DUBLIN SMARTPHONE FILM FESTIVAL
We celebrate talent and creativity promoting barrier free filmmaking for everyone.
ANYONE CAN MAKE A MOVIE
Here at the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival (DUBSMARTFF)
Smartphones are breaking down the barriers to filmmaking, transforming the art form into something truly accessible. With this powerful, everyday technology, more creators than ever can share their stories. It empowers voices from all backgrounds to express bold ideas and bring them to life—no gatekeepers, no limits.
Don’t wait for permission—start creating. Be part of the movement at DUBSMARTFF 2026
Ireland’s International Celebration of Smartphone Cinema
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Share your story at the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival 2026! We are excited to open submissions for our ninth year, inviting filmmakers from around the globe to showcase their work. Join a vibrant community, receive expert feedback, and see your film screened on the big screen. With categories ranging from Best International Short to our new AI Short Film, every story has a place. Submit your film via FilmFreeway or directly through our website, and be part of a festival that celebrates innovation and creativity in mobile filmmaking.
Festival
The thrill of seeing these barrier-free films on the big screen is the heart of our year. It’s more than a festival—it’s a welcoming space where filmmakers, actors, animators, and film lovers come together to connect, learn, and celebrate storytelling without limits.
Don’t just dream it—shoot it. Join the movement, join us at DUBSMARTFF 2026.
WorkShops
We believe that filmmaking should be for everyone—not just those with expensive equipment or formal training. That’s why we run welcoming, hands-on workshops designed to break down the barriers to filmmaking. Using only mobile phones, we guide participants through the creative process, from storytelling and shooting to editing and sharing their work.
These workshops are open to all ages and all experience levels. Whether you’re a young storyteller, an adult with a passion project, or someone simply curious about how films are made, you’ll find a supportive space to learn, experiment, and express yourself. It’s about unlocking creativity, building confidence, and showing that powerful stories can be told with the tools we carry in our pockets.
Because filmmaking should be barrier-free, inclusive, and open to all.
Filmmaker’s Hub
Courage and Creativity: An Interview with Award-Winning Filmmaker Courtney Coker
We had the opportunity to connect with Courtney Coker, writer and director of LODI, winner of the the Best International Short Film award, at the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival 2024. The film follows two sisters on a road trip to visit their dad's grave as they...
In the Spotlight: Marketing Tips for Short Film Festival Success
Navigating the film festival circuit can be as challenging as producing the film itself. For emerging filmmakers, festivals are invaluable for exposure, networking, and potentially launching their careers. However, getting a film into festivals is not just about...
How to Shoot a Short Film on Your Smartphone
In a world where smartphones are ubiquitous, why not leverage their power to create your very own film? We have you covered with some handy tips to help you shoot your next high-quality production entirely on your trusty mobile device. From finding inspiration to...
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