Rathmullan Film Festival

24/09/2026

WOW! Rathmullan’s Got Talent! Thank you SO much to each and every one of you who came to audition for us on Monday & Tuesday

We were blown away with the turnout and have some difficult decisions to make over the coming days.

Thank you to the Tomar Trust for making this educational project possible, it’s great to give people an opportunity to learn about filmmaking right at their doorstep. This week was truly such a strong start, we can’t wait to learn all the movie magic together and share the result!

14/09/2026

HUGE NEWS! To celebrate Rathmullan Film Festival's 10th anniversary we are creating an original and truly collaborative feature film!
With thanks to Tomar Trust funding and a script from the minds of John D Ruddy - Artist, Actor, Educator & Fergus Friel we are inviting everyone in the community to get involved in this ambitious, fun and seriously unserious B movie set right here in Rathmullan!

NO acting experience is required, we want to include as many people as possible - with speaking roles and as extras. We're not looking for professionals just locals ready to get caught up in the whimsy of movie magic!
Filming is to take place October & November, evenings and weekends. Exact dates tbc.

Application form linked here - https://forms.gle/9TwLwmKBW1rgo7QN6

Submit by 18th September to secure your audition slot!
Auditions in RDRC 21st & 22nd September 7pm-9pm.

24/07/2026

Who else is REALLY excited to see this next week? Don't forget to get your tix! 🤩💃🕺

24/07/2026

Film buffs unite!🍿📽🎞

We’re thrilled to see a group of locals get together to launch a monthly Film Club in Rathmullan this autumn!

It's always great to see another opportunity for our community to come together, discover new films and share the experience of watching them on the big screen.

For more info and to express interest, send an email to the address below. 👇

22/05/2026

22/03/2026

This time last month, our 9th festival edition came to a close. And we’re still not over it! 🎬

Who else is missing that festival buzz?

While we get ready to share some of the incredible films and project outcomes with you, here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments.

Have a scroll through and feel free to tag yourself!

📷 by:
Paul Deeney
Artur Szotek
Woodlouse Studios
Chloe Melville
Danielle McQuaid
Eva Tinney
Mairead Burke
Sean Og Morrow
Laura Aguiar

10/03/2026

A BURSARY of €3,500 is up for grabs for budding filmmakers as the Disappear Here Film Club in Clonmany launches its annual Donegal Short Documentary Film Bursary.

Now in its third year, the initiative invites local creatives to pitch fresh documentary ideas
exploring themes of global justice, with the winning filmmaker receiving support to bring
their project to life in 2026.

The bursary is delivered through a partnership between ChangeMakers Donegal at the
Inishowen Development Partnership, the Disappear Here Film Festival, based at the Market House in Clonmany, and funder Concern Worldwide.

Local storytellers are invited to submit proposals that link Donegal experiences with global issues, reflecting the shared mission of ChangeMakers Donegal and Concern Worldwide to foster global citizenship, empathy and awareness.

The successful applicant will receive financial backing and mentoring to produce a short documentary to be filmed in Donegal in
2026.

This year’s bursary has risen to €3,500, generated through box office income from the popular Disappear Here Film Club and supported through Concern Worldwide’s Global Citizenship Education Grants Fund.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 3pm.

25/02/2026

Wow what a week! THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who turned up to events, all our facilitators, guest speakers, volunteers, funders, local businesses and anyone who supported our festival in any way - big or small. Thank you.
We would not be able to do what we do without the incredible community support every year.

Keep an eye on socials as we share more snaps from the big week - you may even spot yourself !
Mix of photos taken by; Artur Szotek, Sean Og Morrow & Mairead Burke

22/02/2026

Finishing off the festival in style with 2 back to back events of talent, creativity and community at their core.

Made in Donegal 2, 4:45pm SVP
Reel Inspirations: Storytelling & Music, 7pm Mary Macs

Book your spot at rathmullan.ie/filmfest

See you there!

22/02/2026

We're not done yet!
Photo Heritage Tour with Donegal Heritage Trails, 12pm Beachcomber
Spotlight on Sudan and Palestine, 2pm SVP

Book your places at rathmullan.ie/filmfest

See you there!