Film Ireland Podcast

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Film Ireland Podcast

Podcast by Film Ireland

  1. Grainne Humphries, Executive Festival Director at Dublin International Film Festival

    1 DAY AGO

    Grainne Humphries, Executive Festival Director at Dublin International Film Festival

    In this Film Ireland podcast, Mick Jordan talks to Grainne Humphries, Executive Festival Director at Dublin International Film Festival. The 2025 Dublin International Film Festival runs 20th February - 2nd March. Explre the full programme and book tickets at https://www.diff.ie/programme https://filmireland.net/

    54 min
  2. Presents: Sinéad O’Shea, Director of ‘Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story'

    4 DAYS AGO

    Presents: Sinéad O’Shea, Director of ‘Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story'

    In this Film Ireland podcast, Mick Jordan talks to Sinéad O'Shea, Director of Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien is a candid portrait of one of the world’s greatest and most charismatic writers, Irish author Edna O’Brien. Her books were banned and burned in her native Ireland. In London and New York, she had illicit love affairs, hosted star-studded parties, and made and lost a fortune. In her final year, aged 93, she shares her diaries and gives one last interview to filmmaker Sinéad O'Shea about her extraordinary life. Her diaries are read aloud by Oscar nominated actress Jessie Buckley. Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien is an SOS Production in co-production with Tara Films, with backing from Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland, Sky and the UK Global Screen Fund. It is directed by Sinéad O’Shea, produced by Claire McCabe, Eleanor Emptage and Sinéad O’Shea with Katie Holly and Barbara Broccoli serving as Exec Producers.

    50 min
  3. Presents; Ciarán Ó Cofaigh - Producer of Na Féilte Tine: Imbolg

    27 JAN

    Presents; Ciarán Ó Cofaigh - Producer of Na Féilte Tine: Imbolg

    In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Ciarán Ó Cofaigh, Producer of Na Féilte Tine: Imbolg. Na Féilte Tine (The Fire Festivals) a four part series commissioned by RTE which explores the four indigenous Irish festivals of Samhain, Imbolg, Bealtaine and Lúnasa. Each festival is a welcome to the new season. The Fire Festivals have been celebrated for millennia in Ireland and this series explores their history and continual evolution as they respond to the spiritual and communal needs of Ireland in the 21st century. The series delves into the symbolism and mythology central to each festival, and the impact that these ancient traditions have on Irish culture and identity. Imbolg the second programme airs on St. Brigid’s Day, Monday 3rd February 6.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

    42 min
  4. Presents: Megan K. Fox, Director of ‘Video Nasty’

    17 JAN

    Presents: Megan K. Fox, Director of ‘Video Nasty’

    In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Megan K. Fox, Director of comedy horror series ‘Video Nasty’. Three mostly normal, slightly weird teens go on an epic quest for a cult VHS collection. But on the way, they somehow get mixed up in a murder. Available to watch on Virgin Media Play from 20th January 2025. On BBC iPlayer from 8th January 2025.

    53 min
  5. Presents: 'The Damned' Director Thordur Palsson, Actor Odessa Young, & Writer Jamie Hannigan

    10 JAN

    Presents: 'The Damned' Director Thordur Palsson, Actor Odessa Young, & Writer Jamie Hannigan

    In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to 'The Damned' Director Thordur Palsson, Actor Odessa Young & Writer Jamie Hannigan. 'The Damned' is a tense psychological horror film that follows 19th-century widow, Eva. Tasked with making an impossible choice when a ship sinks off the coast of her isolated fishing outpost during the middle of an especially cruel winter. With provisions running low, Eva and her close-knit community must choose between rescuing the shipwrecked crew and prioritizing their own survival. Facing the consequences of their decision and tormented by guilt, the inhabitants wrestle with a mounting sense of dread and begin to believe they are all being punished for their choices. In cinemas from 10th January 2025. https://filmireland.net/

    58 min
  6. Presents: Conor McMahon, Filmmaker

    6 JAN

    Presents: Conor McMahon, Filmmaker

    In this Film Ireland podcast, Naemi Victoria talks to Conor McMahon about his journey  into film and the inspirations behind it. REWRITE!!! This podcast was made possible with the support of Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape. Conor McMahon is a former Film Ireland contributor, director and editor of feature-length and short films, from Zombie Bashers to Dead Meat to Stitches. He studied filmmaking at the Irish National Film School in Dun Laoghaire and has worked in broadcast television. McMahon is best known for his work in horror and has been making people laugh while terrified for over two decades.  Naemi Victoria is a writer and visual artist. She loves art, cinema, and a good laugh. Having completed an undergraduate degree in English and American Studies at the University of Hamburg, she moved to Dublin for a master’s degree in Film Theory at Trinity College. Her research interests are working-class cinema, gender representation, and the study of neoliberalism in popular media. Naemi is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Konstanz. Her research project will investigate the impact of neoliberal ideology on the representation of working-class identity in popular cinema from the late 1990s to the present day.

    49 min
  7. Presents: Paul Duane, Filmmaker

    30/12/2024

    Presents: Paul Duane, Filmmaker

    In this Film Ireland podcast, Mick Jordan talks to Paul Duane about his influences and inspiration and his love of the horror genre. Paul Duane’s All You Need is Death is available to stream on Shudder. A young couple who collect rare folk ballads discover the dark side of love when they surreptitiously record and translate an ancient, taboo folk song from the deep, forgotten past. Cast: Simone Collins, Charlie Maher, Catherine Siggins, Nigel O’Neill, Olwen Fouéré Mick Jordan is a writer and filmmaker. His latest film Letter To My 16 Year Old Self is presently screening at festivals around the country. He has a BA in Film and has written for TV and radio. He co-hosts the film review podcast Spoilerama. This podcast was made possible with the support of Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape.

    43 min
  8. Presents: Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Film Critic and Culture Journalist

    24/12/2024

    Presents: Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Film Critic and Culture Journalist

    In this podcast, Hayley Jorja talks to TV/Film Critic and Culture Journalist Gavia Baker-Whitelaw. Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a film critic and culture journalist living in Scotland. Previously a staff writer at the Daily Dot, she now freelances for a variety of outlets including TV Guide, Inverse, Vulture and BBC Radio 4, in addition to co-hosting the film podcast Overinvested and co-editing the fan culture newsletter The Rec Center. Hayley Jorja is a Dublin born writer and script editor. While she’s excited to bring great stories to life through her own writing and editing, she’s also passionate about media analysis. Her main ambition is to encourage people to open their minds to the media they consume. You can find her essays asking pointed questions  about the entertainment that shapes our real world on her Substack. You can also get updates on her other writing through her Linkedin. This podcast was made possible with the support of Coimisiún na Meán,  Ireland's agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape. https://filmireland.net/

    43 min
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Podcast by Film Ireland

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  • Creator
    FilmIreland
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    431
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