As we move into the autumn season, our Festival team is busy planning our 70th edition which will mark seven decades of bringing the world of film to Cork with a thrilling and vibrant programme. Keep an eye out for our forthcoming newsletters and be among the first to hear the exciting programme announcements.
This month, the Festival will present a selection of free online shorts as part of Culture Night, and Cork composers Irene Buckley and Linda Buckley will be touring their cine-concert of Metropolis, which premiered at our 66th edition, to Glasgow Cathedral Festival. Read on for more information about these events and opportunities.
Culture Night 2025
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir – a national evening celebrating arts and culture across Ireland – will take place on Friday 19th September. We are excited to present a curated selection of Slovakian short films online to our audiences all over the country.
There will be two programmes available to view for free nationwide, from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, 19th. Stay tuned to our social media channels for our Culture Night film programme reveal.
Metropolis at Glasgow Cathedral Festival
Bringing together one of cinema’s greatest achievements with one of Scotland’s architectural marvels, Fritz Lang’s Metropolis will be screening at this year’s Glasgow Cathedral Festival. in association with Cork International Film Festival. This special screening will feature a live music ensemble accompanying the 1927 film with a score composed by award-winning musicians and CIFF Alumni, Irene Buckley and Linda Buckley. The show will run on 19th September and 21st September at the Glasgow Cathedral, creating an unforgettable fusion of film, music, and architecture.
Commissioned by Cork International Film Festival with the support of the Arts Council of Ireland’s Commissions Award, Linda and Irene composed a live score to Fritz Lang’s Metropolis. The cine-concert wowed audiences at the 66th Cork International Film Festival in 2021. Now we are honoured to share this cinematic and musical experience beyond Cork, inviting new audiences to experience it in the incredible setting of Glasgow Cathedral Festival.
Become a Festival Friend
Become a Festival Friend and celebrate our 70th edition with a plethora of exclusive benefits such as complimentary tickets, discounts, and invitations to special events — all while playing a vital role in sustaining Ireland’s first and largest film festival.
With the support of our patrons and Festival Friends, we reach 70,000 people annually, including 8,000+ young people through our vital outreach programmes. Together, we showcase Irish and international talent, champion new voices, expand access, and preserve our film heritage.
Join us as a Festival Friend today and share in the pride, passion, and community of Cork International Film Festival.
Become a Corporate Supporter
Are you interested in becoming a Corporate Supporter of Cork International Film Festival?
Our Festival is a powerful platform that harnesses the power of storytelling to create unique shared experiences. We offer bespoke partnership opportunities and imaginative activations to align with your values, objectives and spend.
Check out our Corporate Support packages, and get in touch.
Volunteer with Cork International Film Festival 2025
Volunteering at CIFF is a unique chance to become part of a dynamic community, contribute to the arts in Cork, and gain invaluable experience in a world-class festival setting.
Whether you’re interested in the behind-the-scenes action, engaging with the public, or supporting sustainability efforts, there’s a role for you. Visit our websitefor more information.
If you are interested in volunteering for our 70th Festival, 6th – 16th November, please send us an expression of interest by email at volunteer@corkfilmfest.orgwith the subject ‘CIFF Volunteering’ and we’ll get in touch.
Job Opening: Festival Drivers
CIFF is recruiting two drivers to transport Festival guests during the milestone 70th edition this November.
Festival drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient transport of guests and staff across Cork City & County, handling airport transfers, hotel pick-ups, and drop-offs according to set itineraries, with vehicles provided by CIFF.
Applicants must be at least 24 years of age and have a full Irish driving license. The vehicle will be supplied by CIFF.
To apply, please email a one-page covering letter explaining your suitability to the position, together with a short CV, to: info@corkfilmfest.org, with the job title clearly marked in the subject heading.
IGNITE – Docs applications open
Applications for IGNITE-Docs are open till 5pm, Friday September 19th, 2025.
IGNITE-Docs is a talent development programme directed towards emerging Irish and Northern Irish documentary filmmakers embarking on their first or second non-fiction feature film.
Successful submissions will be announced in mid-October.
Documentary: A European Perspective – Registrations Open
MEDIA Office Galway with the support of Coimisiún na Meán will host an information and pitching event called Documentary: A European Perspective where filmmakers pitch their projects to European commissioning editors,
The event will be held in Galway on Thursday 23rd October. Register here.
UCC launches new online course on Neurodiversity in the Screen Industry
UCC introduces a 12-week fully online, university-accredited course on Neurodiversity in the Screen Industry, developed in collaboration with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and UCC.
Applications close on 18th September. Apply now.
Business to Arts Awards 2025
CIFF has been shortlisted for the Business to Arts Award in the Judges’ Special Recognition Award category with our partners: Murphy’s, Tomar Trust, Future Planet, Irish Examiner, and The Arc Cinema Cork.
We’re excited to attend the ceremony on 8th September at the National Concert Hall, Dublin.
Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2025
CIFF has been shortlisted as a semi-finalist in the Best Digital Cork Digital Marketing Awards, 2025.
We’ve been shortlisted in the categories of Best Use of Instagram – Less than 20 employees and Best Social Media Campaign.
Stay tuned for exciting updates.
