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Special Guests


In 2017, Cork Film Festival welcomed a number of guests to introduce their films, take part in Q+A sessions and share filmmaking experiences with our audiences.

Wed 15

Tarzan’s Testicles

Director Alexandru Solomon will join us for a Q&A discussion after the screening.

Wed 15

Writing Home & 11th Hour

Jim Sheridan will introduce his short film 11th Hour and filmmakers from Writing Home will join us for a Q&A discussion after the screening.

Thur 16

Michael Inside

Director Frank Berry and actor Dafhyd Flynn  will join us for a Q&A discussion after the screening.

Thur 16

Photo City

Director John Murphy will join us for a Q&A discussion after the screening.

Thur 16

The Last Photograph

Producer Farah Abushwesha will introduce the film.

Fri 17

Pin Cushion

Director Deborah Haywood will join us for a Q&A discussion after the screening.

Fri 17

Winnie

Director Pascale Lamche will join us for a Q&A discussion after the screening.

Fri 18

Teenage Superstars

Director Grant McPhee will join us for a Q&A discussion after the screening.

Sat 18

Just Charlie

Actor Harry Gilby will join us for a Q&A discussion after the screening.

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