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On the next episode of A2 THE SHOW, we're joined by Ömer Sami, a British-Irish-Turkish filmmaker behind ETERNAL FATHER(2023), an Oscar-shortlisted documentary featured in The New Yorker, and INTO THE BLUE(2023), which played at Telluride and Hot Docs. From his beginnings with SAM AND THE PLANT NEXT DOOR(2019) to his recent work exploring trust, ethics, and the emotional depth of real-life characters, Ömer shares how he crafts powerful stories through careful subject selection, visual intention, and deep empathy. Tune in as we dive into his journey from UCLA to the National Film School of Denmark and how his documentaries uncover entire worlds through intimate human connection.

In our premiere episode, we will discuss the experience of being involuntarily childless in a pronatalist world, through personal experiences, and the need for change. Our guest for this episode is Hilary Fennell.   Hilary is an award-winning programme maker and journalist with extensive experience of working in television and radio as a series producer and director.  In her ground-breaking radio documentary, Childless, Hilary Fennell explores the realities and dynamics of being involuntarily childless in a child-centered society.   Her voice as a childless not by choice woman, is interwoven with the stories of six other women. Each of the women speak to their diverse journeys in coming to terms with living a life without children.   Currently, it is estimated that one in five women in Ireland will not have a child, by the time they reach age 45. It is further estimated that only 10% of these women are childless by choice (child free). Childless, focuses on the other 90% of women, who represent an often less represented group.    This group is often silenced by the taboo nature of this topic, which remains today, despite the number of women living without children, not by choice. Further, these statistics do not include other genders. A majority of countries primarily track the parental status of women only.   Societies have become obsessed with motherhood and the idealization of human reproduction, supported by pronatalist rhetoric, which is reinforced through policy, in the workplace and socially.   Hilary navigates the social, physical and emotional impact of childlessness throughout her documentary, with skillful artistry and a full heart, amidst the shadows of grief, a call for social change, and the lightness of learning to live a full and meaningful life.   Please join us to learn more about her incredible radio documentary, and the issues that matter most to those who are living without children, involuntarily.     Hilary Fennell is an award-winning programme maker and journalist with extensive experience of working in television and radio as a series producer and director. Her work runs the gamut from current affairs to arts and human interest and has been in competition at many festivals worldwide. Hilary has worked in both the Irish State Broadcaster RTÉ and the independent sector. As a journalist, she been interviewing and writing for various national media for over twenty years.  She is also a recognised fiction writer, recent prizes include The Sean O'Faolain Short Story Competition.  Hilary also lectures in Broadcast Production at the National Film School at IADT and does presenting and voiceover work.  She originally graduated from Trinity College Dublin with an honours law degree (LL.B, Bachelor in Laws) and qualified as a barrister from The Kings Inns Dublin (BL, Barrister-at-Law). See hilary@hilaryfennell.com

Join award-winning director, producer and screenwriter, Djo Munga, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they discuss Munga's films depicting life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Central African regional challenges, and opportunities for unleashing the potential of this resource rich country in service of its long-suffering population. Having received widespread acclaim for his work, Munga reflects on how the arts, including film, drama and literature can help us understand complex challenges facing the world from a political, economic and social perspective, how he uses film to understand the root causes of conflict in the DRC, why resilience is so important to the Congo, and what he hopes to portray through his future projects. ​ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Djo Tunda Wa Munga is an award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter. Munga was born in the DRC's capital, Kinshasa. He pursued fine arts while attending boarding school in Belgium, and a cinema workshop inspired him to attend the National Film School of Belgium, INSAS. Munga then returned to the Congo and established the first film and television production company in the DRC, Suka! Productions, as well as its first film and television school. His debut film VIVA RIVA! received widespread acclaim. Munga has produced documentary and historical films for the World Bank, BBC, and numerous international development agencies. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

Opponent.On this episode we are joined by Milad Alami. Milad Alami is a Swedish film director, currently based in Denmark. Born in Iran, he and his family went to Sweden as refugees and he grew up in Skellefteå in the north of Sweden. He was educated at the National Film School of Denmark, and is currently based in Copenhagen.Opponent - In UK and Irish cinemas 12th AprilMark and Me is now on YouTube - Please subscribe here https://www.youtube.com/@markandmePlease support the Mark and Me Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Markandme or you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/markandme.The Mark and Me podcast is proudly sponsored by Richer Sounds.Visit richersounds.com now to shop for all your hi-fi, home cinema and TV solutions. Also, don't forget to join their VIP club for FREE with just your email address to receive a great range of fantastic privileges.

Coming off of The Color Purple (2023), Helsingør-born Oscar-nominated Danish cinematographer DAN LAUSTSEN talks about shooting the musical in Savannah, Georgia. Dan describes his work as both technical and creative with the sole goal to help the director tell the story, and retraces his steps from the National Film School of Denmark in the '70s, to working in the U.S with directors Ole Bornedal, Guillermo del Toro, Chad Stahelski, and Blitz Bazawule, respectively.Dan selects a work by Henri Matisse from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMSr171(Photographer: Lisa Ohlin)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

On a visit to Los Angeles, Copenhagen-based Oscar- and Golden Globes-nominated Danish-Greek director NIKOLAJ ARCEL talks about his new film The Promised Land (2023). He retraces his time living in LA, from when he received an Oscar nod for A Royal Affair (2012) through The Dark Tower (2017). He talks about key differences in his experience with Hollywood and Danish film productions, and his seminal training from the National Film School of Denmark.Nikolaj selects a work by Caspar David Friedrich from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS8817(Photographer: Ola Kjelbye)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 06:24:00 +0000 https://efm-industry-insights.podigee.io/55-post-peak-perspectives-finding-new-opportunities-in-the-series-landscape d240aaad7dbc0a771b2e5eb086143ba8 Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by Stewart Clarke it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. How has the TV industry evolved in the past year? How to attract and retain audiences? And where do we find new audiences in a seemingly saturated market? These questions and more are addressed by our experts Guy Bisson, Marina Williams, Richard O'Meara and Lars Hermann. Join us on this deep dive into the present landscape and macro trends of TV series. Richard O'Meara graduated from the University of Manchester with a degree in History in 2013, and also has a post-graduate diploma in Journalism. As Head of Drama and Insight, Richard oversees international television research consultancy K7 Media's scripted output. He has worked for close to a decade helping broadcasters, streamers, production companies and distributors build and refine their strategies. Lars Hermann left DR in 2017 as deputy head of DR Drama with the head of drama, Piv Bernth to start Apple Tree Productions, with ITV Studios as a partner. The company has so far produced multi award winning tv series Blackwater for SVT and ARD, Equinox and Baby Fever for Netflix, One of the Boys for Viaplay and Chorus Girls for TV2 Denmark. Lars graduated from the National Film School of Denmark in 1995 and produced a number of films including Danish Olsen Gang – Final Mission, Swedish Gullbagga winner Jan Troell's As White as in Snow and British Vinnie Jones-starrer Johnny Was. Before joining DR, he also served as head of development at the Danish Film Institute, head of international co-productions for Nordisk Film, and CEO of regional fund FilmFyn, the Copenhagen Film Festivals, and Nordisk Film Post Post Production. Prior to co-founding Asacha Media Group, Marina Williams was COO of International Operations at Endemol Shine Group (2015-2019), overseeing the company's international growth across multiple territories . Before the merger with Shine Group, Williams led Endemol's operations across Central and Eastern Europe and Middle East as regional CEO. (2008-2015). She was previously Executive Vice President and a member of the Management Board of Central European Media Enterprises (CME) managing leading FTA and Pay TV networks across six territories and establishing local production. Before joining CME, Williams played leading roles in launching and overseeing businesses in Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey for Fox International Channels, Fox Kids and Turner International Channels. Guy Bisson has been a leading entertainment market analyst with a specialisation in the global television business for the past 30 years. He is a regular speaker and moderator at many of the world's leading entertainment business conferences, a frequent media commentator in print and broadcast and author of numerous reports and research articles on the business and strategy of the global television industry. Guy is co-founder of Ampere Analysis a London-based analyst house focused on the entertainment and content business, which draws on title-level movie and TV analysis, consumer research and market forecasting to create a holistic outlook for the future of the industry. Guy previously led the television research practice at both Screen Digest and IHS. The host Stewart Clarke is SVP, Content, International at Deadline, representing the brand at Festivals and industry events, and writing news and features for the website. He joined Deadline in late 2023 after a four-year stint as Creative Director at the Edinburgh TV Festival, the largest event of its kind in the UK. Prior to that, Stewart was a London-based International Correspondent for Variety, reporting from events around the world for the trade publication. He started his career in film and TV journalism at Informa, where he was rose to the position of Editorial Director, Television Business International. The Berlinale's European Film Market is the first international film market of the year, where the film industry starts its business. Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast puts a spotlight on highly topical and trendsetting industry issues, thereby creating a compass for the forthcoming film year. The year-round podcast is produced in cooperation with Goethe-Institut and co-funded by Creative Europe MEDIA. full no Series,EFM,Deadline,Film Market,TV-Industry,Richard O'Meara,Lars Hermann,Guy Bisson,Marina Williams,Berlinale European Film Market

This week marks a decade since the passing of the founding father of Irish animation, Jimmy T Murakami. Born to Japanese parents in the United States, Murakami played a pivotal role in shaping Ireland's thriving animation industry.John Fardy was joined by Maurice Galway, Director and Co-Founder of the Animation Dingle Festival and Vanessa Gilvea, Head of National Film School in IADT...Image: Loopline

This week marks a decade since the passing of the founding father of Irish animation, Jimmy T Murakami. Born to Japanese parents in the United States, Murakami played a pivotal role in shaping Ireland's thriving animation industry.John Fardy was joined by Maurice Galway, Director and Co-Founder of the Animation Dingle Festival and Vanessa Gilvea, Head of National Film School in IADT...Image: Loopline

