Value for Many

The Irish premiere of two newly commissioned films celebrating publicly funded architectural projects will screen on 20 February, 12:00 at Light House Cinema as part of the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF).

Commissioned by the Office of Public Works, the films "Circle" and "Threshold", directed by acclaimed filmmaker Patrick Voigt (9 sekunden), explore the role of architecture and design in delivering major public infrastructure, foregrounding lived experience, community impact and long-term public value for many.

"Circle" documents the completion of the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant after a 35-year wait, reflecting on the social and environmental impact of essential infrastructure. "Threshold" explores the redevelopment of the 20-hectare port, told through local perspectives. These film commissions are framed through Ireland’s National Policy on Architecture: Places for People.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion chaired by IAF Director Emmett Scanlon, with filmmaker Patrick Voigt, Olwyn James (Senior Planner, Uisce Éireann Irish Water) and Maureen Dalton (Principle Officer, Revenue (Ireland)) examining how architecture, infrastructure and public investment can deliver meaningful value for the existing and emerging communities they serve.

This event has booked out, but there is a waiting list through DIFF.