As part of a nationwide mini-tour, musician and filmmaker Nick Kelly will be arriving to the screening by bicycle and treating audiences to a special post-show live performance alongside the film.🚲🎸

The Song Cycle follows Nick’s unforgettable journey cycling from Dublin to Glastonbury, carrying all his gear on his bike and performing in pubs and clubs along the way.

📍 Cinema Killarney
🗓 Wed, May 20, 8PM
🎟️ Book your tickets now at kerryfilmfestival.com