Film Ireland Podcast

FilmIreland

Covering all things cinema on the island of Ireland.

  1. On the Ground: A look Back at Dinard British & Irish Film Festival

    4 DAYS AGO

    On the Ground: A look Back at Dinard British & Irish Film Festival

    In this episode of the Film Ireland Podcast, we are delighted to once again partner with the Dinard British and Irish Film Festival, which held its 36th edition last month in the picturesque seaside town of Dinard, Brittany. First, we chat with Dominique Green, Artistic Director of Dinard, who shares insights into the festival’s vision, programming, and what makes it such a unique event on the film calendar. At the festival, Associate Editor Gemma Creagh caught up with writer/director Damian McCann  to talk about his gripping feature Aontas, where three unlikely women rob a rural Irish Credit Union. Listen back to their conversation for a deep dive into the film’s themes and creative process. Finally, we sit down with writer/director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor to discuss her powerful debut feature Dreamers, exploring ambition, belonging, and the pursuit of hope. Read more about this episode here: www.filmireland.net/podcast-a-look-back-at-dinard-british-irish-film-festival

    1h 10m
  2. State of the Arts: Bestselling Author Catherine Doyle (The Dagger and the Flame) with host Des Doyle

    27 OCT

    State of the Arts: Bestselling Author Catherine Doyle (The Dagger and the Flame) with host Des Doyle

    In the latest episode of the State of the Arts Podcast, host filmmaker and writer Des Doyle chats with Catherine Doyle, internationally bestselling and award-winning author of The Dagger and the Flame, The Rebel And The Rose and The Storm Keeper trilogy. Produced in partnership with Film Ireland and supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, the State of the Arts series explores the creative processes, industry challenges, and new opportunities that both Irish and international creatives face in today’s ever-evolving artistic landscapes. In this conversation, Doyle shares insights into her creative journey - from inspirations, to the practical aspects of building emotionally rich, imaginative worlds for young readers, to writing Romantasy books with the City Of Fantome trilogy and co-authoring the bestselling Twin Crowns trilogy. She discusses her journey, becoming successful, and gives helpful insight into how she managed to pen 13 books in a decade. Follow the journey of State of the Arts here: https://www.instagram.com/sotapod/ Read more about this episode here: https://www.filmireland.net/state-of-the-arts-podcast-bestselling-author-catherine-doyle-with-host-des-doyle

    1h 4m
  3. Presents: Writer/Director Stroma Cairns on The Son and the Sea at Belfast Film Festival

    24 OCT

    Presents: Writer/Director Stroma Cairns on The Son and the Sea at Belfast Film Festival

    In this episode of the Film Ireland Podcast, we’re celebrating filmmaking, storytelling, and cinema across the island of Ireland - with a special focus on the Belfast Film Festival, which runs from October 30th to November 8th. We begin with Rose Baker, Head Programmer of the festival, who shares insights into this year’s exciting lineup. Then, we’re joined by writer-director Stroma Cairns, whose moving debut feature The Son and the Sea screens at the festival. Stroma will be in Belfast for a post-screening Q&A. The Belfast Film Festival runs 30 October – 8 November. For the full programme, visit belfastfilmfestival.org.

    35 min
  4. Presents: 'The Unreal' Writer Rodney Lee & Director Bonnie Dempsey

    17 OCT

    Presents: 'The Unreal' Writer Rodney Lee & Director Bonnie Dempsey

    In this Film Ireland podcast, Conor Bryce talks to Writer Rodney Lee & Director Bonnie Dempsey about their live-action family thriller TV series 'The Unreal'. Originally commissioned by RTE, series 2 begins airing October 26th. In the first series, the Kelly family discovered they were actually fictional characters who had escaped from a 1980s TV sitcom into the real world. Now, one year later, the Kellys are just trying to live a normal life. But when they visit a spooky, run-down hotel to attend an 80s Video Collectors Fair, they get more than they bargained for. Kevin catches glimpses of a ghostly boy and the family decide to go ghost-hunting. But when Kevin eventually comes face-to-face with the apparition, he makes a startling discovery; the ghost looks exactly like him! In Irish folklore, a ghostly doppelganger is known as a ‘Fetch’ and if you see one, legend has it you may soon meet a deadly fate… This is just the beginning of a supernatural comedy adventure as the Kellys uncover strange secrets, confront their fears, and fight to survive in a world where the line between real and unreal becomes increasingly blurred. Written by Rodney Lee, directed by Bonnie Dempsey, and produced by Nuala Carr and David O’Sullivan of Dyehouse Films Starring - Senan Jennings ( Kevin ) Joseph McKucken ( Tom ) Kathryn McKiernan ( Mary ) Kate Brady ( Katie ) with Patrick McDonnell, Daniel Nwambu ( Leo ) Lorena Montes and Don King Roganvilla

    44 min
  5. State of the Arts: Ciarán Donnelly (Dir: Wheel of Time, Vikings/Co-creator: Kin) with Des Doyle

    13 OCT

    State of the Arts: Ciarán Donnelly (Dir: Wheel of Time, Vikings/Co-creator: Kin) with Des Doyle

