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Amy Huberman. Photo: RTE
KERRY International Film Festival (KIFF) officially launched their 2022 film festival programme this morning.
Celebrating its 23rd edition, this year’s festival will take place from October 20 – 23 across a series of venues throughout Killarney, as well as showcasing a bespoke KIFF screening in Dingle on Sunday, October 23.
One of the yearly highlights of KIFF is the Maureen O’Hara Award, established in celebration of women who have excelled in film, TV and/or media and this year, KIFF has announced that the KIFF 2022 Maureen O’ Hara Award recipient is actress and writer Amy Huberman.
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Amy’s notable roles include Derry Girls, Striking Out, Finding Joy, Your Bad Self, The Clinic, The Stag, Stella Days, Rewind, and Handsome Devil, to name a few.
Speaking about receiving the Award Amy Huberman said; “It is such an honour to receive the eponymous Maureen O’Hara award! When I think of Maureen O’ Hara I think of a trailblazer brimming with talent, grit, ambition, courage, and captivating charm. She was such a fabulous ambassador for Ireland and for women in our industry. I’m so honoured to be the recipient of the award this year and a huge thank you to the Kerry International Film Festival. I shall keep the award on the mantelpiece for whenever I need some inspiration, seeing as the woman herself has, and continues to, inspire so many.”
The festival will present Amy Huberman with the KIFF 2022 Maureen O’ Hara Award on Saturday, October 23 via their ‘In Conversation with Amy Huberman’ event and the festival will share the details of this presentation in the lead into the festival.
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KIFF Programme Director, Eibh Collins, said; “As a prolific performer, a writer, and a public figure, Amy’s humour and clever insights are matched only by how fantastically talented she is. KIFF are delighted to welcome her to Killarney in October as the recipient of this year’s Maureen O’Hara Award.”
This year’s festival will see KIFF returning to its roots by presenting a fully physical, in person, film festival that promotes and showcases film and filmmaking talent across 30+ events.
The opening night of the festival will be celebrated with a reception hosted by Randles Hotel Killarney on Thursday, October 20, which will be followed by a screening of KIFF’s opening film for 2022, Declan Reck’s Tarrac in the INEC Killarney.
Other Irish highlights across KIFF 2022 include, Million Dollar Pigeons, by Gavin Fitzgerald and Galway Film Fleadh Award-Winner Lakelands.
At the heart of KIFF programming is short films, and this year’s selection continues that tradition with the festivals Irish Short Film Programmes One to Three, featuring new work from KIFF’s alumni such as, Katie McNeice, Gregory Burrowes and Lara Hickey.
The Festival also features short films, music documentaries, family friendly films and a selection of industry events and talks. Tickets, event registration and festival passes will be available to purchase now www.kerryfilmfestival.com
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