https://www.dublininternationalcomedyfilmfest.com/

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

2026 DATES: 4th to 6th Dec

at Tailors Hall in Dublin 8

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

FILM, SCRIPT & STAND-UP SUBMISSIONS OPEN April 11th 2026

BASED AT THE BEAUTIFUL TAILORS HALL, WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL HAVE THE MOST COMFORTABLE & FUN TIME VIEWING YOUR OWN & OTHER FILMMAKERS COMEDIC WORKS OF GENIUS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE!
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ALONG WITH SOME GREAT FILMS, WE HAD STAND-UP COMEDIANS FROM DUBLIN PERFORMING EVERY NIGHT, A LIVE 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.

in 2024, we implemented a brand new Comedian Competition! We had stand-up heats throughout the summer of 2024 & 2025 and we had 5 finalists perform at the DICFF festiva The winners in each year, Breda Hegarty and Martina Ipsa won an all expenses paid trip to New Jersey USA to perform at our sister festival , "The Irish American Comedy Film Fleadh".

Nell Mercier won the Best Irish Short Film Award for her short film "Dawn of the Ick" & also won an all paid expenses trip to New Jersey USA to our sister film festival to watch her short being screened there.

Now, based at the sumptuous Tailors Hall in D8, we will ensure that you will have a gorgeous time watching hilarious films in this historical building, famous for it's Irish Revolutionary roots with famous Irish revolutionary Wolf Tone having his meetings here.

Awards & Prizes

There are 15 awards to win!

Best Irish Feature

Best Intl Feature

Best Irish Short

Best Irish Language Short

Best Intl Short

Best Director

Best Performer

Count Basie Spirit of Fest Award

Best Short Comedy BY Kids

Best Short Comedy FOR Kids by Adults

Best Live Script Award

Best Irish Sketch

Best Intl Sketch

Audience Award for Best Short

Best Comedian - Stand - Up Competition

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 2025 MAY APPLY

SHORT FILMS NO LONGER THAN 20 MINS.

Features: Features must be at least 75 mins long.

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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  • Julian Alexander

    One of the best festival experiences I've had. Great people all around and a lovely introduction to the Dublin culture!

    June 2026
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  • Antony Mann

    I felt like this was such a wonderful festival to be a part, even though I couldn't make it from Australia to the actual event. The communication was top notch, and you could feel the vibe of the event from ten thousand miles away. Thanks for showing our film BOOKSHOP, Dublin!

    December 2025
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  • Eddie Brannigan

    Very enjoyable. Warm, friendly, welcoming. Fantastic films.

    December 2025
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  • Enchanted Cottage

    Amazing Festival run by the most incredible team, bringing a diverse range of comedy and all sorts of wonderfulness!

    December 2025
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  • Pat Battistini

    A BIG thanks to Mo and company for the opportunity screen our film. The communication and our screening were wonderful. We truly hope to be back!

    December 2025
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