The Drumshanbo Written Word Poetry Film Competition is open for entries.

Submission Guidelines

• The Poetry Film should be no longer than 10 minutes, and have been made since Jan 2024.
• Max three films per competitor.
• Poetry films in all languages are accepted, if not in English or Irish, subtitles or captions in English should be provided.
• Responsibility for copyright and third-party authorisations lies with the creator.
• Use of AI is discouraged for environmental and artistic reasons.
• However, if you do use AI in any part of the film, please identify this in the credits. If not identified, the entry will be disqualified without a refund.

Judge: Csilla Toldy, award-winning poet and filmmaker from Rostrevor, Co.Down

Entry fee: €10

Prizes: First Prize €500 will be awarded to the best poetry film on Friday, 21st August, after the shortlist screening.

Deadline: June 30th, 2026

Please note: This is an external competition; all details and all submissions are on their website. Click here.