Friend of the show Ken Wardrop of Venom Films returns to talk to Luke Brabazon about his brand new feature documentary So This Is Christmas. We urge everyone to see this funny, beautiful and incredibly moving film in the cinema. It is the antidote to all the pre-Christmas madness. Ken studied filmmaking at the National Film School, IADT. His short films have screened at many of the worlds most prestigious festivals including Sundance and Cannes. He has presented retrospective programmes at the Cork International Film Festival, and at festivals in the UK, Croatia, The Netherlands and in Scandinavia. In 2008, his work received the Grand Prix Award at Sapporo International Film Festival in Japan. HIS & HERS is a creative documentary that combines observation and imagination to illustrate a universal love story. The film explores woman's relationship with man by visiting moments from the lives of 70 female characters. Shot in the hallways, living rooms and kitchens across the Irish Midlands, the story moves sequentially from young to old to deliver a unique insight into sharing life's journey. We're proud to support Minding Creative Minds here at Film Network Ireland. And will regularly be supporting their good work and will run an advert on our podcasts to raise awareness of their support structures on Wrapchat. Please visit https://mindingcreativeminds.ie/what-we-do/ Moreover, If you enjoy our podcast and events why not deep dive into our back catalogue and pop over to support us on buymeacoffe.com/fni and become a member, to get the most out of FNI. FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, @paulbutlerlennox Paul Webster @paulwebsterfilms and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks @mark_monks99 in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios. @thepodcaststudios Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/fni_film Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friend of the show Ken Wardrop of Venom Films returns to talk to Luke Brabazon about his brand new feature documentary So This Is Christmas. We urge everyone to see this funny, beautiful and incredibly moving film in the cinema. It is the antidote to all the pre-Christmas madness. Ken studied filmmaking at the National Film School, IADT. His short films have screened at many of the worlds most prestigious festivals including Sundance and Cannes. He has presented retrospective programmes at the Cork International Film Festival, and at festivals in the UK, Croatia, The Netherlands and in Scandinavia. In 2008, his work received the Grand Prix Award at Sapporo International Film Festival in Japan. HIS & HERS is a creative documentary that combines observation and imagination to illustrate a universal love story. The film explores woman's relationship with man by visiting moments from the lives of 70 female characters. Shot in the hallways, living rooms and kitchens across the Irish Midlands, the story moves sequentially from young to old to deliver a unique insight into sharing life's journey. We're proud to support Minding Creative Minds here at Film Network Ireland. And will regularly be supporting their good work and will run an advert on our podcasts to raise awareness of their support structures on Wrapchat. Please visit https://mindingcreativeminds.ie/what-we-do/ Moreover, If you enjoy our podcast and events why not deep dive into our back catalogue and pop over to support us on buymeacoffe.com/fni and become a member, to get the most out of FNI. FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, @paulbutlerlennox Paul Webster @paulwebsterfilms and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks @mark_monks99 in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios. @thepodcaststudios Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland https://twitter.com/fni_film

In 2017, Women in Film and Television Ireland hosted a DOP Masterclass at Brooks Hotel. This live event featured insight into the craft of cinematography from two leading DOPs, Kate McCullough (The Farthest, The Queen of Ireland, His & Hers) and Frida Wendel (Striking Out, Ego). McCullough has recently been listed in Screen International's “Stars of Tomorrow 2020”. She received the Golden Frog for Best Cinematography on a Docudrama ‘I Dolours' at Camerimage 2018. In the same year she was nominated for an Emmy for her work on ‘The Farthest'. The Hollywood Reporter listed McCullough as top 10 to watch in Irish Film Industry 2017. More recently she was nominated for the IMAGO award 2019 for her work on ‘The Farthest'. Upon completing her studies at The National Film School, Lodz, Poland, McCullough shot the Irish box office hit ‘His and Hers'. This film went on to win the ‘World Cinematography Award in Documentary', Sundance 2010. McCullough is a member of the Irish Society of Cinematographers and Illuminatrix. Frida Wendel is a Swedish DOP who has a background in still photography and studied cinematography at Dramatiska Instituet between 2004 and 2008. She has since then made a number of popular commercials and promos for companies such as IKEA, Vero Moda and Burger King. She puts a lot of effort on visual storytelling and she is known for her work on EGO (2014), Akta manniskor (2014), Glada halsningar fran Missangertrask (2015) and more recently in Ireland on Blinder Films Striking Out, starring Amy Huberman and Neil Morrissey and directed by Lisa James Larsson for RTE. She is currently shooting Series Two. She is a member of The Swedish Society of Cinematographers FSF. This masterclass was chaired by award-winning cinematographer Michael Lavelle (Cardboard Gangsters, Can't Cope, Won't Cope, Patrick's Day).

Fni Wrapchat Ani-mates! Brought to you by ARRI. Our special eps on the Animation Industry in Ireland, Continues. Hosted by the exuberant Carla Lennon, these specials will delve into the world of animation, featuring interviews with some of the brightest names in the Animation industry. In this series of special eps, we dive deep into the world of animation and chat with some of the most talented animators, artists, and voice actors in the industry. Each episode is packed with insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories that will inspire and entertain aspiring animators and animation enthusiasts alike. So get ready to learn, laugh, and be inspired by the world of animation in FNI Wrapchat's special podcast series! On this latest Episode, One of the most important figures in the Irish Film, Animation and Creative Educational Media sectors came in for a good chat with Carla, Ladies and Gents. Steve Woods.  Subscribe on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and of course Headstuff+ Become a member on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni and help our never ending crusade to united the Irish Film community.  Steve works in animation, documentaries and dance films. In 1989 he helped set up the Galway Film Fleadh. He lectures at the National Film School at Dun Laoghaire, where he teaches experimental animation. He also occasionally writes and talks on film and animation and curates for film festivals. Steve's company is Cel' Division. He specialises in short films but also is known for his installations and directing workshops. As well as producing his own work people approach him from time to time with an animated project which other producers might consider ‘left of field.' Steve has directed films: CORANNA (2018), IDUET (2015) KEEPING TIME (2014). DUTCH DARKNESS – (2011), ADMIT ONE (2010), SALMA'S SCARF (2009), ETERNAL (2008), BUAIL (2006), THE TRIAL OF SOLOMON (2002), LES DOGS (2001), ESTELLA (2000), WINDOW (1998), IRELAND 1848 – 1996. (1997), TIMMY THE TICKET (1994) OÍCHE SÍ (1989) Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, Paul Webster and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios.  Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkirelan https://twitter.com/fni_film #WeAreFni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fni Wrapchat Ani-mates! Brought to you by ARRI. Our special eps on the Animation Industry in Ireland, Continues. Hosted by the exuberant Carla Lennon, these specials will delve into the world of animation, featuring interviews with some of the brightest names in the Animation industry. In this series of special eps, we dive deep into the world of animation and chat with some of the most talented animators, artists, and voice actors in the industry. Each episode is packed with insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories that will inspire and entertain aspiring animators and animation enthusiasts alike. So get ready to learn, laugh, and be inspired by the world of animation in FNI Wrapchat's special podcast series! On this latest Episode, One of the most important figures in the Irish Film, Animation and Creative Educational Media sectors came in for a good chat with Carla, Ladies and Gents. Steve Woods.  Subscribe on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and of course Headstuff+ Become a member on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni and help our never ending crusade to united the Irish Film community.  Steve works in animation, documentaries and dance films. In 1989 he helped set up the Galway Film Fleadh. He lectures at the National Film School at Dun Laoghaire, where he teaches experimental animation. He also occasionally writes and talks on film and animation and curates for film festivals. Steve's company is Cel' Division. He specialises in short films but also is known for his installations and directing workshops. As well as producing his own work people approach him from time to time with an animated project which other producers might consider ‘left of field.' Steve has directed films: CORANNA (2018), IDUET (2015) KEEPING TIME (2014). DUTCH DARKNESS – (2011), ADMIT ONE (2010), SALMA'S SCARF (2009), ETERNAL (2008), BUAIL (2006), THE TRIAL OF SOLOMON (2002), LES DOGS (2001), ESTELLA (2000), WINDOW (1998), IRELAND 1848 – 1996. (1997), TIMMY THE TICKET (1994) OÍCHE SÍ (1989) Please Support our podcast, events and classes on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni FNI Wrapchat is Produced by PBL, Paul Webster and Edited and Mixed by Mark Monks in the heart of Dublin City Centre at the Podcast Studios.  Check out Film Network Ireland at https://wearefni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkirelan https://twitter.com/fni_film #WeAreFni

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://efm-industry-insights.podigee.io/27-neue-episode ef436adca9aad0a39b59928865dc3205 Industry Insights – The EFM Podcast is presented by the European Film Market of the Berlinale. Hosted by industry analyst Johanna Koljonen, it delves deep into the rapidly evolving film industry. The 2022 Nostradamus Report: Imagining a Sustainable Industry - published this May - is looking at the near future of the screen industries in the industry's broader macroeconomic, social and cultural context. In this episode, host and author Johanna Koljonen gives a brief recap of the report's key findings discussing where we are on sustainable business models and unsustainable labour practices. With guest speaker Louise Vesth, the conversation dives into the current market situation and the challenges it poses for arthouse films. Facing those challenges, this episode is also addressing the question what a film needs to be theatrical. As the report also highlights the urgent issue of the industry's state of mental health, the Danish producer shares how working environment issues in the film industry could be handled in a different way. Louise Vesth is considered one of Denmark's leading film producers. She graduated from The National Film School of Denmark in 2001, the same year she started working for Zentropa. Vesth has been the producer of Lars von Trier's films from Melancholia (2011) onwards, including Nymphomaniac Vol. 1 and 2 (2013), The House that Jack Built (2018), and the upcoming third and final installment of the legendary tv-series, The Kingdom – The Kingdom Exodus (2022). She also produced the first four movies in the massively successful series of Department Q movies from 2013 to 2018. As she was also behind the Danish blockbuster comedy Klown in 2010, she is the producer behind five of the biggest Danish box office hits of the last decade. Among her other notable producer credits are Nikolaj Arcel's Oscarnominated A Royal Affair (2012) with Mads Mikkelsen and Alicia Vikander in the leading roles, Arcel's Truth About Men (2010), Peter Schønau Fog's You Disappear (2016), and most recently Christoffer Boe's romantic drama A Taste of Hunger (2021). Johanna Koljonen is a media analyst, broadcaster, and experience designer based in Sweden. She is co-founder of boutique consulting firm Participation Design Agency, and the author of the Göteborg Film Festival's annual Nostradamus Report. This podcast episode has been developed in partnership with Göteborg Film Festival where the Nostradamus report is commissioned by the Nordic Film Market and supported by Film i Väst. The Berlinale's European Film Market is the first international film market of the year, where the film industry starts its business. Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast puts a spotlight on highly topical and trendsetting industry issues, thereby creating a compass for the forthcoming film year. The year-round podcast is produced in cooperation with Goethe-Institut. full no Entertainment Industry,EFM,Film Market,Berlinale,Film Industry,Film Business,Nostradamus,Johanna Koljonen,Goethe Institut,Louise Vesth European Film Market

You'll always remember the films you love by those iconic images on the screen. It's the Director of Photography who captures these visuals, curating the aesthetic vision of a project. In our latest podcast, we celebrate the art form. WFT Vice-Chair, DOP Jaro Waldeck is in conversation with celebrated DOP Kate McCullough about the role, expertise and artistic input of a cinematographer on a project, as well as her impressive career to date. This event has been organised with the support of the BAI. About Kate McCullough Kate McCullough has recently been listed in Screen International's “Stars of Tomorrow 2020” and has won prestigious awards for her work on Normal People and Arracht. She received the Golden Frog for Best Cinematography on a Docudrama I Dolours at Camerimage 2018. In the same year, she was nominated for an Emmy for her work on The Farthest. The Hollywood Reporter listed McCullough as top 10 to watch in Irish Film Industry 2017. More recently she was nominated for the IMAGO award 2019 for her work on The Farthest. Upon completing her studies at The National Film School, Lodz, Poland, McCullough shot the Irish box office hit His and Hers. This film went on to win the ‘World Cinematography Award in Documentary', Sundance 2010. McCullough is a member of the Irish Society of Cinematographers and Illuminatrix. Most recently, the feature film An Cailín Ciúin which Kate lensed, was the first Irish language film to win the Grand Prix of the Generation Kplus International Jury for Best Film.

