Galway Film Podcast

It's the final day of the 35th Galway Film Fleadh. In today's episode, Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join host Garry Kelly (GK Media) to review A Greyhound of A Girl and Scrap.   Annette Maye (Film Fair Coordinator) wraps up another successful Film Fair Marketplace event which consisted of 700+ meetings this week.   And Eibh O'Brien-Collins (Director of Shorts Programming) joins Garry to talk about today's final line-up of short films and the awards that take place later this evening.   This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie     

It's Day Five of the 35th Galway Film Fleadh. In today's episode, Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join host Garry Kelly (GK Media) to review Cróithe Radacacha (Radical Hearts), Made in Dublin, and The Graceless Age - The Ballad of John Murry.   Eibh O'Brien-Collins (Director of Shorts Programming) joins Garry to talk about today's line-up of short films, animations and documentaries plus Chairperson of Screen Green Coalition, John Gormley, talks about the latest sustainability practices that are being embraced in the Irish Film and Television industry.   This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie   

It's Day Four of the 35th Galway Film Fleadh. In today's episode, host Garry Kelly (GK Media), speaks to directors Stephen Gerard Kelly and Garry Keane (In The Shadow of Beirut), writer/director/producer Patricia Kelly, producer Paul Fitzsimons and actors Geraldine McAlinden and Maya O'Shea (Verdigris), and writer/director Will Gilbey and producers Harvey Ascott and Mark O'Sullivan (Jericho Ridge).   Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne also give their thoughts on In The Shadow of Beirut, Verdigris, and Jericho Ridge.   And Eibh O'Brien-Collins (Director of Shorts Programming) joins Garry to talk about today's line-up of short films, animations and documentaries.   This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie   

It's Day Three of the 35th Galway Film Fleadh. In today's episode we hear from director Celine Song (Past Lives), actor and singer/songwriter Niall McNamee (Love Without Walls) and his partner Imelda May. Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join host Garry Kelly (GK Media) to review Who Would Jesus Bomb? and The Miracle Club.   Eibh O'Brien-Collins (Director of Shorts Programming) joins Garry to talk about today's line-up of short films, animations and documentaries plus the screening of (Tom Colins) her dad's feature film Kings (2007).   The panel then look ahead to today's screenings and highlight The Fires, John Behan - Odyssey, The Art of Rebellion, One Bullet, and The Martini Shot.    This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie   

It's Day Two of the 35th Galway Film Fleadh and in today's episode host Garry Kelly of GK Media is joined by contributors Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne who discuss their experiences and thoughts of the fleadh over the past few decades. They share stories of meeting celebrities like Pierce Brosnan, Jeremy Irons, and Woody Harrelson at the festival.   We hear the reaction to last night's opening movie 'The Miracle Club' whilst Eibh O'Brien-Collins (Director of Shorts Programming) joins Garry to talk about today's line-up of short films and documentaries.   They also talk about the importance of storytelling and representation in documentaries and mention specific films to look out for. The hosts encourage listeners to attend the festival and interact with filmmakers. They also recommend a few must-see screenings today.     This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie   

Welcome back to our new Galway Film Podcast series. In our opening episode, Maeve McGrath the new Director of Programming for the Galway Film Fleadh joins host Garry Kelly of GK Media to discuss some of the big screenings taking place at this year's festival.   This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Recorded at GK Media Studios (Galway) and produced by www.GKMedia.ie   

Women in Film and Television Ireland (WFT) and the Writers Guild of Ireland (WGI) host a panel examining the intersection of gender and class in the Irish screen industries. Recent UK research suggests that the majority of the screen workforce come from ‘privileged' backgrounds. But that's doesn't happen here – right? Let's talk about that. […] The post S04E02: Gender & Class in the Irish Film Industry appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Gabriel Byrne From blockbusters of the 1990s such as The Usual Suspects and Into the West, to recent hits Hereditary and Lost Girls, celebrated Irish actor Gabriel Byrne has enjoyed an illustrious career that spans cinema, television and the stage. His performance in his new film Death of a Ladies' Man, which  was featured in […] The post S04E01: Gabriel Byrne appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

In the last episode of 2020, we hear ten filmmakers deliver the ‘elevator pitch’ for their project, to our three judges: Sarah Dillon (Manager, WRAP Fund) Eoin O’Faolain (Head of Film, Sharp House) and Mary Kate O’ Flanagan (writer & story consultant). Which pitch was your favourite? And which one won the €3000 cash prize? […]

Some of the Irish & UK companies and commissioners catering to a specifically younger audience, talk about the digital content that resonates with their demographic, and developing new talent in front of, and behind, the camera. Panellists include: Louise Thornton (BBC Scotland), Rhodri ap Dyfrig (S4C), Maeve McLoughlin (BBC Three /BBC NI/Northern Ireland Screen), Éamonn […]

