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Watch This Episode On YouTubeIf you watch IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT (2023), you might get an idea about the director, and guess he has a cinematographer's eye for visuals and a humanist's approach to connecting with people. This episode proves that assessment right about director Stephen Gerard Kelly.IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT is described as "a portrait of modern-day Lebanon as seen through the eyes of four families living in the backdrop of an infamous massacre in 1982." It's visually stunning and Stephen calls it a "bit of an emotional juggernaut."It doesn't hold back, and neither does Stephen. If you haven't seen the film, go rent it, come back, and let's talk about one of the best films of 2023. In this episode, Stephen and I talk about:how he successfully utilized the cinematography of IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT to take his documentary to an extraordinary level of craftsmanship -- "I had been in New York for five years very much inspired by many great photojournalist and documentary photographers who would be in and around New York and I learned a lot"; his fluency in five (more?) different languages and does he see filmmaking as another way of communicating with the world? "How do you connect with the humanity in all of us? It's completely a language in its own right";what should people expect to see when they watch IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT? "It's a quality documentary that is a bit of an emotional juggernaut";his advice for moving from cinematography to directing -- "Open up. Trust people. It's a lonely road when you're walking alone for years";how did he blend in -- or not -- in a film about Lebanon? "Look at me, a red bearded, giant leprechaun" "It's about connection and being genuine with people and learning their language, which isn't easy";his feelings about the Oscars and the awards process in indie filmmaking -- he doesn't mince words! "Fuck the Oscars"; "As soon as I went into it and I saw the publicists turning their nose about the very meager budget comparatively that Screen Ireland offered up";the challenges of streaming and diluting independent filmmaking;what is he working on now and his process for filmmaking;fatherhood, the documentary film world, and how it influences his world and changed his perspective, especially on female filmmakers.Links:Watch IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT (2023) NowFollow Stephen On InstagramStephen Gerard Kelly's WebsiteWatch This Episode On YouTube Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

In May earlier this year in Ballina Arts Centre, we were thrilled to host Local Voices, Global Stories: Celebrating Screen Creative Talent in partnership with Mayo-based production company HeartFelt Drama and the National Talent Academy for Film & TV Drama and Film Mayo. This live event consisted of two panels which showcased the work of talented producers, creators and writers; celebrating creative voices and spotlighting the wonderful work being achieved out of the West of Ireland. In this Film Ireland podcast, we are delighted to bring you an edited recording of the second panel that took place – Producing: People, Projects, Partnerships featuring: Jennifer Davidson (Writers' Guild of Ireland Chair and HeartFelt Drama Founder / Director) Roisin Geraghty (A Want In Her, Sunlight) Vanessa Gildea (IADT, Documentary & Film) Gar O'Brien-Collins (Western Region Audiovisual Producers Fund) Niamh Fagan (Screen Ireland) This event was supported by WDM Entertainment and Creative Europe MEDIA Desk Galway. The National Talent Academy for Film & TV Drama is an initiative of Screen Ireland and is managed by Ardán. Film Mayo promotes filmmaking in the beautiful County of Mayo in the West of Ireland.

In a challenging environment for the games industry, Ireland is creating "incredible incentives and structures" to support and "elevate" Irish game developers in "the way they deserve to be uplifted". This was the observation of Xalavier Nelson Jr., the BAFTA-nominated and Forbes 30 under 30 Studio Head of game developer and publisher Strange Scaffold, one of the key speakers at the FÍS Games Summit 2025, which took place last weekend in Galway, Ireland. Mr Nelson was responding to the announcement at the Summit of the Digital Games Portfolio, a major new fund designed to further develop and strengthen the Irish games industry's rapidly growing international reputation. The Digital Games Portfolio is a €500,000 funding scheme, launched by Screen Ireland, and which will be managed by Ardán, the Galway based organisation supporting creatives in film, TV, games, and animation, and Imirt, the national organisation for game developers and creators in Ireland. The DGP will fund a variety of new initiatives, the first of which will be IndieDev 2025, a cross-border prototype fund in collaboration with NI Screen to help teams of creators turn their game ideas into prototypes. The fund will also see Dublin and Galway become 'incubators' to support individuals at the early stage of their careers. There will also be a pilot development fund targeting established Irish game studios, to allow them develop IP within their work spaces. The funding comes at what Ardán CEO, Alan Duggan, called a "pivotal" moment and "an inflection point" in the Irish games industry. "There's a tremendous enthusiasm and vigour in the Irish games industry," he said. "We're swelling into a wave and that's really running contrary to a lot of what's happening internationally." Colm Larkin, CEO of Imirt, said: "At a State level, Ireland is looking at games and games developers as a culturally relevant art form and is saying, 'Yes, we need to support this.' This is just going to be the first step towards really growing our sector." The Minister for Arts, Culture, Media, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan TD said: "The international games industry represents a huge contestable market, one in which Ireland can excel based on our technical, design and storytelling competencies. This funding combined with the recently introduced tax credit for games are key steps along the government's path to developing a national strategy for games." The future of the industry, AI, and creativity In his address, Xalavier Nelson Jr., said the games industry "makes miraculous art" but is poor at delivering on time, within budget, and in certain instances, quality. He noted how missing deadlines and exceeding budgets has become normalised within the industry, and said current industry models often prioritise long development cycles for single projects, leading to burnout and limiting opportunities for artists to experiment. He called on game developers to recognise they are artists, but also encouraged them to develop a strong business sense, in order to "confront these realities". Industry legend Tom Hall (Commander Keen, Wolfenstein 3D, Doom), who now works in Ireland as Design Lead at the Galway based Romero Games, explored the creative process. He encouraged game developers to embrace 'Drift Time', his concept of allowing the mind to wander freely in order to create. He encouraged Summit attendees to "play around with an idea" especially if it "may make you feel uncomfortable". Hall also advised developers to take a 'bottom-up' approach to game creation, in order to work out core gameplay issues and mechanics, instead of top-down design, where the story and universe are prioritised. AI and its role in the Games Industry was addressed by Finlay MacAree, Technical Director at Xbox Game Studios. He said while AI can enhance the creative process by generating ideas, assets, or code, allowing developers to focus on higher-level design and storytelling, AI itself "will never repl...

In the Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Stephen Bradley , Director of 'Fran the Man'. Comedy mockumentary Fran the Man is based on the much-loved original TV show ‘Fran' which aired on Setanta Sports and TV3 from 2009-2011. Darragh Humphreys reprises his starring role as Fran Costello which sees him working undercover to save the beautiful game from match-fixing. Humphreys is joined by an ensemble of Irish comedic talent including Ardal O'Hanlon, Amy Huberman, Risteárd Cooper, Toni O'Rourke and Deirdre O'Kane. Directed by Stephen Bradley & Written by Richie Conroy. Fran the Man is produced by Collie McCarthy of Forty Foot Pictures with support from Screen Ireland and RTÉ. In cinemas from 11th April 2025.

