From our friends at Irish Film and TV UK
(2-4 July 2025)
Marking 10 years since the legalisation of same sex marriage in Ireland, Irish Film & TV UK (IFTUK) introduces it’s first Pride film festival, supported by Screen Ireland. Hosted in partnership with the London Irish LGBT Network , the Century Club and Peccadillo Pictures, this event is free to attend and will be held at the exclusive Century Club in Shaftesbury Avenue.
As the UK falls to its lowest ever position on the ‘Annual Rainbow Map’ – ranking European countries laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people – it is more important than ever that we embolden and uplift creative projects that champion LGBTQ+ artists.
Carey Fitzgerald, Chair of IFTUK commented: “We are delighted that, with the support of Screen Ireland, we are able to hold our first Pride Film Festival. Partnering and collaborating with The Century Club, Peccadillo Pictures and the London Irish LGBT Network has enabled us to extend our network and reach to as wide an audience as possible. There is an awful lot of
talent in Ireland and it’s a pleasure to celebrate the work of queer Irish filmmakers. We are looking forward to building on this for many years to come.”
The festival programme includes:
Wednesday 2nd of July at 6.30 pm
Graham Cantwell’s ‘Who We Love’, the story of best friends who navigate the
troubled waters of school life and explore Dublin’s vibrant and sometimes dark
LGBTQ+ scene under the sharp eye of the reluctant mentor Oonagh. This will be
followed by a Q&A with the director and Peccadillo Pictures Founder & Managing
Director Tom Abelhosted, hosted by Irish Actor, Broadcaster & Presenter, Derek
Murphy. (Wednesday 2nd of July 6.30 pm.)
Friday 4th July at 6.30pm
Drag Queen Orla Nothin best known as the first drag queen
on ‘Say Yes To The Dress’ and for her appearances in the ‘E4’ series
‘Queens of Clean’ and ‘Iris Live’ (Channel 4, Cardiff) and the BBC
campaign for ‘Pride in London’(Dionne Edwards).
Derek Murphy will present his specially curated mix of Queer
Irish short films, Web-series & Music Videos designed to
promote Queer Irish filmmakers & talent.
○ Anika O’Hagan-Ploug’s award-winning ‘Colour Me
Pink’ is a tender stop-motion music video that
captures the emotion and uncertainty of queer young
love, set to the dreamy rhythms of K E L’s indie-pop track.
○ Lisa Service’s ‘Best Before’ tells the story of a couple heading into their final
round of IVF treatment, as the stresses of the unknown begin to put pressure
on their idyllic farm life.
○ Blending ancient Indian myth with the Irish language, ‘An Talamh Faoi
Gheasa – The Enchanted Land’ is a visually rich short film exploring gender
fluidity, transformation, and queer identity through the tale of King
Sudyumna and Ila, brought to life by Subhashini Goda and Pradeep
Mahadeshwar.
○ JD Kelleher’s ‘The Devil Is In The Detail’ is a vibrant pop music video and
celebration of queer resilience, filmed across iconic London locations and
bursting with colour, pride, and defiant joy.
○ Dave Moran’s charming debut ‘Romance Is Dad’ is a playful queer comedy
about two dads trying to rekindle the spark on a rare weekend away, until a
bag mix-up leads to unexpected chaos and heartfelt laughs.
IFTUK will also be showing a collection of Irish language LGBTQ+ films from the IFTUK App, curated by Sacha Wood.
To book your tickets email julie@IFTUK.com.
London Irish LGBT Network 