The 16th Underground Cinema International Film Festival
Welcome to the 16th Underground Cinema International Film Festival
This September, the Underground Cinema International Film Festival brings together some of the most exciting voices in independent cinema. Our 2025 programme features over 100 films from Ireland and across the globe. Stories that surprise, challenge, and captivate.
From daring debuts to masterful works by established filmmakers, this year’s selection celebrates originality, craft, and the fearless pursuit of new ideas. These are films that stay with you long after the credits roll.
We invite you to join us in Dun Laoghaire for a weekend that celebrates the power of cinema and the filmmakers who make it unforgettable.
Dave Byrne
Festival Director
Underground Cinema
Tickets, Film Programs and How It All Works
Live Screenings
You can buy tickets to any of our live screenings below. Just scroll down to the Upcoming Live Screenings and you can purchased you tickets there
Packages
We've tried to keep this as simple as possible. Below you will find three packages. Traditionally at a live film festival you would buy a single ticket to see a feature or a single ticket to see a short film program consisting of 10 films for example. Some of these packages give you access to specific programs and others give you access to everything. Just choose the package that suits you
Online Screenings
You can purchase a package any time you want. But you will not be able to access the films until 12pm Saturday September 6th. Once the festival opens on Saturday you will be able to access the films you wanted to view for the seven days. The Online Film page will be locked until the opening day of the festival. Your package will activate automatically and is unique to you. One thing to remember, you need to log in to this site when you're activating your package. Online access will be locked when your seven days expire.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Sep 06Royal Marine HotelThe best of independent cinema — short, sharp, and unforgettable.
Sat, Sep 06Royal Marine HotelStories that move you, moments that stay with you — the art of the short film
Sat, Sep 06Royal Marine HotelThe best of independent cinema — short, sharp, and unforgettable
Sat, Sep 06Royal Marine HotelA wonderfully crafted feature film from director Scott O'Keefe
Sun, Sep 07Royal Marine HotelA vibrant mix of daring short films from visionary indie filmmakers
Sun, Sep 07Royal Marine HotelA new feature film from award-winning filmmaker Luke Corcoran
Sun, Sep 07Royal Marine HotelA dynamic celebration of indie storytelling in bite-sized brilliance
Sun, Sep 07Royal Marine HotelA powerful feature film brought to life by award winning director Terry McMahon
Sun, Sep 07Royal Marine HotelA handpicked showcase of bold, brilliant short films from the indie scene
Sun, Sep 07Royal Marine HotelA bold and unforgettable feature from director Steven McKenna. Ticket includes awards show