The plan to put a levy on Netflix and other streamers to support independent Irish productions has been squished by the Minister for Media.Patrick O'Donovan has said that people are already paying enough for streaming services, but is he right?Joining Kieran to discuss is Larry Bass, CEO of production company ShinAWil and former board member of Screen Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

In partnership with Screen Ireland, we are delighted to present Screen Sessions – a series of in-depth conversations on craft between talent from the Screen industries. In this very special podcast, Director & Editor Breege Rowley talks to fellow Editor Jérôme Eltabet, who worked on one of the standout films of 2024, The Substance, which received 5 Oscar nominations, including best picture.  Breege and Jérôme discuss the building of scenes in The Substance as well as the craft of editing as they share advice on breaking into the industry. Screen Sessions are supported by the Audience Development Fund. https://www.screenireland.ie/ https://filmireland.net/

Freud - Jenseits des Glaubens Originaltitel: Freud's Last Session Kinostart in Deutschland: 19.12.2024 Laufzeit: 1h 50m Produktion: Sony Pictures Classics, Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, West End Films, 14 Sunset, Media Finance Capital, Golden Horde Entertainment, Global Screen Fund, Lipsync Productions, M.Y.R.A. Entertainment Verleih: X-Verleih Regie: Matthew Brown Drehbuch: Mark St. Germain, Matthew Brown, Armand M. Nicholi Jr. Besetzung: Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode, Liv Lisa Fries, Jodi Balfour, Jeremy Northam, Orla Brady, Stephen Campbell Moore, David Shields, Anna Amalie Blomeyer Offizielle Webseite: X-Verleih Inhalt London, 3. September 1939. Soeben ist der Zweite Weltkrieg ausgebrochen. Sigmund Freud (ANTHONY HOPKINS) ist mit seiner Tochter Anna Freud (LIV LISA FRIES) vor dem Nazi-Regime aus Wien geflohen. Anna, selbst Psychoanalytikerin, unterstützt ihren Vater bedingungslos, kämpft aber auch um die Anerkennung ihrer eigenen Bedürfnisse. Wenige Tage vor seinem Tod stattet ein Gelehrter vom College der University of Oxford Freud einen Besuch ab: C.S. Lewis (MATTHEW GOODE), der später mit „Die Chroniken von Narnia“ Weltruhm erlangen wird. An diesem Tag liefern sich zwei große Denker des zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts einen kontroversen Diskurs über Liebe, den Glauben, die Zukunft der Menschheit und die für sie alles entscheidende Frage: Gibt es einen Gott? Basierend auf einem fiktiven Treffen zweier großer Denker verwebt FREUD – JENSEITS DES GLAUBENS Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Fantasie und bricht aus der Enge von Freuds Arbeitszimmer auf zu einer dynamischen Reise mit Gesprächen über das Diesseits und das Jenseits. Aus dem historischen Moment des Films heraus spiegeln sich auch aktuelle Konflikte wider. Zwei berühmte Intellektuelle versuchen, den freien Willen, den Glauben und di Freud - Jenseits des Glaubens - ist ein fiktives Historiendrama, das auf dem Theaterstück "Freud's Last Session" basiert. Es zeigt ein imaginäres Gespräch zwischen Sigmund Freud (Anthony Hopkins) und C.S. Lewis (Matthew Goode) am 3. September 1939 in London. Die beiden diskutieren über Themen wie Liebe, Glauben und die Existenz Gottes, während Freud an Krebs leidet und Lewis den Krieg überwindet. Der Film konzentriert sich auf die intellektuellen Auseinandersetzungen und die schauspielerischen Leistungen der Hauptdarsteller. Kraven - The Hunter ist ein Action-Abenteuerfilm, der die Geschichte von Sergei Kravinoff erzählt, einem ehemaligen Jäger, der sich in die Welt der Superhelden und Superschurken verstrickt. Die Hauptrolle spielt Aaron Taylor-Johnson („Bullet Train“). An seiner Seite zu sehen sind Ariana DeBose („Argylle“), Fred Hechinger („The Woman in the Window“), Alessandro Nivola („The Many Saints of Newark“), Christopher Abbott („Poor Things“) und Russell Crowe („The Pope's Exorcist“) u.v.m. Carry-on ist ein Mystery-Thriller von Jaume Collet-Serra. Der Actionfilm mit Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, Sofia Carson und Danielle Deadwyler in den Hauptrollen wurde Mitte Dezember 2024 in das Programm von Netflix aufgenommen. Für den Mitarbeiter der Flugsicherheit ist plötzlich alles anders, als ein mysteriöser Fremder ihn zu seiner Marionette machen und ihn dazu zwingen will, ein gefährliches Paket die Sicherheitskontrolle passieren zu lassen. Um seiner Forderung Nachdruck zu verleihen, droht der Unbekannte damit, seine Freundin zu ermorden, sollte Ethan nicht tun, was er ihm sagt. Ethan steht vor einem Dilemma: schreitet er nicht ein, werden viele Unschuldige sterben. Tut er nichts, wird Nora das Opfer des Attentäters werden. Außerdem sprechen wir über die wichtigsten Serien Neustarts der Woche und losen den/die Gewinner/in von unserem Gewinnspiel zum 2. Advent aus. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Einleitung 00:02:12 Freud - Jenseits des Glaubens 00:16:11 Tipps für die nächste Sneak 00:18:28 Kraven - The Hunter 00:29:38 Kinocharts und Neustarts 00:36:45 Carry-on 00:46:38 Serien Neustarts 00:48:21 Auslosung Gewinnspiel 2. Advent 00:51:03 Musiktipps

In partnership with Screen Ireland, we are delighted to present Screen Sessions – a series of in-depth conversations on craft between emerging and established talent from the Irish Screen industries. In this episode, Niall Murphy and Ed Guiney reflect on Ed's career in production, which includes co-founding film and television production company, Element Pictures, 3 Oscar nominations and global success. Screen Sessions are supported by the Audience Development Fund.

