Feature Films Screening at The Irish Film Festival Los Angeles 2026 ! ☘️

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Celebrating the best in Irish Cinema ☘️‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­‌   ­

Feature Films Screening at The Irish Film Festival Los Angeles 2026

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Celebrating the Feature Films of IrishFFLA26

March 20–22
Laemmle Monica Film Center
Santa Monica

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This year’s Irish Film Festival Los Angeles brings together a bold and diverse lineup of feature films and documentaries that reflect the confidence, range, and ambition of contemporary Irish cinema.

Across three days, audiences will experience powerful dramas, Irish-language storytelling, compelling documentaries, and conversations with visiting filmmakers.


Below is a look at the feature films anchoring IrishFFLA26!


A large selection of visiting filmmakers join us throughout the weekend for  Q&As and conversations.


Festival Pass Holders are invited to daily networking sessions!


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Festival Director Matthew Nevin says:

“These films show the depth and confidence of Irish cinema right now. We’re proud to bring this work to Los Angeles and create space for audiences and filmmakers to connect.”

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IrishFFLA26 is directed by Matthew Nevin, managed by Jenny Minniti Shippey and coordinated by Jenn McGuirk. The festival is kindly supported by the Government of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme, Screen Ireland, Culture Ireland, ELMA, TG4, MART Gallery & Studios, LA County Arts & Culture and the Irish Film Institute through its IFI International programme in connection with Culture Ireland and Arts Council Ireland.

Horseshoe

Followed by Q&A with Actor Neill Fleming

A gripping and emotionally layered drama that launches the weekend with intensity and heart.

Girls & Boys

Director Donncha Gilmore in attendance

A confident debut feature exploring relationships and identity 

in modern Ireland.


Báite

Composer Crait Stuart Garfinkle in attendance.

An Irish-language narrative feature that deepens the festival’s commitment to Gaeilge cinema and cultural storytelling.



I Hope We Can Still Be Friends

Followed by Q&A with Aisha Tyler! Caroline Morahan! 

and Jordan Lee McGrath!

A sharp, tense and emotionally resonant feature!



The Reckoning of Erin Morrigan

A gripping film examining identity and consequence.



Christy

Followed by discussion with writer Alan O’Gorman

A moving closing selection that captures the spirit of contemporary Irish storytelling.



🎬 FEATURE DOCUMENTARIES

Éire agus na Chéad Náisiúin (Ireland and the First Nations)

Director Ronan McCloskey in attendance

A powerful exploration of shared histories and cultural connection.



The Unsinkable Entrepreneur

Director Craig Stuart Garfinkle in attendance.

A compelling documentary portrait of resilience and reinvention.



Listen to the Land Speak

Featuring the late Manchán Magan, the doc is a reflective and lyrical documentary exploring land, language and belonging.


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