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Rich Peppiatt wins the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut |
| 17 Feb 2025 | Kneecap director and co-writer Rich Peppiatt has won the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer. This follows Peppiatt winning the IFTA for Best Director - Film on Friday, February 14th. |
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Winners announced for IFTA Awards 2025 |
14 Feb 2025 | The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the winners of
the IFTA Awards 2025, which took place tonight in Dublin and will air on
Saturday night on RTE One. The 22nd anniversary of the IFTA Awards was a
star-studded affair with host Kevin McGahern at the helm. |
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IFTA Q&A Series: Maureen Hughes on Casting |
| 13 Feb 2025 | Ahead of the 2025 IFTA Film & Drama Awards, IFTN is showcasing Irish talent who are nominated for this year's ceremony, blazing a trail in front of and behind the camera. Hosted in association with IFTA, this Q&A Series connects with Irish talent who represent a range of disciplines across our industry. |
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IFTA Q&A Series: Christine Molloy & Joe Lawlor on Directing |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Ahead of the 2025 IFTA Film & Drama Awards, IFTN is showcasing Irish talent who are nominated for this year's ceremony, blazing a trail in front of and behind the camera. Hosted in association with IFTA, this Q&A Series connects with Irish talent who represent a range of disciplines across our industry. |
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Irish Screen Stars set for IFTA Awards, Feb. 14th |
12 Feb 2025 | IFTA have confrimed the list of Irish Screen Stars attending the Irish Academy Awards Ceremony. The Awards take place on Friday 14th February at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre and
will be broadcast on RTE One this Saturday 15th February at 10.55pm |
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Exclusive Clip: Irish language heist thriller Aontas |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Aontas, a new Irish language heist thriller from director Damian McCann (Doineann), has been selected for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival where it will make its world premiere. IFTN is premiering an exclusive clip from the film. |
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IFTA Q&A Series: Zara Devlin on Acting |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Ahead of the 2025 IFTA Film & Drama Awards, IFTN is showcasing Irish talent who are nominated for this year's ceremony, blazing a trail in front of and behind the camera. Hosted in association with IFTA, this Q&A Series connects with Irish talent who represent a range of disciplines across our industry. |
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Spotlight: Best Drama - IFTA Nominations |
| 07 Feb 2025 | In the run up to the 2025 IFTA Awards Ceremony, taking place Friday, February 14th, at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, IFTN will showcase the extraordinary films nominated across the various categories of the IFTA Awards. |
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Michael Smiley join Blue Lights cast as filming begins on season 3 |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Michael Smiley (Bad Sisters, Censor) and Cathy Tyson (Boiling Point, Dune: Prophecy) have joined the cast of Blue Lights as filming begins on the third series of the multi award-winning Belfast-based drama. |
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Adam Scott to lead horror Hokum from Oddity director Damian McCarthy |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Adam Scott will film in Ireland later this month, as the lead of 2025 IFTA nominee Damian McCarthy's new horror film, Hokum. |
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IFTA Q&A Series: Carla Stronge on Casting |
| 06 Feb 2025 | Ahead of the 2025 IFTA Film & Drama Awards, IFTN is showcasing Irish talent who are nominated for this year's ceremony, blazing a trail in front of and behind the camera. Hosted in association with IFTA, this Q&A Series connects with Irish talent who represent a range of disciplines across our industry. |
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Three Quick Breaths starring Danny Dyer begins filming in Ireland |
| 06 Feb 2025 | Danny Dyer stars as a football agent under pressure in new thriller Three Quick Breaths; Vertigo Releasing has acquired the film for Ireland and the UK, and Sunrise Films will handle worldwide sales. |
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IFTA Q&A Series: Louise Kiely on Casting |
| 05 Feb 2025 | Ahead of the 2025 IFTA Film & Drama Awards, IFTN is showcasing Irish talent who are nominated for this year's ceremony, blazing a trail in front of and behind the camera. Hosted in association with IFTA, this Q&A Series connects with Irish talent who represent a range of disciplines across our industry. |
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Spotlight - Best Film: IFTA Nominations |
| 05 Feb 2025 | In the run up to the 2025 IFTA Awards Ceremony, taking place Friday, February 14th, at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, IFTN will showcase the extraordinary films nominated across the various categories of the IFTA Awards. |
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First-look trailer released for Hurry Up Tomorrow starring Barry Keoghan |
| 05 Feb 2025 | The first trailer for Hurry Up Tomorrow, starring Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Barry Keoghan, and Jenna Ortega has been released. With plot details largely under wraps, the film is understood to tie into The Weeknd's recent album release of the same name. |
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Christy acquired by Charades ahead of World Premiere at Berlinale |
| 05 Feb 2025 | International sales agent Charades has acquired international sales rights to Christy, the debut feature from Irish director Brendan Canty. The Cork-set film will have its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival this month, with Wildcard Distribution bringing the film to Irish cinemas later this year. |
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IFTA Q&A Series: Nina Gold & Lucy Amos on Casting |
| 04 Feb 2025 | Ahead of the 2025 IFTA Film & Drama Awards, IFTN is showcasing Irish talent who are nominated for this year's ceremony, blazing a trail in front of and behind the camera. Hosted in association with IFTA, this Q&A Series connects with Irish talent who represent a range of disciplines across our industry. |
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Saoirse Ronan and Rich Peppiatt awarded at London Critics Circle Film Awards |
| 04 Feb 2025 | Saoirse Ronan has won the award for British/Irish Performer of The Year at the 45th London Critics' Circle Film Awards, for her work on Blitz and The Outrun. Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt received the award for Breakthrough British/Irish Filmmaker. |
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First poster for Black Bag, starring Fassbender, Brosnan, and Blanchett |
| 31 Jan 2025 | A poster has been released for Black Bag, an upcoming spy thriller from director Steven Soderbergh, starring Michael Fassbender (Kneecap) and Pierce Brosnan (The Thursday Murder Club). |
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Netflix reveal first look at Wednesday S2 amid slate launch |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Netflix have unveiled a first look at Wednesday season 2, shot in Ireland, as part of a teaser trailer promoting their 2025 slate of films and television series. |
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