Festival Highlights
Immerse yourself in the world of cinema with a range of exciting events at the Naas Film Festival. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a screenwriting enthusiast, or simply a film lover, our diverse lineup has something for everyone. Below are some of the standout events that will make this year’s festival an unforgettable experience:
Director’s Q&A Session
An exclusive opportunity to engage with renowned directors as they discuss their creative processes, challenges, and inspirations behind their latest films. Audience members can ask questions and gain deeper insights into the world of filmmaking.
Screenwriting Workshop
A hands-on workshop led by professional screenwriters, designed for aspiring writers and filmmakers. Participants will learn the fundamentals of crafting compelling stories, developing characters, and structuring scripts for the big screen.
Outdoor Movie Night
Enjoy a magical evening under the stars with an outdoor screening of a classic or newly acclaimed film. Set in a scenic location, this event offers a unique way to experience cinema, complete with food trucks and live music before the film begins.
Meet Our Festival Guests
Get to know the brilliant minds behind the films! From acclaimed directors and screenwriters to rising stars and industry professionals, our festival guests bring a wealth of talent and experience. Explore their stories, creative journeys, and what inspires them to shape the world of cinema.
Colin Farrel
Farrell has combined model good looks with talent to constantly feature in Hollywood blockbusters. Phone Booth, S.W.A.T, Miami Vice, In Bruges, Crazy Heart, Horrible Bosses and True Detective are just some of the credits that come to mind.
Domhnall Gleeson
Domhnall, son of Irish film legend Brendan, has slowly but surely developed into one of Ireland’s leading lights in the showbiz world.
This talent has seen a burgeoning CV grow to include roles in the Harry Potter franchise, The Revenant, Star Wars, Brooklyn and the Netflix series Black Mirror.
Aiden Gillen
For Game of Thrones and The Wire fans this man will need no introduction but for the uninitiated, Aiden Gillen has been a leading light in Irish film and TV for over twenty years now!
Aside from his starring roles as Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish, in Game of Thrones and Tommy Carcetti in The Wire, Gillen has also featured in breakthrough programmes like Queer as Folk and huge films like The Dark Knight Rises, Sing Street and King Arthur.
“The Naas Film Festival is set to be a remarkable celebration of storytelling, promising an unforgettable experience that will captivate audiences and showcase the finest talents in the cinema.”
Richard Kearney
Frame IT Productions