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
MASTERS AT WORK
Join us on Tuesday 21st April 2026 6.30 for 7pm at the Century Club, 61 - 63 Shaftesbury Avenue | London, W1D 6LQ for our April MASTERS AT WORK.
IFTUK’s Advisory Group Member, Dominique Murphy-de Neef, will be chatting with Irish Producer, Podcast Host, Comedian, Writer, Actor & Founder of the Irish Creative Collective, Joe O’Neil, about his career and work with the Irish Creative Industries.
Joe is from Naas Co, Kildare and has been in London for four and a half years. He has performed and produced plays at the Edinburgh, Dublin, Manchester & Camden Fringe festival. He is the founder of the Irish Creative Collective and from that he has worked with numerous different Irish groups across London. He is the Co-host of the comedy Podcast 'How to Steal a Penguin'.
The Irish Creative Collective was established in April 2022 with the express goal of bringing together, supporting & showcasing Irish Creatives of all generations in London**.** Their monthly networking night, takes place on the first Tuesday of every month in different areas of London. Over the years, they havea hosted showcase nights & celebration events of Irish women, LGBTQ+ Irish Creative's, and Irish Creative's of mixed heritage. To date they have hosted 400+ events in 4 years, all of which are designed to give a platform to Irish artists.