Sarah Dillon is back, and this time she’s joined by four development executives who talk about the practical and creative strategies pursued by their companies in developing their slates, working with talent, and selecting the stories they want to tell. Participants: Ben Coren (Film4), Dionne Farrell (BBC Films), Emma Norton (Element Pictures), Tristan Goligher (The […]

Our chairperson Kate O’Toole sits down (virtually) with Keith Carradine for a chat about his career, spanning over 70 feature films from Robert Altman’s McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) to having just wrapped on Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog (2021). Kate and Keith discuss acting, family, his ‘list of legends’, and Keith even […]

Following the massive success of the TV series Normal People, Sarah Glennane (CEO, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland) talks to the all-Irish music department behind the creation of the original score and placement of songs which formed the soundtrack to the hit show. Music is an essential part of the storytelling process, guiding the audience […]

Sarah Dillon (WRAP Fund) introduces a panel of professionals, who talk about the disruption caused to the traditional exploitation paths for many films, how they are navigating these changes, and what challenges and opportunities the future holds. What innovative approaches are helping films reach audiences, and how will distribution and exhibition adapt to a post-pandemic […]

Just in time for Halloween, it’s a new episode of the Galway Film Podcast with celebrated genre director Joe Dante (Gremlins, The ‘Burbs, The Howling)! In this first episode of our new season, Joe talks with director Aislinn Clarke (The Devil’s Doorway) about his early career under Corman & Spielberg, childhood influences on his films […]

In the last of our regular season for 2019, this week’s podcast is a discussion on short film, recorded live at the 2019 Galway Film Fleadh Short Film Panel. Film Fleadh shorts programmer Eibh Collins, director Ríoghnach Ní Ghríoghair, director/actor Michael Smiley, and cinematographer Burshci Wojnar talk about using shorts as proof of concept, having […]

In the last of our regular season for 2019, this week’s podcast is a discussion on short film, recorded live at the 2019 Galway Film Fleadh Short Film Panel. Film Fleadh shorts programmer Eibh Collins, director Ríoghnach Ní Ghríoghair, director/actor Michael Smiley, and cinematographer Burshci Wojnar talk about using shorts as proof of concept, having room to […] The post S02E15: Short Film Panel appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Winner of the Best Cinematography Award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh, Finky is a surreal Irish language drama, directed by Dathaí Keane. In this episode, Dathaí chats with Will about how he transitioned from editor to director, collaborative screenwriting and being inspired by Irish literature in his work. Finky makes its International Premiere at […]

Winner of the Best Cinematography Award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh, Finky is a surreal Irish language drama, directed by Dathaí Keane. In this episode, Dathaí chats with Will about how he transitioned from editor to director, collaborative screenwriting and being inspired by Irish literature in his work. Finky makes its International Premiere at […] The post S02E14: Dathaí Keane appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Cinematographer Robbie Ryan chats about the cinematographer Robby Müller after a screening of Living the Light: Robby Müller at the 31st Galway Film Fleadh. At the post-screening discussion, filmmaker Paul Duane chats with collaborator and cinematographer Robbie Ryan about Müller, shooting road movies, working with directors like Andrea Arnold and Ken Loach, and Netflix vs. […]

Cinematographer Robbie Ryan chats about the cinematographer Robby Müller after a screening of Living the Light: Robby Müller at the 31st Galway Film Fleadh. At the post-screening discussion, filmmaker Paul Duane chats with collaborator and cinematographer Robbie Ryan about Müller, shooting road movies, working with directors like Andrea Arnold and Ken Loach, and Netflix vs. […] The post S02E13: Robbie on Robby appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Earlier this year, eight Irish film festivals signed the 5050×2020 Gender Parity and Inclusion Pledge, launched at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. How realistic is this goal? That’s the topic for this panel discussion with (pictured L-R) Dr. Susan Liddy (Chair, Women in Film and Television Ireland), Stephanie Comey ( Senior Manager, Broadcasting Authority of […]

Earlier this year, eight Irish film festivals signed the 5050×2020 Gender Parity and Inclusion Pledge, launched at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. How realistic is this goal? That’s the topic for this panel discussion with (pictured L-R) Dr. Susan Liddy (Chair, Women in Film and Television Ireland), Stephanie Comey ( Senior Manager, Broadcasting Authority of […] The post S02E12: Countdown to 5050×2020 appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Director Michael McCormack’s first feature documentary, a biopic of the late musician Fergus O’Farrell called Breaking Out, won the Best Irish Documentary Award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. In this episode, Michael talks about his background in television, knowing when to ‘let the gold in’ and how Breaking Out isn’t a music documentary. Other […]

