18th Waterford International Film Festival

Welcome to the Waterford International Film Festival 2024!

Join us for our 18th Annual celebration, blending In-Person & Online Screenings.

We believe in celebrating and supporting talent from all over the world, so we make sure to feature films from emerging filmmakers as well as established ones. The showcases 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. Moreover, each year we aim to provide artists with in-person opportunities to network with other filmmakers and to engage with members of the audience with social meet-ups and events.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.

ANNUAL COMPETITIONS IN FILM, SCREENWRITING & PHOTOGRAPHY:

Categories: Best Short Film, Best Short Screenpla, Best Cinematic Image - Photo Contest, Best International Short Film, Best Short Animation, Best Short Documentary, Best Student or Debut Short Film, Best Music Video, Best Trailer, Best Movie Poster