# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Athlone Film Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: The Athlone Film Festival is back for it's eighth year this April the 25th.About this EventThe Athlone Film Festival will have eight stellar short films screened from Ireland and abroad in the renowned IMC cinema Athlone. After the screening will be our famous panel discussion with the filmmakers and teas and coffees are included.This will be our largest programme to date! Which means we'll be running things slightly different this year. There will be a short intermission in the middle for ten minutes and a slightly shorter panel discussion and no audience QnA, but audience members are encouraged to stay for tea and coffee and meet the filmmakers afterwards.The eight films this year in no particular order:REM directed by Laura MastersonA stop motion and 2D animated short film. When a strange substance threatens to disturb our protagonist's sheltered comfort she must travel through her own subconscious to answer the question: is growing up really that bad?John Gunning: Big In Japan directed by Nicky LarkinA documentary telling the story of an Irishman who went to Japan and became sumo wrestler.Shelter directed by Leah Egan, Sara RyanThree women thrown together by world events forge a meaningful connection. Forced beyond the spoken word through the unifying lens of a child, they find shared humanity, resilience and strength.The Death Notice of Eamon McCarty directed by Aaron ChalkeWith just one day left to live, a man scrambles to fulfill his life’s ambitions while stuck on the phone to customer care.Gan Canny directed by Lou Burns, Aaron BurnsA dark comedy about siblings Tyler and Paige, who don't agree with the way their estranged mam has arranged their Nana’s funeral, and impulsively take matters into their own hands.Tabharthas directed by Barnabus CousleyTabharthas is the tale of a struggle undertaken to justify a sacrifice. Gideon must spend his days forever harvesting an unending forest he is trapped within.Voiceless directed by Thomas SchubertVoiceless is a poignant drama about Joe, a young man with a stammer who’s reluctantly pulled into his friends’ writing and performance group. Pushed beyond his comfort zone, he confronts his fear of public speaking and discovers the power of his own voice in the most unexpected way.andThe Art of Resistance The Art of Sumud directed by Bonnie BoyleA documentary centered in the apartheid state of Palestine in 2022, twelve months before the so called war in Gaza began, every day tensions are captured as we follow the poignant reflections of Palestinians and the long history of connection with the Irish.Book early to avoid disappointment! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5ce73f40-3028-11f1-9eb7-3140a20b4450-rimg-w416-h740-dc050612-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5d109930-3028-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w500-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5d3c6420-3028-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w524-h740-dc191812-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5d810e40-3028-11f1-898c-b1ec16c3517f-rimg-w500-h740-dc4a1815-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5dd548c0-3028-11f1-9eb7-3140a20b4450-rimg-w524-h740-dce0d5bc-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5e081890-3028-11f1-898c-b1ec16c3517f-rimg-w523-h740-dc171611-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5e3e43c0-3028-11f1-898c-b1ec16c3517f-rimg-w523-h740-dc1f4d91-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5e6f65e0-3028-11f1-9eb7-3140a20b4450-rimg-w592-h740-dc040302-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athlone/the-athlone-film-festival-2026/100001986352226982 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, business, performances, theatre, comedy, public-speaking, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.7, max: 11.7, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Athlone - **state**: WH - **country**: Ireland - **location**: IMC Cinema Athlone - **lat**: 53.4193349 - **long**: -7.9312451 - **full address**: IMC Cinema Athlone, Golden Island, Athlone, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Athlone Film Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c11bbd4c80a9eccf139b7a6ba076bb9b37ae6190463f6bac5cf89bf1231bb438-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc12331c-gmir.jpg?v=1775308567 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Athlone Film Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** The Athlone Film Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 pm at IMC Cinema Athlone, Golden Island, Athlone, Ireland. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Athlone Film Festival 2026? - **A:** Tickets for The Athlone Film Festival 2026 are priced at EUR 12 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionEUR 12 + EUR 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Athlone Film Festival 2026? - **A:** The Athlone Film Festival 2026 is organized by All Ireland Drama Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Athlone Film Festival 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Athlone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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