WIFF

Waterford International
Film Festival 2023

November 20-26
17th Edition

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  WATERFORD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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I had a wonderful experience with my Semi Finalist Short Script "The Monkey". Communication was great and the reputation of the festival speaks for itself and I had fun! Will enter next year for sure. -Keith Martin

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No filmmaker should miss the Waterford Film Festival! -Aram Voves

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Stephen and the team always put on a great festival and it was brilliant to be included in the 2022 edition.
I'm already looking forward to next year! -
Jason Branagan

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Welcome to Waterford International Film Festival

The Waterford International Film Festival is Waterford’s premiere film festival that showcases the works of national & international filmmakers & artists.


In 2023 the festival will be celebrating its 17th Annual event!  The festival is a blend of In-Person & Online Screenings.

Physical Screenings will take place in St Patrick's Gateway Centre in Waterford City and House of Waterford Crystal will host our awards presentation. 

We showcase a diverse selection of short films from around the world that capture a range of stories and perspectives. From short films & documentaries to animations and music videos, our festival is dedicated to celebrating national & international short films in all forms. 

Categories this year include:
☆Best Short Film☆
☆Best International Film☆
☆Best Student or Debut Film☆
☆Best Animation☆
☆Best Music Video☆
☆Best Short Screenplay☆
☆Best Cinematic Image (Photography Contest)☆

 
The festival also celebrates and supports the work of short screenplay writers and emerging talent in photography and art. As the first festival in the Republic of Ireland to hold an annual short screenplay competition, we take pride in acknowledging the hard work of talented writers.
In addition to our screenplay competition, we also offer a movie-themed photography competition to support and encourage new and emerging talent in the areas of photography and art.

We believe in the power of networking, which is why we organize social meetups and events over the festival weekend for filmmakers and artists to connect with each other. Filmmakers and artists from across the globe have attended the festival, and we always look forward to meeting and engaging with the filmmakers and guests. 

For more information on entering your project for consideration for this years festival go to our submission pages on our site or at  filmfreeway.com/waterfordfilmfestival



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St. Patrick's Gateway Centre
2023 Screening Venue

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House of Waterford Crystal
2023 Awards Venue

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  • Info
    • About
    • Gallery
    • Archive >
      • Film Screenings 2022
      • Screenplay Finalists 2022
      • 2022 Photography Finalists
      • NEWS
  • Film & Script Submissions
  • Photography Submissions
  • Reviews
  • Sponsors
    • Sponsor Us
  • Contact