Film Society

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Film FAQs
How do you choose the movies you screen?
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
Awards Roll of Honour
2020/2021 MU Award: Best New Society

All Film Events Ran

This is an UPCOMING event

Classics society collab: The Holdovers

Starts Wed 4th Dec 2024 at 18:30
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Max 500 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI lecture theatre 1

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.

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Commuter screening Fantastic Mr Fox

Starts Fri 29th Nov 2024 at 10:00
Ends at 12:00
Cost FREE
Max 100 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI118

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.



This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Psycho screening

Starts Wed 27th Nov 2024 at 18:30
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Max 500 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Iontas Lecture Theater

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.

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Spainish Society collab: La Comunidad

Starts Wed 20th Nov 2024 at 18:30
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Max 500 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Iontas Lecture Theater

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.

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Collab with ACD: Mascot competition

Starts Tue 19th Nov 2024 at 13:00
Ends at 14:00
Cost FREE
Max 80 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Rye Hall events space

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.

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Pride Society collab: Brokeback Mountain

Starts Wed 13th Nov 2024 at 18:30
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Max 500 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Iontas Lecture Theater

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

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Commuter Screening: Trainspotting (1996)

Starts Tue 12th Nov 2024 at 16:00
Ends at 18:00
Cost FREE
Max 80 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI room 109

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

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Dark Knight Screening

Starts Wed 6th Nov 2024 at 18:30
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Max 500 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI Lecture Theater 1

Our main screening this week is the Dark Knight (2008) by Christopher Nolan. We will be watching it in TSI1 at 18:30!

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Halloween screening

Starts Wed 23rd Oct 2024 at 18:30
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Max 100 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Iontas Lecture Theater

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).

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Corpse Bride Commuter Screening

Starts Thu 17th Oct 2024 at 16:00
Ends at 18:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI126 tutorial room

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! 

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Rocky Horror Picture Show w Anime/Sci-fi

Starts Wed 16th Oct 2024 at 18:30
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Max 500 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Iontas Lecture Theater

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.

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Filmsoc AGM

Starts Wed 9th Oct 2024 at 18:30
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Max 500 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI Lecture Theater 3

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:

  • Vice President: main help for our president, will be in charge of minutes and scheduling and will overall help out with most of the other positions. Perfect for anyone very invested in the society who has a lot of ideas on where it could go.
  • Public Relations Officer: will be in charge of the instagram and making the posts/stories for that, as well as helping our president keep members of the society informed about our events. Best suited for any creative person looking to have a cool project to work on! (great for your cv/portfolio).
  • Treasurer: will be on the bank mandate and will be in charge of uploading the receipts to the MULife page and tracking our budget and expenses. Ideal for anyone interested in finances and numbers as well as organization and planning.
  • Events Officer(s): may be a single person or more if there is interest. Will help out with the set up of events, making powerpoints, quizzes and anything related to our meetings and special events. Great for people who are a bit more busy throughout the year but still want to be involved in the society and help out with organizational tid bits.
  • 1st year rep: will be in charge of representing the society to first years. A good introductory position to go for as it allows you to do a bit of everything.

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Film trivia night and raffle

Starts Thu 9th May 2024 at 18:30
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Max 250 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Brady's Upstairs

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.

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

The Big Short with Economicsoc

Starts Wed 8th May 2024 at 18:00
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Max 80 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI Lecture Theater 1

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.

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Collab with Maynooth Access Society

Starts Tue 30th Apr 2024 at 06:30
Ends at 21:30
Cost FREE
Max 80 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Iontas main lecture theater

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:

  • A Beautiful Mind
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  • Beautiful Boy
  • The Fundamentals of Caring

Popcorn will be provided for those who want it, we will see you there!

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Hidden Figures with Women In Stem soc

Starts Mon 29th Apr 2024 at 18:15
Ends at 20:15
Cost FREE
Max 80 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Iontas main Lecture Theater

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.

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'Scott Pilgrim'

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! ?

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'The Platform'

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! ?

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'Shaun of the Dead'

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! ????

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'Midnight in Paris'

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! ??

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'Seven'

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??    

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'Ready Player One'

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 :) ?

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'All Together Now'

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!

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'The Social Network'

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! ?

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'The Truman Show'

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! ?

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'Klaus'

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! ?

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'Arthur Christmas' w/ MU SVP

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! ?

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'La La Land'

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! ??

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'

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! ?

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'

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!

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'The Big Lebowski'

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

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'Hereditary'

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

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

MU Film AGM 20/21

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. ??

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'The Shape of Water'

Starts Wed 11th Mar 2020 at 19:00
Ends at 21:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume, Lecture Hall 2

Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 11th March for a screening of 'The Shape of Water'

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'Groundhog Day' with Comedy Soc

Starts Wed 4th Mar 2020 at 19:00
Ends at 21:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume, Lecture Hall 2

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!

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

'Call Me By Your Name' w/ Pride Society

Starts Wed 26th Feb 2020 at 19:00
Ends at 21:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume, Lecture Hall 2

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!

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'Psycho'

Starts Wed 19th Feb 2020 at 19:00
Ends at 21:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume, Lecture Hall 2

Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 19th February for a screening of 'Psycho' 

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'Joker'

Starts Wed 12th Feb 2020 at 19:00
Ends at 21:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume, Lecture Hall 2

Join us in John Hume Lecture Hall 2, this Wednesday at 7pm for our screening of the award winning 'Joker'

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'Sicario'

Starts Wed 5th Feb 2020 at 19:00
Ends at 21:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume, Lecture Hall 4

Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 4 on Wednesday, 5th February for a screening of 'Sicario' 

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'The Grinch'

Starts Wed 18th Dec 2019 at 19:00
Ends at 21:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume Lecture Hall 2

Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 18th December for a screening of 'The Grinch'

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Nerd Soc Christmas Party

Starts Tue 10th Dec 2019 at 19:00
Ends at 22:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Students' Union Venue

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!

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Inter-Soc Charity Quiz

Starts Mon 9th Dec 2019 at 19:30
Ends at 22:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Students' Union Venue

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

This is a PAST event
For archive information only!

Screening of 'Les Intouchables'

Starts Wed 4th Dec 2019 at 19:00
Ends at 21:30
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: John Hume, Lecture Hall 2

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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