The Festival’s most prestigious accolade is the Volta.

 

Named after Ireland’s first dedicated cinema, the Voltas are awarded each year to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the world of film.

 

Previous recipients have included iconic figures such as Ed Harris and Jessica Lange in 2025, Steve McQueen and Isabelle Huppert in 2024, through to Al Pacino, Julie Andrews, Ennio Morricone, Daniel Day-Lewis, Claudia Cardinale, Martin Sheen, Kristin Scott Thomas, Brendan Gleeson, Terry Gilliam, Angela Lansbury and Adam McKay.