UCIFF 26

Underground Cinema Film Festival is a unique concept celebrating
independent Irish filmmaking. The Festival is an exciting mixture of short Irish films, exciting independent feature films, films promoting the Irish language, children’s programs and workshops from some of the country’s best writers, directors and actors. The Festival has been created by Underground Cinema, a well-established body recognised for presenting some of the most unique, cutting edge, visionary works that Irish cinema has to offer. Underground Cinema takes pride in bringing attention to the Irish filmmaker with the same enthusiasm that is often reserved for international artists. The inaugural Underground Cinema Film Festival Awards took place in the Screen Cinema in Dublin with the awards ceremony in Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel in Killiney in 2010. Key figure guests are to appear at this year's festival including Ferdia McKenna, Tom Collins, Mark O’Halloran and Emmett Scanlon to name but a few.

12/08/2026

THE 17TH UNDERGROUND CINEMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IS LIVE!

The full programme for August 29th & 30th is now available, featuring an incredible selection of independent short films and feature films from Ireland and around the world.

📍 Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire
📅 August 29th & 30th, 2026

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 🎟️

You can choose from:

Individual Screening Tickets – Pick the films you want to see.

Short Film Pass – Access to the complete short film programme across both days.

Ultimate VIP Pass – The full festival experience, including **all short films, feature films, the Closing Film and the 17th Underground Cinema Film Awards Ceremony.

There’s also our Actors & Filmmakers Networking Event on Opening Night, giving filmmakers and actors the chance to meet, connect and celebrate together.

Check out the full programme and get your tickets now:
www.underground-cinema.com

We can’t wait to welcome you to UCIFF 2026!

Underground Cinema | International Film Festival Welcome to the 17th Underground Cinema International Film Festival

29/07/2026

There are now just 3 days remaining to submit your film to the 17th Underground Cinema International Film Festival

🗓️ Submission Deadline:
Friday, 31st July at Midnight (GMT)

🎬 Submit your film today:
https://filmfreeway.com/uciff

25/06/2026

VOLUNTEERS WANTED – UCIFF 2026

The Underground Cinema International Film Festival is looking for 2–3 Screening Room Volunteers to join our festival team August 29th & 30th.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in film festivals, event production, and working directly with independent filmmakers.

Role Responsibilities

🎥 Operate film screenings from the festival desk

💻 Set up and play screening programmes using VLC Media Player

🔊 Monitor sound levels and ensure screenings run smoothly

🎬 Work closely with the ferstival director and filmmakers before and after screenings

⏱️ Help keep programmes running on schedule

🤝 Provide a friendly and professional point of contact in the screening room

We're Looking For People Who:

✔ Are comfortable using computers and media playback software (experience with VLC is preferred)

✔ Are reliable, organised, and calm under pressure

✔ Enjoy meeting and working with filmmakers and festival guests

✔ Have an interest in film, cinema, or live events

✔ Can commit to one or more festival days

If you'd like to be part of the team this year, send us a message or email with a brief introduction and any relevant experience.

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Website

http://www.ucff.ie/

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