irish film centre

ARCHIVES

The Irish Film Archive at the Film Institute of Ireland has been established to preserve and make permanently accessible Ireland's film heritage. Over the years the Archive has been actively acquiring Irish films and related materials both at home and abroad. The Archive has three key areas of interest: the Film Collection which stands at over 15,000 cans; the Magnetic Tape Collection which is made up of Irish fiction and non-fiction films on VHS and Beta SP copies; and the Document Collection which holds posters, stills, newspaper cuttings and reviews, all relating to Irish Film.

CINEMAS

The IFC is the key venue for the most diverse selection of film and the best in Irish and world cinema, both historical and contemporary. The IFC aims to enhance the breadth of film cultural experiences through its cinemas' programme and a variety of film festivals, outdoor screenings, performance of silent classics with full orchestration and a series of public interviews with actors and directors from both mainstream and arthouse films.

EDUCATION

The Education Department develops film and media education and research programmes throughout Ireland, promoting a national understanding of media aimed at schools, universities and interested members of the general public.

CONFERENCES

The IFC has played host to a wide range of events from film premieres to conferences and offers a variety of surroundings for your previews, parties, board meetings, product launches or presentations.

BAR & BOOKSHOP

The IFC is one of the most popular drinking spots in Temple Bar. A lively programme of music and comedy is on offer at weekends and a tempting vegetarian/mid-eastern menu is available for lunch and dinner.

The IFC Bookshop stocks a comprehensive range of film and film-related books, posters, stills, magazines and novelties. A wide range of video titles is also in stock.