Since its renaissance in the late 1980s, the Irish film industry has become one of the most prominent players in world cinema. Fueled in part by a surging economy, a new wave of Irish filmmakers has emerged to engage with and reflect the changing climate of contemporary Ireland. The new Irish cinema is a diverse, vibrant, and confident industry—asserting its presence on the world stage with a body of films that is both proudly Irish and assuredly cosmopolitan. Now in its third year, the Boston Irish Film Festival showcases the very best of this new cinema, offering Boston-area audiences a unique opportunity to sample films they might not otherwise see. For further details, please consult the Boston Irish Film Festival website.