​The festival programme features star-studded Irish and international premieres, exclusive screenings and events, documentaries, features, shorts, intimate Q&As, industry masterclasses, and community celebrations. The festival also hosts its prestigious award ceremony, celebrating the art of filmmaking and the power of storytelling at home and abroad.

DIFF is also a registered charity with a mission to develop access to film, support filmmaking and industry education, and to identity and promote emerging film talent.