Rathmullan Film Festival 2019

21 Feb | 9am-1pm | St Joseph’s N.S. | 8-12 Years - Learn the basic skills of filming and editing using the technology in your pocket with Poca Productions. *Workshop sponsored by Screen Skills Ireland

21 February | 4-6pm | An Bonnan Bui Café & Bistro - Based on co-director Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel of the same name, this autobiographical animation film (2007, 96min, PG-13) traces her growth from child to rebellious, punk-loving teenager in Iran.

21 February | 7-10pm | Drumhalla House - A celebration of local creativity and a special 55th anniversary screening of the original Mary Poppins (1964, 139min, G). Tea, coffee & sweet treats for all.

21 February | 7-10pm | Drumhalla House - A celebration of local creativity and a special 55th anniversary screening of the original Mary Poppins (1964, 139min, G). Tea, coffee & sweet treats for all.

21 February | 7-10pm | Drumhalla House - A celebration of local creativity and a special 55th anniversary screening of the original Mary Poppins (1964, 139min, G). Tea, coffee & sweet treats for all.

22 Feb | 9am-12pm | St Joseph’s N.S. | 8-14 Years - Follow in the footsteps of Wallace and Gromit and design, build and animate your own plasticine character in this fun animation workshop with Cormac O'Kane, LYIT Lecturer.

22 February | 6-7.40pm | An Stad -Directed by Tim Slade, this documentary shows the efforts made to save and rebuild historical landmarks caught in conflict. Wine & Tapas Menu Available.

22 February | 8-11pm | An Bonnan Bui Café & Bistro - Screening of 'Bottle Shock' (Randall Miller, 2008, 110min, PG-13) about the early days of California wine making featuring the now infamous, blind Paris wine tasting of 1976. Screening is followed by a fun blind wine tasting experience with Janette Devlin, from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.

23 Feb | 9am-12pm | St Garvan's N.S. | 5-13 Years - Build your very own drive-in car to watch The Iron Giant (Brad Bird, 1999, 86min, PG) about a boy who befriends a giant robot from outer space and goes on an adventure to keep him safe. Workshop is followed by the FREE screening of The Iron Giant at 10.15am.

23 Feb | 1-2pm | St Joseph's N.S. | 6-14 Years - Learn some basic kickboxing skills with Mayhem Kickboxing Derry. Stay on for the screenings of two great sports films: Kung Fu Panda (2008, Mark Osborne, John Stevenson, 95min, PG) or Karate Kid (1984, John. G Avildsen, 127min ,PG12).

23 Feb | 2.15-3.15pm | St Joseph's N.S. | 15+ Years - Learn some basic kickboxing skills with Mayhem Kickboxing Derry.

23 February | 2-5pm | An Bonnan Bui Café & Bistro - Directed and starred by Ed Harris, the film (122min, R) follows the life and career of celebrated painter Jackson Pollock. Screening is followed by a discussion with Art Historian Shelagh Cullity.

23 February | 5.30-8pm | Big Paddy's Pub - Radical Play (7mins) follows a Muslim women's soccer team in Dublin. Iron Men (75mins) offers a behind the scenes of West Ham United’s move to a new home. Q&A with Ken McCue, from Sport Against Racism Ireland, and Iron Men’s director Paul Crompton.

23 February | 9-11pm | St Columba's Church of Ireland - Has there ever been a film where the music sets the tone more perfectly than in Carol Reed's The Third Man (1949)? And a better venue to bring the film’s remarkable zither score to life than St Columba's Church of Ireland?

24 Feb | 10am-12pm | Flagpole Pitch - A morning of soccer fun hosted by Rathmullan Celtic FC. Event will be filmed and a short film will be made on the day.

24 Feb | 12.15-1.45pm | Rathmullan House - In association with Disappear Here Film Festival, watch a selection of award-winning short films shot on location on the island of Ireland, with a female director at the helm. Q&A with Festival Team & one of the filmmakers.

24 Feb | 2-4pm | Rathmullan House - Selection of short films made by independent filmmakers who will be in attendance to discuss how to grow and sustain a filmmaker career. *Event sponsored by Screen Skills Ireland

24 Feb | 7.30-9.30pm | St Joseph's Church - Director Wim Wenders’ acclaimed documentary (96min, PG) focuses on the life and goals of Pope Francis and his involvement in environmental issues, social justice and calls for peace. Post-screening discussion with Rev Canon Brian Smeaton.