In partnership with Screen Ireland, we are delighted to present Screen Sessions – a series of in-depth conversations on craft between emerging and established talent from the Irish Screen industries. In this episode, Abby Greene and Richard Baneham discuss the world of VFX. Richard reflects on his career to date his career, which includes 2 Oscar wins for his work on Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water, and provides insight into the industry and his art. https://filmireland.net/

The Apprentice isn't a movie about the reality TV series that made its presenter, New York businessman Donald Trump, a star. Instead it tracks the relationship from the early 1970s to the mid-1980s, between Trump (Sebastian Stan) as a young man desperate for acknowledgment, fame and wealth and the legendary lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong), a whatever-it-takes fixer for a host of shady clients, including the mob.It is Trump who is the apprentice here, eagerly learning from an amoral master and latching on to a particular style of “winning”.This vivid, sometimes fun, always compelling telling (written by journalist Gabriel Sherman and directed by Iranian film-maker Ali Abbasi) won an eight-minute standing ovation when it premiered in Cannes in May but as Irish Times culture columnist Hugh Linehan explains, its path to global cinema screens was fraught as distributors backed away from what they feared could be trouble if Trump is re-elected.Screen Ireland came on board to help finance the distribution.But what does the film ultimately say about Trump? And will it have any impact on the election?Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan and John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Film Ireland podcast Dolapo Agunbiade talks to Writer/Director Eva Birthistle and Actor Hazel Doupe; and Gemma Creagh talks to Producer Claire McCaughley about their film Kathleen Is Here. Kathleen (Hazel Doupe) is 18 and fresh out of foster care. She returns to her hometown to take ownership of her deceased mother's house. She gets a job and even a friend; but the emptiness of Kathleen's life cannot be filled by social media and reality shows. Alone and desperate for a mother figure, she sets out on a destructive path to find one. Starring Hazel Doupe, Clare Dunne, Peter Coonan, Aaron Monaghan and Liadán Dunlea. Kathleen Is Here is written and directed by Eva Birthistle and produced by Claire McCaughley for Treasure Entertainment with backing from Screen Ireland. In cinemas from 18th October 2024. Read a review of Kathleen Is Here https://filmireland.net/2024/10/18/review-kathleen-is-here/ https://filmireland.net/

In this episode of Film Ireland presents, Gemma Creagh talks with BAFTA-nominated writer/director Virginia Gilbert about her powerful and evocative film Reawakening. Virginia Gilbert is an award-winning, BAFTA and IFTA nominated writer and director. Her screenwriting work has been placed on the BritList and she was named as a 'Star of Tomorrow' by Screen International. Her debut short as writer-director, Hesitation, won numerous awards internationally and was nominated for a BAFTA and an IFTA. Her debut feature A Long Way From Home, starring Academy-Award winner Brenda Fricker, BAFTA winner James Fox and Natalie Dormer, was nominated for the Michael Powell award for Best British Feature. Recent work includes the two-part series finale of BBC One's Silent Witness – Betrayal; award-winning Screen Ireland short Day Out, starring Martin McCann and Alisha Weir and Home, starring Max Irons, currently on the festival circuit. Previous television credits include Lord Haw-Haw for RTE 1; Money, Money, Money, RTE 2; the award-winning series Whores and IFTA-nominated series An Irish State of Mind for TG4. Virginia is also a published author. Her fiction work has featured on BBC Radio 4 and her debut novel, Travelling Companion, has been optioned for screen. Reawakening is her second feature as writer-director and her first as producer.

In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Aoife Kelleher, Director of Mrs Robinson. Mrs Robinson tells Mary's story, in her own words, for the very first time - illuminating battles for justice and equality over half a century; on the streets, in the courts, at the ballot box, and in backroom corridors of power. A reforming constitutional lawyer and senator in her early career, Mary Robinson detonated an electoral earthquake by winning the Irish Presidential vote in 1990. Later, as a crusading UN High Commissioner, she built a lasting legacy; fearlessly challenging perpetrators of human rights abuses all over the world.To this day, she exerts power and leadership as the Chair of The Elders; the independent group of global leaders (founded by Nelson Mandela) who work for peace, justice and human rights. As an influential global voice, Mary Robinson is also spearheading Project Dandelion: a women-led climate justice campaign. Mrs Robinson was directed by Aoife Kelleher and produced by Cormac Hargaden and Trisha Canning for Loosehorse. Executive Producers on the film include Pat Mitchell (co-founder of Project Dandelion), Geralyn Dreyfous, Lyn Lear, Regina K. Scully, Ruth Ann Harnisch and Melony Lewis. The film was funded by Fís Éireann /Screen Ireland and the Fiscal Sponsorship programme of the Utah Film Center.

In partnership with Screen Ireland, we are delighted to present Screen Sessions – a series of in-depth conversations on craft between emerging and established talent from the Irish Screen industries.  In this episode, Nora Twomey and Jessica Patterson shine a light on the animation industry and paths into it, and discuss their respective careers and delve into the creative processes behind their filmmaking. This discussion has been made possible with the support of Screen Ireland. The next Screen Sessions podcast will be available in August and the series will culminate in a live event later this year. Subscribe to our newsletter here and never miss another event - https://filmireland.net/newsletter/ https://filmireland.net/

Louise Ryan from Screen Ireland discusses the newly launched National Talent Academy for Visual Effects.

In this podcast in partnership with the Galway Film Fleadh, Gemma Creagh talks to Steven McKenna, Writer & Director and Jaro Waldeck DOP of Dreamtown, which is screening at this year's festival (9-14 July 2024). An aging rocker who never realised his dreams is forced to come to terms with his failures as he tries to start a relationship with his estranged son. A coming of age drama in the mind of a 56 year old. Dreamtown screens at Galway Film Fleadh 2024 on Saturday 13th July at 2pm.  https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com Steven McKenna Steven McKenna is an award-winning filmmaker based in Dublin, Ireland. Since graduating from college, he has been crafting his own films, earning numerous accolades at festivals nationwide. His debut feature film, Dreamtown, which he wrote, produced, and directed, will premiere at the prestigious 36th Galway Film Festival. His recent short films, Rum & Raisin and The Work Party, have won him Best Irish Short and Best Comedy awards, respectively, while his other works have garnered multiple nominations. Another short film, Lover Boy, became an online sensation, amassing over a million views. Steven's passion for film shines through in his creation of compelling, larger-than-life characters whose tragic stories resonate deeply with audiences and leave a lasting impression. An avid movie collector, he brings a rich understanding of cinema to his work. In addition to writing and directing, Steven has composed music for all his films and has been sought after for other projects. Notably, he composed the entire score for the indie feature Follow The Dead. Jaro Waldeck Jaro earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Cinematography from Columbia College Chicago and Film and TV Academy of Performing Arts Prague (FAMU), respectively. Her main body of work consists of low budget short live-action films as well as music videos and longer form documentaries. In 2023, Jaro transitioned into features, having worked on the Screen Ireland funded documentary Housewife of the Year and independent drama Dreamtown. Listen to our former chat with Jaro here: https://filmireland.net/2019/07/01/jaro-waldeck-cinematographer/

