ROSCOMMON
INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
22ND - 24TH OCTOBER 2026
Roscommon Arts Centre | Circular Road Roscommon | F42YX61
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Welcome to the Roscommon International Film Festival, a celebration of great films and the people who make them.
Returning for its fourth year, RIFF takes place at Roscommon Arts Centre from 22–24 October 2026, bringing filmmakers, screenwriters and audiences together in the heart of County Roscommon.
Submissions, which have been coming in all year, are now closed and our programmers are making the final selection for screenings to be shown on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October.
The full programme of films will be announced on 4th October 2026. Expect distinctive stories, fresh talent, Q&As and plenty to talk about between screenings. Whether you make films or simply love watching them, we’d love you to join us.
Tickets are available for advanced purchase now.
Best Documentary
Best Film (Roscommon Connection)
Best International Short Film
Best Irish Short Film
Best International Feature Screenplay
Best International Short Screenplay
Best Irish Feature Screenplay
Best Irish Short Screenplay
Audience Choice Award
Patron's Award For Outstanding Talent
Weekend pass (Friday & Saturday): €50
Day pass: €30
Book weekend and day passes online in advance.
Single film block: €10
Available on the door only, subject to space. These tickets cannot be booked online.
Festival directors
CC Braithwaite is a member of a BAFTA winning crew for her work on Emmerdale. With over twenty five years' experience in the film and TV industry, she is a multi-award winning director and producer of numerous short films, including Skylark, Expiry Date and Circuit Love.
Andrew Hannon is a best selling author, theatre and film producer, playwright and screenwriter. He wrote and starred in the short Irish film Creepy Hill. With a decade of experience running film festivals and contests, Andrew is delighted to bring RIFF back for 2026 to help promote Irish talent on a global stage.
RIFF Script to Screen
Featuring Lee Moss, writer and director of Fry Day
A networking and development event for screenwriters and filmmakers.
Whether you’re taking your first steps into filmmaking or already have projects under your belt, RIFF Script to Screen is designed to inspire, inform and connect.
Join us for an afternoon of guest speakers, industry discussions and informal networking, exploring the journey from screenplay to finished film. Meet fellow writers, filmmakers and creatives, gain practical insights into the industry, and become part of Ireland’s growing independent film community.
Guest speaker is Lee Moss, writer and director of Fry Day.
Thursday 22 October 2026 | 2-4pm | FREE ADMISSION*
*Pre-booking essential - register via roscommonartscentre.ie/event/riff-script-to-screen-riff-2026
