Irish Film Institute -IFI DOCFEST 2018 ANNOUNCES CALL FOR IRISH ENTRIES

IFI DOCFEST 2018 ANNOUNCES CALL FOR IRISH ENTRIES

IFI Press Release: 9th May 2018

IFI DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ENTRIES FROM IRISH DOCUMENTARY MAKERS. 

This year’s IFI Documentary Festival, running from September 27th to 30th, is looking for original and exciting documentary films from Irish filmmakers to be included in the 2018 festival. So if your film fits the bill, now is the time to prepare your entries as submissions are open for Irish short documentaries (under 20 minutes), and Irish feature-length documentaries (over 60 minutes).

Entry is free and all interested filmmakers should see www.ifi.ie/docfest/submissions for the complete set of eligibility guidelines. The deadline for submissions is 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018.

Now in its 17th year, the IFI Documentary Festival has hosted premieres of important Irish documentaries including Kevin Roche: The Quiet Architect, In a House that Ceased to Be, Mattress Men and The Liberties. International hits such as Whose Streets?, A Syrian Love Story and The Imposter, have all had their Irish premiere at the festival which has attracted many guests filmmakers from around the world to present and discuss their work.

For press queries please contact Michelle McDonagh at the IFI Press Office on 01 679 5744 or email mmcdonagh@irishfilm.ie

The IFI acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council.

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