In partnership with Screen Ireland, we are delighted to launch our inaugural Screen Sessions - a series of in-depth conversations on craft between emerging and established talent from the Irish Screen industries.  Our first podcast of the series will tackle the art of writing for the screen. It's been 20 years since the iconic Adam and Paul took the nation by storm and redefined Irish cinema for the next generation. Join actor and writer Mark O'Halloran in conversation with writer/filmmaker Katie McNeice as they delve into their creative journeys as well as the twists and turns they faced along the way. This discussion has been made possible with the support of Screen Ireland. The next Screen Sessions podcast will be available in July and the series will culminate in a live event later this year. Subscribe to our newsletter here and never miss another event: https://filmireland.net/newsletter/

In this podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Marian Quinn, Writer/Director of Twig. Twig, a powerful retelling of the Greek tragedy Antigone, is set in Dublin's inner city where an ancient city wall cordons off a neighbourhood which is rife with drugs. When the local crime lord, Leon (O'Byrne) vows to let her brother Paulie's body rot in the street, Twig (Malone), young and iron-willed, defiantly sets out to do the right thing. The tragedy which unfolds inexorably, pits the two figures against each other, building relentlessly as grief, love, hope and despair collide in a dramatic conclusion against the backdrop of Dublin's docklands. Written and directed by Marian Quinn, Twig stars Sade Malone (Tin Star, Pistol) opposite BAFTA-winning, Tony Award-winning and Emmy nominated Brían F. O'Byrne (Little Boy Blue, Million Dollar Baby). Quinn previously wrote and directed the coming-of-age feature 32A which won the Best First Feature Award at the Galway Film Fleadh. Produced by Ruth Carter for Blue Ink Films (Lies We Tell, Damo & Ivor – The Movie) and Tommy Weir for Janey Pictures (32A), Twig is funded by Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán, RTÉ and Wildcard Distribution. In cinemas from 21st June 2024. https://filmireland.net/

In this episode of The DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker talks to Colm Quinn about his documentary Ransom '79, Ransom '79 tells the story of legendary Irish reporter Charlie Bird and his determination to break one final story before his life is cut short by Motor Neurone Disease. Charlie's sources have given him an extraordinary true crime story, one that had remained secret for decades – the attempt by a criminal gang to extort millions from the Irish government. The disease has already taken Charlie's voice. But clever use of technology means he can still do interviews – using a voice app on his ipad – and, even as his strength falters, he keeps chasing the story. Ransom '79 charts Charlie's investigation and reconstructs a scarcely-believable sequence of events that led from farce to tragedy, in a very different Ireland. But beneath it all, the film is an exploration of how one man confronting his own mortality can find respite in doing the thing he loves, even in the most terrible of circumstances. Ransom '79 is directed by Colm Quinn and is produced by John Kelleher and David Power with backing from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán, Virgin Media, Derrin Group and S481. In cinemas 24th May 2024. https://filmireland.net/ Welcome to The DocArena Podcast in association with Film Ireland. My name is Ross Whitaker and every fortnight, I want to dig deeply into the motivations of documentary filmmakers – how do they choose their subject material and what approaches and strategies do they employ to fund, craft and distribute their work…

In this podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Simon Chambers, the Director of Screen Ireland supported documentary 'Much Ado About Dying. Filmmaker Simon finds his life drastically interrupted when he is called back to London from India to care for his retired bohemian gay actor Uncle David. Everything that could go wrong does go wrong. David's anarchic spirit is unbreakable. He fights with Simon, refusing to go into a care home, insisting on dying in the squalor of his unheated tumble-down house. He can't remember where he put his false teeth but he still knows nearly all the lines from his beloved Shakespeare plays. David's real life starts to echo "King Lear", the play about an old man going mad and giving his kingdom away, as David starts giving away thousands of pounds to a hot sexy "helper". How do we deal with and care for our relatives who are living longer than ever? How does Simon help David to have a good death? Much Ado About Dying is in cinemas from 10th May2024. The special event screenings taking place are the following Irish Film Institute, Dublin - Q&A 10th May Palás Cinema, Galway - Q&A 11th May Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin - Q&A 12th May Omniplex Limerick - Q&A 13th May Omniplex Cork - Q&A 14th May Omniplex Rathmines, Dublin - Q&A 17th May Omniplex Belfast - Q&A 18th May Queens Film Theatre, Belfast - Q&A 19th May Century Cinema, Letterkenny - Q&A 19th May Omniplex Derry - Q&A 20th May

This February Netflix, supported by WFT Ireland and Screen Ireland, hosted an exclusive screening of five short films produced via The Netflix Documentary Talent Fund. The event took place at The Stella Cinema Rathmines and featured a Q&A with WFT members and filmmakers Anna Rodgers and Zlata Filipovic, whose emotional documentary Two Mothers was a recipient of the scheme. Two Mothers is an incredibly emotional story about maternal struggles, the impact of war, as well as how friendship can transcend borders. The fund was created in 2020 to break down barriers of access for emerging filmmakers. The initiative provides filmmakers with a foundation of knowledge as well as hands on training in all aspects of the industry to allow them to grow their careers. https://wft.ie/

In this episode of The DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker talks to Andrew Gallimore about his documentary One Night In Millstreet. One Night In Millstreet is the story of Ireland in 1995, a snapshot of a country told through a high stakes prize fight in Millstreet, Cork between the then unknown underdog Steve ‘The Celtic Warrior' Collins and the larger-than-life champion Chris ‘Simply The Best' Eubank - an against-all-odds sporting event that had an entire nation gripped and on the edge of its seat. The film, which won the Audience Award at the Cork International Film Festival and the Best Documentary award at the Irish Film Festival London, features interviews with the rivals themselves Steve Collins and Chris Eubank along with Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan, Chris Eubank's former manager Barry Hearn, writer Paul Howard and Tony Quinn, Steve Collins' Mind Trainer. One Night In Millstreet was produced by Morgan Bushe and Peter Murnaghan for Fastnet Films and Proposition Films with funding from Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, Coimisiún Na Meán and RTÉ. One Night In Millstreet is released in cinemas on 5th April 2024.  https://filmireland.net/

Jo Linehan fills us in on efforts being made in the TV & film industry towards sustainability with Netflix and Screen Ireland leading the charge with some cool initiatives.

