How do you choose the movies you screen? |
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Society members vote for them on our various platforms, between four options suggested by the committee. |
What type of movies do you screen? |
Any movie and all movies. We have watched anything from Casablanca to Barbie, passing through Shaolin Soccer and Scream in the process. We also try to include a lot of international films, indie films and older films into our catalogue so there is a movie for everyone. |
How do I stay updated on events and screenings? |
There are many ways to stay up to date on the events of our society so here is a list: Instagram: @mufilm Discord server Mailing list Whatsapp groupchat You can find the links to those on our page after signing up. |
Do I need prior film knowledge to join? |
No, not at all. This is a society for anyone interested in movies or wanting a nice space to watch movies with other people adn talk about them! |
Who can join the film society? |
Everyone! Whether you are an erasmus student here for a semester, or a PhD student here for 6 years, everyone is welcome in our society and to our screenings. The more the merrier! |
Do you have special events? |
Yes! Absolutely, we have a lot of fun additional events, here is a list of things we migh do this year: - pub quizzes - collaborations with other societies - cinema trips - short-film competition - going to a movie premiere - screening student films - attending film festival And many more! |
How can I sign up? |
You can join by going to our homepage on MULife (click on societies in the tabs at the top of the page and choose Film) and clicking the "request membership button". After that you can fill out the form and don't forget to pay the 3€ fee or we won't be able to approve you! |
How often are the screenings? |
Every Wednesday evenings from 6:30 till the end of the movie! Sometimes we have additional screenings for special events like halloween or collabs |
2020/2021 | MU Award: Best New Society |
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Starts | Wed 4th Dec 2024 at 18:30 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 500 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
This is our main wenesday screening we have a collab with classic soc. We will be watching The Holdovers(2023) in TSI 1 at 6:30pm. The Holdovers follows Paul Hunham, a sarcastic and jaded teacher at a prestigious prep school, who is left behind over the holiday break with a group of students and the school's no-nonsense cook. As they navigate their isolation, the unlikely group forms unexpected bonds, leading to personal growth and self-discovery. Trigger warnings are racism, drugs and bullying.
Starts | Fri 29th Nov 2024 at 10:00 |
Ends | at 12:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 100 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
we will be watching Fantastic Mr Fox(2009) by wes anderson on Friday the 29th. This will be in TSI118 from 10am-12am. Fantastic Mr Fox is the story of a criminal fox who can't resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation.
Trigger warnings are Mild violence against animals.
Starts | Wed 27th Nov 2024 at 18:30 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 500 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Our standard Wednesday screening, we're watching Pyscho(1960) in Iontas main theater at 6:30pm. Pyscho follows Marion Crane, who steals a large sum of money and checks into the isolated Bates Motel, run by the mysterious Norman Bates. As the suspense builds, a shocking twist reveals dark secrets about Norman's past.
Trigger warnings are sex and nudity, violence and gore, profanity, frightening and intense scenes.
Starts | Wed 20th Nov 2024 at 18:30 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 500 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Our main screening this week is a collaboration with the Spanish Society to watch La Comunidad the story of a real estate agent who discovers a hidden fortune in a deceased tenant's apartment, only to find herself pursued by a group of eccentric, ruthless neighbors eager to claim the money for themselves. We will be watching it in the Iontas Lecture Theater.
TW: Gore, sexual content and body horror.
Starts | Tue 19th Nov 2024 at 13:00 |
Ends | at 14:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 80 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
This is our mascot competition with Arts Craft and Design society. This is the first event of this competition where people will begin to brainstorm, ask questions about the event and begin working on the mascots.
Starts | Wed 13th Nov 2024 at 18:30 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 500 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Our main screening this week is a collaboration with the Pride Society to watch Brokeback Mountain (2005). This amazing film follows the lives of two cowboys and their complicated relationship. Join us to watch it on Wednesday 13th at 18:30 in Iontas Lecture Theater.
