Join us, discover something new, and be part of Kerry’s growing film community as we count down to KIFF 2026

As we begin preparations for KIFF 2026, the excitement is already building behind the scenes. We have plenty coming up in the weeks ahead, including a special Culture Night event on Friday 18 September, before the full KIFF 2026 programme launches on Tuesday 22 September.

Our Killarney Film Club will return in November, bringing more great cinema to audiences in Killarney, while Siamsa Screen Club in Tralee returns in October.

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10.08.26

Join us for Culture Night at Cinema Killarney

News

14.07.26

TG4 Announced as Sponsor of Best Irish Language Short Award at Kerry International Film Festival

04.07.26

Kerry International Film Festival Supports Charlie O’Brien for Special Film Event

12.06.26

Kerry International Film Festival and West End House School of Arts launch fully funded acting scholarship for young people

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02.03.26

Kerry International Film Festival announces the KIFF Film Club

20.10.25

Kerry International Film Festival 26th Edition Highlights & Award Winners

07.10.25

Kerry International Film Festival Presents: In Conversation with Fiona Shaw

2025 Award Winners

The Maureen O'Hara Award

Fiona Shaw

Best Original Score

ReRooted

Best of Kerry

Cogar

Trua Award

Refuge

Best Irish Narrative Short

Mouse

Best Music Video

Of the Sorrows – For Those I Love

Best Student Short

The Time You Felt Like Your Parents Had Died

Best Irish Narrative Feature

Spilt Milk

Best Irish Language Short

Tíolacadh

Best Animation

It All Comes Down

Best Documentary Feature

In Time – Dónal Lunny

Best Documentary Short

Who Loves the Sun

Best International Narrative Feature

Omaha

Best International Narrative Short

Synthesize Me

Screenwriting Award

Returns & Errors: Pets by Donna Bonilla Wheeler

Taking Flight Rising Talent Award Sponsored by Kerry Airport

Heather O’Sullivan – Heartsick, Trasna na Líne

We were absolutely blown away to have 2 of our films screen here and for both to be shown with such a high calibre of short films. This is undoubtedly one of the best film festivals around and we can't wait to see you all there again this year.

Western Front Studios

We were really pleased to have Whippy selected this year. Declan and team were really communicative and helpful. Definitely submitting again.

Sam Topley

A really great festival with an amazing team at the the helm. They seem to go above and beyond to know all their participants. The films are shown in a great venue, the whole thing just feels really special. Thanks for having us!

Zoe Gibney

Great festival that really seems to value its participants.

Michael Kelly

Clear, excellent communication. I was unable to attend, but from what I've seen online, it is a fantastic in-person festival… highly regarded. I am honored my short script was chosen as a Quarter-Finalist!