Q-IFTUK – Celebrating Queer Irish Talent
Following the tremendous success of the Irish Pride Film Festival this July, we are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new division Q-IFTUK!
Q-IFTUK is led by the talented actor, presenter, and broadcaster Derek Murphy, who also co- founded and hosted this year’s Irish Pride Film Festival. With his passion for the arts and dedication to celebrating diverse voices, Derek is the perfect leader to bring this new initiative to life.
Q-IFTUK is a dynamic platform dedicated to promoting and celebrating queer Irish filmmakers, artists, and their art forms. We aim to spotlight the wealth of queer Irish talent not only from Ireland but within the vibrant Irish Diaspora in the UK and to the broader community at large. From film and television to performance art and beyond, Q-IFTUK will amplify the voices of queer Irish creators and provide a space for their unique stories and artistic expressions to be seen and heard.
We invite submissions, ideas, and contributions for upcoming LGBTQ+ events, film screenings, panel discussions, and creative showcases. If you have a project, an event, or a story that you believe would resonate with the community, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Derek at dm@iftuk.com
PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Tuesday June 23rd at The Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith, Friday June 26th and Saturday June 27th at The Century Club Soho London
Call out for entries for the 2nd Annual Q-IFTUK IRISH PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL LONDON. Platforming Irish queer and queer made Features, Short Films, Webseries, Content, Music Videos etc. Screenings at the Century Club Soho and Irish Cultural Centre London in June. Early bird entries are open now.
The Q-IFTUK Irish Pride Film Festival London (QIPFFL) is a vibrant celebration of queer Irish storytelling. Following the landmark success of our inaugural 2025 edition, the festival returns to London for 2026 with an expanded program of screenings, panel discussions, and industry networking.
Our mission is to amplify diverse voices from Ireland and the Irish diaspora, fostering cross-cultural connections within the UK. We provide an invaluable platform for both emerging and established filmmakers to share work that explores LGBTQ+ themes and the evolving nature of Irish identity.
Click here to submit on Film Freeway