You Are Not My Mother. On this episode we are joined by Kate Dolan. Kate graduated from the National Film School, IADT in 2012. Along with directing many commercials and music videos over the years in 2014 Kate was selected for Berlinale Talents, where she wrote and directed short film Little Doll. The film premiered at the Berlinale in 2016. Catcalls, Kate's next short film funded by Screen Ireland in 2017 premiered at many of the leading international festivals including BFI London Film Festival, Fantastic Fest and Fantasia Film Festival, winning Best Short Film at the Young Director Awards Ireland 2018. In 2016, Kate was chosen to take part in the Guiding Lights, the UK's leading mentoring scheme for filmmakers and in 2019 was listed as one of Ireland's leading emerging creatives under 30. Kate's debut feature film You Are Not My Mother due to premiere at TIFF Midnight Madness in Sept 2021.Please support the Mark and Me Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Markandme or you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/markandme or you can even treat yourself to a sticker over at my store here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MarkandMeStore

In this episode I'm joined by Jane Castle - the daughter of trailblazing Australian filmmaker, Lilias Fraser. Castle's new documentary, When the Camera Stopped Rolling, tells the epic tale of her mother's extraordinary life, her fascinating career and their challenging relationship. Lilias Fraser was the first Australian to study at the National Film School of France who honed her skills on nation-building industrial documentaries of the 1960s, and in 1970 she made one of Australia's first land rights films, This is Their Land. When the Camera Stopped Rolling is a must-see documentary and Jane should be commended for such an honest and raw insight into her personal relationship with her mother. Jane is a multi-award-winnning filmmaker and cinematographer. She's shot films and documentaries and a tonne of music videos for artists like Prince, U2, Mary J Blige, Usher and INXS. Jane's directing work includes the award-winning short, Roadside Café and the SBS documentary Sixty Thousand Barrels. When the Camera Stopped Rolling is Jane's first feature documentary. Jane is so open during this interview. We discuss everything from Jane's childhood, being compared to her mother, her relationship with other members of her family and how they've responded to this film, and how the local film community reacted to her mother's death.

Episode 285."Nightmare Alley"Cinematographer: Dan Laustsen.Dan Laustsen is a two time Academy Award nominated Cinematographer for his work in "The Shape of Water" and most currently, his academy award nomination for  "Nightmare Alley".  The 2022 class of Academy Award nominated Cinematographers includes: DUNE, Greig Fraser,  THE POWER OF THE DOG, Ari Wegner, THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH, Bruno Delbonnel WEST SIDE STORY, Janusz Kaminski and this week's guest NIGHTMARE ALLEY, Dan Laustsen.Dan's filmography includes John Wick Chapter 2, 3 and the soon to be released John Wick Chapter 4. Silent Hill, Crimson Peak, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Darkness Falls, Brotherhood of the Wolf and so many more.Highlights:1. Dan was encouraged by his sister to apply to Film School.2. Guillermo Del Toro called Dan one of the top 5 best cinematographers.3. Guillermo Del Toro and Dan have done 4 films together. Crimson Peak, The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley and Mimic.4. Dan has done the cinematography in 3 of 4 John Wick movies. 5. Dan has been nominated for two academy awards.6. Dan includes Se7en and The Lighthouse as two of the most influential movies as they apply to cinematography.7. Roger Deakins ended up winning the Academy Award in 2018 for his work in "Blade Runner 2049". That same year Dan was nominated for "The Shape of Water"8. Dan attended the National Film School in Denmark.9. Prior to attending film school Dan had experience as a Fashion Photographer.10 . Dan had aspirations of becoming a National Geographic Photographer.A gifted cinematographer I am very fortunate to bring you Cinematographer,  Dan Laustsen.Instagram: Monday Morning Critic Podcast.Facebook: Monday Morning Critic Podcast.Twitter:@mdmcriticwww.mmcpodcast.comMondaymorningcritic@gmail.comYouTube: Monday Morning Critic Podcast

Annie Doona Chair of Galway Film Fleadh is ”In The Room” with 52 Jokers Wild. S3E15 We have reached another milestone. This time we celebrate our 100th episode of "In The Room". This week our guest is Annie Doona, Chair of the Galway Film Fleadh and recently Chair of Screen Ireland. Annie has a wealth of experience in film education as she was for many years the chair of the National Film School, part of the Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Dún Laoghaire, in Ireland. Our conversation with Annie spans the issues relating to building a trained workforce who are equipped with the necessary skills to join the film industry, how women still struggle to find opportunities in film and the rise of the studio in Ireland as more streamers buy up real estate due to the boom in demand for more quality film content. The final segment looks at the importance of film festivals for up and coming filmmakers, not so to watch films but to build the ever-important network of contacts that could lead to the fruition of that special passion project. #FILMACADEMY #FILMFUNDING #FILMPODCAST

EPISODE 160 - Sturla Brandth Grøvlen - Cinematographer Team Deakins enjoys a great conversation with cinematographer Sturla Brandth Grøvlen (ANOTHER ROUND, VICTORIA, HEARTSTONE, RAMS). In this episode, we learn that Sturla attended school until he was 31, but over the course of the interview, we find out it was well worth it! Sturla talks about shooting Songs for Alexis, his first documentary film, and explains what Scandinavian Folk high schools are. He tells us that he didn't show his work to the outside world until his final year at the National Film School of Denmark, which dared him to fail and allowed him to focus on developing his artistic sensibility. Together we discuss Victoria and how they decided to shoot it in real-time without cuts, working with harsh weather conditions while filming Rams, and Sturla's visual inspiration for Heartstone. Sturla also tells about his experience working with Thomas Vinterberg (Episode 101) on his film, Another Round. Tune in!  RECOMMENDED EPISODE VIEWING: Victoria

EPISODE 145 - KRYSTY WILSON CAIRNS - Writer Team Deakins has fun speaking with writer Krysty Wilson Cairns (1917). She and Roger compare times at the National Film School in London and discuss whether writing can actually be taught. Her love of writing comes through strongly and we learn she reads a book a week! She thinks that if a scene doesn't work on screen, it wasn't written correctly. Krysty discusses the core tenants of good screenwriting and goes into detail about the importance of collaboration with the director. She admits to stealing the experiences of people around her and not considering the budget when she writes. We had a lot of laughs and learned a lot about writing in this episode!

Screen Ireland's POV Scheme was established to support women filmmakers, and in 2020 four live-action fiction titles were commissioned with a budget limit of €400,000. In this podcast, which was recorded last April, POV Writer/Directors Kate Dolan and Antonia Campbell-Hughes talk to us about working on their two films You Are Not My Mother and It Is In Us All respectively. This event has been made possible with the support of the BAI. About Kate Dolan Kate graduated from the National Film School at IADT in 2012. There, she majored in Directing. After working at ad agency TBWA for a year and a half after graduation Kate then took the leap to work on her writing & directing full time. She started working on commercials and writing in her spare time. In 2014, she attended Berlinale Talents to develop a short entitled Little Doll at the Short Film Script Station. The short then had its premiere at Berlinale 2016. For her work with Little Doll, she was included in the British Council's fiveFilms4freedom 2016 Global List – 33 inspiring people from around the world promoting freedom, equality and LGBT rights every day. In 2017, she made her Screen Ireland funded short, Catcalls, an irreverent horror about a sexual predator who gets what's coming to him. The film won Best Short Film at the YDA Ireland in 2018. Kate was included in the Irish Times list “Top 50 to Watch in 2019.” Her POV film You Are Not My Mother is scheduled to screen at the 46th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Antonia Campbell-Hughes Antonia is a highly acclaimed actress with a wealth of awards and nominations under her belt. After a breakout leading role in Rebecca Daly's The Other Side of Sleep at Directors Fortnight/Cannes, she went on to receive the 2012 Screen International ‘Star of Tomorrow' title, followed by the prestigious Berlinale Shooting Stars award. She has received international acclaim for her brave film work, namely 3096Days, shot by Michael Ballhaus who received the Golden Bear at Berlinale 2016. She had a BAFTA-winning performance as Kelly in Kelly+Victor. Antonia wrapped leading in Colum Eastwood's thriller Black Medicine shot in Belfast. Antonia is among the main cast with Claes Bang and Brian Cox in TV Pilot for 8-part series, Little Room. 2018 saw Antonia complete Cordelia, playing the title role. QUEST FOR LOVE, Antonia's debut short as writer/director starring Kerry Condon (Galway Film Fleadh '18), received glowing praise. 2019 saw Antonia second short ACRE FALL BETWEEN feature as part of THE UNCERTAIN KINGDOM project (BFI/NI screen). Antonia's Screen Ireland POV/Catalyst feature It Is In Us All was shot on location in Ireland 2020, led by Cosmo Jarvis. #WomenInFilm #WFTIreland #WIFTI #IrishFilm https://wft.ie/

AFTRS is the National Film School and is widely regarded as the top film school in Australia. On this episode I go through the current prerequisites to be accepted, my experience of studying there in 2013 and what advice I have for people looking to apply. 

This podcast was recorded in 2017 in Brooks Hotel, at our Writing and Directing Masterclass which took place 29th May. With a room full of WFT members and guests, accomplished filmmaker Aisling Walsh shared her tips, advice, and experience in a dedicated Q&A. About Aisling Walsh Over the last two decades, Walsh has cemented a reputation as one of Ireland's pre-eminent filmmakers in both feature film and television formats. Her celebrated work as a writer and director includes some of the most recognised Irish films in recent years, including Elizabeth Is Missing (2019), Maudie (2016) and Song for a Raggy Boy (2003), as well as Daisy Chain (2007) and Joyriders (1988). Her long and illustrious history of working with the BBC has produced some lauded TV, including An Inspector Calls (2015), A Poet in New York (2014) Room at the Top (2013) Wallander (2012) Fingersmith (2005) Sinners (2002). Walsh has won three BAFTA television awards. Walsh's celebration of the isolated and marginalized have seen her move with effortless ease between both the film and television mediums, long before current trends. From graduating in Fine Art at the now Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology to becoming the first Irish graduate of the National Film School at Beaconsfield in the UK, Walsh has carved a rich and exciting career known for her political and thought-provoking social commentary, and is considered one of Ireland's most celebrated filmmakers. Walsh's career has seen her collaborate with some of the most distinguished and accomplished actors working today, including Aidan Quinn, Kenneth Branagh, Sally Hawkins, Miranda Richardson, Tom Hiddleston, Alfred Molina, Tom Hollander, Rhys Ifans, David Thewlis, Iain Glen and Helen McCrory. Cinematographers such as Martin Fuhrer, Guy Godfree, Lukas Strebel, and editors Alex Mackie and Stephen O'Connell. https://wft.ie/

