Tier 3
Belfast, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
Docs Ireland is back for our 8th year and this is your chance to be part of it! We are inviting submissions for Docs Ireland 8 which will take place in June 2026. Docs Ireland is an annual programme of events showcasing the Irish documentary industry. It’s the only festival of
The main submission deadline for Docs Ireland is around 1 April 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Docs Ireland costs from GBP 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Docs Ireland accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Docs Ireland takes place in Belfast, United Kingdom.
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