Re: Submissions open for Irish women's #ShortFilm #FilmFest 2026
Irish Women's Short Film Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
25th March 2026
Adelaide to Host Inaugural Irish Women’s Short Film Festival on Thursday 9th April 2026
A celebration of Irish women in film comes to the Adelaide Irish Club, showcasing the talent of directors, writers, producers and cinematographers from Ireland and the Irish diaspora.
Adelaide, South Australia – The inaugural Irish Women’s Short Film Festival will take place on Thursday, 9th April 2026, at the Adelaide Irish Club (Irish Australian Association), 13-15 Carrington Street, Adelaide. The festival is a dedicated celebration of Irish women working in film, welcoming short films directed by women who are from Ireland or of Irish heritage.
The festival will screen a curated selection of short films, shining a spotlight on the remarkable breadth of talent within the Irish and Irish-Australian film community.
A Platform for Irish Women in Film
The Irish Women’s Short Film Festival was founded with a clear and simple mission: to give Irish women filmmakers a dedicated screen and a community to celebrate their work. With strong connections to the Irish diaspora in South Australia, Adelaide is the perfect home for this inaugural event.
“We believe Irish women have extraordinary stories to tell, and this festival exists to make sure those stories are seen,” said Orlaith Ní Chearra, Festival Co-Director, alongside Jeanne Mcinerney who has lived in Adelaide for the last 30 years. “We are thrilled to be bringing this event to Adelaide, and to be hosting it at the Adelaide Irish Club – a place that sits at the heart of the Irish community here.”
Submissions Now Open
Submissions are open now via Film Freeway. To be eligible, the Director, Producer or Cinematographer of the short film must identify as a woman who is from Ireland or of Irish heritage. The submission deadline is April 2nd.
There will be a $250 prize on the night for the film that wins the Audience Choice Award.
Venue & Tickets
The festival will be held at the Adelaide Irish Club, 13-15 Carrington Street, George Parade, Adelaide SA 5000. Tickets are available now at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1560472 The event will run from 6.00 – 9.00pm
About the Adelaide Irish Club
The Adelaide Irish Club – Irish Australian Association is a cornerstone of the Irish community in South Australia, dedicated to promoting and preserving Irish heritage, culture, music and traditions. The club warmly welcomes all who share a love of Irish culture and is proud to host the inaugural Irish Women’s Short Film Festival.
ENDS
Media Contact
Orlaith Ní Chearra, Festival Co-Director, Irishwomenssho...@gmail.com Phone: 0415775312
Notes to Editors
Interviews with the festival organisers and participating filmmakers can be arranged on request.
The Irish Women’s Short Film Festival is a first-year festival launching in April 2026.
Submissions are open via Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/IrishWomensShortFilmFestival
Tickets available at: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1560472
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