Film Ireland Podcast
788 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCovering all things cinema on the island of Ireland.
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On the Gound: Bríona Nic Dhiarmada Co-producer of 'Mairéad Farrell: Comhrá nár Chríochnaigh',
April 28, 2015 13:11 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBThe 15th Irish Film Festival, Boston took place over four days from 19 – 22 March 2015 at the Somerville Theatre, Davis Square. Alexis Sullivan, a student at Boston College, attended the festival and talked to some of the filmmakers who were there presenting their films. In this podcast Alexis chats to Bríona Nic Dhiarmada, co-producer of 'Mairéad Farrell: Comhrá nár Chríochnaigh', Martina Durac’s film that explores the life and death of one of the IRA’s most iconic female members.
Audio Interview: Tom Smith author of 'Child 44'
April 21, 2015 13:48 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBA politically-charged serial killer thriller set in 1953 Soviet Russia, Child 44 chronicles the crisis of conscience for secret police agent Leo Demidov [Tom Hardy], who loses status, power and home when he refuses to denounce his own wife, Raisa [Noomi Rapace], as a traitor. Exiled from Moscow to a grim provincial outpost, Leo and Raisa join forces with General Mikhail Nesterov [Gary Oldman] to track down a serial killer who preys on young boys. Their quest for justice threatens a system-wid...
Film Ireland Presents: Tom Smith Author of Child 44
April 21, 2015 13:48 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBA politically-charged serial killer thriller set in 1953 Soviet Russia, Child 44 chronicles the crisis of conscience for secret police agent Leo Demidov [Tom Hardy], who loses status, power and home when he refuses to denounce his own wife, Raisa [Noomi Rapace], as a traitor. Exiled from Moscow to a grim provincial outpost, Leo and Raisa join forces with General Mikhail Nesterov [Gary Oldman] to track down a serial killer who preys on young boys. Their quest for justice threatens a system-wid...
On the Ground: Paul Murphy, Writer/Director of The Weather Report
April 20, 2015 16:18 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBThe 15th Irish Film Festival, Boston took place over four days from 19 – 22 March 2015 at the Somerville Theatre, Davis Square. Alexis Sullivan, a student at Boston College, attended the festival and talked to some of the filmmakers who were there presenting their films. In this podcast Alexis chats to Paul Murphy, writer/director of The Weather Report, a short film that stars Edward MacLiam and Marie Ruane as Ted and Maureen Sweeney and centres around a mysterious phone call which question...
Irish Film Festival, Boston: Audio Interview with Paul Murphy, wri/dir of 'The Weather Report'
April 20, 2015 16:18 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBThe 15th Irish Film Festival, Boston took place over four days from 19 – 22 March 2015 at the Somerville Theatre, Davis Square. Alexis Sullivan, a student at Boston College, attended the festival and talked to some of the filmmakers who were there presenting their films. In this podcast Alexis chats to Paul Murphy, writer/director of The Weather Report, a short film that stars Edward MacLiam and Marie Ruane as Ted and Maureen Sweeney and centres around a mysterious phone call which question...
Irish Film Festival, Boston: Audio Interview with Aoife Kelleher & Rachel Lysaght
April 17, 2015 15:53 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBThe 15th Irish Film Festival, Boston took place over four days from 19th – 22nd March 2015 at the Somerville Theatre, Davis Square. Alexis Sullivan, a student at Boston College, attended the festival and talked to some of the filmmakers who were there presenting their films. In this podcast Alexis chats to the directer Aoife Kelleher and producer Rachel Lysaght, whose award-winning documentary 'One Million Dubliners' explores life, death and the afterlife through a journey of Glasnevin Cem...
On the Ground: Aoife Kelleher Director & Rachel Lysaght Producer of One Million Dubliners
April 17, 2015 15:53 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBThe 15th Irish Film Festival, Boston took place over four days from 19th – 22nd March 2015 at the Somerville Theatre, Davis Square. Alexis Sullivan, a student at Boston College, attended the festival and talked to some of the filmmakers who were there presenting their films. In this podcast Alexis chats to the directer Aoife Kelleher and producer Rachel Lysaght, whose award-winning documentary 'One Million Dubliners' explores life, death and the afterlife through a journey of Glasnevin Cem...