On this week's Ep of Fni Wrapchat;  We're Spotlighting some talented up and coming talent screening at this years Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. Paul Webster is back in the chair chatting to Director Peter O'Brien.  Peter O'Brien (POB) is an award winning Irish director specialising in a unique and emotive documentary style. Through skateboarding he fostered a love for DIY film and music, making skate videos of himself and his friends. Peter took the opportunity to pursue this passion at third level and attended the National Film School at IADT in Dublin. Here, his graduate documentary film, Rose, a study about his mother and grandmother's relationship after the onset of Alzheimer's, won awards at the Royal Television Society and screened at festivals across the globe.  Following his college success, Peter gained practical experience interning at Event Junkies and eventually worked his way up to join the roster of Directors at their sister company Motherland. Today, Peter is represented for commercial work in the UK, US and Ireland building his commercial reel while pursuing his next documentary project. His latest Doc "Seven Feet Nine and a Quarter inches" about female Darts in Ireland will screen at this years VMDIFF.  Support us by becoming a member of Fni on www.BuyMeACoffee.com/fni Get ahead of the pack as we're shortly announcing a membership programme for members on Buy Me A Coffee. or you can support WRAPCHAT by joining Headstuff+ on HeadstuffPodcasts.com  #WeAreFni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Ep of Fni Wrapchat;  We're Spotlighting some talented up and coming talent screening at this years Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. Paul Webster is back in the chair chatting to Director Peter O'Brien. Peter O’Brien (POB) is an award winning Irish director specialising in aunique and emotive documentary style. Through skateboarding he fostered a love for DIY film and music, making skate videos of himself and his friends. Peter took the opportunity to pursue this passion at third level and attended the National Film School at IADT in Dublin. Here, his graduate documentary film, Rose, a study about his mother and grandmother's relationship after the onset of Alzheimer’s, won awards at the Royal Television Society and screened at festivals across the globe.  Following his college success, Peter gained practical experienceinterning at Event Junkies and eventually worked his way up to join the roster of Directors at their sister company Motherland. Today, Peter is represented for commercial work in the UK, US and Ireland building his commercial reel while pursuing his next documentary project.His latest Doc "Seven Feet Nine and a Quarter inches" about female Darts in Ireland will screen at this years VMDIFF.  Support us by becoming a member of Fni on www.BuyMeACoffee.com/fni Get ahead of the pack as we're shortly announcing a membership programme for members on Buy Me A Coffee. or you can support WRAPCHAT by joining Headstuff+ on HeadstuffPodcasts.com  #WeAreFni

EP 111. Diarmuid Goggins. Director. We caught up with Diarmuid this week in between car chases and controlled explosions to have a chat about being real, working hard, wanting an actual fistfight in a fake emergency room and general kindness in the industry. Wrapchat is brought to you by Film Equipment Store and mixed by BEDFORD. Seán T. Ó Meallaigh joins PBL today as our new co-host. An Irish IFTA-nominated director for Film and TV Drama, Diarmuid recently completed work on BULLETPROOF Series 2 as Lead Director having previously been Lead Director on SILENT WITNESS. Other recent credits include Lead Director on series 3 of Dublin-set police drama RED ROCK for Element Pictures/TV3/BBC. His early credits include directing on CASUALTY, HOLLYOAKS, and CBBC comedy-dramas DANI'S CASTLE and MILLIE INBETWEEN. Graduating from The National Film School in 2003, Diarmuid's short film NELL came 3rd in the Best First Short category at the Galway Film Fleadh. He went on to direct factual and dramatic programming for RTÉ and TG4, Ireland's leading broadcasters, before writing and directing his 2010 short drama CAR PARK. That same year, Diarmuid also directed THE LINE, which The Sunday Times described as 'a slickly executed dystopian drama made with the confident swagger of director Goggins. JESUS, MARY AND MATTIE was Diarmuid's next drama, a moving adaptation of Patrick Pearse's short story about a man, Mattie, who after his losing his wife, struggles to find any meaning in his life. diarmuidgoggins.com Become a patron/Supporter of Fni on: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fni FNI@Home is back on the 29th of July with Lisa Barros D'Sa and Glenn Leyburn, Directors of the excellent, Good Vibrations and last years Ordinary Love Featuring Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville.  https://hopin.to/events/fni-home-with-lisa-barros-d-sa-and-glenn-leyburn-with-colin-mckeown Supporting the Children's Ambulance @BUMBLEance Wednesday 29th of July. Sign up now. #WeAreFni Please share with a friend or colleague and Share/Subscribe for more content. Available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. #WeAreFni #YouAreFNI #StaySafe #StayInformed #StayPositive WWW.WEAREFNI.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 111. Diarmuid Goggins. Director. We caught up with Diarmuid this week in between car chases and controlled explosions to have a chat about being real, working hard, wanting an actual fistfight in a fake emergency room and general kindness in the industry. Wrapchat is brought to you by Film Equipment Store and mixed by BEDFORD. Seán T. Ó Meallaigh joins PBL today as our new co-host. An Irish IFTA-nominated director for Film and TV Drama, Diarmuid recently completed work on BULLETPROOF Series 2 as Lead Director having previously been Lead Director on SILENT WITNESS. Other recent credits include Lead Director on series 3 of Dublin-set police drama RED ROCK for Element Pictures/TV3/BBC. His early credits include directing on CASUALTY, HOLLYOAKS, and CBBC comedy-dramas DANI'S CASTLE and MILLIE INBETWEEN. Graduating from The National Film School in 2003, Diarmuid's short film NELL came 3rd in the Best First Short category at the Galway Film Fleadh. 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We talk obstacles to Women in Film, Shooting THAT scene in Normal People and Kate's love for documentaries.  Kate received the Golden Frog for Best Cinematography on a Docudrama ‘I Dolours' at Camerimage 2018. In the same year she was nominated for an Emmy for her work on ‘The Farthest'. The Hollywood Reporter listed McCullough as top 10 to watch in Irish Film Industry 2017. More recently she was nominated for the IMAGO award 2019 for her work on ‘The Farthest'. Upon completing her studies at The National Film School, Lodz, Poland, McCullough shot the Irish box office hit  ‘His and Hers'. This film went on to win the ‘World Cinematography Award in Documentary', Sundance 2010.   More recently Kate's Credits include Can't Cope Won't Cope, The Tv Drama Blood, Arracht and the wildly popular Normal People for BBC/RTE.  Kate is a member of the Irish Society of Cinematographers. FNI@HOME IS BACK AND IS PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE CHILDREN'S AMBULANCE SERVICE BUMBLEANCE FOR THIS OUR LARGEST FNI@HOME EVENT TO DATE.  WE'RE DELIGHTED TO BE HIJACKED FOR OUR LATEST PROGRAMME BY THE LONGEST SERVING AND LARGEST FILM FESTIVAL IN IRELAND: THE CORK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.  More info/Reserve a spot for free here: https://wearefni.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk obstacles to Women in Film, Shooting THAT scene in Normal People and Kate's love for documentaries.  Kate received the Golden Frog for Best Cinematography on a Docudrama ‘I Dolours’ at Camerimage 2018. In the same year she was nominated for an Emmy for her work on ‘The Farthest’. The Hollywood Reporter listed McCullough as top 10 to watch in Irish Film Industry 2017. More recently she was nominated for the IMAGO award 2019 for her work on ‘The Farthest’. Upon completing her studies at The National Film School, Lodz, Poland, McCullough shot the Irish box office hit  ‘His and Hers’. This film went on to win the ‘World Cinematography Award in Documentary’, Sundance 2010.   More recently Kate's Credits include Can't Cope Won't Cope, The Tv Drama Blood, Arracht and the wildly popular Normal People for BBC/RTE.  Kate is a member of the Irish Society of Cinematographers. FNI@HOME IS BACK AND IS PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE CHILDREN’S AMBULANCE SERVICE BUMBLEANCE FOR THIS OUR LARGEST FNI@HOME EVENT TO DATE. (https://www.bumbleance.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_rxYQRR2ocEytnacvudo6nNzrsDyDX5RBKWb-ZfpHj7vqvA0e2lwAiQg)   WE'RE DELIGHTED TO BE HIJACKED FOR OUR LATEST PROGRAMME BY THE LONGEST SERVING AND LARGEST FILM FESTIVAL IN IRELAND: THE CORK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.  (https://www.bumbleance.com/?fbclid=IwAR1ojJGmIBr5hkV_4OXhBmr6sti_DZyKSrA6MvKSZfcovd1WQ_BZU26DQyw) More info/Reserve a spot for free here: https://wearefni.com/ (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwearefni.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0kPRHvBxWZ_Y2wBYw5vH0jjDfKSjOF6n5RAInX55UU73jkyhU53i6HNrY&h=AT1MjDOb3xcUoi57rncbUhkPswMu6lNhDqWp5YYXKZMjJvG_47QAFNP-uAaAuBRkBp9DHvNcpSFD7jw4KlCb5NNZl-AL5ElTbwybLsior_xhSzkGzrrV5eOsBKCcy8VznKdc_O9DNvE2UARWC4uqBXebhFaA9ZgcPEzklRFQhmaIZYKMLFgxmLy0-gZkeHptiPJ6aU8m84P9i0TN1w1IfGn4vG17wYk-MfddVv_JlNP1LudB_WrJn0xRndp5UsuMProlAPZcVGLT6kPisDs-a06a-SmmAvxFTzWt9qI0Ms9DaaBa4z-vnS9fErEARIpADhAAfWba23P04yocAB8hGjHeLGUk_RrT8Erc5PfctD1jVQYZWkvvRQl9hxW4_TPMG7aq48C_VDMHt4O6lhTFMxVk5eZu0WTH2b5sAJhyJkfX71XDQtbEJSy4MUMjHHFBbY-aJEY9gPPGJQBV27sP1kwpLpN7iGcSU-vFbk_e8_0egaoY5H0AF5_EOlQXc8SG9_kPvVFSX6Dtx_xQnNRguDS0yizeyTkCMoJetqZU2v1_2-7BT0xWlAXV4eVOp7YSxpy4udSeQXjQ_GJzkitCnpUbu5ndBQcCThgpE1y1)

Sturla was born in Trondheim, Norway, and attended the Bergen Academy of Art and Design in Norway and then The National Film School of Denmark in Copenhagen, where he lives and works. Sturla’s most notable past projects include the single-take thriller Victoria, for which he received the Silver Bear at Berlinale along with winning the Silver Frog at Camerimage for Rams, a film stylistically opposite to Victoria. Sturla’s recently worked with Benh Zeitlin for Wendy, Josephine Decker for Shirley and Michael Noer for Before The Frost. He also worked on Last And First Men for the late Jóhann Jóhannsson.     Upcoming films for Sturla include Another Round directed by Thomas Vinterberg and The Innocents directed by Eskil Vogt.

