Catalyst International Film Festival

Prioritising stories and storytellers who may struggle for visibility in the film industry and mainstream film festivals.

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

Congratulations Ruth, no better woman. Best wishes from your Catalyst friends @CatalystIntFF @WFTIreland

[Ruth Negga Rules @RulesRuth]

Ruth Negga reading a poem at Dublin Castle in Dublin, during the opening ceremony of Ireland's EU presidency. Picture date: Wednesday July 1, 2026.
(Photo by Niall Carson/PA Images via Getty Images)

[Women in Film & TV Ireland @WFTIreland]

Happy Birthday to Ruth! From Susan and the @WFTIreland team @susanliddy2 @CatalystIntFF 🌹

[Ruth Negga Rules @RulesRuth]

Ruth Negga #Cannes2026

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

@RulesRuth Absolutely stunning. @WFTIreland @WIFTI_Talks @FilmInLimerick

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

@RulesRuth Ruth, looking wonderful in Cannes! @WFTIreland @CatalystIntFF

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

@zelieasava @ENCATC Well done @zelieasava important research and - as we know! - important work for the sector @WFTIreland @CatalystIntFF @IFI_Dub

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

It was a delight to have you with us Coilin. Thank you for coming.

[C Ó I L Í N Ó S C O L A Í • Director @coilinoscolai]

Heading to the Catalyst Film Festival in Limerick to talk about Irish Language Screenwriting https://t.co/eVC23P3fPp @CatalystIntFF @susanliddy2 @TG4TV @virginmedia @rte @GaeilgeRTE @bbcstudios #drama #director #gaeilge

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

Tony that's a lovely message for those who might really need to hear it. You inspired our audience at the Shaping the Future in Screenwriting event at Catalyst International Film Festival 2 years ago. Best wishes from the @CatalystIntFF team. Xx

[Limerick Council - Comhairle Luimnigh @LimerickCouncil]

WATCH ⬇️ ‘Once Upon a Time in a Cinema’ premieres in the heart of #LimerickCity 📽️

The historic Royal Cinema was restored for the production, in cinemas on May 1st 👏

#LimerickEdgeEmbrace #Limerick @CatalystIntFF

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

@zelieasava Congrats Zelie! Great work.

[Women in Film & TV Ireland @WFTIreland]

As we carry the spirit of the Summit forward & approach International Women’s Day, we’ve got something special in the works!

We’ll be sharing exciting news very soon about a limited-time membership opportunity.

If you’ve been thinking about joining WFT Ireland, now is the time!

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

This is shaping up to be a fantastic event! More tickets to be released soon @WFTIreland @susanliddy2

[Women in Film & TV Ireland @WFTIreland]

The WIFTI Summit 2026 programme keeps growing ✨

We’re excited to welcome May Leung (VFX Supervisor: Inception, Bohemian Rhapsody) and Niamh Fagan (Project Manager Feature Film, Screen Ireland) as the latest voices joining our international programme.

https://t.co/6uHM0EC5oi

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

@tonyshoey Back at you Tony. @CatalystIntFF Here's to a productive 2026. Xx

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

@tonyshoey Your journey is an inspirational one, Tony. Thanks for coming to Catalyst international Film Festival 2024 to share it with our film community. Best wishes for 2026 from your friends @CatalystIntFF . Keep going from strength to strength @WFTIreland @susanliddy2 @Scannain_com

[Women in Film & TV Ireland @WFTIreland]

Begin 2026 with fresh inspiration and global connections!

The WIFTI Summit arrives in Adare, Co. Limerick from 4–7 February 2026, bringing together creatives, leaders, and changemakers from across the world.

Book your ticket here:
https://t.co/zZRUcqAF2e

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

Catalyst has been running a short documentary Bursary scheme for the last two years! @CatalystIntFF Check out Boobs @NicolaLeddy @AnnaRodgersDocs which was our first recipient. https://t.co/6yDeEhtTui

[Ross Whitaker @rosswhitakertv]

Fantastic! Incredible really.

Now we just need a short documentary scheme in Ireland and we might get even more nominees!

[Women in Film & TV Ireland @WFTIreland]

The exclusive offer at The Dunraven Arms Hotel for the 2026 WIFTI Summit will end midnight (Dublin time) on Sunday, December 7th! See our latest Newsletter or email wiftisummit2026[at]wft[dot]ie for booking details. Don't miss out!

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

Sorry to hear of the death of Diane Ladd. Some wonderful performances including 'Alice Doesn't Live her Anymore'. RIP. @Scannain_com @susanliddy2
@WFTIreland
https://t.co/uDfXW7086K

[Women in Film & TV Ireland @WFTIreland]

DATE CHANGE

Our exclusive member event with Gillian Anderson has moved to:

Fri 14 Nov
6pm UK
Online

Free for WFT Ireland members — check your inbox (previously shared as part of our partnership with The Writers Lab UK & Europe & Untamed Stories).

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

Flashback to the 2025 festival as we rev up for 2026!

[Catalyst International Film Festival @CatalystIntFF]

We are thrilled to announce the 8 schools participating in the 2025 NextGen Perspectives Filmmaking Award Programme!🌟Congrats! @SjCrescent @desmondcollege @ASM_Limerick @RiceCollegeNews @PresCisland @SecJosephs @NewportCollege @ComeraghCollege @ScreenIreland @burninghousep