Presented by Irish Film London - the team behind the world's largest Irish film festival - Irish Film From Home (IFFH) presents an online collection of Irish film, TV and animation which you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home (or anywhere you want!).

**THIS CALL FOR ENTRIES IS FOR OUR SUMMER 2022 PROGRAMME**

IFFH showcases curated selections of films from the Irish filmmaking community, Irish Diaspora and films concerning Irish subject matter. Each IFFH selection is available to audiences for a limited period.

We use Eventive to provide world-class digital rights management, meaning distributors and filmmakers alike can trust in the security of our platform. Eventive uses invisible watermarking and tracking to ensure your film cannot leave the platform.

Irish Film From Home is a non-competitive screening space. We welcome eligible work of all shapes and sizes, budgets and durations.

Every film submitted via FilmFreeway is considered by the IFL team for inclusion in the Irish Film From Home online programme.

**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.

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  • Tim Bingham

    A fabulous festival. I would highly recommend.

    January 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for saying so Tim! Hope to see more of your work in our next edition :)

  • Patricia Kelly

    It was a real pleasure to be part of Irish Film From Home this year, great communication from the team and excellent social media activity. We hope to be included again in future festivals.

    November 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Patricia! We loved having you involved in the festival, and can't wait to see more of your work :)

  • Noel Holmes

    Great Festival real nice people great selection of Films

    September 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Noel! Hope to see you back for another round in the future :)

  • Pat Boran

    I really appreciate the support and interest from Irish Film from Home. It means a lot to someone like myself, working in a niche area. Many thanks to all involved.

    April 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks so much Pat! We love films like yours which show a unique perspective. They've had a great reception both online and in Trafalgar Square earlier this year. Look forward to seeing more of your great work!

  • Stuart Black

    A warm and wonderful festival - great communication and support - hugely enjoyed sharing our mini-doc The Forty Foot.

    September 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Stuart, The Forty Foot got a great reception earlier this year, we're happy we got to feature it