    In this debut episode of the State of the Arts Podcast, host filmmaker and writer Des Doyle chats with Ciarán Donnelly, BAFTA and multiple IFTA award-winning Director/Producer, and co-creator of Kin. Produced in partnership with Film Ireland and supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, the series explores the creative processes, industry challenges, and new opportunities that both Irish & international creatives face in ever-evolving artistic landscapes. In this discussion, Donnelly shares his experience and insight, having directed and produced some of the world’s most successful television series, including global hits such as Amazon’s The Wheel of Time, Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla, and MGM/History’s Vikings. Read more about the podcast here: www.filmireland.net/state-of-the-arts-podcast-ciaran-donnelly-dir-wheel-of-time-vikings-co-creator-kin-with-host-des-doyle/ Follow the journey of State of the Arts here: https://www.instagram.com/sotapod/ Chapters: 2.37 Influences 5.00 College 11.25 Early Career in the UK 14.37 Getting Cold Feet 20.45 Getting a BAFTA 21.40 Working in the US 22.40 Directing The Tudors 26.04 Directing Camelot 26.45 The Importance of Directing a Pilot 29.05 Gaining Experience and Co-Directing Krypton 32.22 Working With Artists Like Eva Green & John Malkovich 36.06 Directing Wheel of Time 41.13 Being Producer/Director 42.30 Being a Writer 43.25 Kin 46.25 Artificial Intelligence 53.32 The Streaming Age 59.03 Current & Future Projects 1.04.05 T4 Productions 1.05.23 Creator's Choices

    1h 10m
  6. Presents: John Kelly, Retirement Plan & Myrid Carten, A Want in Her

    10 OCT

    Presents: John Kelly, Retirement Plan & Myrid Carten, A Want in Her

    In this episode of the Film Ireland Podcast, we are delighted to partner with the Dinard British and Irish Film Festival, which held its 36th edition last weekend in the picturesque seaside town of Dinard, Brittany. The episode features filmmaker John Kelly, whose animated short Retirement Plan - winner of both the Jury and Audience Awards at SXSW - continues its successful festival run with a screening at Dinard. Our contributor Tanvi Gawali speaks with John about the film’s journey and creative process. We also hear from Myrid Carten, discussing her powerful documentary A Want in Her, which screened at the festival and is now showing in Irish cinemas. The Dinard British and Irish Film Festival is an annual celebration of cinema that takes place in the coastal town of Dinard, Brittany. Now in its 36th year, the festival showcases the best of contemporary British and Irish filmmaking, highlighting emerging talent alongside established voices. Known for its warm hospitality and discerning audiences, Dinard provides a unique platform for filmmakers to connect with international industry figures and audiences in France.

    1h 7m
  7. On the Ground: Birdsong Live Q&A with Ross Whitaker at Newcastle West Film Club

    6 OCT

    On the Ground: Birdsong Live Q&A with Ross Whitaker at Newcastle West Film Club

    There was a lot to celebrate this Culture Night, as Newcastle West Film Club in Limerick marked 16 years of screening an impressive programme of films. Meanwhile, Coimisiún na Meán’s Sound and Vision Scheme has just turned 20 - and what better way to honour both occasions than with a screening of the scheme’s recent success, documentary Birdsong? In Desmond Complex on 19th September, Coimisiún na Meán hosted a brilliant evening of music, conversation, and cinema, culminating in a live Q&A with the film’s producer, Ross Whitaker, hosted by Film Ireland Associate Editor Gemma Creagh. Listen back to these highlights of the evening: Chatting with Coimisiún na Meán’s Brian Furey — [00.35] A history of the club with founding member Mary Carroll — [08.18] Live Q&A with Ross Whitaker — [23.55] A word from the members — [38.53] About Sound and Vision Over €300 million awarded to almost 5,000 projects. Coimisiún na Meán is celebrating 20 years of the broadcasting funding scheme, Sound & Vision. The Scheme, which was first launched in 2005, has played a crucial role in shaping the Irish media landscape by supporting the creation of diverse, culturally relevant, and innovative content for Irish TV and radio audiences. Over the last two decades, nearly 5,000 projects have been offered funding of just over €300 million to make programming in Ireland, for Irish audiences. These include: 659 drama projects, 94 animation projects, just over 3,200 documentaries, 268 educational projects and 445 entertainment projects, as well as targeted funding rounds to support the commercial and community media sectors. Sound & Vision remains a vital source of funding for producing Irish language content with over 800 hundred of the projects funded classified as Irish/bilingual.

    42 min
  8. Presents: Johnathan Young, May One EP/former Original Programming & Production VP HBO Central Europe

    29 SEPT

    Presents: Johnathan Young, May One EP/former Original Programming & Production VP HBO Central Europe

    Today, we are partnering with Words Across Europe to welcome Johnathan Young, Executive Producer at May One and former VP of Original Programming and Production at HBO Central Europe. Words Across Europe is an innovative, paid programme that provides participants with a deep understanding of the broader industry landscape, along with the confidence to navigate series writing for television. Most exciting of all, the programme takes place entirely in virtual reality. Johnathan is one of the industry experts and guest speakers involved in the programme To learn more about Words Across Europe and how to apply, visit www.wordsacrosseurope.eu

    51 min
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Covering all things cinema on the island of Ireland.

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  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
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