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Interview with ‘Eamon’ writer/director Margaret Corkery

access>CINEMA’s Dave O Mahony introduces the first of the IFI’s Conversations with Irish Filmmakers series with writer/director Margaret Corkery. Margaret’s background in art and photography led to her early short films 'Killing the Afternoon' and 'Joyride', which were both screened and discussed at the event. Her debut feature, the dark comedy 'Eamon', was produced as part of the Catalyst Project. Margaret discusses her experiences in writing and shooting the film, her influences, and the challenges faced in marketing a film and gaining entry into the major film festivals worldwide.

Niall McKay talks to Brant Smith Director of ‘In-World War’

Filmmaker Niall McKay talks to artisan filmmaker DJ Bad Vegan, aka Brant Smith, about his upcoming off-beat, low-budget, sci-fi feature In-World War. The film was partly shot in Dublin and features model Vivienne Connolly.

Interview with ‘Identities’ Director Vittoria Colonna and Producer Rachel Lysaght

Film Ireland talks to ‘Identities’ Director Vittoria Colanna and Producer Rachel Lysaght about how their initial research for a drama gradually morphed into the winner of both the best documentary at Gaze Film festival 2009 and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties Human Rights Film School award.

Interview with ‘Moon’ Director Duncan Jones

Director Duncan Jones speaks to Film Ireland’s Scott Townsend about his critically-acclaimed debut feature Moon which was released in Irish cinemas on Friday, 17th July 2009. Duncan discusses how his background as a commercials director helped him to work within a limited budget while also managing to get Kevin Spacey and composer Clint Mansell to contribute. He also reveals the influence that classic science fiction movies such as 2001 and Outland had on him while making this film.

Part 2: Conor McMahon’s ‘The Disturbed’ After The Fleadh

This is part two of a two-part Film Ireland podcast with writer/director Conor McMahon, recorded three weeks after the world premiere of his ultra low-budget improvised horror film 'The Disturbed' at the 2009 Galway Film Fleadh. Conor sheds some light on what does or does not happen to a filmmaker when a film is well received at a large film festival such as Galway, his meeting with sales agents, applying for completion funding, plus more about the movie now that the film has been seen by an audience. The Disturbed will be screened in the IFI as part of The Horrorthon this October Bank Holiday weekend.

Part 1: Conor McMahon on ‘The Disturbed’ before the Galway Film Fleadh

This is part one of a two part Film Ireland podcast with Writer/Director Conor McMahon recorded before the world premiere of his ultra low budget improvised horror film 'The Disturbed' at the 2009 Galway Film Fleadh. We hear about what inspired him to make it and what writing process there is in an improvised movie shot in sequence. Conor also talks about the relationship with actors and director when their isn’t a script, what stage he was at in post production at the time and what hopes he had going into the festival. Part 2 will shed some light on what does or does not happen to a filmmaker when a film is well received at a large film festival such as Galway plus a little more about the film now that people, including Film Ireland, have actually seen it.

Interview with Niall McKay - Director of ‘A Song for Dad’

Ross Whitaker talks to Niall McKay, director of narrative documentary 'A Song for Dad', which airs on RTÉ 1 on Tuesday 4th August at 10.20pm.

Interview With The Makers of ‘The Liberties’

Ross Whitaker talks to Areaman Production’s Shane Hogan and Tom Burke about their documentary 'The Liberties' which premiered at the Stranger than Fiction documentary festival at the IFI on Sunday 21st June 2009.

Filmbase/RTÉ Short Film Awards Advice from Alan Fitzpatrick

Alan Fitzpatrick, Managing Director of Filmbase, sits on the Filmbase/RTÉ short Film Awards panel, where twice a year 3 short scripts are chosen to receive funding of €10,000 each plus matching facilities from Filmbase. Ahead of the next application deadline of Friday 26th June, Alan gives an overview of the scheme, the application procedure, the process of whittling the applications down to a short list of 10 and some advice should you reach the short list interview stage.

Audition Advice For Actors From Casting Director Thyrza Ging

Thyrza Ging talks to Film Ireland about her work as a casting director, giving practical advice on what makes a good actor’s headshot, CV and showreel and also what to expect in your first audition.