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Review: Power Ballad
Matthew Briody tunes in for Power Ballad.
DocArena Podcast: BAFTA-Winning Director John Dower (The Balloonists, Thriller in Manila, My Scientology Movie)
On this DocArena, Ross Whitaker talks to acclaimed documentary director John Dower about The Balloonists and the race to fly around the world nonstop.
Podcast: Filmmaker Róisín Kearney (ÉIST, Paddy) on Puttnam Script Award Premiere
In this podcast, Róisín chats about shooting ÉIST with Stephen Rea, documentary filmmaking, and her career so far.
Article: “No One, Including his Family, Knew the Full Story,” Director David Burke on Bill Fuller Documentary
Lauren Gallagher is in conversation with 'Have You Never Heard of Bill Fuller?' director David Burke.
Article: Filmmaker Méabh O’Hare - “At its Heart, Ag Taisteal Siar is About Recognition.”
The Belfast filmmaker discusses storytelling, song and the enduring legacy of Traveller musicians.
Article: “If You’re a Punk, You’re Always a Punk," Frank Shouldice on his Latest Documentary
Frank Shouldice discusses friendship, punk music and storytelling as Once We Were Punks arrives in cinemas across Ireland.
Irish Films of 2026
From podcasts to in-depth discussion and reviews, here's where we take a look at the Irish films released or broadcast in 2026.
Irish Films of 2025
From podcasts to in-depth discussion and reviews, here's where we take a look at the Irish films released in 2025.
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Podcast: Johnathan Young, May One EP & Former HBO VP on Words Across Europe
Today, we are partnering with Words Across Europe to welcome Johnathan Young, Executive Producer at May One and former VP of Original Programming and Production at HBO Central Europe.
Podcast: Sheena Lambert on Writing an Irish-Language Mystery, Báite
In this Film Ireland podcast, recorded live on location in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Irish Film Festival, we chat with author, playwright and screenwriter Sheena Lambert about her feature film Báite.
Review: Báite
Brian Ó Tiomáin takes a dip into the 70s for Irish-language drama Báite.
State of the Arts Podcast: Showrunner Shawn Ryan (The Night Agent, The Shield, S.W.A.T.) with Des Doyle
In the latest episode of the State of the Arts podcast, Des Doyle sits down with acclaimed television creator, writer, and showrunner Shawn Ryan (The Night Agent, The Shield, S.W.A.T.).
Podcast: Midlands Mayhem writer-director Adam Mura & Harpist Joy Shannon
In this podcast, Will Penn speaks with Irish-American harpist Joy Shannon about her new album In The Forest Singing Sorrowless, inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien, and her upcoming Ireland documentary. Dolapo Agunbiade also chats with Adam Mura about his indie series Midlands Mayhem.
Short Film Review: Sete
June Butler examines the striking experimental short film Sete, exploring its portrayal of racism, displacement and the emotional toll of living between cultures in contemporary Ireland. Brazilian Marcello Fidelis experimental short film Sete (Portuguese for’Seven’) looks at racism experienced by Brazilian nationals living in Ireland. The title refers to...