Hello again tribe and welcome to season 5 of Poz Vibe Podcast. In this episode we talked to the director of new film ‘Pregnant with a Drag Queen' Colin Brady and ⁠Adrian Duggan⁠ (a former guest on this pod) who plays a young Veda in the docu-drama. The film tells the story of one Enda Mc Grattan a.k.a our leader Veda Lady, as a queer person growing up in 1990's Dublin. The project, a winner of Virgin Media Discovers competition, in partnership with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is produced by Taller Stories. It premieres at the Dublin International Film Festival this month and will be broadcast on Virgin Media One on Tuesday, February 27th at 11pm. We can't wait to watch! Love, Veda and Robbie. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Our continuity announcers are Anne Doyle and Ana Matronic Thank you to our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠who make this series possible. Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance and editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Esther O'Moore Donohoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all created by the dazzling⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Ian Hunt-Duffy about his debut feature Double Blind. Double Blind is in Irish cinemas from Friday 9th February and is available on demand and digital February from 13th. Directed by Ian Hunt-Duffy and written by the award-winning screenwriter Darach McGarrigle and starring British actress Millie Brady (The Last Kingdom, The Queen's Gambit, Roadkill) alongside horror icon Pollyanna McIntosh (Vikings: Valhalla, The Walking Dead, The Woman), Double Blind follows seven young test subjects who must face a terrifying side effect when an experimental drug trial goes horribly wrong – if you fall asleep you die.  Trapped in an isolated medical facility, they must find a way to escape, and somehow manage to stay awake. The feature which was filmed in Limerick and Dublin had its world premiere Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF) last year and has gone on to screen at numerous festivals across the globe including Leeds Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, Galway Film Fleadh and Belfast Film Festival. Produced by Simon James Doyle for Dublin-based production company Failsafe Films in association with Los Angeles-based indie genre production company Epic Pictures Group and Screen Ireland.

Listen back to this recording of a very special panel, Producing From Beyond the Pale, brought to you by WFT Ireland and Wexford Screen Writers Academy. This talk, moderated by Fiona Kinsella features Jess Drumm, David McLoughlin, Jac Kerrin, Colman Farrell, Mark Maher and Tom Dowling as they discuss the scope of the industry at large as well as the opportunities when it comes to production across the regions. Following on from the success of last year's Producing From Beyond the Pale panel, WFT Ireland and Wexford Screen Writers Academy have come together once more to host the second iteration of the event. Wexford Screen Writers' Academy is a Bodecii Film, Screen Wexford and Wexford County Council initiative funded by Creative Ireland and Screen Ireland. Producing from Beyond the Pale is a WFT Ireland event funded by Screen Stakeholders and Coimisiún na Meán. The event was held in Wexford Arts Centre and streamed online supported by the National Youth Film and Animation Network.

Screen Ireland is launching its 2024 Slate of over 40 Film, TV Drama, Documentary and Animation Projects today! Louise Ryan, Screen Ireland Spokesperson told Newstalk Breakfast what can we expect.

In this Film Ireland Podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Lisa Mulcahy Director of 'Lies We Tell'. Lies We Tell is a a contained psychological thriller about a gaslit girl's break for freedom. Maud (Agnes O'Casey), an orphaned heiress living alone in an isolated manor, must fight her charming and dangerous Uncle (David Wilmot) for her inheritance— and her life. Lies We Tell also stars Holly Sturton and Chris Walley, is written by Elisabeth Gooch, produced by Ruth Carter of Blue Ink Films with backing from Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland. Stripped-down, gritty, and all-too-contemporary: this is not a frocks-and-bonnets period picture but a taut, propulsive, fight to the death. Lies We Tell is in cinemas from 13th October 2023.

On 20th July, WFT Ireland hosted a very special event Greater Later: Building Sustainable Careers supported by Screen Ireland. This series of talks celebrated the remarkable achievements of women in the industry who have found success, often later in their careers. WFT was honoured to have internationally esteemed conductor and composer Eímear Noone join us in conversation with WFT Vice Chair Jaro Waldeck. Known for her award-winning work on video game music, Eímear has conducted all over the world, working with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, Orchestre National de Bretagne, the Sydney Symphony, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra – and famously at the Oscars. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WFTIreland/ https://wft.ie/

On 20th July, WFT Ireland hosted a very special event Greater Later: Building Sustainable Careers supported by Screen Ireland. This series of talks celebrated the remarkable achievements of women in the industry who have found success, often later in their careers. Our Fixing it in Post: Panel Discussion focused on the world of Post & VFX, featuring WFT Sponsor Windmill Lane's Head of Production, Deborah Doherty, and Piranha Bar Executive Producer Nicky Gogan, and was hosted by WFT Project Manager Gemma Creagh. Nicky and Deborah gave insight into the unique and collaborative world of Post and Animation as well as the opportunities available for women returning to the workplace. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WFTIreland/ https://wft.ie/

This inaugural episode of the Cannes Conversation Series puts the focus firmly on producers and has been made possible with the support of the Screen Ireland Stakeholder Fund. At the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, WFT Chair Dr. Susan Liddy caught up with Ireland's representative Kathryn Kennedy. Kathryn is a multi-award winning creative Irish Producer and Screenwriter. Kathryn founded Kennedy Films in 2012, which she runs together with producer/director partner Frankie Fenton. Kennedy Films produced Simon Fitzmaurice's award-winning feature debut My Name is Emily, Frankie Fenton's documentaries It's Not Yet Dark, narrated by Colin Farrell, and Atomic Hope: Inside the Pro-Nuclear Movement. She is currently developing/financing fiction and doc series, and features. To gain a deeper understanding of the scheme, as well as the opportunities available for producers through Screen Ireland, WFT Board Member and producer Fiona Kinsella spoke with Screen Ireland's Head of Marketing & Communications Louise Ryan. Each year, twenty of the most dynamic emerging producers from across Europe are selected to take part in European Film Promotion's (EFP) promotion and networking platform PRODUCERS ON THE MOVE, that runs before and during the Festival de Cannes. The producers take part in a tailor-made programme to foster international co-productions, intensify the exchange of experiences and help create new professional networks. The pre-festival online programme includes 1:1 speed meetings, roundtables and pitching sessions. The producers will then meet during the Festival. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WFTIreland/ https://wft.ie/

On this weeks ep of FNI Wrapchat Paul Webster got to chat with the talaented Director of "Ballywalter" Prasanna Puwanarajah, Ballywalter is in Irish Cinemas from the 22nd of September. A bitter-sweet comedy drama set in Ballywalter, Northern Ireland. Patrick Kielty (RTE's new Late Late Show host) is deeply touching in director Prasanna Puwanarajah's debut feature. Ballywalter, opened at the Belfast Film Festival in 2022. It subsequently played at the Cork International Film Festival 2023, CIFF23 Solas Nua in Washington DC (where it won the Audience Award), and the Galway Film Fleadh 2023. Releasing in UK and Irish cinemas on 22nd September 2023, the film was written by Stacey Gregg, stars Seána Kerslake and Patrick Kielty, and was produced by Empire Street Productions (BFI, Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen).  Prasanna, Jed Mercurio and Rachel Clarke recently adapted Rachel's COVID-19 pandemic memoir Breathtaking for ITV, which wrapped filming earlier in 2023. Prasanna and Jed are also developing an adaptation of their 2021 graphic novel Sleeper. Prasanna's debut play Nightwatchman premiered at the National Theatre in 2011, where he has also worked as an actor. He directed Moth at the HighTide Festival, and at the Bush Theatre, where it was a TimeOut Critics' Choice in the summer of 2013. In 2019 he directed Venice Preserved at the Royal Shakespeare Company. His production of The Reluctant Fundamentalist was nominated for The Carol Tambor Award and the Amnesty International Freedom of Expressions Award at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe, with lead actor Akshay Sharan winning The Stage Debut Award. Eileen (Seana Kerslake) is a caustic, unrepentant university drop-out whose dreams of a successful life in London have fallen by the wayside. Back at home with her mum, she makes ends meet by working as an unlicensed driver in her ex-boyfriend's minicab. Shane (Patrick Kielty) has exiled himself in Ballywalter following the break-up of his marriage, but now he's trying to get his life back on track by enrolling in a stand-up comedy course. When Shane calls a taxi to get him to his classes, Eileen answers and a surprising connection is made. As the two spend time together shuttling back and forth, a beautiful friendship develops, leading them both to a moment of realisation. Shane reintegrates, and Eileen makes peace with herself and who she really is. Finally, she can stop running and just drive. Ballywalter is a life-affirming story about the unexpected connections that can change the course of our lives. 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/ GET YOUR TICKET FOR FNI FAST FEST THIS OCT 20TH TO 22ND. https://wearefni.com/fastfest/ 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

