How to attend the Galway Film Fleadh from the comfort of your own couch

Paul Mescal in short-film Drifting, showing at Galway Film Fleadh.

Esther McCarthy previews some of the Fleadh’s Irish and international offerings.

All has changed in the world of film festivals post-Covid-19, and the Galway Film Fleadh (July 7-12) goes digital for the very first time in its 32-year history. Like many festivals the world over, Galway launches online as it aims to bring new movies to film fans and industry executives.