Reviews
"Amazing Festival! Stephen and team are very welcoming and it was a beautiful celebration of awesome films during the festival. Can't wait to come back." Carbonated Comet Films
" The folks at Waterford Film Festival were a real pleasure to work with, we were so thrilled to be included in their official selections! "
Willa Production Office Canada
" My first time being shortlisted at a film festival and what an honour for it to be at Waterford Film Festival. Waterford is a thriving community for any creative and in Central Arts the venue for the festival, that is clearly shown. The standard of films was exceptional. The fact they support writers is so important and again the standard was very competitive. A great Irish film festival for any filmmaker and/or screenwriter".
Alice Mcloughlin
Great festival, really good communication and delighted to be nominated as a finalist in their script-writing category. Highly recommend."
Adam O' Byrne
"Waterford Film Festival is a very friendly and cosy festival with a nice atmosphere, which is great for filmmakers and film enthusiasts who want to meet up and share some inspirational conversations about film". Marcella O'Connor
This was an excellent experience. Great organisation, cool venue and a welcoming team. The film selections was fabulous, with an eclectic mix of genres and styles going from traditional to experimental. It was amazing being in the midst of so many talented individuals. I particularly liked the way they celebrated and awarded all screenwriters participating in the competition. Great fun".
Ricardo Bravo
"Fantastic festival. The selection of films are electric and well chosen providing a weekend of entertainment along with the opportunity to network. The communication, hospitality and overall festival is one that filmmakers and writers should submit their work to, but it is also a festival for people who just love movies.Congratulations to all the organisers, you did a great job! " Dave Thomas
"My second year back at Waterford Film Festival and again a wonderful experience. A great mix of Irish and international films over three days. Excellent screenwriting competition also". Roisin Kearney
"Thrilled to be selected for Waterford Film Festival in 2020. A really fantastic film festival with a real connection to the industry and film makers. The festival was virtual because of the pandemic and we took part in networking sessions online. Great communication from the festival and would highly recommend. They have a well respected script competition as well. Put this festival on your watch list."
Sidhe Company
"Had a wonderful time , a lovely warm welcome , great atmosphere, drinks , laughs and altogether a great event very well organised". Helena Clarke
“It has been a great weekend @Fest in Garter Lane. Much respect to Fest Director Stephen Byrne. Many thanks also to the Garter Lane staff.” Liam Murphy
“A lovely and enjoyable evening at the Waterford Film Festival, fantastic films, thanks to all the organisers and film makers” Orla Shanaghy2.
“Thanks @waterfordfilm @garterlane for such an excellent screening and weekend - we'll be back!”- Erin_Mullally
"Thank you for a memorable festival and for screening DARKWOOD on the opening night. Such a lovely venue offering films of outstanding quality". Alison Tremayne
“Well done to all involved in @waterfordfilm !! Looking forward to next year already” :) #lovewaterford #LoveCulture
Thank you so much for organising Waterford Film Festival. It was great and I thoroughly enjoyed all the films I saw, especially Saviours which was one of the best documentaries I've seen for ages." Kefi Chadwick
@waterfordfilm @garterlane thanks so much for everything guys! Great festival, I'll definitely be back! :)
Jonathan Hughes
I was just thinking about your festival today... I had a wonderful time at your festival and meeting the people of Waterford. The filmmakers who I met were weird, wonderful, and inspiring! Thanks - the banner looks great as well...
I continue to spread the good word about your festival, so be prepared for a lot of Canadian content coming your way... Bryan
“I would like to say a big thank you for showing my film at Waterford Film Festival it means a lot to a filmmaker that people see their work, and hopefully enjoy it.I continue to write and direct, and look forward to having another short ready for your festival next year.”
Will Herbert MA
Director – Calavera Café Productions
" The folks at Waterford Film Festival were a real pleasure to work with, we were so thrilled to be included in their official selections! "
Willa Production Office Canada
" My first time being shortlisted at a film festival and what an honour for it to be at Waterford Film Festival. Waterford is a thriving community for any creative and in Central Arts the venue for the festival, that is clearly shown. The standard of films was exceptional. The fact they support writers is so important and again the standard was very competitive. A great Irish film festival for any filmmaker and/or screenwriter".
Alice Mcloughlin
Great festival, really good communication and delighted to be nominated as a finalist in their script-writing category. Highly recommend."
Adam O' Byrne
"Waterford Film Festival is a very friendly and cosy festival with a nice atmosphere, which is great for filmmakers and film enthusiasts who want to meet up and share some inspirational conversations about film". Marcella O'Connor
This was an excellent experience. Great organisation, cool venue and a welcoming team. The film selections was fabulous, with an eclectic mix of genres and styles going from traditional to experimental. It was amazing being in the midst of so many talented individuals. I particularly liked the way they celebrated and awarded all screenwriters participating in the competition. Great fun".
Ricardo Bravo
"Fantastic festival. The selection of films are electric and well chosen providing a weekend of entertainment along with the opportunity to network. The communication, hospitality and overall festival is one that filmmakers and writers should submit their work to, but it is also a festival for people who just love movies.Congratulations to all the organisers, you did a great job! " Dave Thomas
"My second year back at Waterford Film Festival and again a wonderful experience. A great mix of Irish and international films over three days. Excellent screenwriting competition also". Roisin Kearney
"Thrilled to be selected for Waterford Film Festival in 2020. A really fantastic film festival with a real connection to the industry and film makers. The festival was virtual because of the pandemic and we took part in networking sessions online. Great communication from the festival and would highly recommend. They have a well respected script competition as well. Put this festival on your watch list."
Sidhe Company
"Had a wonderful time , a lovely warm welcome , great atmosphere, drinks , laughs and altogether a great event very well organised". Helena Clarke
“It has been a great weekend @Fest in Garter Lane. Much respect to Fest Director Stephen Byrne. Many thanks also to the Garter Lane staff.” Liam Murphy
“A lovely and enjoyable evening at the Waterford Film Festival, fantastic films, thanks to all the organisers and film makers” Orla Shanaghy2.
“Thanks @waterfordfilm @garterlane for such an excellent screening and weekend - we'll be back!”- Erin_Mullally
"Thank you for a memorable festival and for screening DARKWOOD on the opening night. Such a lovely venue offering films of outstanding quality". Alison Tremayne
“Well done to all involved in @waterfordfilm !! Looking forward to next year already” :) #lovewaterford #LoveCulture
Thank you so much for organising Waterford Film Festival. It was great and I thoroughly enjoyed all the films I saw, especially Saviours which was one of the best documentaries I've seen for ages." Kefi Chadwick
@waterfordfilm @garterlane thanks so much for everything guys! Great festival, I'll definitely be back! :)
Jonathan Hughes
I was just thinking about your festival today... I had a wonderful time at your festival and meeting the people of Waterford. The filmmakers who I met were weird, wonderful, and inspiring! Thanks - the banner looks great as well...
I continue to spread the good word about your festival, so be prepared for a lot of Canadian content coming your way... Bryan
“I would like to say a big thank you for showing my film at Waterford Film Festival it means a lot to a filmmaker that people see their work, and hopefully enjoy it.I continue to write and direct, and look forward to having another short ready for your festival next year.”
Will Herbert MA
Director – Calavera Café Productions