On this weeks ep of FNI Wrapchat Paul Webster got to chat with the talaented Director of "Ballywalter" Prasanna Puwanarajah, Ballywalter is in Irish Cinemas from the 22nd of September. A bitter-sweet comedy drama set in Ballywalter, Northern Ireland. Patrick Kielty (RTE's new Late Late Show host) is deeply touching in director Prasanna Puwanarajah's debut feature. Ballywalter, opened at the Belfast Film Festival in 2022. It subsequently played at the Cork International Film Festival 2023, CIFF23 Solas Nua in Washington DC (where it won the Audience Award), and the Galway Film Fleadh 2023. Releasing in UK and Irish cinemas on 22nd September 2023, the film was written by Stacey Gregg, stars Seána Kerslake and Patrick Kielty, and was produced by Empire Street Productions (BFI, Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen).  Prasanna, Jed Mercurio and Rachel Clarke recently adapted Rachel's COVID-19 pandemic memoir Breathtaking for ITV, which wrapped filming earlier in 2023. Prasanna and Jed are also developing an adaptation of their 2021 graphic novel Sleeper. Prasanna's debut play Nightwatchman premiered at the National Theatre in 2011, where he has also worked as an actor. He directed Moth at the HighTide Festival, and at the Bush Theatre, where it was a TimeOut Critics' Choice in the summer of 2013. In 2019 he directed Venice Preserved at the Royal Shakespeare Company. His production of The Reluctant Fundamentalist was nominated for The Carol Tambor Award and the Amnesty International Freedom of Expressions Award at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe, with lead actor Akshay Sharan winning The Stage Debut Award. Eileen (Seana Kerslake) is a caustic, unrepentant university drop-out whose dreams of a successful life in London have fallen by the wayside. Back at home with her mum, she makes ends meet by working as an unlicensed driver in her ex-boyfriend's minicab. Shane (Patrick Kielty) has exiled himself in Ballywalter following the break-up of his marriage, but now he's trying to get his life back on track by enrolling in a stand-up comedy course. When Shane calls a taxi to get him to his classes, Eileen answers and a surprising connection is made. As the two spend time together shuttling back and forth, a beautiful friendship develops, leading them both to a moment of realisation. Shane reintegrates, and Eileen makes peace with herself and who she really is. Finally, she can stop running and just drive. Ballywalter is a life-affirming story about the unexpected connections that can change the course of our lives. 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/ GET YOUR TICKET FOR FNI FAST FEST THIS OCT 20TH TO 22ND. https://wearefni.com/fastfest/ 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

Where are we as an industry when it comes to addressing toxic behaviours? WFT Project Manager Gemma Creagh discussed the vital theme of workplace dignity with WGI Chair Jennifer Davidson, researchers Olwen Dawe, Dr. Fergal Rhatigan as well as WFT Chair and incoming president of WFT International Dr. Susan Liddy. Ahead of the deadline for our WFT Ireland survey, we looked into the prevalence of harmful behaviors in the Irish screen industries, such as bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, humiliation, victimization, assault, and sexual assault. Our panelists spoke about this ongoing research, supported by Screen Ireland, aimed at understanding and combatting these issues as well as the Safe to Create reporting tool and survey, which aims to empower individuals to address harassment. This panel discussion is supported by Coimisiún na Meán. Complete our Survey on Dignity in the Workplace before the 20th of September. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WFT_Ireland_Dignity_at_Work_Survey_2023 https://www.safetocreate.ie/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WFTIreland/ https://wft.ie/

Greater Later: Building Sustainable Careers Panel Podcast On 20th July, WFT Ireland hosted a very special event Greater Later: Building Sustainable Careers supported by Screen Ireland. This series of talks celebrated the remarkable achievements of women in the industry who have found success, often later in their careers. The day began with a lively and honest panel discussion featuring three exceptionally talented women: Audrey O'Reilly, Patricia Kelly, and Geraldine McAlinden. They shared their experiences and insights, showcasing careers fueled by perseverance and accomplishments. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WFTIreland/ https://wft.ie/

In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to ‘Hidden Assets' Series Producer Kathryn Lennon and Executive Producer James Mitchell. Hidden Assets returns to our screens this Autumn with a six-part second season, set between Limerick and Antwerp, Belgium. Hidden Assets airs on Sunday September 3rd for 6 consecutive weeks at 9.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player Over a year has passed since the events in season one and the stage is set for an exciting season full of twists and turns. Claire (Nora-Jane Noone), new to our team as lead Detective Sergeant within Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) faces a sudden challenge – a coordinated cyber-attack targeting CAB and the Belgian Counter-Terrorist Unit (CTU), with a connection to the Bibi Brannigan case.    Bibi (Simone Kirby) , under threat from Richard Melnick's business partner Frances Swann, resurfaces with some new and crucial information unveiling dark details on how Richard ran his company Trestford.  In the face of growing violence and ever higher stakes, Claire and CTU's Christian De Jong (Wouter Hendrickx) must join forces to uncover and expose the truth about Trestford and Swann: it's a race against time to stop the sale of Antwerp Port. Commissioned by RTÉ and Acorn TV in association with Screen Ireland, Screen Flanders and SuperChannel and financed through tax incentives from Ireland (Section 481), Belgium (BNPPFFF) and Canada ( Quebéc production tax services). Hidden Assets is produced by Irish production company Saffron Moon and Canada's Facet4 Media and co-produced with leading Belgian producer Potemkino. Hidden Assets is an Ireland, Canada, Belgium co-production. https://filmireland.net/

