Submissions for 2026

Submission entry opens on 1st October 2025 and will close on 31st December 2025.

Fastnet Film Festival proudly accepts entries only via FilmFreeway.com, the world’s best online submission platform. FilmFreeway offers free HD online screeners, unlimited video storage, digital press kits, and more. Click to submit with FilmFreeway:

Please ensure you readHow To Enterand theRules and Regulationsbefore commencing your entry.

Any questions relating to Submissions should be sent to Helen Wells at helen@fastnetfilmfestival.com.

Please note the running time for entries:

Option
Dates Available
Cost
Entry Fee for Best Irish, Best International and Best in Cork with an 18 min time limit.


Entry fee for Student & Young Filmmaker Categories with a 15 min time limit

Entry into Best Irish Language and An-Sophie Fontaine Human Rights Documentary Award with an 18 min time limit.
1st October 2025 – 31st October 2025
1st November 2025 – 9th December 2025
10th December 2025 – 31st December 2025

1st October 2025 – 31st December 2025


1st October 2025 – 31st December 2025
€20
€30
€50


€20


FREE Entry