The Irish Film Festival Los Angeles returns March 20–22 with award winning Irish films, filmmaker Q&As and industry panels celebrating Irish storytelling. ” — Festival Director Matthew NevinLOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As St Patrick’s Day celebrations take place around the world, Irish storytelling will take center stage in Los Angeles with the return of the Irish Film Festival Los Angeles, running March 20–22, 2026 at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Santa Monica. Presented by the Contemporary Irish Arts Center Los Angeles (CIACLA), the three-day festival showcases Oscar Nominated contemporary Irish cinema with a programme featuring nine feature films and more than 30 short films, alongside filmmaker Q&As and industry panel discussions. The festival highlights the growing international impact of Irish film, bringing award-winning directors, actors, producers and creatives from Ireland to Los Angeles while connecting them with global audiences and the wider film industry. The Irish Film Festival Los Angeles continues to grow as a key cultural event connecting Irish artists with audiences across the United States while celebrating the richness and diversity of contemporary Irish filmmaking.

Source: The Herald March 16, 2026 18:26 UTC