On 20th July, WFT Ireland hosted a very special event Greater Later: Building Sustainable Careers supported by Screen Ireland. This series of talks celebrated the remarkable achievements of women in the industry who have found success, often later in their careers. We delved into a case study of the film Sunlight, with Director Claire Dix and writer Ailbhe Keogan. Equal part funny and honest, this discussion saw us delve into the creative process behind this thought-provoking film, as well as the challenges and triumphs they faced in bringing their vision to the screen. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WFTIreland/ https://wft.ie/

In this episode of the WFT Ireland podcast, crowdfunding specialist Eileen Jerrett shares invaluable insights on fundraising strategies. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned professional, learn how to finance your film and bring your vision to life. During the event, Eileen talks about marketing techniques, how to make your campaign stand out, and, most importantly - what not to do. Download the free crowdfunding guide for artists at https://entrepreneur.indiegogo.com/education/article/creative-campaign-handbook/ This podcast has been made possible with the support of Screen Ireland. https://wft.ie/

Earlier this year, Catalyst International Film Festival in association with the Writers Guild hosted a very special panel discussing the importance of the short film script as a calling card and how writers can break through into longer forms. Introducing the 5 selected finalists in the Short Screenplay Award, 2023, the panel featured WGI Chair Jennifer Davidson, Sinéad Collopy, Ken Harmon, Aisling Walsh and Robert Higgins. This podcast release has been made possible with the support of Screen Ireland. https://wft.ie/ https://catalystinternationalfilmfestival.com/

Eleanor is based in Limerick city, working fulltime for Adult Continuing Education at University College Cork (ACE at UCC). She has a Bachelor of Arts (hons) degree (Media Communications and Philosophy) and a Master of Arts (by research) from Mary Immaculate College (University of Limerick). She is currently doing her PhD by research in Maynooth University. She also has a Postgraduate (Level 9) Diploma in Teaching and Learning for Third Level from UCC and has two national forum badges in teaching through digital media. Eleanor is the Programme Coordinator and lecturer on the Diploma in Autism Studies and the Certificate in Practice Support in Social Farming. She lectures, part-time, on the Diploma in Disability Studies, Certificate in Mental Health in the Community, the Higher Diploma in Facilitating Inclusion and workshops on Advocacy and Neurodiversity. She is Programme Coordinator/Designer of the Certificate Professional Development in Neurodiversity in the Screen Industry (with Screen Ireland), Certificate in Professional Development in Advocacy, Wellbeing Coordinator pilot programme (with Screen Ireland) and the pilot programme in Neurodiversity in Human Resources, all with ACE at UCC. She also lectures and is a dissertation supervisor on the Professional Master of Education (Primary and Post Primary) with Hibernia College Dublin. Previously, she lectured on film and media with Limerick and Clare Education Training Board and Maynooth University. Her other areas of speciality are: policy and practice, the law and autism, representation of autism in the media, Neurodiversity, the concepts of mental health, film scriptwriting, journalism, philosophy, creative, script and academic writing. Eleanor co-founded the Special Needs Parents Association of Ireland with other parents in 2010, she was its first vice-chair, policy officer, moderated its social media and was on its executive. She was a full-time carer to her autistic son. The group helped over 57,000 families in the years it operated, unfortunately it closed in 2020. She has worked with and represented other disability groups both nationally/locally in the Irish media. She is also a well-known mental health and disability rights activist. She also cofounded the Limerick Arts and Culture Exchange (LACE), which advocates and supports for the cultural community in Limerick County Ireland. eleanor.mcsherry@ucc.ie ................ This podcast is for information purposes only and represents the views and opinions of the speakers. Always use your own discernment in relation to anything discussed. Any information presented relating to any aspect of health & well being is for information purposes only and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. ...............

