Date + Time: Wednesday 18th February at 12pm-1pm
Location: Studio 1. National Film School IADT

Discover the art of modern Irish screenwriting – explore inspiration, idea development, and the journey from multiple drafts to the final script.

The Screenwriters Panel is perfect for aspiring screenwriters, film enthusiasts, or those passionate about storytelling.

The panel will be recorded and distributed through the international Irish Embassy network.

Panelists

• Mark O Halloran Everybody Digs Bill Evans
• David Gleeson Once Upon a Time in the Cinema
• Glen McQuaid The Restoration of Grayson Manor
• Ciaran Creagh Samantha Nobody
• Aishling Corristine No Ordinary Heist

 The event will be moderated by Jean Rice, Chair of Film + Television at the National Film School, IADT.

DIFF 2026 full festival programme is available at this link and on the website: https://diff.ie/