Director Michael McCormack’s first feature documentary, a biopic of the late musician Fergus O’Farrell called Breaking Out, won the Best Irish Documentary Award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. In this episode, Michael talks about his background in television, knowing when to ‘let the gold in’ and how Breaking Out isn’t a music documentary. Other […] The post S02E11: Michael McCormack appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Derry women Brónagh Gallagher (actor), Louise Gallagher (producer) and Tess McGowan (screenwriter) talk about the making of their new film, A Bump Along the Way. We talk about ‘Derry Fairies,’ shedding insecurities, pregnancy as an in-built deadline and the success of Northern Ireland Screen’s New Talent Focus. Pictured (L-R): Tess McGowan, Brónagh Gallagher, Louise Gallagher, […]

Derry women Brónagh Gallagher (actor), Louise Gallagher (producer) and Tess McGowan (screenwriter) talk about the making of their new film, A Bump Along the Way. We talk about ‘Derry Fairies,’ shedding insecurities, pregnancy as an in-built deadline and the success of Northern Ireland Screen’s New Talent Focus. Pictured above (L-R): Tess McGowan, Brónagh Gallagher, Louise […] The post S02E10: Brónagh Gallagher, Louise Gallagher and Tess McGowan appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Through personal anecdote, screenwriter and actor Mark O’Halloran (Adam and Paul, Garage, Viva) discusses ‘the substance of things unseen’ and the idiom of ‘write what you know.’ Recorded live at the Fleadh Forum, an annual state-of-the-industry conference taking place as part of the Galway Film Fleadh. Mark’s new film as screenwriter, Rialto, premieres at the […]

Through personal anecdote, screenwriter and actor Mark O’Halloran (Adam and Paul, Garage, Viva) discusses ‘the substance of things unseen’ and the idiom of ‘write what you know.’ Recorded live at the Fleadh Forum, an annual state-of-the-industry conference taking place as part of the Galway Film Fleadh. Mark’s new film as screenwriter, Rialto, premieres at the […] The post S02E09: Mark O’Halloran appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Director Paul Duane talks about going from being a tour guide at the Rock of Cashel to a documentary filmmaker, the appeal of working in documentary vs. fiction, DA Pennebaker, and the challenges facing new filmmakers. Paul’s new film Best Before Death plays at the IFI Documentary Film Festival on Friday September 27th. Read more: […]

Director Paul Duane talks about going from being a tour guide at the Rock of Cashel to a documentary filmmaker, the appeal of working in documentary vs. fiction, DA Pennebaker, and the challenges facing new filmmakers. Paul’s new film Best Before Death plays at the IFI Documentary Film Festival on Friday September 27th. Read more: […] The post S02E08: Paul Duane appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Comedian and Cagney and Lacey super-fan Gearóid Farrelly interviews multi-Emmy Award winning actress Tyne Daly, who helped redefine the way women were represented on screen in her role as the eponymous Lacey. Daly’s career spans being an 80’s icon to starring in Judging Amy, Spider-Man Homecoming and much more. Here, she talks to Gearóid about […]

Comedian and Cagney and Lacey super-fan Gearóid Farrelly interviews multi-Emmy Award winning actress Tyne Daly, who helped redefine the way women were represented on screen in her role as the eponymous Lacey. Daly’s career spans being an 80’s icon to starring in Judging Amy, Spider-Man Homecoming and much more. Here, she talks to Gearóid about her […] The post S02E07: Tyne Daly appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Sarah Glennane (CEO, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland) talks to Extra Ordinary co-director Mike Ahearn and composer George Brennan, about the relationship between director and composer, and their process for deciding on the music for the film’s emotional and action beats. Plus, hear Mike, George and Will Forte all perform their own version the film’s […]

Sarah Glennane (CEO, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland) talks to Extra Ordinary co-director Mike Ahearn and composer George Brennan, about the relationship between director and composer, and their process for deciding on the music for the film’s emotional and action beats. Plus, hear Mike, George and Will Forte all perform their own version the film’s […] The post S02E06: An Extra Ordinary Film Score appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Director Karl Golden (The Honeymooners) talks about getting a career wake-up call, his experience of the Irish, UK and German film industries, and how you can never be a virgin again! Karl’s latest film Bruno had its World Premiere at the 2019 Galway Film Fleadh. Film discussed this episode: The Honeymooners (2003) Pelican Blood (2010) […]

Actor Lauryn Canny (Amber, Darlin’) talks about the physicality of portraying her character Darlin’ in the eponymous new horror film, the differences between being a working actor in LA and in Dublin, and the talented young generation of actors coming up in Ireland. Darlin’ screened at Fright Fest in London last week. Its Irish premiere […]

Listen to film critics Donald Clarke (Irish Times), Finn Halligan (Screen International) and Boyd van Hoeij (Hollywood Reporter) on a panel moderated by Niall Murphy (Scannáin) as they discuss ‘film twitter’ and the effects of online hype and marketing. Do critics still matter? And what constitutes a spoiler these days, anyway?