Welcome to the second edition of the FNI Wrap Chat Podcast Fastnet Film Festival special, this is the second of two, which we recorded live from our lovely campervan provided by Rambling Rover.ie at the Fastnet Film Festival in Schull in West Cork. Please excuse the slight noise as we were parked near the hive of activity of the festival hub. Special thanks this week goes out to Windmill Lane for their support and we're very excited to be working with them on an ongoing partnership. In this second episode, we've an interview with the lovely Actor Moya Farrelly on the run-up to the 25th Anniversary of her feature Film This is my Father also featuring Aidan Quinn and John Cusack. We also spotlight some up-and-coming talent you should watch out for in the near future. Moya's Screen appearances include Fiona Kinsella in SINGLE-HANDED, Sorcha Buckley in JACK TAYLOR: THE PIKEMEN, Previous film and television credits include the lead role of Eileen in FIRST COMMUNION DAY, directed by John Dower for the BBC, Sally Lyons in BACHELORS WALK; Andrea in MESSAGGI QUASI SEGRETI, directed by Valerio Jalongo, BRAVEHEART, directed by Mel Gibson. Director Jamie O'Rourke's first short, Scrap, is still on the festival circuit, was nominated for an IFTA in 2022, and screened at the 2023 Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival and has played at festivals around the world. His second film, Calf, funded by Screen Ireland/Virgin Media had its World Premiere at The Dublin International Film Festival in February 2023 and will screen at AA/EFA qualifying Odense IFF in Denmark in Aug 2023. Shane Serrano is an award winning Director & Cinematographer from Limerick. Through his production company, Crude Media, Shane has been directing and producing for over 10 years, working on over 130 music videos for artists. Many of his films have been selected by acclaimed film festivals globally, including the Newport Beach Film Festival, Irish Film London, Galway Film Fleadh, DIFF, Berlin International Art Film Festival and Chicago Irish Film Festival. In 2019 he was the recipient of an Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film in Limerick, at the Richard Harris International Film Festival. Tania Notaro is an exciting screenwriter, director and actor from Dublin. Her comedy drama TV series Cabaret Cartel is currently in development as part of Screen Ireland's Spotlight scheme. She has just completed her first short Glitterbug as writer/director and her visually arresting short film Postpartum (See on theVirgin Media Player Now!) She was selected to take part in the Eureka Series Programme 2022 at the Series Mania Institute. She has a 1st class Master's degree in Screenwriting, NFT/IADT with a scholarship from Warner Brothers and later selected by the Warner Brothers Creative Talent Team as an exceptional artist and one-to-watch. Johnny is an award winning actor, writer and director who has been involved in film and drama for the best part of two decades. He has written and directed such comedy films as The Legend of Harry and Ambrose, Aftermath and The Blizzards behind the music. In 2021 his comedy pilot "Cancelled" won best comedy pilot at the Austin after dark comedy festival. He can be seen later this year in Maurice O'Carroll's brilliant new feature Swing bout. Michael O'Hara is an actor, award winning writer, producer and director of animation, live action and documentary. His production company Waking Dream Productions is known for Talent Drivers (2019), Donuts, People and Their Dreams (1993) and Mr Happy (2006).  His latest "In Your Dreams" a docuseries is discussed here. This is the FNI Wrapchat Podcast, and we're here to celebrate Irish film and the people who make it possible. It's a cracking bumper special edition Episode! You'll find more about us on social media on FB and Insta on @filmnetworkireland and fni_film on the twitter machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the second edition of the FNI Wrap Chat Podcast Fastnet Film Festival special, this is the second of two, which we recorded live from our lovely campervan provided by Rambling Rover.ie at the Fastnet Film Festival in Schull in West Cork. Please excuse the slight noise as we were parked near the hive of activity of the festival hub. Special thanks this week goes out to Windmill Lane for their support and we're very excited to be working with them on an ongoing partnership. In this second episode, we've an interview with the lovely Actor Moya Farrelly on the run-up to the 25th Anniversary of her feature Film This is my Father also featuring Aidan Quinn and John Cusack. We also spotlight some up-and-coming talent you should watch out for in the near future. Moya's Screen appearances include Fiona Kinsella in SINGLE-HANDED, Sorcha Buckley in JACK TAYLOR: THE PIKEMEN, Previous film and television credits include the lead role of Eileen in FIRST COMMUNION DAY, directed by John Dower for the BBC, Sally Lyons in BACHELORS WALK; Andrea in MESSAGGI QUASI SEGRETI, directed by Valerio Jalongo, BRAVEHEART, directed by Mel Gibson. Director Jamie O'Rourke's first short, Scrap, is still on the festival circuit, was nominated for an IFTA in 2022, and screened at the 2023 Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival and has played at festivals around the world. His second film, Calf, funded by Screen Ireland/Virgin Media had its World Premiere at The Dublin International Film Festival in February 2023 and will screen at AA/EFA qualifying Odense IFF in Denmark in Aug 2023. Shane Serrano is an award winning Director & Cinematographer from Limerick. Through his production company, Crude Media, Shane has been directing and producing for over 10 years, working on over 130 music videos for artists. Many of his films have been selected by acclaimed film festivals globally, including the Newport Beach Film Festival, Irish Film London, Galway Film Fleadh, DIFF, Berlin International Art Film Festival and Chicago Irish Film Festival. In 2019 he was the recipient of an Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film in Limerick, at the Richard Harris International Film Festival. Tania Notaro is an exciting screenwriter, director and actor from Dublin. Her comedy drama TV series Cabaret Cartel is currently in development as part of Screen Ireland's Spotlight scheme. She has just completed her first short Glitterbug as writer/director and her visually arresting short film Postpartum (See on theVirgin Media Player Now!) She was selected to take part in the Eureka Series Programme 2022 at the Series Mania Institute. She has a 1st class Master's degree in Screenwriting, NFT/IADT with a scholarship from Warner Brothers and later selected by the Warner Brothers Creative Talent Team as an exceptional artist and one-to-watch. Johnny is an award winning actor, writer and director who has been involved in film and drama for the best part of two decades. He has written and directed such comedy films as The Legend of Harry and Ambrose, Aftermath and The Blizzards behind the music. In 2021 his comedy pilot "Cancelled" won best comedy pilot at the Austin after dark comedy festival. He can be seen later this year in Maurice O'Carroll's brilliant new feature Swing bout. Michael O'Hara is an actor, award winning writer, producer and director of animation, live action and documentary. His production company Walking Dream Productions is known for Taxi Drivers (2009), Donuts, People and their Dreams (1993) and Mr Happy (2006). his latest “In Your Dreams”. A Docuseries is discussed here This is the FNI Wrapchat Podcast, and we're here to celebrate Irish film and the people who make it possible. It's a cracking bumper special edition Episode! You'll find more about us on social media on FB and Insta on @filmnetworkireland and fni_film on the twitter machine.

At Catalyst International Film Festival this year, WFT held a very special panel comprised of respected film critics working nationally and held in partnership with Screen Ireland. This talk was moderated by Gemma Creagh (Film Ireland/Arena) and featured Ruth Barton (Arena); Roe McDermott (Hotpress); Mohamed Tarek (Egyptian Film Critics Association); and Chris Wasser (Sunday Independent & Irish Examiner), reflecting on the role the critic has in the industry. Are they drawn from too small a pool? Does this impact the films reviewed and the perspective of the reviewer? https://wft.ie/ https://catalystinternationalfilmfestival.com/

Tonight we have in the studio a past master of Irish horror. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with Screen Ireland's first funded horror DEAD MEAT in 2004, what followed next was a cornucopia of gore and guts channelled through his own unique brand of horror comedy. From the TV show ZOMBIE BASHERS in 2010, notable entries include STITCHES in 2012, FROM THE DARK in 2014, and the 2015 short STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT – which features one of the best love scenes in horror history between a banshee and a bogger, right up to the hilarious vampire horror comedy, LET THE WRONG ONE, we are delighted to welcome director Conor McMahonFilms discussed include LET THE WRONG ONE (Dir. Conor McMahon, 2022)BAD TASTE (Dir. Peter Jackson, 1987)EVIL DEAD 2: DEAD BY DAWN (Dir. Sam Raimi, 1987)

Susan Bergin, Chairperson of Screen Ireland, reacts to An Irish Goodbye winning an Oscar as well as Dubliner Richard Baneham.

We talk to Désirée Finnegan, Chief Executive of Screen Ireland.

The Oscar nominations were announced at a special ceremony in Los Angeles this evening. There was a record 14 nominations for Irish films with 'The Banshees of Inisherin' receiving nine nominations. Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by actor, comedian and star of The Banshees of Inisherin, Pat Shortt. He was joined alongside Louise Ryan from Screen Ireland to discuss…

Ahead of the release of The Fabelmans, Esther McCarthy, Ireland correspondent for Screen Ireland, talks about Spielberg's life and work.

The book of the moment for today's episode is Conversations with Friends by Sally Roony. Just a forewarning for those of you listening, this is NOT a spoiler-free zone. We will be discussing this book in all of its glory, which of course includes revealing the ending. Sally Rooney is an Irish author and screenwriter. She has published three novels: Conversations with Friends (2017), Normal People (2018), and Beautiful World, Where Are You (2021). Normal People was adapted into a 2020 television series by Hulu, RTÉ, Screen Ireland and the BBC. Rooney's work has garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, and she is regarded as one of the foremost millennial writers. If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to leave a review on whichever platform you are listening on, if applicable. If you have any further questions regarding topics discussed throughout the episode feel free to join our Hardcover Hoes Discord Server via the link in the show notes, or send us an email at hardcoverhoespod@gmail.com. Feel free to recommend books to cover in future episodes as well! Discord Server: https://discord.gg/zpvW4FyuPF TikTok, IG, Twitter: @HardcoverHoes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/993967071461813/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app