Upcoming Festivals

IFTUK's MASTERS AT WORK & SHOUT CYMRU - Voices of Resilience & Storytelling

FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, 4 - 9 PM, YMa: Man Creu Meithrin Celf | Place for Culture Creativity Arts, Stryd Taff, Pontypridd, CF37 4TS

Join us for an inspiring evening of award-winning films, masterclasses, and conversation exploring resilience, women’s voices in film, and mental health awareness.

With thanks to The Community Fund 2025 - The Ireland Funds of Great Britain for their support

Following the success of IFTUK’s Masters At Work in London, IFTUK is bringing the Event to Wales and partnering with SHOUT Celebration for their first SHOUT Cymru Event! This is following SHOUT's successful Film & Arts Mental Health Festivals in London & Liverpool which have been running for the past four years. This free to attend bookable event will take place on Friday 12th September 2025, with a screening of two multi-award winning Irish short films: Denise Deegan’s THE INN KEEPER and Maeve Murphy’s ST. PANCRAS SUNRISE. We will also be holding the Welsh Premiere of Patricia Kelly's multi-award-winning & critically acclaimed feature film, VERDIGRIS. This will be followed by a discussion with Irish Author/Screenwriter Denise and Irish Writer/Film Directors Patricia & Maeve. IFTUK’s Chair, Carey Fitzgerald, will chat with them about their impressive careers and how they became successful in a very competitive industry, as well as the subject of mental health which is touched upon in all three films.

We are delighted that Denise McQuade, Consul General, Irish Consulate in Cardiff will be welcoming and introducing the Event.

There will be a Q&A followed by Networking.

Event Schedule

3:45 PM – Doors open, registration, and bar available
4:00 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks by Denise McQuade, Consul General, Irish Consulate in Cardiff & Carey Fitzgerald, Chair of IFTUK.

4:15 PM – Short Film Screenings
The Innkeeper (14 mins) by Denise Deegan
St Pancras Sunrise (10 mins) by Maeve Murphy

4:45 PM – Masters At Work Cymru Masterclass
Live conversation and Q&A with Denise Deegan and Maeve Murphy, hosted by Carey Fitzgerald, Chair of IFTUK.

5:30 PM – Break (20 minutes) | Bar open for networking

5:50 PM – Feature Film Screening – VERDIGRIS (95 mins)
Welsh Premiere of Patricia Kelly’s award-winning debut feature.

7:30 PM – In Conversation with Patricia Kelly
Discussion with the filmmaker, hosted by Carey Fitzgerald, exploring the creative journey of VERDIGRIS and its powerful themes of coercive control, resilience, and unexpected friendship.

8:15 PM – Networking & bar open

Irish Film Festival London

12th – 16th November 2025
Vue Cinema West End & Piccadilly | ICA | Various Venues

The Irish Film Festival London returns this November, bringing five unforgettable days of storytelling, talent, and celebration of Irish cinema to the heart of the UK’s capital.

This year’s festival will showcase around 15 outstanding feature films and documentaries, many of which are UK and international premieres. These powerful stories — both fiction and non-fiction — highlight the richness and diversity of Irish filmmaking today, from groundbreaking debuts to established voices pushing the boundaries of cinema.

Screenings will take place at the iconic Vue Cinema West End and Vue Piccadilly, offering audiences a rare opportunity to see new Irish films that might not otherwise reach UK cinemas. Each film screening throughout the festival will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, cast, and creatives, giving audiences unique behind-the-scenes insights and meaningful conversation.

In addition to new works, we are proud to present a special retrospective of an iconic Irish film, inviting both longtime fans and new audiences to rediscover a classic on the big screen.

The programme also includes two dedicated short film screenings at the ICA, showcasing emerging talent and innovative storytelling.

Beyond the screen, the festival hosts industry workshops, networking opportunities, and space to connect with fellow film lovers, professionals, and artists passionate about Irish cinema.

The festival culminates in a glittering Awards Ceremony, honouring the very best of Irish film talent, from actors and directors to writers and producers — celebrating the bold creativity and craftsmanship shaping Ireland’s cinematic voice.

Whether you're a lifelong fan of Irish storytelling or discovering it for the first time, Irish Film Festival London 2025 promises to be a vibrant, engaging celebration of film, culture, and community.

We are open for entry. Final Deadline for entry is August 25th 2025.