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
15th Irish Film Festival, London & Irish Film Awards
The 15th Irish Film Festival London will take place from 27 to 31 January 2027, with the Irish Film Awards taking place on 1 February 2027.
News of event screenings, workshops, masterclasses & networking events coming soon!
Submissions are open on FilmFreeway
LONDON PREMIERE SCREENING & Q & A “A QUIET LOVE”
Friday 20th November 2026 - Doors 7.30pm, Starts 8pm - Tickets: £10
As part of the lead up to the 15th Irish Film Festival, London, Irish Film & TV UK in partnership with the Irish Cultural Centre are proud to present the London Premiere of the multi-award winning feature documentary, “A QUIET LOVE”.
Three Deaf couples. Three remarkable love stories. From a decades-long forbidden romance to an LGBTQ+ couple navigating parenthood with Deaf and hearing children, and a Deaf boxer and his hearing partner facing a life-altering choice, ‘A Quiet Love’ is a cinematic celebration of resilience and enduring love. Produced by a Deaf and hearing team and directed by Garry Keane (IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT, GAZA).
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Fascinating, tender, and inspiring” - THE IRISH EXAMINER
“Utterly uplifting” - HOT PRESS MAGAZINE
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Compelling and thought-provoking” - RTÉ GUIDE
Winner of the Doc Edge Film Festival New Zealand, Being Oneself Award, the Audience Choice Award at the San Diego International Film Festival, the Global Production Award in Cannes, Best Feature Documentary at the Celtic Media Awards as well as a sold-out Irish Premiere at the Cork International Film Festival in November 2025.
There will be a BSL Interpreted Q&A with the filmmakers thanks to Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Coimisiún na Meán for access support.
UK PREMIERE SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION “THE GEOGRAPHY OF VIOLENCE” BY AWARD WINNING MAEVE MURPHY
Tuesday 17th November 2026 - Doors 6.30pm, Starts 7pm - Free
As part of the lead up to the 15th Irish Film Festival London, Irish Film & TV UK, in partnership with Wise Women, are proud to present the UK Premiere screening of Maeve Murphy’s Critically acclaimed & award winning trilogy of 3 short films “THE GEOGRAPHY OF VIOLENCE”.
Fresh from its international film festival tour, the trilogy of three short films throw a light on the subject of gender-based violence.
Film Ireland commented:
“Maeve’s voice is distinct, and unfaltering. She keeps her finger on the pulse, asking the audience to bear witness, one more time, in the hope that it will soon turn into the last time.”
The free to attend but bookable screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Q & A, which will include Jennie’s Law, the publicly-available register in the Republic of Ireland where those convicted of domestic violence against a partner or former partner are included. Wise Women are campaigning to make the same register available in the UK & Northern Ireland.
The films were nominated for Best Director & Best Actor at Ireland’s Fastnet Film Festival, Best Director at the European Short Film Awards and awarded the Best Short Film Award at the City of Angels Film Festival & Silicon Beach Film Festival in the USA & 4th Dimension Film Festival Indonesia, to mention a few.
Filmmaker, Maeve Murphy & writer/actor Kellie Shirley will be part of the panel discussion, with more guests to be confirmed.
The Event will be followed by Networking.