Article: Home Is Where The Heart Is - Liam Ó Mocháin on the making of Abode
Matthew Briody talks to writer and director Liam O Mochain, whose new film 'Abode' is currently showing in Irish cinemas.
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Tús Geal – Tíolacadh ar an Scáileán ag Féile Scannán Feabhail
Tá Tíolacadh, an gearrscannán Gaeilge, ag dul go Féile Scannán Feabhail. Taispeánadh an scannán – a scríobh Sadhbh Larkin-Coyle, príomhaisteoir sa scannán freisin – ag Fleadh Scannán na Gaillimhe i mí Iúil na bliana seo.
Article: DICFF's Aidan O'Sullivan on Comedy, Craft and Community
Dublin International Comedy Film Festival's Aidan O'Sullivan talks with writer Emma Donnelly about what pulled him into comedy, the joy of performing, and the hidden work behind every punchline.
Essay: Anemone - Consider the Lilies
In her essay on Ronan Day-Lewis’s Anemone, Polina Cosgrave unpacks a film that drifts between memory, myth and the metaphysical.
Article: 'Camogie: Inside the Championship' – Dublin Captain Aisling Maher Takes Us Behind the Scenes
Two-part series, Camogie: Inside the Championship, is the latest sporting documentary from Ross Whitaker. We caught up with Dublin captain Aisling Maher who reflects on her sporting journey and what it was like filming the episodes.
Essay: Screening for Help – Irish Care and Confinement
In anticipation of the release of Testimony today and reviewing Margo Harkin’s Stolen, Seán Patrick Donlan looks at the portrayal of Irish institutions in film.
Article: “I had to find my way into it,” Lynne Ramsay on Die My Love
Lynne Ramsay sits down with our Festival Correspondent Shannon Cotter to talk Cannes, Jennifer Lawrence, and the visual look of one of 2025’s most daring films.
Article: The Great Reset the World Really Needs: In Conversation with 'Born That Way' Filmmaker
This week at the IFI, filmmaker and activist Róisín Kearney saw Born That Way, a film that hits very close to home. She spoke with filmmaker Éamon Little to learn more about his important documentary.
State of the Arts Podcast: Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight (Spartacus: House of Ashur) with host Des Doyle
In the latest episode of the State of the Arts Podcast, host, filmmaker and writer Des Doyle chats with Steven S.DeKnight, acclaimed screenwriter, director, producer, and creator/showrunner behind some of the most influential genre series of the past two decades.
Irish Films of 2025
We take a look at some of the Irish films coming to screens in 2025. We’ll update films, premieres, release dates and platforms and add reviews and interviews as they come in.
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Review: Words of War
In his review, Peter Bodie grapples with the dark themes of 'Words of War,' starring Irish actor Ciarán Hinds.
Article: In Conversation with Horseshoe Filmmakers Adam O'Keeffe & Edwin Mullane
With 'Horseshoe' set to make its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh, Matthew Briody catches up with directing duo Edwin Mullane and Adam O’Keeffe to discuss sibling tensions, directing their debut feature on a budget and the mad poetry of Irish families.
Podcast: Gar O'Rourke, Director of 'Sanatorium'
We are delighted to be partnering with the Galway Film Fleadh to bring you a series of podcasts spotlighting filmmakers whose work is screening at this year’s festival. In this podcast Gemma Creagh talks to Gar O'Rourke, Director of 'Sanatorium', which screens at this year's festival as well as Shor
Review: Mincéir
Dev Murray looks at Mincéir, a powerful film that sheds light on the culture, history and struggles of the Irish Traveller community.
From the Archives: In Conversation with Tomm Moore
With beloved Cartoon Saloon animation 'Puffin Rock' poised to return for a third season, we look back through the archives, and this conversation with Tomm Moore, Irish illustrator, director and is the co-founder of Cartoon Saloon
Podcast: Ross Whitaker, Director of 'Beat The Lotto'
In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Ross Whitaker about his latest documentary, 'Beat The Lotto'