Every year, the Festival’s diverse range of awards champions excellence in filmmaking. From shorts to features, children’s films to documentaries, and from emerging artists to some of the most accomplished actors, writers and directors working today, the Virgin Media DIFF awards offer recognition for every type of film and every kind of filmmakers at every stage of their career. In 2019 the Festival introduced two new awards: the Documentary Competition and the Human Rights Film Award, finding new ways to celebrate outstanding achievement.
The winners at this years Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. Read more
The Aer Lingus Discovery Award celebrates and nurtures emerging Irish talent since 2008. Read more
The films that bring a smile to your face; a tear to your eye; or clean knock your socks off! Read more
Recognising films that raise awareness of human rights issues. Read more
Recognising excellence in the field of documentary making. Read more
The Festival’s most prestigious award is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the world of film. Read more
Recognising the best Irish and International shorts in the programme, as chosen by our jury. Read more