Directors Andrew McConnell and Garry Keane talk about working as embedded filmmakers in conflict zones, the challenges of financing and distributing a documentary that speaks truth to power, and their appeal to re-establish the Gaza Red Carpet Film Festival. Their documentary Gaza, a portrait of everyday Gazan citizens, leading meaningful lives beyond the rubble of […]

Welcome to a second season of Galway Film Fleadh podcasts! In this episode, Film Fleadh Director of Programming Will Fitzgerald chats with director Sophie Hyde. Sophie won the Directing Award at Sundance for her first film 52 Tuesdays, which also won the Crystal Bear Award at Berlin. Sophie’s new film Animals, starring Holliday Grainger and […]

Producer Brian J. Falconer moved from shorts to features with his 2018 debut, The Dig, directed by the Tohill Brothers and winner of the Best Irish Film at the 2018 Galway Film Fleadh. His follow up feature, Normal People, is the debut screenplay by acclaimed Irish playwright Owen McCafferty, directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa and […]

Andrew has worked in post-production for several years, including editing their own critically acclaimed short, Eye-Line. Ryan has worked in the Art Department of several TV productions including Game of Thrones, The Frankenstein Chronicles, Line of Duty, Philomena and The Fall. In 2017, they shot their first feature film, The Dig, developed through Northern Ireland […]

In a wide-ranging and frank discussion, screenwriter Ed Solomon talks about process, why it’s the best time to be breaking in as a screenwriter, ways to find your ‘voice’, TV as the new American cinema, his HBO show Mosaic and the new Bill & Ted movie.

A roundtable discussion with festival programmers about their festivals, their jobs and their advice to filmmakers. Featuring Jacopo Chessa (Torino Short Film Market), Gregg Schwenk (Newport Beach Film Festival), Emma Boa (Edinburgh International Film Festival), Gabor Pertic (Hot Docs) Michèle Maheux (Toronto International Film Festival) and Ciarán Walsh (Culture Ireland) talking about supports available to […]

This episode is airing on the 14th December, marking five years to the day since we lost one of the greatest Irishmen who ever lived, the irreplaceable Peter O’ Toole. Peter O’ Toole visited the Film Fleadh in 2008, on the occasion of our 20th year. The following interview was recorded in front of a […]

A roundtable discussion, moderated by Dr. Susan Liddy, co-chair of Women in Film and Television Ireland and with guests Liz Gill (filmmaker), David Collins (producer, Samson Films), Órla O’Connor (Director, National Women’s Council), Dr. Annie Doona (Chair, Screen Ireland) and Michael O’Keeffe (CEO, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland), on gender quotas and if they could be […]

Steel Country, a rural mystery thriller starring Andrew Scott, Brónagh Waugh and Denise Gough won the 2018 Best International Film Award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. On today’s episode, the director Simon Fellows talks about transitioning from genre pictures to drama cinema, why good writing is key, why a director is like a referee […]

Director and producer Brendan Byrne (One Million American Dreams, Bobby Sands: 66 Days) talks about the motivations behind some of his documentaries, re-framing art docs and offers production advice for documentary making. Articles: What has led to two Belfast journalists looking into the Loughinisland killings getting arrested? Controversy over arrests of Loughinisland journalists escalates. Legality […]

Tom Edmunds’ debut film Dead in A Week (Or Your Money Back) is in UK cinemas from today. In this week’s episode, Tom talks about his experiences of making your first feature, working for Anthony Minghella, and being a first-time director working with a seasoned cast. We also try to pronounce Welsh names and reflect […]

It’s Junior Flm Fleadh week in Galway! Will is chatting to director Hugh O’Conor and actor Jordanne Jones about their new coming-of-age comedy-drama, Metal Heart. Hugh talks about bringing his many years of experience in front of the camera to the director’s chair in his first feature. And Jordanne talks about her ambitions off the […]

A roundtable discussion on skills training and meeting the needs of film production in Ireland. Speakers include: Tom Dowling from Troy Studios, Elaine Geraghty from Screen Producers Ireland, Macdara Kelleher from Fastnet Films, whose recent productions include the SyFy network series Nightflyers, Gareth Lee from Screen Training Ireland, Siobhan Ní Ghadhra from the long running […]