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WELCOME
LORD MAYOR’S WELCOME
It is with huge pride and excitement that we welcome you to the 64th Cork Film Festival – Ireland’s first and largest
– a local, national and international celebration of the
best and latest world-class cinema. Established alongside Cannes, Venice and Berlin, Cork Film Festival is one of only 35 festivals worldwide, and the only one in Ireland to have three Oscar®-qualifying awards, giving young filmmakers the opportunity to reach for the stars. With the city’s recent boundary expansion, the Festival continues to play a vital role in shaping cultural life in Cork, not only during 11 film-packed days in November, but year-round through its new outreach programmes. Cork City Council is honoured to support the Festival and we hope you will join us for this unique cinematic celebration.
Cllr. John Sheehan Árdmhéara Chorcai Lord Mayor of Cork
CHAIR’S WELCOME
Our mission is to present a film festival of international quality and standing by curating a unique programme of exceptional films that connects audiences and artists in a shared cultural experience in Cork. With over 400 events, we have been voted one of the top 20 festivals to visit in Europe, and with our 64-year legacy we will continue to be a festival that challenges and excites. On behalf of the Festival Board, I wish to extend our sincere thanks to all our stakeholders, especially the Arts Council, our principal funder, and Cork City Council, alongside our many funders, sponsors, partners, Corporate Members, Festival Friends, staff and volunteers, all whose invaluable support enables the Festival to deliver an outstanding event for Cork residents and visitors alike. Thank you for joining us.
Helen Boyle
Chair of the Board
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