Hidden Tide Film Festival Announces Inaugural Programme
Hawk’s Well Theatre is delighted to announce the programme for the inaugural Hidden Tide Film Festival, Sligo’s first dedicated film festival, taking place from 27-29 November at the beautifully restored Art Deco Cinema & Theatre in Ballymote.
Celebrating bold, original storytelling, Hidden Tide brings together emerging filmmakers and established industry professionals for three days of exceptional cinema, creative exchange and professional development. The festival will showcase an exciting selection of short films and documentary features, alongside industry-led workshops, masterclasses and an awards ceremony celebrating outstanding filmmaking talent.
Festival Workshops
As part of the festival programme, audiences and aspiring creatives can take part in two special workshops:
- Getting Your Short Film Made with Clare Monnelly – A practical workshop exploring the journey from script to screen, covering funding, building a team, casting and developing your filmmaking career.
- The Holistic Actor with Monica McCarthy – An opportunity to explore acting through a holistic approach to performance and creative practice.
Students can avail of a 20% discount on workshop bookings using the code HTWS.
Festival Highlights
The programme features a diverse selection of short films and documentaries across six screening blocks, with screenings throughout the festival weekend:
- Friday 27 November: Opening short film programme, followed by documentary features Amanda and Displace: The Battle for Dublin.
- Saturday 28 November: Three short film screening blocks, showcasing an exciting range of Irish and international filmmakers.
- Sunday 29 November: Two short film screening blocks, followed by the Hidden Tide Film Festival Awards Ceremony at 7pm.
The festival offers a range of ticket options, including individual screenings, day passes and a three-day festival pass.
Tickets & Booking
Join us for a celebration of cinematic storytelling in the unique surroundings of Ballymote’s Art Deco Cinema & Theatre.
For the full programme, screening times and ticket bookings, visit the Hidden Tide Film Festival website.
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Hidden Tide Film Festival is produced by Hawk’s Well Theatre.