Jan Komasa and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his brilliant, engaging, thoughtful new film Corpus Christi, redemption and the power of communities to reconcile and restore, the Polish Bible Belt, shame, guilt and forgiveness and the ability to healing through our relationships with others. Trailer “Komasa directs with an impressive rigor that fits the subject matter, and the incorporation of subtle ecclesiastical embellishments in the score adds to the imposing solemnity. The smoldering center of it all is Bielenia’s remarkable performance.” The Hollywood ReporterSynopsis: Recently released from a youth detention facility, a young man hiding from his past poses as a priest in a small Polish town, where the healing he provides may not be enough to resolve his own test of faith. When the whole world is at odds and all seems lost, what is left? Corpus Christi is the story of 20-year-old Daniel (Bartosz Bielenia, a major talent on the rise), who, after serving a sentence in a youth detention centre for a violent crime, must face his inner demons while searching for redemption.Running from the troubles that haunt him and hiding from his past by posing as a priest in a small Polish town, Daniel is, clandestinely, given the chance for spiritual transformation. Meanwhile, the arrival of this charismatic young preacher provides an opportunity for his divided flock to begin healing after a polarizing tragedy. But not everyone is capable of forgiveness or deliverance, and following the road to salvation can also lead one astray.As his past sins catch up to his already heavy and burdened conscience, Daniel's intentions are murky and the haven of religion may prove to be more than just a spiritual escape. Set in a country with increasingly blurred lines between church and state, Corpus Christi calls dogma and prostrating into question as Daniel's real test of faith ultimately presents itself at a moment when he's not at the altar.With thanks to Dorota lech from TIFFAbout the Director: Jan Komasa is a Polish film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for directing the films Suicide Room and Warsaw 44. His films were premiered or won awards at Cannes Film Festival Berlin Film Festival, Venice Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival.Komasa was born in Poznan, Greater Poland. His father, Wieslaw Komasa, is an acclaimed theater actor and professor at National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw. His mother, Gina Komasa, is a singer, music producer, music supervisor. She was a Director of Entertainment Department at Polish Television and a director of festivals: Sopot International Song Festival, National Festival of Polish Song in Opole. His brother, Szymon Komasa, is a bass-baritone singer, graduate of Jiulliard School in New York and Guildhall School of Music in London. He has two sisters: Maria Komasa-Łazarkiewicz is a singer, composer and wife of a composer Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz. Zofia Komasa is a costume designer. Komasa clearly come from a talented family of artists and was raised in Warsaw, where they moved in 1988. He attended Stanislaw Moniuszko Primary Music School. He, along with his siblings, was a child actor in television shows, programmes and movies due to his mother professional engagement at Polish Television.In 1993 his father played a part in Schindler's List. Watching the film crew work and meeting Steven Spielberg made him consider film directing as his future profession.He graduated from National Film School in Łódz and currently teaches at the Theatre Academy in Warsaw.His new film Suicide Room: The Hater is to be premiered in 2020.Image Copyright: Aurum Film and Jan Komasa. Used with permission.F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission.For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode is former head of development at British Screen, Stephen Cleary, Brought to you by Wildcard Distribution. Stephen Cleary has been a film and television professional for over twenty years, working in Europe, North America and Australasia, with occasional forays into Asia. He has worked as a feature producer, television producer/director, educator and screenwriter. He has developed many feature films from inception to production, and many have won international festival prizes. In recent years he developed the Venice Golden Lion winning feature Sweet Country from conception to production, and was lead consultant on the Emmy Award winning feature documentary What Happened Miss Simone? Stephen was Head of Development at the UK's national film Agency, British Screen, for five years and has developed over 60 produced feature films including Before the Rain (Milcho Manchevski, Academy Award nominee for best foreign film, winner Golden Lion, Venice Film Festival), Rob Roy (Michael Caton-Jones), Butterfly Kiss (Michael Winterbottom), Love and Death on Long Island (Richard Kwietniowski) and Photographing Fairies (Nick Willing). His most recently developed films include Cast Me If You Can (Atsushi Ogata), The Hunter (Daniel Nettheim) and Buddha's Little Finger (Tony Pemberton), which he co-wrote. He was also the co-screenwriter of the feature, Alexandria, in 2002. With the South Australian Film Corporation, Stephen co-conceived and ran Filmlab, a program designed to develop a base of local production companies. The initiative resulted in five low budget locally generated features, all of which secured domestic distribution. Two premiered at the Sundance film festival, one at the Berlin film festival, one at SXSW. Three of the features secured a US theatrical release. Filmlab filmmakers won best international director at Sundance 2014, the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Film Festival and other international awards. From 2016 to 2017 he ran a TV drama series development initiative for Canal Plus Europe, developing series from conception to final bible and pilot episodes with selected writers and producers from across Europe. And from 2015 to 2017 he was senior consultant of the Danish Film Institute and Nordic Film Fund's Polar Bear initiative, developing TV drama series with TV professionals from Scandinavia. Previously he ran Arista, Europe's largest private story development agency for 11 years, providing a range of short and long training courses in all aspects of film and TV writing and development. Arista was designated a “Centre of Excellence” by the European Commission. Currently he is adjunct professor at the film school of the Victoria College of the Arts, Melbourne, lecturing and running seminars for students four weeks a year. He is a regular lecturer at the Danish Film School, the National Film School of the UK and AFTRS. All on aspects of story development. He is also a story consultant and occasional screenwriter. If you'd like to attend Stephens Power, Gender and New Story Structures workshop which begins on the 23rd Oct,you can book a ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/73142275515 And if horror is your tang... It's ALIIIIIIIVE begins on the 26th October for 2 days. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/72992092313 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode is former head of development at British Screen, Stephen Cleary, Brought to you by Wildcard Distribution. Stephen Cleary has been a film and television professional for over twenty years, working in Europe, North America and Australasia, with occasional forays into Asia. He has worked as a feature producer, television producer/director, educator and screenwriter. He has developed many feature films from inception to production, and many have won international festival prizes. In recent years he developed the Venice Golden Lion winning feature Sweet Country from conception to production, and was lead consultant on the Emmy Award winning feature documentary What Happened Miss Simone? Stephen was Head of Development at the UK’s national film Agency, British Screen, for five years and has developed over 60 produced feature films including Before the Rain (Milcho Manchevski, Academy Award nominee for best foreign film, winner Golden Lion, Venice Film Festival), Rob Roy (Michael Caton-Jones), Butterfly Kiss (Michael Winterbottom), Love and Death on Long Island (Richard Kwietniowski) and Photographing Fairies (Nick Willing). His most recently developed films include Cast Me If You Can (Atsushi Ogata), The Hunter (Daniel Nettheim) and Buddha’s Little Finger (Tony Pemberton), which he co-wrote. He was also the co-screenwriter of the feature, Alexandria, in 2002. With the South Australian Film Corporation, Stephen co-conceived and ran Filmlab, a program designed to develop a base of local production companies. The initiative resulted in five low budget locally generated features, all of which secured domestic distribution. Two premiered at the Sundance film festival, one at the Berlin film festival, one at SXSW. Three of the features secured a US theatrical release. Filmlab filmmakers won best international director at Sundance 2014, the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Film Festival and other international awards. From 2016 to 2017 he ran a TV drama series development initiative for Canal Plus Europe, developing series from conception to final bible and pilot episodes with selected writers and producers from across Europe. And from 2015 to 2017 he was senior consultant of the Danish Film Institute and Nordic Film Fund’s Polar Bear initiative, developing TV drama series with TV professionals from Scandinavia. Previously he ran Arista, Europe’s largest private story development agency for 11 years, providing a range of short and long training courses in all aspects of film and TV writing and development. Arista was designated a “Centre of Excellence” by the European Commission. Currently he is adjunct professor at the film school of the Victoria College of the Arts, Melbourne, lecturing and running seminars for students four weeks a year. He is a regular lecturer at the Danish Film School, the National Film School of the UK and AFTRS. All on aspects of story development. He is also a story consultant and occasional screenwriter. If you'd like to attend Stephens Power, Gender and New Story Structures workshop which begins on the 23rd Oct,you can book a ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/73142275515 And if horror is your tang... It's ALIIIIIIIVE begins on the 26th October for 2 days. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/72992092313

Episode #64 of FNI Wrapchat is Director Imogen Murphy. Imogen, taking the time out to join us from the editing suite, is from Cork and a Director of Drama for Film & Television. A graduate of the National Film School of Ireland, she has gained numerous awards for her drama and documentary work. Her short films have played at over 100 film festivals world-wide, and she has Directed for broadcasters including BBC, Channel 4, E4, MTV, RTE, TG4, TV3, Setanta and the History Channel. Recent work includes,The Irish Mini Series "Dead Still" (Currently in post) for Rte, The Series Bump for Rte, Imogen has also Directed episodes of the Successful series Can't Cope, Won't Cope (Rte) which is currently available on Netflix, Further credits on TV include Hollyoaks and Red Rock for TV3/Element. Catch Wrapchat on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple podcasts, Stitcher and is brought to you by Wildcard Distribution. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fni to support Film Network Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #64 of FNI Wrapchat is Director Imogen Murphy. Imogen, taking the time out to join us from the editing suite, is from Cork and a Director of Drama for Film & Television. A graduate of the National Film School of Ireland, she has gained numerous awards for her drama and documentary work. Her short films have played at over 100 film festivals world-wide, and she has Directed for broadcasters including BBC, Channel 4, E4, MTV, RTE, TG4, TV3, Setanta and the History Channel. Recent work includes,The Irish Mini Series "Dead Still" (Currently in post) for Rte, The Series Bump for Rte, Imogen has also Directed episodes of the Successful series Can't Cope, Won't Cope (Rte) which is currently available on Netflix, Further credits on TV include Hollyoaks and Red Rock for TV3/Element. Catch Wrapchat on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple podcasts, Stitcher and is brought to you by Wildcard Distribution. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fni (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buymeacoffee.com%2Ffni%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR23-wvqRKyH2Gf5cWFGItZfDtNk-vNFXBZ9ncXJ9b_Q9sZ6EjIiNevKAzg&h=AT07FC8Sv49--pkJA27az9HmvOhFeGfr9Y0RbnPG52Ykxrn0xBhqQhOF3vj-SkUq4aQcci7VOvWMyIn42ghX09cxVc0AlEJaZMLkZFb8QVLAF86kPCKFjVgeE-posxyZmd3bu6EXreppi-BfEyZ545OTEva7iv13M6WaY7BLOoSNy3Pt1NZHp_pahkSEV2RMYcyE4CkHJxWK61e2-XjlNqyou7Oo-TLLhaI53NM_i44VG3lL92SeCKbqbYltakbofD3NiRzKSqkgKYTxrF-NtvuOicYOxK8v6UoTAY0b_ygwZjegB3bWt97dfL9ZY5WsHA3P3qcdHqf_WyOt12xhaRyYy58J95OvkjBApdpmilr5sLEgKBvfON0XXpzB-vjEtfYlJlj6SH_CRDFpB0_bZ2KDmwrOUL2zfQ029xUPfnwJIdsYa71fElXhjMAs2saTnisWG9IqjVCitqYT6uzonVPO7fCVSq3jDw4giQPgDX22gMz0K3KhjGyH0kS9C_5FckHlkmIrG7gI5EaioaBMxn6UpCcpk95qPoYcSBFF1wfDxfaV5OlNbT7EH2-9QX_7DTDRC6OIz5BNDMqtxiKljQLSGRWMDXkHzV-waSLfhAQtzcTQBsDszx-4QAkaB9bnB_Grmvd8t6Aw517jloA) to support Film Network Ireland

