Boyne Valley International Film Festival

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Check out the preview trailer for what's to come at this years festival! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUpU... Tickets here: www.droichead.com/show-detail/...

Her TV credits include Normal People, Kin, Bodkin, and The Dry, while films include Banshees of Inisherin, Disenchanted, and Sing Street. She has won multiple CSA Artios and CDG Awards and was Emmy-nominated in 2020. Louise is a member of BAFTA, IFTA & The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Louise Kiely studied Law at UCC and trained at The Gaiety School of Acting before founding Louise Kiely Casting in 2005.

Her screen credits include Wildfire, Holding, and most recently, the IFTA-Winning Small Things Like These. Known for her emotional depth and authenticity, Behan is one of Ireland’s most compelling screen talents.

Helen Behan from Laytown, County Meath is best known for her acclaimed performances in Shane Meadows’ This Is England 88 & 90 and The Virtues, which earned her a BAFTA Nomination.

From day one, they have been part of our journey, proudly flying the flag for us within the industry. We asked if they’d like to make that support official, and we were thrilled when they said yes.

These two incredible film makers have inspired us for years, with not only their talent and success, but with their unwavering support and belief in our festival.

For our fourth festival, we are delighted to announce that actress Helen Behan and casting director Louise Kiely have come on board as patrons.

Funded by @artscouncilireland.bsky.social Louth County Council Festival Fund, Meath County Council and Love Drogheda BID. Supported by The Clinch Family, Lessons Bar Boann Distillery, Anglo Printers and The Marcy Hotel.

Produced by @droicheadarts.bsky.social & co-directors @frankwkelly.bsky.social & Droichead Director Collette Farrell.

We are thrilled to announce the lineup for Boyne Valley International Film Festival 2025. With over 50 amazing short films from all across the Boyne Valley, Ireland and the World. www.droichead.com/show-detail/...

Final call for submissions made to celebrate filmmakers at the Boyne Valley International Film Festival The Boyne Valley International Film Festival is accepting final applications for their Short Film Bursary returning for its fourth year from August, 8 until August, 10.

Our Short Film Bursary is now open for entries, find out more on @droicheadarts.bsky.social www.independent.ie/regionals/lo...

We have an amazing line up for our Casting Panel, some of the top casting directors in the industry. They will discuss the world of casting with our brilliant host, Orla Fitzgerald. Grab your tickets soon www.droichead.com/show-detail/...

We have an amazing line up for our Casting Panel, some of the top casting directors in the industry. They will discuss the world of casting with our brilliant host, Orla Fitzgerald. Grab your tickets soon www.droichead.com/show-detail/...

An article over on @iftn.bsky.social announcing TJ O’Grady-Peyton as our Filmmaker in Focus 2025! www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=r...

TJ has proven himself to be an exemplary filmmaker and we believe one who will be directing some of Ireland’s most celebrated films for years to come. We are thrilled to honour TJ at this year’s festival as the Filmmaker in Focus 2025.

A member of the Directors Guild of America, TJ was also selected for a Werner Herzog masterclass and Les Nuits en Or, a UNESCO and French Academy of Film-backed showcase of standout short films.

His short film Wave won an IFTA and was featured in The New Yorker and by Disney after premiering at Tribeca. His latest short, Room Taken - funded by Screen Ireland and executive produced by Colin Farrell - has won 45 awards and was shortlisted among the final 15 for the 2025 Academy Awards.

TJ O’Grady-Peyton is an award-winning filmmaker and commercial director who first gained recognition at the Young Director Awards at Cannes. He has directed international campaigns for Guinness, Under Armour, UEFA, BMW, the European Union and the Premier League.

TJ O’Grady-Peyton - BVIFF 2025 Filmmaker in Focus

Boyne Valley International Film Festival are proud to announce that the 2025 Filmmaker in Focusing is TJ O’Grady-Peyton.

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🚨🚨Filmmakers🚨🚨 Our Regular Deadline is just days away, March 31st!! So now is the time to get those films in!

You know the score by now, short films under 30 minutes, made after Jan 2022.

Categories:
1. National 🇮🇪
2. International 🌎
3. Documentary 🧐
4. Animation ✍️
5. Made in the Boyne Valley 🏞️

Boyne Valley International Film Festival The Boyne Valley International Film Festival is set against the beautiful backdrop of the Boyne Valley, in the medieval town of Drogheda. The festival is pro...

Hello, and welcome to our BlueSky account! We're hugely excited about this year's festival! We wanted to let you know that our Regular Deadline is March 31st, so it's coming up fast! We're accepting short films under 30 mins made after Jan 2022. You can enter here: filmfreeway.com/BoyneValleyI...