Fastnet Film Festival

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Arts & CultureSchull
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIts specific focus on short film, including
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
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Fastnet Film Festival in Schull

Fastnet Film Festival, founded in 2007 in the West Cork harbour town of Schull, is dedicated specifically to short film, running each May with competitive screenings, a filmmaker pitching competition and industry masterclasses in an intimate small-town setting. Competitive short film screenings, a filmmaker pitching competition and industry masterclasses fill the small West Cork harbour town of Schull each May, giving short filmmakers a dedicated festival of their own.

Fastnet Film Festival takes its name from the Fastnet Rock lighthouse off the West Cork coast and runs each May in the small harbour town of Schull, focusing specifically on short film rather than the feature-length programming of Ireland's larger festivals.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its specific focus on short film, including a pitching competition that connects filmmakers directly with industry contacts for future funding, sets it apart from Ireland's larger, feature-heavy film festivals, and its small West Cork harbour setting gives it a retreat-like, networking-friendly atmosphere

02

The mystery stays covered

The pitching competition connects selected filmmakers directly with industry contacts who can back future projects, giving Fastnet a genuine funding pathway beyond the screenings themselves, unusual for a festival of its small scale

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Its consistent focus on short film specifically

Water and renewal

Living ritual

including the pitching competition format

The sacred route

Living ritual

has defined the festival since its 2007 founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual, no dress code for screenings.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Schull you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map51.53 N, 9.55 WOpen in Google Maps

Schull, Munster, Ireland

Nearest airportORK — Cork
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Schull you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Fastnet Film Festival?

Fastnet Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 4 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fastnet Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Schull, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Schull, Munster, Ireland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLfastnetfilmfestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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