Today we speak to John Green.John Green grew up in Coventry in a communist family. After abandoning a zoology degree course after his second year at Bristol University, he switched to Drama.In 1964 he made the adventurous move to the German Democratic Republic to study film at the National Film School in Babelsberg, near Potsdam.He was the sole British student in the country. Returning to his native Britain in 1968, he became television correspondent for the GDR and spent 22 years reporting from around the world.Because the GDR, particularly at the height of the Cold War, was not officially recognised as an independent state, he and his colleagues were obliged to work anonymously and quasi-clandestinely in order to obtain the footage they needed.We start with John telling us about this early life in Coventry.Don't forget to check out our show notes here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)

On the very first Episode of FNI Wrapchat of 2019 on the Headstuff Podcast Network is Director and Producer at Failsafe Films Ian Hunt Duffy. Ian's first love is genre cinema and he strives to make movies that will grip an audience and keep them guessing. Having graduated from The National Film School in Ireland Ian established Failsafe Films in Dublin, producing the IFTA Nominated and Academy Award longlisted ‘Love is a Sting' in 2015, written by Academy Award winner Benjamin Cleary. Ian's short film ‘Gridlock' has won 48 awards to date, including Best Director at the Savannah International Film Festival, Best International Short Film at DC Shorts, and a Young Director Award (YDA) in Cannes. Ian has also been nominated for this years Virgin Media Dublin Film Festival Discovery Award 2019. In 2018, Ian took part in the prestigious Berlinale Talents in Germany as a director, being the only Irish filmmaker chosen amongst 250 candidates from 81 countries. Since then, Ian has successfully received funding from Screen Ireland for his two latest projects- his new short film ‘Low Tide', and development funding for his debut feature film ‘Double Blind'. Director's Selected Filmography: Double Blind - Director (In Development) Low Tide - Director (2018) Gridlock - Director (2016) Love is a Sting - Producer (2015) Be sure to Check out our previous podcasts and don't forget to subscribe and review. We LOOOOVE your feedback. #WeareFni #MakeANameForYourself If you want to support FNI in our non Subsidised work head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/fni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the very first Episode of FNI Wrapchat of 2019 on the Headstuff Podcast Network is Director and Producer at Failsafe Films Ian Hunt Duffy. Ian’s first love is genre cinema and he strives to make movies that will grip an audience and keep them guessing. Having graduated from The National Film School in Ireland Ian established Failsafe Films in Dublin, producing the IFTA Nominated and Academy Award longlisted ‘Love is a Sting’ in 2015, written by Academy Award winner Benjamin Cleary. Ian’s short film ‘Gridlock’ has won 48 awards to date, including Best Director at the Savannah International Film Festival, Best International Short Film at DC Shorts, and a Young Director Award (YDA) in Cannes. Ian has also been nominated for this years Virgin Media Dublin Film Festival Discovery Award 2019. In 2018, Ian took part in the prestigious Berlinale Talents in Germany as a director, being the only Irish filmmaker chosen amongst 250 candidates from 81 countries. Since then, Ian has successfully received funding from Screen Ireland for his two latest projects- his new short film ‘Low Tide’, and development funding for his debut feature film ‘Double Blind’. Director’s Selected Filmography: Double Blind - Director (In Development) Low Tide - Director (2018) Gridlock - Director (2016) Love is a Sting - Producer (2015) Be sure to Check out our previous podcasts and don’t forget to subscribe and review. We LOOOOVE your feedback. #WeareFni #MakeANameForYourself If you want to support FNI in our non Subsidised work head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/fni

A graduate of the National Film School of Denmark, Nadim has worked on a wide range of features, documentaries, commercials and promos. Nadim's documentary work includes Pine Ridge, Shoot for the Moon, What He Did, and The Child Soldier's New Job. His narrative feature work includes Shelley, Strawberry Days, and Holiday. More recently, Nadim shot two films which were their nation's submissions to the Foreign Language Film Category for the 2019 Oscars, Border for Sweden and What Will People Say for Norway, followed by Psychosis in Stockholm.

Coming up on the FORTY SECOND ep of Fni Wrapchat is the Amazing O'Flanagan Sisters. Mary-Kate and Rachel.  Rachel is a story consultant who works across the business and arts industries. She works with teams and individuals in Ireland, the UK and Germany to develop visual storytelling and audience engagement. She has worked on a wide range of television and film productions ensuring that scripts communicate the writer's vision, connect with audiences and achieve commercial, as well as artistic, success. Rachel works with her sister and colleague Mary Kate as A Dramatic Improvement and they have designed and delivered training workshops in visual storytelling for the Irish Writers Centre; Film Base; Screen Training Ireland and the advertising industry via IAPI. In 2014/2015 they were lead tutors and writing mentors at Y Labordy an initiative funded by S4C, Film Wales Literature Wales and the Royal Theatre of Wales Rachel and Mary Kate design and deliver workshops exploring the applications of storytelling in business. They are particularly interested in the role of storytelling in leadership, branding, change management, team building and knowledge transfer. They are uniquely positioned to build bridges between the skills of storytelling and the needs of businesses to connect with their audiences. Mary Kate O'Flanagan Mary Kate trained in the craft of screenwriting with the professors of screenwriting at The University of Southern California. She has worked as a tutor alongside her former professors for the last ten years. She has continued to be mentored by them, in particular David Howard, author of The Tools of Screenwriting. She is a guest tutor at the Czech Film School FAMU and The National Film School in Ireland as well as a lead tutor on pan-European programmes. In the last year she has given intensive workshops and lectures on screenwriting in Prague, London, Cologne, Pilzen, Valletta as well as Dublin, Cork and Galway. She has also given workshops in Africa. She specialises in giving in-depth training to aspiring screenwriters from diverse backgrounds. Mary Kate is a working writer who has written six feature-length screenplays, all of which have been funded by The Irish Film Board and subsequently optioned, currently in development. She holds an MA in Screenwriting, has won pan-European awards for her screenwriting, is a published short story writer and Ireland's Grand Slam Champion Storyteller at The Moth. Mary Kate is also a Grand Slam Champion Storyteller at THe Moth in LA. You can hear her story here: themoth.org/stories/carry-him-shoulder-high Mary Kate and Rachel have lived in several European countries and are particularly interested in screen stories that transcend borders. This Wednesday the 19th we have our annual Christmas Get-together http://wearefni.com/beard-runner Space is limited and prizes are awesome Be sure to Check out our previous podcast's and don't forget to subscribe and review. We LOOOOVE your feedback. #WeareFni #MakeANameForYourself If you want to support FNI in our non Subsidised work head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/fni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up on the FORTY SECOND ep of Fni Wrapchat is the Amazing O'Flanagan Sisters. Mary-Kate and Rachel.  Rachel is a story consultant who works across the business and arts industries. She works with teams and individuals in Ireland, the UK and Germany to develop visual storytelling and audience engagement. She has worked on a wide range of television and film productions ensuring that scripts communicate the writer’s vision, connect with audiences and achieve commercial, as well as artistic, success. Rachel works with her sister and colleague Mary Kate as A Dramatic Improvement and they have designed and delivered training workshops in visual storytelling for the Irish Writers Centre; Film Base; Screen Training Ireland and the advertising industry via IAPI. In 2014/2015 they were lead tutors and writing mentors at Y Labordy an initiative funded by S4C, Film Wales Literature Wales and the Royal Theatre of Wales Rachel and Mary Kate design and deliver workshops exploring the applications of storytelling in business. They are particularly interested in the role of storytelling in leadership, branding, change management, team building and knowledge transfer. They are uniquely positioned to build bridges between the skills of storytelling and the needs of businesses to connect with their audiences. Mary Kate O’Flanagan Mary Kate trained in the craft of screenwriting with the professors of screenwriting at The University of Southern California. She has worked as a tutor alongside her former professors for the last ten years. She has continued to be mentored by them, in particular David Howard, author of The Tools of Screenwriting. She is a guest tutor at the Czech Film School FAMU and The National Film School in Ireland as well as a lead tutor on pan-European programmes. In the last year she has given intensive workshops and lectures on screenwriting in Prague, London, Cologne, Pilzen, Valletta as well as Dublin, Cork and Galway. She has also given workshops in Africa. She specialises in giving in-depth training to aspiring screenwriters from diverse backgrounds. Mary Kate is a working writer who has written six feature-length screenplays, all of which have been funded by The Irish Film Board and subsequently optioned, currently in development. She holds an MA in Screenwriting, has won pan-European awards for her screenwriting, is a published short story writer and Ireland’s Grand Slam Champion Storyteller at The Moth. Mary Kate is also a Grand Slam Champion Storyteller at THe Moth in LA. You can hear her story here: themoth.org/stories/carry-him-shoulder-high Mary Kate and Rachel have lived in several European countries and are particularly interested in screen stories that transcend borders. This Wednesday the 19th we have our annual Christmas Get-together http://wearefni.com/beard-runner Space is limited and prizes are awesome Be sure to Check out our previous podcast's and don’t forget to subscribe and review. We LOOOOVE your feedback. #WeareFni #MakeANameForYourself If you want to support FNI in our non Subsidised work head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/fni

Episode 37 of FNI WrapChat is Writer/Director Kate Dolan Kate graduated with an Honours Degree in Film & Television Production from the National Film School, IADT in 2012. There, she majored in Directing and minored in Editing. She has worked in many facets of filmmaking including Art Dept, Production and also worked as a Broadcast Producer in TBWA Dublin for almost 2 years after graduating. In 2014, she attended Berlinale Talents to develop her short Little Doll at the Short Film Script Station. The film depicts the first same-sex crush of a young girl. The short premiered as part of Generation Kplus at Berlinale 2016. In 2016 Kate was chosen to take part in the Guiding Lights, the UK's leading mentoring scheme for filmmakers. Kate's follow up Genre Short Film "Catcalls" was produced with the support of Screen Ireland in 2017. Kate is currently developing her first feature film. If you'd like to support FNI head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/fni #WeAreFNI #MakeANameForYourself You can listen to Fni WrapChat on @thisheadstuff podcast Network, Itunes, Google podcasts and wherever you get your Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 37 of FNI WrapChat is Writer/Director Kate Dolan Kate graduated with an Honours Degree in Film & Television Production from the National Film School, IADT in 2012. There, she majored in Directing and minored in Editing. She has worked in many facets of filmmaking including Art Dept, Production and also worked as a Broadcast Producer in TBWA Dublin for almost 2 years after graduating. In 2014, she attended Berlinale Talents to develop her short Little Doll at the Short Film Script Station. The film depicts the first same-sex crush of a young girl. The short premiered as part of Generation Kplus at Berlinale 2016. In 2016 Kate was chosen to take part in the Guiding Lights, the UK's leading mentoring scheme for filmmakers. Kate's follow up Genre Short Film "Catcalls" was produced with the support of Screen Ireland in 2017. Kate is currently developing her first feature film. If you'd like to support FNI head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/fni #WeAreFNI #MakeANameForYourself You can listen to Fni WrapChat on @thisheadstuff podcast Network, Itunes, Google podcasts and wherever you get your Podcasts.

