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Awards for filmmakers

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.

Award Winners at VMDIFF20

Award Winners at VMDIFF20

The winners at this years Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2020

Updated: 1st February, 2021

Author: Kate Cunningham

Aer Lingus Discovery Award

Aer Lingus Discovery Award

The Aer Lingus Discovery Award celebrates and nurtures emerging Irish talent since 2008. Read more

Published: 11th February, 2020

Updated: 18th February, 2022

Author: Deleted User

Virgin Media Audience Award

Virgin Media Audience Award

The films that bring a smile to your face; a tear to your eye; or clean knock your socks off! Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2020

Updated: 14th May, 2020

Author: Deleted User

ICCL Human Rights Film Award

ICCL Human Rights Film Award

Recognising films that raise awareness of human rights issues. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2019

Updated: 14th May, 2020

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Documentary Competition

Documentary Competition

Recognising excellence in the field of documentary making. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2019

Updated: 14th May, 2020

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Volta Award

Volta Award

The Festival’s most prestigious award is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the world of film. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2019

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

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Short Film Awards

Short Film Awards

Recognising the best Irish and International shorts in the programme, as chosen by our jury. Read more

Published: 30th January, 2018

Updated: 10th March, 2021

Author: Karen English

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