**All submitted films must have an IRISH connection (eg. funding, location, cast or crew)
Please outline the connection in the cover letter and see below for more details.**
We welcome eligible content in the Irish language - or indeed any other language - but would encourage filmmakers to make subtitle tracks available as part of their screening materials where possible, with a view to maximising accessibility for global audiences.
*All entrants must bear in mind that their content will be made temporarily available online for this project. If you would like to request restricting the time of access, please make sure that note is made clear in your cover letter.*
GUIDELINES & TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Eligibility:
*Please make special note of our eligibility criteria.*
The IFFH programme is comprised of submitted films selected exclusively from FilmFreeway.
IFL accepts films in English or Irish language. Films in other languages must be sub-titled in English.
IFL does not require any premiere status but notes that this may come into consideration during the selection process.
IFL’s main objective is to present films stemming from Ireland and the Irish Diaspora, but will also accept submissions from non-Irish filmmakers whose films are about Ireland or Irish people.
Submitting your film:
For viewing purposes entries should be submitted by screening link via FilmFreeway only. Please do not send direct submissions outside of the official submission process.
Please ensure any log-ins provided are NOT time limited.
Please ensure that you include a synopsis of no more than 400 words, as you would like it to appear in the programme. (NB: Please note that the festival reserves the right to amend the copy submitted).
Please include a list of nominations/awards, and a list of previous screenings, including both Irish and International screenings.
Any Irish language entries MUST provide English subtitles.
The primary contact completing the submission process must be authorised to submit the film for consideration including permission from a distributor or sales agent representing the film and must have obtained necessary permissions for the inclusion of copyrighted music and/or images within the films. With this submission, the applicant confirms that they possess all rights necessary for the screening of the submitted film at this film festival.
Entrant will allow usage of clips or images from the film for promotional use on television, radio, in print, and at live Festival events.
Please note that film submissions made to the this event do not count towards Irish Film Festival London, St. Patrick's Film Festival or St Brigid's Film Festival which take place separately. Please visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for details of submissions to these events.
