Catalyst International Film Festival
@CatalystIntFF
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Prioritising stories and storytellers who may struggle for visibility in the film industry and mainstream film festivals.
Limerick, Ireland
Joined December 2019
Sorry to hear of the death of Diane Ladd. Some wonderful performances including 'Alice Doesn't Live her Anymore'. RIP. @Scannain_com @susanliddy2
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The death of the three-time Oscar nominee, whose starred in films including Chinatown, was announced by her daughter Laura Dern
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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).
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Flashback to the 2025 festival as we rev up for 2026!
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
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STUDENT FILMMAKERS! Catalyst International Film Festival’s National Student Short Film Award 2026 in association with TUS Digital Arts and Media Department, Limerick still accepting submissions — with €1000 in prize money to be won!
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Is it the end, or just the beginning? Calling all screenwriters!The Catalyst Short Screenplay Award 2026 (in association with the Writers' Guild of Ireland) is your chance to showcase your voice and vision. SUBMIT NOW! #CatalystFilmFestival #Screenwriting #ShortFilm
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She did indeed! And we're proud to remind everyone that Ruth is the Ambassador of @CatalystIntFF the Limerick film festival that prioritized equality, diversity and inclusion.@WFTIreland
Golden Globe-nominated actress Ruth Negga was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, but grew up in Limerick. The star of Love/Hate and Loving attended Scoil Carmel on O'Connell Avenue before studying drama at Trinity.
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Early Bird Submissions to @CatalystIntFF are coming to a close. If you want to avail of the reduced rate, send your short films or short screenplays in now. ⏰Deadline October 17. @Scannain_com
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🚨 EARLYBIRD CLOSES 17/10/25 🚨 Submit your short film or script to #Catalyst2026! Filmmaker Fatoumata Gandega joined Gorm Media’s #WideshotProgramme to create her first film Where The Heart Is, which screened at Catalyst 2024.We need to see more voices! Submit to Catalyst 2026!
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Meet Bella ❤️ Bella is a 4 month old female Labrador looking for a new home. She is your typical pup, friendly active looking for fun. If you are interested in Bella, call 061 301604 to make an appointment with the #LimerickDogShelter ➡️ #LimerickEdgeEmbrace #Limerick
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SUBMIT TO CATALYST 2026 🎯 "We Beg to Differ" won the Catalyst 2025 Student Short Film Award. The film strongly reflects Catalyst’s values of representation and diversity - on and off screen. https://t.co/dSk7KP6zha
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Catalyst 2023 - Irish Short Award - Special Mention: Safe as Houses, directed by Mia Mullarkey. We 💚 this short! Submit to Catalyst 2026! Earlybird ends 17th October 2025! https://t.co/qgpCMEiNjP A film with diversity and community at its heart.
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Academy Members enjoyed last night's special IFTA screening of SANATORIUM, Ireland’s selection for Oscar’s International Feature competition. Directed by Gar O’Rourke, and produced by Venom Films. Thank you to Samantha Corr for the wonderful introduction. #IFTA #SANATORIUM
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Congratulations to our Ambassador, Ruth Negga. Her portrait is now hanging in the National Gallery of Ireland. @susanliddy2 @Scannain_com @WFTIreland
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Blast from the past! Catalyst 2022 Irish Short Film Finalist "Sparkle" Directed by Gerard Walsh, Written by Andie McCaffrey Byrne SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO CATALYST 2026 NOW! https://t.co/dSk7KP6zha
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Have you submitted to Catalyst 2026 yet? Our Short Documentary Award Winner 2025 was Knuck & Knuckle, directed by Ellie Marron, Seán Horgan. Lee Reeves' story is a gripping tale of how a young Limerick man uses his love of boxing to overcome the pain of losing his mother.
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In one week, you’ll see why audiences are calling CHRISTY ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “a perfect movie experience”. Don’t miss Brendan Canty’s stunning new film - in cinemas across Ireland on August 29 In cinemas across Britain on September 5. #Christy #ChristyFilm #IrishFilm
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Keep those submissions to Catalyst 2026 coming! Earlybird rate available 🐦 Catalyst 2025 Short Documentary Award Finalist “Cahā” is an intimate, fly-on-the-wall documentary that captures the first encounter between two immigrants — one Indian, one Bruneian. #filmfestival
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Board Spotlight: Deborah Doherty 🌟 We’re thrilled to see our newest WFT Ireland Board Member, Deborah Doherty, featured in Image Magazine, where she talks talks career highlights, launching @ElephantGoldfish, & championing fresh voices. Full interview: https://t.co/dtD8rm0MK0
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To the little girl who dreamed big - we made it! 🥹 Truly honoured and proud to be selected for the @rugbyworldcup Wearing the green jersey means everything to me. Thank you to everyone who’s walked this journey with me. 💚🌊 #irishrugby #rugbyworldcup #dreambig
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