DIFF Shortlisted in 2 Categories of 2025 Business to Arts Awards

We are very excited to share that we have been shortlisted in two categories of the Business to Arts Awards 2025!

The awards recognise excellence in creative and cultural partnerships, where a business, philanthropic organisation or individual has supported the arts in a compelling way.

We have been shortlisted in partnership with Rethink Ireland and TikTok in the Irish Life Creativity in the Community Award, for our work with our partners to develop the Irish Film Pioneers programme.

Supported by the TikTok Digital Future Fund in partnership with Rethink Ireland, DIFF created ‘Irish Film Pioneers’ to inspire and mentor the next generation of filmmakers.

Young people aged 14 – 20 from diverse community groups across Dublin met a talented team of industry professionals, gaining hands-on experience and guidance in the art of filmmaking. The result is a powerful collection of short films created by the young pioneers, each showcasing their voices and perspectives, and presented at the Light House as part of DIFF 2025.

And we have also been shortlisted for the Major Arts Partnership Award with our Premium Partner, Tanqueray 0.0%!

Our partnership has included the development of the hugely successful Tanqueray 0.0% Film Club, an exclusive series of inspiring filmmaker conversations which bring audiences closer to the world of film.

Since its inception, special guests have included Justin Chang, Fiona Shaw, Twiggy, Sadie Frost, Steve McQueen, Hugo Weaving, Consolata Boyle, Trudie Styler, John Butler and Fionn O'Shea.

We would like to extend our congratulations to everyone shortlisted, a sincere thank you to Business To Arts for this recognition, as well as a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in building these fantastic partnerships.

We look forward to the Awards Ceremony on Monday 8th September!