Galway Film Society
Sharing the best cinema from around the world with Galway people since 1964.
Curating cinema that connects and inspires.
Galway Film Society is a volunteer-run committee programming arthouse and international cinema for Galway audiences, with occasional festivals further afield.
Deep appreciation
For the craft, cultures, and creative voices shaping world cinema.
Collaborative spirit
Working with filmmakers, partners, and audiences to celebrate exceptional storytelling.
Philosophy of discovery
Exploring films that challenge perspectives and invite conversation across cultures.
Our passion
Sharing world cinema with Galway, enriching how we see, feel, and understand.
Latest from GFS.
Getting to Inis Oírr from Galway
Planning to join us for the 2026 GFS Screenings on the 14th of June? Here's how to get to the…
Three new Irish films come to Inis Oírr this June
Nick Kelly's The Song Cycle and Lance Daly's TRAD will both screen on Inis Oírr on Sunday 14 June, each…
Spring 2026 in numbers
A short note of thanks to everyone who came along to our Spring 2026 season — eight films, eight countries,…
A monthly note on world cinema, from Galway.
Programme news, filmmaker interviews, and the occasional recommendation from the committee, once a month, never more.