Cead Mile Failte! We are excited to welcome you to the vibrant Emerald City Irish Film Festival, an event proudly hosted by the Irish Heritage Club of Seattle. 

This year, we are thrilled to announce a dynamic partnership with the the Irish Film Institute’s IFI International programme, supported by Culture Ireland. Together, we are committed to showcasing a remarkable selection of contemporary Irish films, bringing the rich storytelling and culture of the “Emerald Isle” right to the heart of the “Emerald City.” 

The festival will take place at the Pacific Science Center PACCAR IMAX theater, a beloved venue that has been the home of the Irish Festival for 27 memorable years. Its spacious screens and comfortable seating make it the perfect location for enjoying cinematic excellence with fellow film enthusiasts. If you were fortunate enough to attend the 2024 Emerald City Irish Film Festival, you experienced a carefully curated selection of films sourced from the vaults of esteemed Irish production companies. Each film was chosen to highlight the depth and diversity of Irish cinema, offering Seattle audiences a unique glimpse into the creative talents emerging from Ireland.

We invite you to join us for our upcoming film screenings, where you will have the opportunity to experience an expanded 3-day festival with a mix of exceptional features and short films from Ireland.  This is an event you won’t want to miss! 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

Sunday, March 9, 2025

11:15 AM  12:45 PM

Fidil Ghorm

In “Fidil Ghorm,” directed by Anne McCabe, 10-year-old Molly embarks on a determined mission to bring her father out of a coma by mastering the fiddle and winning the All Ireland Competition. When her father is transferred to a rehabilitation center, she encounters Malachy, a grumpy yet intriguing elderly man with a fascinating past as a champion fiddler. Captivated by his music, Molly convinces him to teach her the fiddle, and their partnership flourishes. Together, they undertake a powerful journey filled with music, resilience, and deep connection, unlocking the magic that only music can create. “Fidil Ghorm” earned the Audience Award for Best Irish Feature at the 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival and clinched Best Irish Feature at the 2024 Galway Film Fleadh.

Gaelic - subtitles in English.

Runtime: 1hr 26min

Director: Anne McCabe / Writer: Patricia Forde / Producers: Pierce Boyce, Brid Seoighe

Production company: Abu Media

1:25 PM  2:35 PM

Mrs. Robinson

MRS ROBINSON, premiering at the 2025 Galway Film Fleadh, powerfully showcases Mary Robinson's journey as a relentless advocate for equity, justice, and peace. The film emphasizes her groundbreaking role as a constitutional lawyer and senator in Ireland, where she fiercely fought for equality across multiple fronts for over 50 years. It boldly highlights her enduring legacy in human rights and climate justice through Project Dandelion, a women-led campaign she co-founded, which asserts that “every issue is a climate issue.” We urge you to celebrate Mary Robinson’s impactful work by joining the “Be a Dandelion” movement. Stand with her and millions around the globe in the urgent call for meaningful change and action.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

Director Aoife Kelleher

Production Company: Fis Eireann / Screen Ireland, Loosehorse Productions

3:30 PM  5:00 PM

Problem with People

Two distant cousins who’ve never met - one in NYC, the other in the smallest town there is in Ireland - come together to finally put an end to a generations-long family feud. It doesn’t go well. The Problem with People, set in the beautifully lush Irish countryside, is a heartwarming comedy about family, world peace and sheep.

Staring Colm Meaney and Paul Reiser

Runtime: 100 min

Director: Chris Cottam / Writers & Producers: Max Brady, Chris Cottam, Paul Reiser

Production company: Maxfilms / Distributor: Quiver Distribution

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Date: March 7 - 9, 2025