fís nua | new vision
february 19-21, 2026

New York Irish Center, in associatin with TG4, Ireland's premier Irish language broadcaster, present Fís Nua | New Vision, representing a thrilling next step in the resurgence of the Irish language both in Ireland and across the world, as in the influence of the language reaches across the Atlantic.

As America's first Irish Language Film Festival, "Fís Nua | New Vision", curated by New York Irish Center, will present the daring new works of Irish feature film, American premieres of insightful documentaries, an afternoon dedicated to children’s programming and arts, thrilling new short films, and even some local work of Irish filmmakers in New York City.

Thursday, February 19, 7PM

Festival Kickoff with Panel Discussion and Reception
About the resurgence of the language, how media and entertainment has been instrumental in this revival, and perspective on TG4's pivotal role in broadening the mainstream appeal of the language.

Friday, February 20, 7PM

A Brief Retrospective on Colm Bairéad's Road to an Oscar Nomination

Saturday, February 21, 2-4PM
Children's Afternoon

Li Bán
A new animated series from TG4
Two short episodes of a new series from TG4: Lí Ban follows the titular 12-year-old character and her dog Con as they mysteriously transform into a mermaid and a sea otter.

Song of the Sea
From Academy Award-nominated production studio Cartoon Saloon
Directed by Tomm Moore

Saturday, February 21, 7PM

Ag Taisteal Siar
Directed by Méabh O’Hare
Ag Taisteal Siar explores the rich musical heritage of Ireland’s Traveller community, a driving force in Irish music since the 1960s ballad boom. Featuring intimate interviews and spellbinding performances with Kathleen Keenan, Sarah Dunne, Sharyn Ward, Niamh Dunne and Steo Wall, among others, and alongside original poetry written by Martin Warde.

An Chathair Mhór
Directed by Cian O'Connor

A spotlight on a locally made short film in New York, An Chathair Mhór young man moves to New York from Ireland and rediscovers his love for Gaeilige through minding his grandaunt Breda.
Filmed in Woodlawn, The Bronx, featuring a primarily Irish cast and crew.