Podcast: Director/Writer David Gleeson (Once Upon a Time in a Cinema)
In this podcast, David Gleeson reflects on a life shaped by storytelling and a love of all things cinematic.
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Article: “I Take Greater Pleasure from the More Radical Films," Alan Gilsenan on Four Decades of Filmmaking
Filmmaker Alan Gilsenan reflects on a four-decade career, creative instincts and a life in film.
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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Irish Film Review: The Camino Voyage
Sean Dooley sets sail.
Watch Irish Short Film: Rob Kennedy's 'Sit Beside Me'
Rob Kennedy tells Film Ireland all about his horror short, which is now available to watch.
Review: Free Radicals
Vjekoslav Vondra was at the Cork Film Festival to take in selection of experimental film works screened in memory of Josephine Massarella (1957 – 2018).
Irish Film Review @ Cork Film Festival: Cellar Door
John Finbarr McGarr goes beyond the 'Cellar Door', which screened at this year's Cork Film Festival.
Review: The Curious Works of Roger Doyle
Loretta Goff goes on a journey through 'The Curious Works of Roger Doyle', Brian Lally's documentary the 'Godfather of Irish Electronica'.
Aoife O'Toole, Dublin Feminist Film Festival Manager
In this podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Aoife O'Toole, the Dublin Feminist Film Festival Manager, about what we can expect at this year's festival.