'We can build a sustainable screen industry in Cork'

Regional supports are needed to foster developing film industry down south

Anthony Muldoon, Director of Strategic Policy at Screen Producers Ireland

In its 70th year, the Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) continues to grow in ambition and reach. It is impossible not to feel proud of the vibrant creative community it represents. Every November, the city comes alive with local, national, and international stories that remind us of the power of film to connect people, ideas, and place. 

CIFF is more than a showcase; it’s a statement of intent. But as the spotlight fades each year, one question lingers: how can we sustain a healthy film and television industry in Cork – and, more broadly, across Ireland’s regions?