barrier free filmmaking
We celebrate talent and creativity by promoting accessible 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 2027
Ireland’s International Celebration of Smartphone Cinema
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Share your story at the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival 2027! We are excited to open submissions for our ninth year, inviting filmmakers from around the globe to showcase their work. Join a vibrant community on April 11th and see your film screened on the big screen at the Pearse Centre in the heart of Dublin City Centre. With categories ranging from Best International Short to our new Performance in a mobile movie category, 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. Submissions close Feb 1st 2027
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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 2027.
WorkShops
Want to make films but only have your phone? Perfect, no fancy camera required. Join one of our hands-on beginner workshops and discover how to transform your smartphone into a powerful filmmaking tool.
The Dublin Smartphone Film Festival regularly hosts hands-on filmmaking workshops designed to turn your everyday phone into a storytelling powerhouse. Whether you’re totally new to filmmaking or just curious how to level up your mobile shots, our expert-led sessions will guide you through planning, shooting, and editing, all from your pocket.
You’ll experiment with lenses, gimbals, camera apps, and editing tools, all in a supportive, creative environment. Spaces are limited (because quality matters), so don’t wait — sign up now and let your stories shine on the big screen!
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...
8 tips to film a self interview on a smartphone
We talk an awful lot about mobile cinema here at the Dublin Smartphone Film Fest vial . Having a mobile phone and the skills to create cinematic video can go along in other aspects of your life. Getting a job can be tough. It is a crowded, competitive landscape. Your...
5 Tips for Creating Cinematic Video on a Phone
In the age of TikTok and Instagram, it’s almost expected that you be able to churn out high-quality videos on your mobile device. But if you’re only starting out, chances are you don’t have the time or expertise to learn all the tricks of the trade. Luckily, we’ve got...
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