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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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ReviewsSarah Cullen Dublin International Film Festival

Review: Vivarium

Sarah Cullen enters the fifth dimension beyond that which is known in Lorcan Finnegan’s Vivarium.

ReviewsStephen Porzio Dublin International Film Festival

Review: Nails

Stephen Porzio takes a bloodied hammer to Denis Bartok's Irish horror film 'Nails'.

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Article: “A Fairytale Grounded in Reality,” Corin Hardy, Director of The Hallow

Director Corin Hardy discusses the folklore, practical effects and environmental themes behind The Hallow, revealing how he brought Ireland’s dark mythology to life on screen.

ReviewsDanny Boyle Michael McElhatton

Review: The Hallow

Cormac O’Meara celebrates Corin Hardy’s horror debut, exploring its folklore, creature-feature thrills and striking visuals with infectious genre enthusiasm.

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Review: Last Days On Mars

Ruairí Moore takes a wry look at sci-fi horror’s familiar territory, dissecting Ruairí Robinson’s Martian zombie thriller.