The Galway Film Fair is back 9-12 July with a packed schedule of industry events that take place during the Galway Film Fleadh, including the Marketplace (European co-production meetings), Networking meetings, the Fleadh Forum, Work-In-Progress/Market Screenings, Industry Seminars, Masterclasses and much more. Check out this year's programme below..
Film professionals and those with an interest in filmmaking can apply for a Film Fair badge for early registration to events, priority entry to the festival club, listing in the industry directory, complimentary access to the VR programme and more. The application deadline for Industry Accreditation is Sunday, 5 July, 2026.
Masterclasses
Galway Film Fair's annual masterclasses offer a unique chance to learn from experts in their respective fields in an intimate, engaging environment. This year, there are five masterclasses to choose from:
- Directors Masterclass with Frank Berry - Friday, 10 July, 10am-1pm, in partnership with STORYHOUSE.
- Film & TV Lighting Masterclass with Barry Conroy and James McGuire - Friday, 10 July, 2.30pm-4.30pm, presented by Teach Solais/MBS Equipment Ireland.
- Actors Masterclass with Rory Kinnear - Saturday, 11 July, 10am-1pm, supported by Screen Ireland.
- Step into the Casting Room: A Self Tape Workshop with Thyrza Ging and Cassandra Han - Saturday, 11 July, 2.30pm-4pm, supported by Spotlight, Casting Society’s (CSA) Global Chapter and Filmmakers.eu.
- Production Design Masterclass with Charles Wood - Sunday, 12 July, 2pm-4pm, supported by National Talent Academies Crew West.
Talks, Panels & Presentations
This year's Film Fair features a packed programme of industry conversations from Thursday to Sunday. Check out what's on:
- Fleadh Forum | Thurs 9 July — Full-day conference with keynote from Sundance's John Nein
- From Creative Europe to Agora EU | Fri 10 July — What the shift from Creative Europe to Agora EU means for Irish filmmakers
- International Co-Production in Practice | Fri 10 July — Real-world insights on cross-border production
- Focus on the Composer | Fri 10 July — Irish composers with work in this year's Fleadh discuss their scores
- Smart VFX | Fri 10 July — Practical approaches to visual effects on a budge
- Women in Film & Television | Fri 10 July — Ten years of the 50/50 gender equality campaign
- The Art of the Unknown | Sat 11 July — Supporting creative documentary in a risk-averse industry
- Screen Futures | Sat 11 July — Creativity and sustainability in a changing screen industry
- In Conversation: Stephen Rennicks with Ed Guiney & Andrew Lowe | Sat 11 July — On creativity, collaboration, and sustaining a career in a demanding industry
- The Business of Big Laughs | Sat 11 July — Developing and producing hit comedy TV series
- Casting as a Financial Trigger | Sat 11 July — How talent attachment unlocks a greenlight
- Crew at the Core | Sat 11 July — Skills and training for below-the-line crew
- Togra Demo | Sat 11 July — Live demo of Togra, a free All-Island production management platform
- Euro Connection | Sun 12 July — Developing the next great European short film
Networking Events
Across three days, the Film Fair offers plenty of dedicated time to meet and connect with fellow industry professionals. This year's networking events include:
- Meet the Programmers | Fri 10 July — Panel discussion and direct networking with international festival programmers
- Crewless Networking Night | Fri 10 July — Structured one-to-one and group networking for screen industry crew
- Networking Coffee Morning | Sat 11 July — Informal morning networking over coffee
- Industry Mixer | Sat 11 July — Connecting casting and filmmaking across borders
- NTA Networking | Sun 12 July — National Talent Academies reception at the Film Fair
You can browse all events for the Galway Film Fair at the link here.
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