Brendan McCarthy is co-owner of Oscar-winning Fantastic Films with John McDonnell, overseeing development, financing, distribution and co-productions. An award-winning screenwriter and producer, his credits include Wake Wood, made with Hammer Films, and The Cherry Tree. He previously headed Production and Development at the Irish Film Board, served as Irish delegate to Eurimages and advised the Arts Council of Ireland. He holds an MA in Screenwriting from IADT and is a graduate of EAVE and ACE.
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In this Film Ireland podcast, Paul Farren talks to director Lorcan Finnegan and writer Garret Shanley about their film 'Vivarium', which is available on digital from 27th March.