THE UK & IRELAND’S LARGEST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Belfast Photo Festival
Next edition: 5 - 30 June 2025
Belfast Photo Festival is a charitable organisation that curates world-class photography and visual art events in diverse locations across Northern Ireland. For over 14 years, we have fostered creative dialogue, local development, and financial opportunities through commissions, entrepreneurial initiatives, and global arts leadership. We take pride in our adaptability, innovation, and resilience, which has allowed us to continuously engage with national and international audiences, positively impacting communities both locally and abroad.
In June 2024, we presented our largest and most ambitious festival yet. Thanks to core and project-specific funding, we expanded participation and deepened our environmental and social impact. A major highlight was the Island of Ireland premiere of Richard Mosse’s Broken Spectre, a profound exploration of the Brazilian Amazon that grappled with the complexities of representing climate change. Dutch artist Matthias Oostrik captivated audiences with his dystopian art installation, immersing them in AI's statistical interpretations. Additionally, 12 winners from our Open Submissions initiative had their works prominently displayed in Belfast’s iconic Botanic Garden.
Our 2024 edition was accompanied by a dynamic press campaign that reached over 115 million people worldwide, drawing physical audiences of over 100,000. The festival has been hailed by Capture Magazine as one of the "best photography festivals in the world," cementing its position as the largest annual festival of photography in the UK and Ireland.
Belfast Photo Festival celebrates the finest in contemporary photography, engaging visitors through exhibitions in museums, galleries, and public spaces. With an emphasis on popular culture, accessible themes, and unexpected encounters with thought-provoking art, the festival inspires public participation and enjoyment. Through photography—one of the most accessible art forms—we aim to make a lasting, positive social and environmental impact while welcoming both seasoned art enthusiasts and new audiences alike.
RENDR Festival
Next edition: 2025
Produced by Belfast Photo Festival - this is a one of a kind conference and festival, focusing on the inspirational space between creativity and technology. Plugging you into a nexus for the creative industries, RENDR provides the seamless link and connection across film, gaming, animation, immersive, and more.
Providing access to a hotbed of talent, we celebrate creative craft; artistry and mastery of the skills needed to survive and thrive in a converging sector, deep diving into the exciting world of the screen industries nationally and internationally. We offer association and networking with the biggest names, influencers and industry leaders, from the likes of Lucasfilm, Pixar, Warner Bros, Netflix, Meta, and more.
Previous participants have included:
Mike Reiss – Writer / Producer (The Simpsons / 20th Century Fox)
Charmain Chan – VFX Supervisor (Lucasfilm / ILM)
Seamus McGarvey – Director of Photography (inc The Greatest Showman, Black Mirror, Avengers, Atonement)
Tara Rueping – Art Director (Warner Brothers)
Lawrence Sher – Director of Photography (inc JOKER, Godzilla, Paul, The Hangover)
RENDR has joined forces with some of Northern Ireland’s most outstanding creative leaders. These industry representatives provide expertise across the sector, advise on the development of the programme, and ensure we are a hub for sharing creative ideas, knowledge and passion.