Smashing Times Arts + Human Rights Film Festival: Screening of Short Films
Smashing Times Arts + Human Rights Film Festival: Screening of Short Films
October 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm IST
An evening celebration of independent and emerging short filmmaking, featuring a curated programme of short films.
The event offers audiences an opportunity to discover new creative voices, engage in discussion and celebrate film for equality, human rights and diversity.
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Taking place as part of the annual International Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival in October, the Smashing Times Arts + Human Rights Film festival brings together filmmakers, artists, audiences, and film lovers for a vibrant celebration of independent and emerging filmmaking. Hosted in an intimate and welcoming local setting, the festival showcases a curated programme of short documentaries and short films from Irish and international creators, highlighting bold storytelling, fresh perspectives, and socially engaged creative work. Join us for an exciting celebration of independent film, creative voices, and shared conversations. We look forward to discovering and showcasing powerful film and radio work from filmmakers and broadcasters across Ireland and the world.
The aim is to screen films and documentaries, creating a shared social and cultural experience celebrating independent filmmaking and creative dialogue. Audiences can take part in live Q&A sessions with filmmakers, network and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed social setting and have fun and enjoyment while supporting the arts for equality, human rights and diversity. Whether you are a dedicated film enthusiast, aspiring filmmaker, artist, student or simply curious to discover new work, the festival offers a welcoming space to watch, discuss, and celebrate film together.
The Smashing Times Arts + Human Rights Film Festival takes place at the Smashing Times Centre for the Arts and Human Rights, 30 Sandycove Road, Sandycove, Dublin A96V9P1on Thursday 15 October 2026 from 2-5pm for the screening of documentaries and from 7-10pm for the screening of short films.
Smashing Times Film Club
The Smashing Times Film Club meets once a month, first Thursday of each month, 7-9pm at the Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery + Centre for the Arts and Human Rights, 30 Sandycove Road, Sandycove, Dublin, A39V9P1. Our aim is to create a welcoming space to discover independent cinema; enjoy studio classics; explore arts and human rights themes; connect with filmmakers and creatives; support radio programme and podcast makers; engage in post-screening discussions and Q&As and build a vibrant local film and radio community. The Smashing Times Film Club features curated screenings, guest speakers, conversations, and community events. Join our mailing list for information on screening schedules and monthly events. The film club watches movies and also hosts radio programmes and podcasts, sharing audio content from radio programme and podcast makers in Ireland and across the world. Our shows and screenings bring a fun but meaningful focus to creativity, storytelling, the arts, cultural heritage and human rights. Open to All.
Hosted in an intimate and welcoming local setting, the film club brings together audiences, film lovers, filmmakers, artists, and broadcasters for an evening of creativity, storytelling and shared conversations. We look forward to sharing powerful film and radio work from filmmakers and broadcasters across Ireland and the world in a relaxed social setting, where we come together to have fun and enjoyment while supporting the arts for equality, human rights and diversity.
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