TW: discrimination and homophobia, grief and loss, violence, nudity
Starts | Tue 12th Nov 2024 at 16:00 |
Ends | at 18:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 80 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
This week our commuter screening is back and we will be watching Trainspotting (1996). Make sure to make your way down to TSI109 at 16:00 on Tuesday 12th to watch this amazing dark comedy about drug addiction, grief and loss.
TW: grief and loss, drug use, addiction, violence, nudity, profanity
Starts | Wed 6th Nov 2024 at 18:30 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 500 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Our main screening this week is the Dark Knight (2008) by Christopher Nolan. We will be watching it in TSI1 at 18:30!
Starts | Wed 23rd Oct 2024 at 18:30 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 100 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Join us Wednesday 23rd of October, in Iontas as 6:30 for our Halloween screening! We will be collaborating with Women In Stem and the Drama Society for a screening of the film Scream.
There will be a bingo, popcorn and snacks, and some audience interaction (so be warned if you are scared by that).
Starts | Thu 17th Oct 2024 at 16:00 |
Ends | at 18:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 50 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Join us for our first commuter meeting on Thursday 17th of October, at 4pm in TSI126.
We will be watching the Corpse Bride and since it’s a rather short film we will have time to chat about it afterwards!
Starts | Wed 16th Oct 2024 at 18:30 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 500 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
This week’s Wednesday screening will be Rocky Horror Picture Show, in collaboration with the Anime and Sci fi society.
Join us at 18:30 in Iontas to watch the movie.
Starts | Wed 9th Oct 2024 at 18:30 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 500 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
We are having our AGM!!
Join us on Wednesday 9th of October, in TSI lecture Theater 3 at 18:30, to elect the new members of our committee and watch Dead Poets Society.
The AGM is at 18:30 and we will hopefully be starting the movie at around 19:00. We hihly recommend going to the AGM as it will allow you to not only run for positions but also vote for who you want to be in charge of the society. Join us, there will be pizza, popcorn, and soft drinks!
Open positions:
Starts | Thu 9th May 2024 at 18:30 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 250 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Our final event of the year will be held in Brady's Thursday night!!
This will be a film trivia night in collaboration with the Lego society, Deutsch society, Spanish society, Pride society, History society, Anime and sci-fi society, and the Disney society. The raffle tickets will be sold at the event and all profits from that will go to Jigsaw, a charity helping individuals struggling with their mental health. The film trivia quiz will also have prizes and the entrance to that is free!!
You can be in teams of maximum 4 people for the quiz so make sure to come along with your friends for a fun night filled with film trivia and good vibes.
Starts | Wed 8th May 2024 at 18:00 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 80 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
A collaboration with the economics society to watch this brilliant film about the housing crisis and how a group of individuals were able to predict it.
Starts | Tue 30th Apr 2024 at 06:30 |
Ends | at 21:30 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 80 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
On Tuesday the 30th of April we will be collaborating with Maynooth’s Access Society to watch on of these brilliant movies in Iontas at 6:30.
A poll will be put on our instagram on Monday and you will get to choose which movie we will be watching out of these 4 options:
Popcorn will be provided for those who want it, we will see you there!
Starts | Mon 29th Apr 2024 at 18:15 |
Ends | at 20:15 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 80 attendees |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Hi! On Monday the 29th of April we will be watching Hidden Figures with the Women in Stem society in Iontas at 6:15.
If you want to delve into the lives of the incredible women that were involved in the Apollo project and failed to get the recognition they deserved, join us to watch this wonderful movie.
Popcorn will be provided for those who want it.
Starts | Wed 28th Apr 2021 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 28th April for a screening of 'Scott Pilgrim' via Teleparty & Discord! ?
Starts | Wed 21st Apr 2021 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 21st April for a screening of 'The Platform' via Teleparty & Discord! ?
Starts | Wed 14th Apr 2021 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 14th April for a screening of 'Shaun of the Dead' via Teleparty & Discord! ????
Starts | Wed 24th Mar 2021 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 24th March for a screening of 'Midnight in Paris' via Teleparty & Discord! ?
