https://www.dublininternationalcomedyfilmfest.com/

WELCOME TO THE DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL DICFF!!!

WE ARE THE HOME OF COMEDY FILMS HERE IN THE HEART OF DUBLIN CITY CENTRE, IRELAND.

BASED AT THE BEAUTIFUL LIGHTHOUSE CINEMA & THE GENERATOR INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL ON SMITHFIELD SQUARE, WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL HAVE THE MOST COMFORTABLE & FUN TIME VIEWING YOUR OWN & OTHER FILMMAKERS COMEDIC WORKS OF GENIUS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE!

​DICFF WILL TAKE PLACE ON WED 29TH, THUR 30TH NOV AND FRI 1ST & SAT 2ND DEC 2023 AT THE LIGHTHOUSE CINEMA AND THE GENERATOR HOSTEL.
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ALONG WITH SOME GREAT FILMS, WE WILL HAVE STAND-UP COMEDIANS FROM DUBLIN PERFORMING EVERY NIGHT, A NEW SCRIPT COMPETITION AND AN AWARDS CEREMONY ON THE LAST NIGHT

DICFF is about celebrating comedy in film.
So often comedy is overlooked in favour of drama. Drama is in fact easier to write, direct and perform.
Comedy is much more difficult and you know if you've succeeded or failed by how many laughs you get!
So, DICFF is here to ensure comedy gets it's due. We want to support our comedic storytellers and celebrate your craft.

Awards & Prizes

THE ELAINE MAY & RICHARD PRYOR BEST OF FEST AWARD (For Best Feature)

THE DEIRDRE O'KANE AWARD FOR BEST IRISH SHORT FILM

THE SEINFELD AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT

THE LUCILLE BALL AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR MALE & FEMALE

THE LARRY DAVID AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, MALE & FEMALE

THE MARIA BAMFORD AWARD FOR BEST IRISH WEB-SERIES

THE CHRIS ROCK AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL WEB-SERIES

THE AMY SCHUMER AWARD FOR BEST IRISH SKETCH

​THE WHOOPI GOLDBERG AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL SKETCH

MEL BROOKS COMEDY SCRIPT AWARD

Rules & Terms

RULES
Thank you for submitting your film or screenplay (SUBMISSION) to the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival (DICFF). We are excited to review your work.

IT HARDLY NEEDS STATING BUT FILMS MUST BE FUNNY

​FILMS MADE AFTER JAN 2023 MAY APPLY

SHORT FILMS NO LONGER THAN 20 MINS.

By submitting your SUBMISSION to DICFF you agree to the following:

(1) Submitting a SUBMISSION does not guarantee inclusion in the DICFF, and the selection committee has sole discretion to determine which SUBMISSIONS are selected for participation in the DICFF;

(2) If your SUBMISSION is selected for the DICFF, you will allow DICFF to use any part of the SUBMISSION for promotional purposes before, during and after the DICFF, and the right to present your SUBMISSION as part of the DICFF.

(3) DICFF does not compensate for any costs associated with the production of the SUBMISSION, or travel costs associated with attending the DICFF;

(4) DICFF reserves the right to schedule accepted SUBMISSIONS and to make any changes at any time, and may withdraw any SUBMISSION from the DICFF at any time for any reason;

(5) All film SUBMISSIONS must be online screeners only.

(6) All film SUBMISSIONS that are selected to screen at the DICFF must be digital. To ensure best quality at the screening, digital versions are best.

(7) Filmmakers and screenwriters are solely responsible to ensure all deadlines are adhered to, and shall hold DICFF harmless for any delays or technical difficulties whatsoever;

(8) Filmmakers and screenwriters warrant that all work is original and that all rights have been secured;

(9) Filmmakers and screenwriters shall indemnify and hold harmless the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival and all its agents from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages incurred in any way due to any and all claims.

(10) Awards will be presented in categories identified by DICFF and judging will be done by the judging committee; with the exception of awards for Best of Festival, which will be based on audience votes. DICFF reserves the right to rescind any award for any reason.
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  • Tim Hanan

    I was very happy to be a part of this festival. Great atmosphere, great people and an overall high standard of films.

    July 2023
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  • Phoebe Mattana

    So honored that THE NEST was included in this years lineup. Although I couldn't attend in person, the overall programming and organization was top-notch, and the communication was always positive. Hope to be back again in the future!

    April 2023
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  • Tara Norris

    The Comedy Film Festival was a lot of fun. Our cast and crew were very welcomed, and it was good to network with people from other parts of Ireland and countries like the US too.

    March 2023
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  • Victor Bergström

    So great that you selected Funeral Comic. It really is a strange one, and it warms my heart that you found it funny!

    February 2023
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  • Michael MacBroom

    Brilliant festival, the lovely folks at DICFF have created a really welcoming and supportive experience for filmmakers.

    January 2023
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