This time on FNI WrapChat, We're coming to you from the Kingdom of Kerry, at the Kerry Film Festival. We were invited to come and interview a couple of filmmakers, run a networking event and we also made a bit of a vlog with Filmmaker Luis Diaz. @luiscameraman which you can view here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3eFOVIcNZ0&t=48s Vincent Lambe's latest work is the short Film "Detainment" which picked up best Irish short at this years KFF. Detainment is a short film based on the transcripts of the interviews of John Venables and Robert Thompson after the tragic murder of toddler James Bulger in 1993. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eKZTtJGsi8 Vincent is an award-winning director, writer and producer from Ireland. He is a graduate of the National Film School of Ireland and has worked with a wide range of companies and broadcasters. He is a double winner of the Young Director Award at the Cannes Lions and has won awards at several International film festivals including the Krakow Film Festival, the Odense International Film Festival, the Woods Hole International Film Festival and a Rising Star Award from Irish Screen America. If you'd like to support FNI head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/fni #WeAreFNI #MakeANameForYourself You can listen to Fni WrapChat on @thisheadstuff podcast Network, Itunes, Google podcasts and wherever you get your Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time on FNI WrapChat, We're coming to you from the Kingdom of Kerry, at the Kerry Film Festival. We were invited to come and interview a couple of filmmakers, run a networking event and we also made a bit of a vlog with Filmmaker Luis Diaz. @luiscameraman which you can view here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3eFOVIcNZ0&t=48s Vincent Lambe's latest work is the short Film "Detainment" which picked up best Irish short at this years KFF. Detainment is a short film based on the transcripts of the interviews of John Venables and Robert Thompson after the tragic murder of toddler James Bulger in 1993. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eKZTtJGsi8 Vincent is an award-winning director, writer and producer from Ireland. He is a graduate of the National Film School of Ireland and has worked with a wide range of companies and broadcasters. He is a double winner of the Young Director Award at the Cannes Lions and has won awards at several International film festivals including the Krakow Film Festival, the Odense International Film Festival, the Woods Hole International Film Festival and a Rising Star Award from Irish Screen America. If you'd like to support FNI head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/fni #WeAreFNI #MakeANameForYourself You can listen to Fni WrapChat on @thisheadstuff podcast Network, Itunes, Google podcasts and wherever you get your Podcasts.

Joining us on this FNI Wrapchat on the Headstuff Podcast Network is Writer/Director and beard enthusiast Seán Branigan. Sean sat down for a candid chat with the Pauls to discuss his experiences in Film and Tv, ups and downs in the game, how to mind yourself and how to be your best creative self. Seán Branigan is a Writer, Director, Artist and Director of Storyboard Workshop here in Dublin which offers bespoke Storyboard and preproducton concept packages for advertising and Film and Televison. Sean is a graduate of IADT, The National Film School and NFTS in the UK, He wrote, directed and edited 'Martin' (2008) as his graduate film. Martin went on to win the Tiernan McBride award for 'Best Irish Short' at the Galway Film Fleadh in 2008. His work includes the Shorts Sin E, After, written by Amy Debruin and has a number of festival appearances with his work including The Hollywood Film Festival, The Cork Film Festival, The Kerry Film Festival, Foyle Film Festival, and the Boston Irish Film Festival. Born in Dublin, Seán is from Castleknock. Check out Storyboard workshop below: http://www.storyboardworkshop.com/ https://seanbranigan.co.uk/ #WeareFni #MakeANameForYourself If you want to support FNI head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/fni https://www.headstuff.org/fni-wrap-chat/ for previous Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this FNI Wrapchat on the Headstuff Podcast Network is Writer/Director and beard enthusiast Seán Branigan. Sean sat down for a candid chat with the Pauls to discuss his experiences in Film and Tv, ups and downs in the game, how to mind yourself and how to be your best creative self. Seán Branigan is a Writer, Director, Artist and Director of Storyboard Workshop here in Dublin which offers bespoke Storyboard and preproducton concept packages for advertising and Film and Televison. Sean is a graduate of IADT, The National Film School and NFTS in the UK, He wrote, directed and edited 'Martin' (2008) as his graduate film. Martin went on to win the Tiernan McBride award for 'Best Irish Short' at the Galway Film Fleadh in 2008. His work includes the Shorts Sin E, After, written by Amy Debruin and has a number of festival appearances with his work including The Hollywood Film Festival, The Cork Film Festival, The Kerry Film Festival, Foyle Film Festival, and the Boston Irish Film Festival. Born in Dublin, Seán is from Castleknock. Check out Storyboard workshop below: http://www.storyboardworkshop.com/ https://seanbranigan.co.uk/ #WeareFni #MakeANameForYourself If you want to support FNI head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/fni https://www.headstuff.org/fni-wrap-chat/ for previous Podcasts.

If you have a minute, please take our listener survey, your feedback will help us improve the podcast. Many Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGZCCM2 This time on FNI WRAPCHAT We have Irish DOP, JJ Rolfe. We chatted all things camera, his role on productions and the importance of team building, loyalty and collaboration as an ethos in Film and TV. JJ shot the new Irish Feature "Dublin Old School" which is currently in Irish Cinemas. GET OUT AND SUPPORT IRISH FILMS. JJ graduated from the National Film School of Ireland (IADT) in 2007 and has had a camera in his hand ever since. JJ is best known for his work with director Dave Tynan. Together they have created multiple successful films. 'Just Saying' gained instant viral success and became a cultural touchpoint in 2012. 'Rockmount' which was awarded the Teirnan McBribe accolade at the Galway Film Fleadh, followed quickly by an IFTA in 2015 and "Heartbreak' which invited more viral attention and sparked intense cultural debate around women's issues in Ireland in 2017. The film had people all over the country quoting Emmet Kirwan's indelible rally cry for the nation to “stand in awe of all mná” and the work went on to credit the creative team with their second IFTA award. Building on the creative relationship with Kirwan the pair have collaborated again for Tynan's debut feature, the much anticipated 'Dublin Oldschool'. http://www.jjrolfe.com http://www.buymeacoffee.com/fni #WeAreFni #WrapChat #MakeANameForYourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have a minute, please take our listener survey, your feedback will help us improve the podcast. Many Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGZCCM2 This time on FNI WRAPCHAT We have Irish DOP, JJ Rolfe. We chatted all things camera, his role on productions and the importance of team building, loyalty and collaboration as an ethos in Film and TV. JJ shot the new Irish Feature "Dublin Old School" which is currently in Irish Cinemas. GET OUT AND SUPPORT IRISH FILMS. JJ graduated from the National Film School of Ireland (IADT) in 2007 and has had a camera in his hand ever since. JJ is best known for his work with director Dave Tynan. Together they have created multiple successful films. 'Just Saying' gained instant viral success and became a cultural touchpoint in 2012. 'Rockmount' which was awarded the Teirnan McBribe accolade at the Galway Film Fleadh, followed quickly by an IFTA in 2015 and "Heartbreak' which invited more viral attention and sparked intense cultural debate around women’s issues in Ireland in 2017. The film had people all over the country quoting Emmet Kirwan’s indelible rally cry for the nation to “stand in awe of all mná” and the work went on to credit the creative team with their second IFTA award. Building on the creative relationship with Kirwan the pair have collaborated again for Tynan's debut feature, the much anticipated 'Dublin Oldschool'. http://www.jjrolfe.com http://www.buymeacoffee.com/fni #WeAreFni #WrapChat #MakeANameForYourself

Ken studied filmmaking at the National Film School, IADT. His short films have screened at many of the worlds most prestigious festivals including Sundance and Cannes. He has presented retrospective programmes at the Cork International Film Festival, and at festivals in the UK, Croatia, The Netherlands and in Scandinavia. In 2008, his work received the Grand Prix Award at Sapporo International Film Festival in Japan. HIS & HERS is a creative documentary that combines observation and imagination to illustrate a universal love story. The film explores woman's relationship with man by visiting moments from the lives of 70 female characters. Shot in the hallways, living rooms and kitchens across the Irish Midlands, the story moves sequentially from young to old to deliver a unique insight into sharing life's journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken studied filmmaking at the National Film School, IADT. His short films have screened at many of the worlds most prestigious festivals including Sundance and Cannes. He has presented retrospective programmes at the Cork International Film Festival, and at festivals in the UK, Croatia, The Netherlands and in Scandinavia. In 2008, his work received the Grand Prix Award at Sapporo International Film Festival in Japan. HIS & HERS is a creative documentary that combines observation and imagination to illustrate a universal love story. The film explores woman’s relationship with man by visiting moments from the lives of 70 female characters. Shot in the hallways, living rooms and kitchens across the Irish Midlands, the story moves sequentially from young to old to deliver a unique insight into sharing life’s journey.

In this seventh episode of the bodymindself™ podcast psychologist and cognitive scientist John Francis Leader (JFL) meets psychologist Dr Brendan Rooney ( https://twitter.com/brenrooney ) to discuss the psychology of media and entertainment. Dr Brendan Rooney's research interests include how cognitive and emotional processes interact in the context of media, arts and entertainment. He has a strong interest in research design, methods and analysis and teaches on the research methods and statistics modules in the UCD School of Psychology where he also heads up the Media + Entertainment Lab. Through his research and teaching Dr Brendan Rooney has worked on a number of interdisciplinary and international research teams, with creative and entertainment industry experts (such as animators, filmmakers, and designers), philosophers, computer scientists and engineers, film and humanities scholars, and cognitive neuroscientists. Dr Brendan Rooney has previously lectured in the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, the National College of Art and Design, and the National Film School. He founded and and is former chair of the Psychological Society of Ireland's Special Interest Group for Media, The Arts and Cyberpsychology, and he is a member of the Society for the Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image. The bodymindself™ podcast is an ongoing series of conversations between JFL and others on the topics of applied psychology and cognitive science, experiential learning, perception, virtual and mixed reality, embodiment, mental processes and identification. The aim of the series is to include the voices of people from very diverse backgrounds, ranging from academia to those working on the frontline in applied fields, with the hope of gaining an even greater systematic understanding of the topics being explored. All references and views expressed are those of the person who expressed them and not necessarily those of JFL. Your comments, shares, likes and dislikes are very welcome and will help guide future discussions. To stay up to date follow on twitter.com/jfldotcom, subscribe on @jfldotcom or itun.es/i67P795 and visit jfl.com . References Full references, the video version of the episode and other information can be found at: https://jfl.com/blog/psychology-media-entertainment-brendan-rooney-jfl-bodymindself-podcast/

Jag skypar med Polen där filmfotografen Nils Croné hänger sin hatt! Denna helt galet begåvade och ambitiösa filmfotograf har redan gjort långfilmer som hyllats i hela världen och mer kommer det. Nu läser han på en av världens bästa filmskolor; National Film School in Łódź. För detta var han  tvungen att lära sig polska, men det var nemas problemas, Nils körde på! Nu lever han sin dröm och göra andra filmer på loven samtidigt som han utvecklas genom skolan. Uppgift till mig: Definiera, varför är det här en film? Varför kan det inte berättas på ngt annat sätt? Några heta tips för att lära sig berätta med bilder är: skala bort allt så mycket som möjligt!  Gör en film svart och vitt, utan ljud, gör sedan en med färg, sedan med ljud, sedan med dialog. På detta sätt lär du dig hur du kan berätta på bästa sättet genom film. Tänk som en klippare. Fundera på varför du gör film och inte en podcast eller teater Dra in folk i din process Se lite INTE så fula foton här: https://vimeo.com/191051736 och gå in på http://nilscrone.com/ och kolla massa mer! Fred! / Peppe

Eduardo has a Master's Degree in Editing from the National Film School in England. His first feature film, Eles Voltam known as They Will Return for Marcelo Lordello premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival. For Gabriel Mascaro, Eduardo edited Housemaids and August Winds, and the more recently Neon Bull with Fernando Epstein. He also worked at the documentaries The Perfect Belgian and Elephant's Dream for Kristof Bilsen. Eduardo followed this up with the acclaimed Aquarius for Kleber Mendona Filho, that premiered in Cannes.

