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Screen Producers Ireland CEO Susan Kirby discusses Production during COVID |
| 05 Feb 2021 | We spoke with Screen Producers Ireland CEO Susan Kirby to get an update on the status of production in Ireland at present, the implications of COVID on film sets, the need for industry-focused PUP, the need for more support from insurance brokers, the future potential of SVOD markets, and settling into the new role at SPI. |
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Andie The Great to make Irish TV debut on RTÉ One this Saturday |
| 05 Feb 2021 | Shot in Vancouver with post production in Dublin, Andie The Great is a plucky, subtle dramedy; we caught up with producer Sarah Brophy and director/writer David Laurence to find out more about the making of his directorial feature debut. |
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Actress Leah McNamara talks with IFTN |
| 29 Jan 2021 | We caught up with Normal People and Dublin Murders star Leah McNamara to find out more about her subtle rise in recent years, advice for young actors breaking into the business, and keeping busy during lockdown. |
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IFTN talks to Heavy Man Films, Makers of Samhlú Croí Cruthaitheach: TG4’s season of Short Art Films |
| 29 Jan 2021 | We spoke with director Tomek Ciezki and producer Wesley O’ Duinn of Heavy Man Films to get a better insight delivering 12 short art films for TG4, shooting during lockdown, and developing a unique approach to capturing artist’s creativity on camera. |
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IFTA-winning documentarian Feargal Ward talks with IFTN |
| 21 Jan 2021 | We caught up with Irish director and documentarian Feargal Ward to find out more about his multi-award-winning documentary The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid, developing his craft, and his advice to aspiring filmmakers. |
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Finné producer Aisling Ni Fhlaithearta talks with IFTN |
| 13 Jan 2021 | We caught up with producer Aisling Ni Fhlaithearta ahead of the return of her award-winning documentary series, Finné to find out more about the research and development process, filming during COVID-19, and what we can expect from season three. |
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Director Emer Reynolds discusses Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away |
| 08 Jan 2021 | We caught up with director Emer Reynolds to get a better insight into bringing the story of one of Ireland’s greatest ever frontmen to the big screen. |
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Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart discuss Wolfwalkers |
| 21 Dec 2020 | We caught up with the directors behind Cartoon Saloon’s Wolfwalkers, Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart to find out more about the intricacies involved in developing and creating an animated feature film, their approach as co-directors, what animation can teach live-action filmmakers, and the influence of Wes Anderson on the Cartoon Saloon family. |
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National Film School lecturer Eilish Kent talks with IFTN |
| 15 Dec 2020 | We caught up with lecturer Eilish Kent to discuss the growing influence of Television Drama, potential career paths for aspiring writers, being named among Variety’s Top Film Schools 2020, and what people can expect from the NFS’ Writing Television Drama course. |
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Director Kieron J. Walsh discusses Irish Tour de France drama The Racer |
| 11 Dec 2020 | We caught up with director Kieron J. Walsh ahead of the release of his new feature film ‘The Racer’ on Friday, 11th December. |
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Kevin Bacon joins cast of One Way; director Andrew Baird discusses new crime thriller |
| 16 Nov 2020 | We spoke with Irish director Andrew Baird to get some insight into his new action thriller One Way, the news that Hollywood veteran Kevin Bacon has joined the cast, and developing an established shorthand with Vikings star Travis Fimmel. |
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Director Peter Mackie Burns discusses Rialto |
| 25 Sep 2020 | We spoke with Scottish director Peter Mackie Burns (Daphne) to find out more about how he got involved with Rialto, his second feature film, working with lead actors Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and Tom Glynn-Carney, and the importance of place in storytelling. |
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Director Ciara Hyland discusses Cogadh ar Mhná |
| 23 Sep 2020 | The new historical documentary on TG4 examines the lost and untold stories of sexual violence against women during the Irish War of Independence and the subsequent Civil War. |
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Tony Kearns on Editing |
| 22 Sep 2020 | With the nominations for the IFTA Awards announced, we continue to shine a spotlight on Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera. |
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Lectuer Colin Pauser-Cowman discusses the Springboard+ Postgraduate Diploma in Series Production |
| 11 Sep 2020 | We spoke with lecturer and Film & TV producer Colin Pauser-Cowman to get some insight into the exciting aspects of the new Postgraduate Diploma in Series Production, which is accepting application until September 25th. |
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Dónall Ó Héalai on Acting |
| 11 Sep 2020 | With the nominations for the IFTA Awards announced, we continue to shine a spotlight on Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera. |
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Owen McCafferty on Writing |
| 10 Sep 2020 | With the nominations for the IFTA Awards announced, we continue to shine a spotlight on Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera. |
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Director Donald Taylor Black discusses New Gaels, Poolbeg Productions' timely sports documentary |
| 09 Sep 2020 | We caught up with producer director Donald Taylor Black to find out more about the origin of the idea, the influence of COVID-19 on production, and how the influence of the Black Lives Matter movement helped open up the conversation. |
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Paddy Slattery on directing and Broken Law’s journey to the screen |
| 08 Sep 2020 | We spoke with Irish writer/director Paddy Slattery to find out more about his debut feature film Broken Law’s 10 year journey to the screen, his approach to filmmaking and on-set collaboration, and navigating the uncertainty of a film release during such an unusual time. |
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Louise Gallagher on Producing |
| 27 Aug 2020 | With the nominations for the IFTA Awards announced, we continue to shine a spotlight on Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera. |
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