This week is a collab with the MU Creative Writing society! ??
Starts | Wed 10th Mar 2021 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 1 attendees |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 10th March for a screening of 'Seven' via Teleparty & Discord! 7??
Starts | Wed 3rd Mar 2021 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 3rd March for a screening of 'Ready Player One' via Teleparty & Discord! ??
This week is a collab with Visual Media Society :) ?
Starts | Wed 24th Feb 2021 at 20:00 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 8PM on Wednesday, 24th February for a screening of 'All Together Now' via Teleparty & Discord! ?
This week is a collab with MU SVP and the Mental Health Society!
Starts | Wed 17th Feb 2021 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Max | 1 attendees |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 17th February for a screening of 'The Social Network' via Teleparty & Discord! ?
Starts | Wed 10th Feb 2021 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 10th February for a screening of 'The Truman Show' via Teleparty & Discord! ?
Starts | Wed 16th Dec 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 16th December for a screening of 'Klaus' via Netflix Party & Discord! ?
Starts | Wed 9th Dec 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 9th December for a screening of 'Arthur Christmas' via Netflix Party & Discord ?? This week, we're collaborating with MU SVP! ?
Starts | Wed 2nd Dec 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 2nd December for a screening of 'La La Land' via Netflix Party & Discord! ??
Starts | Wed 25th Nov 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 25th November for a screening of 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' via Netflix Party & Discord. This week, we're collaborating with MU Mental Health Society! ?
Starts | Wed 18th Nov 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 18th November for a screening of 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' via Netflix Party & Discord!
Starts | Wed 11th Nov 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 11th November for a screening of 'The Big Lebowski' via Netflix Party & Discord ?
Netflix Party link will be sent via Discord, here's the link if you've yet to join: https://discord.gg/GcfeteGf94
Starts | Wed 4th Nov 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, 4th November for a screening of 'Hereditary' via Netflix Party & Discord ?
Netflix Party link will be sent via Discord, here's the link if you've yet to join: https://discord.gg/GcfeteGf94
Starts | Thu 22nd Oct 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 20:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | VIRTUAL Event |
Join us for our AGM this Thursday, 22nd October at 7PM!
We will be hosting it on MS Teams :) Link to be shared on the day. Committee positions open to all!
Looking forward to seeing you there. ??
Starts | Wed 11th Mar 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:30 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 11th March for a screening of 'The Shape of Water'
Starts | Wed 4th Mar 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:30 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 4th March for a screening of 'Groundhog Day' For this event, we will be collaborating with Comedy Soc!
Starts | Wed 26th Feb 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:30 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 26th February for a screening of 'Call Me By Your Name' For this event, we will be collaborating with the Maynooth Pride Society!
Starts | Wed 19th Feb 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:30 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 19th February for a screening of 'Psycho'
Starts | Wed 12th Feb 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:30 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Join us in John Hume Lecture Hall 2, this Wednesday at 7pm for our screening of the award winning 'Joker'
Starts | Wed 5th Feb 2020 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:30 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 4 on Wednesday, 5th February for a screening of 'Sicario'
Starts | Wed 18th Dec 2019 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:30 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 18th December for a screening of 'The Grinch'
Starts | Tue 10th Dec 2019 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 22:30 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Join other Nerd Societies in a Christmas party of the ages. There will be a table quiz round for each different society! Free Pizza and the SU Bar on site! Come along and have a great time!
Starts | Mon 9th Dec 2019 at 19:30 |
Ends | at 22:00 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Inter-Soc Charity Quiz in aid of Ataxia Ireland! We'll be starting at 7:30pm in the Venue on Monday, 9th!
€2 entry fee per person
4 people per team
Starts | Wed 4th Dec 2019 at 19:00 |
Ends | at 21:30 |
Cost | FREE |
Type | IN-PERSON Event |
Film Soc has returned! Join us at 7pm in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2, on Wednesday, 4th December, for a screening of 'Les Intouchables'
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