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Filmmaker Alan Gilsenan reflects on a four-decade career, creative instincts and a life in film.
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Article: “These films feel deeply personal” David Bolger on honouring Martha O’Neill at IMMA
David Bolger reflects on loss, legacy and deeply personal work as two CoisCéim films return to the screen at the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
State of the Arts Podcast: Senior Entertainment Executive Scott Farris with Des Doyle
In this episode of the State of the Arts podcast Des Doyle chats with senior entertainment executive Scott Farris about his role in shaping global franchise storytelling.
Article: “Make Them Laugh & Make Them Cry,” in Conversation with Crazy Love Stars Jade Jordan & John Connors
Lauren Gallagher catches up with actors John Connors and Jade Jordan about their film 'Crazy Love'
Article: “Finding the Rhythm of the Prose,” Stories of Sound and Song in Cinema
Film Ireland talks to Wayne Byrne and Amanda Kramer about their book, 'The Evolution of American Film Music, 1960s to 1990s’.
Article: “Many Families Still Feel Unheard” Filmmaker Niall Duffy on the Story Behind Galar
In rural Ireland, a determined father fights to save his crumbling home and protect his family amid a neglected housing crisis. Galar is the latest film from the award-winning Irish filmmaker, Niall Duffy. The film explores Ireland’s defective block housing crisis, carrying on Niall’s focus on character-driven and...
Article: “Writing is the Art of the Possible” - a Look Inside The Marilyn Diaries
Drawing on instinct as much as research, Aubrey Malone explores the challenge of capturing Monroe’s voice from the inside out for his latest book.
Phoenix Spotlight in Collaboration with Film Ireland
Every two weeks, tune in to 92.5 Phoenix FM, where presenter and film expert Dáire Walsh delves into the wonderful world of film and the industry on the island of Ireland live on air. Presented in partnership with Film Ireland, the next show will air live on 13th March at 12 noon on 92.5 FM.
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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Paul Farren, wealth and fame, he ignores, action is his reward.
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Gerard Wash's short documentary introduces us to Farmer Michael, a Galway-based, divisive character getting millions of views online. But his creator, Stevo Timothy, has a past with far more twists and turns than anyone would expect.Ahead of its screening at this year's Galway Film Fleadh,...
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Prisoners of the Moon - Johnny Gogan, Director & Nick Snow, Writer
In this podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to director Johnny Gogan and writer Nick Snow at a special screening of Prisoners of the Moon at the IFI.