Women in Film & TV Ireland

WFT Ireland is delighted to announce Greater Later 2026: Building Sustainable Careers, taking place on 4 Nov✨ Join us for an afternoon celebrating women aged 40+ across the screen industries! Open to WFT Ireland members Supported by Screen Ireland’s Stakeholders Funding.

Save the Date 📅 Greater Later is back for 2026! With the generous support of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland’s Stakeholders Funding, WFT Ireland is delighted to return with our annual event celebrating and supporting women aged 40+ across the screen industries. 📅 Wed, 4 November

🎬 3 DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT TO THE WFT SHOWCASE! Don't miss your shot at having your film screened at the iconic Irish Film Institute on December 7! Entry is free for members via FilmFreeway and with our unique code. Email us at [email protected] if you haven't received your code.

🎬 ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT! Time's almost up! ⏰ The submission window for the 2026 WFT Ireland Short Film Showcase & Awards closes in just 4 days. 📅 Closing date: Friday, 4 September 2026, 5pm 🎥 Entries open to current WFT Ireland members

🏆 BEST FILM - 2025 WFT Ireland Members Showcase: HEARTSICK (Written & Directed by MK Quane). Big congrats to the creative team and cast for taking home the top prize! Could your short be next? Submit via FilmFreeway by 4 Sept, 5pm: buff.ly/bIuH07l

🎬 Throwback to GLITCH (dir. Bonnie Dempsey), a Special Mention at the WFT Ireland Showcase 2025 2026 Showcase at Irish Film Institute, 7 Dec. 📅 Submit before NEXT FRIDAY, 4 September 2026 at 5pm! buff.ly/bIuH07l

🎬 2025 WFT Ireland Showcase Award Winners: BOOBS - dir. & written by Nicola Leddy. Best Non-Narrative Film. Producer: Zlata Filipovic DOP: Alba Fernandez Music: Eimear MacCarrick Editor: Grainne Creighton 2026 Edition open! Submit by 4 Sept buff.ly/zjEESRw

🎬 From our 2025 Showcase Award Winners I SEE A VOICE - written & directed by Leah Egan, who took Best Writer at the WFT Ireland Members Short Film Showcase. Want your film to be next? 2026 Short Film Showcase & Awards on 7 Dec. Submit by 4 Sep, 5pm: buff.ly/zjEESRw

🎬 Last year's Showcase celebrated some fantastic performances, including Jordanne Jones, who took home the Best Actor Award for For the Love of Women🏆 Written & Directed by Órla James Morris Toolen 2026 Showcase - Submission deadline: 4 Sept, 5pm buff.ly/zjEESRw

🎬 From the 2025 WFT Ireland Members Showcase NICKNAMES DUBLIN Written & Directed by Jo Lane We can’t wait to see our members’ work this year! Submissions close 4 Sep 2026, 5pm. Open to current members. Submit: buff.ly/zjEESRw

🎥 Meet another of our 2025 WFT Members Showcase finalists! 'Shelter', directed by Leah Egan & Sara Ryan and written by Leah Egan, was one of nine films selected to screen at the Irish Film Institute last year. Submit YOUR FILM before 4 Sept, 5pm buff.ly/zjEESRw

🎬 Nine films. One big screen. Last year, 'Would You Rather' (dir/wr Sophie O'Donovan) was one of 9 films in our WFT Ireland Members Showcase at the IFI. We’re bringing the Showcase back this December - submit your film by 4 Sept 2026, 5pm! Details: buff.ly/5JgpPIN

🎬 Trailer out now for CHASING MILLIONS, an Irish-Australian comedy‑drama heist starring Christopher Eccleston, Madeleine Madden,Tom Vaughan‑Lawlor & Ger Ryan. In cinemas 9 Oct. buff.ly/t46WAIg Distributed by Eclipse Pictures.

Could your film play at the IFI this December? WFT Ireland Short Film Showcase & Awards returns to the Irish Film Institute on 7 Dec 2026. Featured: Last year’s finalist 'Brown Bread', Written & directed by Shaunagh Connaire 👉 Submit by 4 Sep, 5pm: buff.ly/5JgpPIN

🎬 SUBMISSIONS OPEN! The 2026 WFT Ireland Members' Short Film Awards are now accepting entries! Selected films will screen at the IFI this December, with the chance to win awards across several categories + fantastic prizes. 📅 Deadline: 4 Sept, 5pm buff.ly/5JgpPIN

📣 Submissions for the 2026 WFT Ireland Members Short Film Showcase open this Friday! Selected films will screen at the IFI this December, with awards presented across several categories & fantastic prizes from our industry partners. 📅 Opens: Fri, 7 August Full details soon!

✨ WFT Ireland Member in Focus ✨ This month, we're delighted to shine a spotlight on screenwriter, lecturer and multidisciplinary artist Nora Ní Fhlathárta. Read Nora's thoughtful reflections on storytelling, resilience and creativity: buff.ly/jgf77A0

A decade after 50/50 by 2020 - At Galway Film Fleadh, WFT Ireland convened Irish screen leaders to assess progress, ongoing barriers & practical steps for systemic change. Moderated by Dr Susan Liddy. Key reflections: buff.ly/tUuZM0b