Irish Film Institute -What’s On
  • IFI FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026: SHORT TALES 1

    Watch a mischievous penguin, a tiny mouse climbing a hill, or a brave bat protecting an insect swarm. Stunning stop motion and hand-arawn animations, perfect for a first cinema trip. 

    Short Tales 1 will also be presented as a relaxed screening... Read More

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  • IFI FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026: SHORT TALES 2

    A mix of live action and animated new short films, from Estonia, France, Italy, Ireland and more. With fun creatures, some themes to make you think, a couple of hardy stoats and lots more, this varied selection is a great cinema... Read More

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  • IFI FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026: MIRA

    Mira is 12. She loves spending her time making things. Trouble arrives with a new girl, who’s into social media, boyfriends and makeup. 

    When Mira’s friend starts hanging out with her, Mira confronts whether to stay true to herself or follow along. A sensitive, beautiful story... Read More

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  • IFI FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026: PAPAYA

    Enjoy the Irish Premiere of this gorgeous, dialogue-free Brazilian animation. A young papaya seed gets separated from his mother and decides to spread his wings. After threats from birds and pesticides. he journeys back to his rainforest. Full of thrills... Read More

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  • IFI FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026: GUGU’S WORLD

    An inspiring Brazilian film, featuring an almost 12-year-old boy who dreams of being a footballer. Living with his increasingly frail grandma, she gives him a safe space to express himself through makeup and dance, despite others’ disapproval. 

    Heartbreaking and hopeful,... Read More

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  • IFI FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026: MY LIFE IN VERSAILLES

    After her parents pass, Violet goes to live with her Uncle Régis, caretaker of the palace at Versailles. He’s grumpy and she’s stubborn, but they begin to feel at home, with a playground filled with wonder. 

    A beautiful animation, exploring friendship, loss, and finding... Read More

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  • IFI FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026: INTO THE WEST

    A new IFI Irish Film Archive restoration of the Irish classic, supported by Screen Ireland. Ossie and Tito are two settled Traveller boys, whose horse, Tír na nÓg, is confiscated. 

    Rescuing him, they abscond to the West, pursued by their father. A much-loved... Read More

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  • IFI FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026: LOONEY TUNES CLASSICS

    Beep Beep! It’s our lunchtime blast of classic Looney Tunes, compiled especially for the festival. With a new Daffy Duck on the autumn cinema horizon, it’s a perfect time to watch a fine feathered mess back on the big screen.

    Introduced by Looney Tunes... Read More

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  • IFI FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026: CHIMNEY TOWN: FROZEN IN TIME

    Everyone’s favourite anime chimney sweep Lubbichi is back! Following the disappearance of his garbage-made pal, Poupelle, Lubbichi is transported to another world. With talking cat Fluff, he embarks on a quest home. A series or thrilling encounters unfold, as Lubbichi and Fluff prove worthy odysseans in this... Read More

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