Irish Screen America

Brooklyn, United States
Tier CUnder Review
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

Irish Screen America is a bi-coastal Irish film showcase in New York and Los Angeles, with its New York events held in Brooklyn at NYU’s Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Film Center. It is notable for supporting Irish media-makers in the United States and for combining screenings with panels, master classes, Q&As, and receptions, making it both a public festival and an industry networking platform. The program focuses on contemporary Irish cinema and related media, including narrative features, documentaries, shorts, animation, web series, and other new work.

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 9 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

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Festival Details

Founded

2017

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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