Staring James McArdle and Fionnula Flanagan, written and directed by Darren Thornton, co-written with his brother Colin, FOUR MOTHERS is a beautiful adaptation of the 2008 Italian film "Mid-August Lunch". 

Edward (McArdle), a novelist saddled with caring for his elderly mother (Flanagan), finally finds himself on the brink of literary success. With pressure to go on a US book tour mounting, the last thing Edward needs is his friends jetting off to Spain for an impromptu Pride holiday, leaving their mothers on his doorstep!

SOLD OUT.

The Problem with People is an Irish-set buddy comedy film that tells the story of two estranged cousins, Ciaran and Barry. who reconnect as a last dying wish to Ciaran’s father. The film explores a generations-long family feud and the challenges of healing family conflicts.

A documentary exploring the life and career of Mary Robinson, a pioneering constitutional lawyer, the first female President of Ireland, the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Chair of The Elders.

Molly is a ten-year-old girl who believes that if she learns to play the fiddle like her dad and wins the All-Ireland Music championship, her father will wake from his coma.

Gaelic - subtitles in English.

Jess and her husband need a new start, so when the chance to buy a rambling old house comes up, they leap at it. But not everyone in Suffolk is welcoming. The locals know a secret about the Maple House, and soon, Jess realises they've made a huge mistake. Something bad happened in that house. Something nobody wants to talk about.

Rosa and David, two lost souls, try to escape a desolate purgatory town. They must find a rare ticket, and overcome their own personal struggles, before becoming stuck in this limbo forever.

The ECIFF film selection team found a new friendship with Network Ireland Television to bring six short films to the Emerald City. This new program is an exciting opportunity to view a different genre of creating filmmaking.

Ornithologist Seán Ronayne from Cobh, Co. Cork is on a mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland. Along the way we get to know Seán, whose hypersensitivity to sound has proven both a struggle and a strength. At once inspiring and cautionary, Seán’s journey illustrates the beauty and importance of sound, and what listening can tell us about the state of our natural world.

When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed "low life scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.

Shortlisted for the Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film and Best Original Song.

Join the ECIFF team, Irish Heritage Club & celebrated dignitaries as we open the 2025 festival season at our Premier Reception immediately following the film. This is a reserved event - tickets available for purchase on our ticketing webpage.

ECIFF and the IHC re-screened by popular demand, this beautiful documentary 'Stolen.' Originally shown at our 2024 festival, this film resonated deeply with our audience and provided a fresh perspective on Irish history. We were thrilled to host a repeat screening for our Seattle audiences, in collaboration with Wildfire Films, offering our audiences another chance to witness this incredible film.

UPDATE: These 2 screenings of VERDIGRIS at the Tin Room Bar & Theater in Burien were sold out several days ahead of the event. Theatergoers enjoyed light refreshments and cocktails during the film in this historic theater space. ECIFF looks forward to hosting similar events in the future. Contact us via the contact page if you would like information on future events or follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

This special screening was a collaboration between ECIFF and the Seattle - Galway Sister City Association.