This episode of InConversation features the second part of our episode featuring Michael Lavelle ISC. Part I is here http://filmireland.net/2016/08/02/inconversation-with-michael-lavelle-part-i/ Michael is a graduate of the National Film School of Ireland and an award-winning writer, director and cinematographer. He won the World Cinematography Award for Documentary at Sundance 2010 for His and Hers, his debut feature documentary as a DOP. The Sundance jurors singled out the cinematography “for its Vermeer like qualities and formal restraint in conveying the power of ordinary emotional lives”. He was also the DOP on the multi-award winning short film Undressing My Mother, which screened at Cannes, was highly commended at Sundance and went on to win the European Academy Award for Best Short Film in 2005.Patrick’s Day, his first dramatic feature as DOP, received its world premiere at SXSW2014. The film went on to win Best Feature at Galway Film Fleadh and Best Film at Woodstock Film Festival where Michael was also awarded the prestigious Haskell Wexler Award for Best Cinematography. In granting the award Wexler, two-time Oscar award-winning DOP (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf) noted:”This award is based on what I consider true cinematography, not just on the traditional dexterity. He has that. Michael Lavelle’s work on Patrick’s Day shows a profound understanding of the story and his ability to employ DOP skills such as framing, lighting and camera movement is subtle in unselfconscious ways to subliminally involve the viewer…I give this award enthusiastically to an exceptional, talented filmmaker, Michael Lavelle.” – Haskell Wexler A.S.C. In 2015, Michael was nominated for an IFTA for Best Cinematography for his work on the film. From the Dark, his second dramatic feature as DOP and producer, was selected in competition at Fantastic Fest 2014 and Siches 2015. He recently completed principal photography as cinematographer on The Truth Commissioner and the Little Grey Fergie feature trilogy. He has just completed principal photography his eighth feature film as a DOP, the urban crime drama Cardboard Gangsters and has worked as 2nd Unit Cinematographer on 6 additional features. He has recently been invited to become a full member of the Irish Society of Cinematographers. Michael also works extensively as a writer/director. He wrote and directed the highly acclaimed short film Out of the Blue, described as boasting “excellent performances, vivid production design and an economy of story-telling that mark the director as a talent to look out for in the future”. The film won the Audience Award for Best Short Film at Cork Film Festival, Best Short at London Independent Film Festival, Best Short Comedy at Toronto Independent Film Festival and the Golden Djed at Luxor Film Festival. In 2011 he was nominated for the Berlinale Today Award for Mummy’s Little Helper, which he wrote and directed. In 2012, he wrote and directed the short film Cluck, which was nominated for an IFTA. His debut feature screenplay 6 Hours won the Irish Playwrights & Screenwriters Guild Award for Screenwriting at the National Film School where he did an MA in Screenwriting. The film is in development with Samson Films. Michael is attached to direct. In 2012 he attended the Binger Director’s Film Lab with the project. He was also selected for Guiding Lights, the UK film industry’s most prestigious mentoring program, and was mentored by Lone Scherfig (‘An Education’). To view samples of Michael’s work please visit: www.michaellavelle.com

This episode of InConversation features Michael Lavelle ISC, a graduate of the National Film School of Ireland and an award-winning writer, director and cinematographer. He won the World Cinematography Award for Documentary at Sundance 2010 for His and Hers, his debut feature documentary as a DOP. The Sundance jurors singled out the cinematography "for its Vermeer like qualities and formal restraint in conveying the power of ordinary emotional lives". He was also the DOP on the multi-award winning short film Undressing My Mother, which screened at Cannes, was highly commended at Sundance and went on to win the European Academy Award for Best Short Film in 2005. Patrick's Day, his first dramatic feature as DOP, received its world premiere at SXSW2014. The film went on to win Best Feature at Galway Film Fleadh and Best Film at Woodstock Film Festival where Michael was also awarded the prestigious Haskell Wexler Award for Best Cinematography. In granting the award Wexler, two-time Oscar award-winning DOP (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf) noted:"This award is based on what I consider true cinematography, not just on the traditional dexterity. He has that. Michael Lavelle's work on Patrick's Day shows a profound understanding of the story and his ability to employ DOP skills such as framing, lighting and camera movement is subtle in unselfconscious ways to subliminally involve the viewer...I give this award enthusiastically to an exceptional, talented filmmaker, Michael Lavelle." - Haskell Wexler A.S.C. In 2015, Michael was nominated for an IFTA for Best Cinematography for his work on the film. From the Dark, his second dramatic feature as DOP and producer, was selected in competition at Fantastic Fest 2014 and Siches 2015. He recently completed principal photography as cinematographer on The Truth Commissioner and the Little Grey Fergie feature trilogy. He has just completed principal photography his eighth feature film as a DOP, the urban crime drama Cardboard Gangsters and has worked as 2nd Unit Cinematographer on 6 additional features. He has recently been invited to become a full member of the Irish Society of Cinematographers. Michael also works extensively as a writer/director. He wrote and directed the highly acclaimed short film Out of the Blue, described as boasting "excellent performances, vivid production design and an economy of story-telling that mark the director as a talent to look out for in the future". The film won the Audience Award for Best Short Film at Cork Film Festival, Best Short at London Independent Film Festival, Best Short Comedy at Toronto Independent Film Festival and the Golden Djed at Luxor Film Festival. In 2011 he was nominated for the Berlinale Today Award for Mummy's Little Helper, which he wrote and directed. In 2012, he wrote and directed the short film Cluck, which was nominated for an IFTA. His debut feature screenplay 6 Hours won the Irish Playwrights & Screenwriters Guild Award for Screenwriting at the National Film School where he did an MA in Screenwriting. The film is in development with Samson Films. Michael is attached to direct. In 2012 he attended the Binger Director's Film Lab with the project. He was also selected for Guiding Lights, the UK film industry's most prestigious mentoring program, and was mentored by Lone Scherfig ('An Education'). To view samples of Michael's work please visit: www.michaellavelle.com

Kristian has been a sound designer on more than 90 films including a long list of Lars Von Trier's productions like Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Antichrist, Melancholia, and Nymphomaniac. He has also headed the sound design department at The National Film School of Denmark. In addition, Kristian has worked on both larger productions with directors such as Susanne Bier, Thomas Vinterberg, and Nicolas Winding Refn. Kristian's credits as a composer consist of over 40 titles including Antichrist, Submarino, Klown, and Per Olav Sorensen's series, The Half Brother and his latest The Heavy Water War (or The Saboteurs). Kristian's other projects include: the Academy Award winning Ida, Blood in the Mobile, A Caretakers Tale, The Weight of Elephants, and the acclaimed, The Man Who Saved the World.

Pamela Jaye Smith is a mythologist, author, international consultant and speaker, and award-winning writer-producer-director with over thirty years experience in features, TV, music videos, commercials, documentaries, corporate and military films – in Hollywood and around the world. Her co-authored script “The Cuban Circuit” was a winner at the 2015 Bahamas International Film Festival's first Writers Residency Program. Pamela is the author of “The Power of the Dark Side”, “Inner Drives”, “Symbols.Images.Codes”, “Beyond the Hero's Journey”, “Show Me the Love”, and “Romantic Comedies”. Pamela is the founder of Mythworks and co-founder of Mythic Challenges and the Alpha Babe Academy. Clients and credits include Fox, Microsoft, Paramount, Disney, Universal, RAI-TV Rome, National Film School of Denmark, LA and Marseille WebFests, and many more. Pamela is a frequent jurist and panelist for script contests and film festivals. She is the myth expert for the Special Features on Fox's “Ice Age: Continental Drift” movie.

Magnus graduated as Cinematographer from the National Film School of Denmark in 2005. Magnus has filmed a number of feature and documentary films, including the documentaries, Solange on Love and Tankograd, and the narrative features, AFR, The Experiment, Empire North, and Out of Bounds, and the television series, The Killing, Those Who Kill, and Borgen. Magnus has worked with on project for Tobias Lindholm and Michael Noer on the film, R, long with their recent features, A Hijacking, and Northwest.

Lars graduated as Director of Photography from the National Film School of Denmark in 1997.Lars has filmed a number of feature and documentary films, including One Hand Clapping, the documentary, The Swenkas, and the Max Pinlig series of films.Lars has received awards for his cinematography on documentaries, including News & Documentary Emmy Awards and the Bodil Award for Armadillo and he won Best World Cinema Cinematography Award winning in Sundance for Putin's Kiss.Lars, putting his life on the line while filming the war drama Armadillo in Afghanistan, received the Roos Award for this and also did some work in Indonesia on The Act of Killing.

Continuing a series of podcasts featuring our Best of Young British Novelists, today we bring you an interview with Xiaolu Guo. Guo studied at the Beijing Film Academy and received her MA from the National Film School in London. She has published seven novels in both English and Chinese. A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction. Her other novels include UFO in Her Eyes and 20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth. She directed the award-winning films, She, a Chinese and Once Upon a Time Proletrian. 'Interim Zone', in the issue, is an excerpt from I Am China, her new novel forthcoming from Chatto & Windus in the UK. Here she spoke to deputy editor Ellah Allfrey about her experience of growing up in rural China, her move to writing in English and becoming an East Ender.

Rasmus graduated at the National Film School of Denmark as Cinematographer and has worked on commercials, short films, and feature films over the years in Denmark. Rasmus has worked awarding award winning features like Noi the Albino, King’s Game, and Island of Lost Souls. Rasmus was also the cinematographer on the  features, The Good Heart and Truth About Men. His more recent feature is A Royal Affair, about a young queen, who is married to an insane king, falls secretly in love with her physician - and together they start a revolution that changes a nation forever.   A Royal Affair is up for many awards including a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film.

An interview with NIELS ARDEN OPLEV the director of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO - a mystery thriller based on Stieg Larsson's international best selling novel about a disgraced journalist and a troubled young female computer hacker who investigate the mysterious disappearance of an industrialist's niece. Oplev graduated from the National Film School of Denmark in 1989. His first feature film Portland (1996) was selected for the main competition in Berlin and his second feature Chop Chop (2001) received both National Danish Film Awards Bodil and Robert. THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO is the Winner of the Guldbagge Award (Sweden's Oscar Equivalent) for Best Film.