On the Ground: Niall Heery, writer/director of Gold
April 15, 2015 15:38 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBThe 15th Irish Film Festival, Boston took place over four days from 19th – 22nd March 2015 at the Somerville Theatre, Davis Square. Alexis Sullivan, a student at Boston College, attended the festival and talked to some of the filmmakers who were there presenting their films. In this podcast Alexis chats to Niall Heery the writer/director of Gold, an offbeat comedy about an estranged father who returns to his hometown after an absence of ten years to reconnect with his teenage daughter and e...
Irish Film Festival, Boston: Audio Interview with Niall Heery, writer/director of 'Gold'
April 15, 2015 15:38 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBThe 15th Irish Film Festival, Boston took place over four days from 19th – 22nd March 2015 at the Somerville Theatre, Davis Square. Alexis Sullivan, a student at Boston College, attended the festival and talked to some of the filmmakers who were there presenting their films. In this podcast Alexis chats to Niall Heery the writer/director of Gold, an offbeat comedy about an estranged father who returns to his hometown after an absence of ten years to reconnect with his teenage daughter and e...
On the Ground: Dawn Morrissey, Irish Film Festival, Boston Festival Director
April 09, 2015 14:45 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBThe 15th Irish Film Festival, Boston took place over four days from 19th - 22nd March 2015 at the Somerville Theatre, Davis Square. Alexis Sullivan, a student at Boston College, attended the festival and talked to some of the filmmakers who were there presenting their films. In this first podcast Alexis chats to Festival Director Dawn Morrissey about putting the festival together and the need for an Irish Film Festival in Boston.
Irish Film Festival, Boston: Audio Interview with Dawn Morrissey, Festival Director
April 09, 2015 14:45 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBThe 15th Irish Film Festival, Boston took place over four days from 19th - 22nd March 2015 at the Somerville Theatre, Davis Square. Alexis Sullivan, a student at Boston College, attended the festival and talked to some of the filmmakers who were there presenting their films. In this first podcast Alexis chats to Festival Director Dawn Morrissey about putting the festival together and the need for an Irish Film Festival in Boston.
Indie Cinema: Mark Gaster & Brian O'Neill, Co-directors of How to be Happy
March 23, 2015 16:25 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis episode of InConversation features Mark Gaster and Brian O'Neill, two of the three co-directors of 'How to be Happy'(along with Michael Rob Costine). The feature film is written by award winning writer/director, Conor Horgan ('One Hundred Mornings'). The development of the script was a collaborative effort between Conor and the students of the Filmbase/Staffordshire University MSc Digital Feature Film Production Course.
InConversation: Mark Gaster & Brian O'Neill
March 23, 2015 16:25 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis episode of InConversation features Mark Gaster and Brian O'Neill, two of the three co-directors of 'How to be Happy'(along with Michael Rob Costine). The feature film is written by award winning writer/director, Conor Horgan ('One Hundred Mornings'). The development of the script was a collaborative effort between Conor and the students of the Filmbase/Staffordshire University MSc Digital Feature Film Production Course.
Film Ireland Presents: Grainne Humphreys Dublin International Film Festival Director
March 10, 2015 13:11 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis episode of InConversation features Grainne Humphreys, Festival Director of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival since 2007.
InConversation with Grainne Humphreys
March 10, 2015 13:11 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis episode of InConversation features Grainne Humphreys, Festival Director of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival since 2007.
InConversation with Grainne Humphries
March 10, 2015 13:11This episode of InConversation features Grainne Humphries, Festival Director of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival since 2007.
Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 09
March 06, 2015 12:51 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBDonnchadh and Richard are joined by Jonathan Victory to fantasize about pastries, dream about Jodorowsky and design 'Lost Ruairí' posters. Along the way the lads preview this year's Jameson Dublin Film Festival, chit chat about film news and stuff in the cinema. No one was harmed.
Talking Film: FI Pod #9 - Post Pastries
March 06, 2015 12:51 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBDonnchadh Tiernan and Richard Drumm are joined by Jonathan Victory to fantasize about pastries, dream about Jodorowsky and design 'Lost Ruairí' posters. Along the way the lads preview this year's Jameson Dublin Film Festival, chit chat about film news and stuff in the cinema. No one was harmed.
Talking Film: Jonathan, Richard & Donnchadh on Cinema - Episode 9
March 06, 2015 12:51 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBDonnchadh Tiernan and Richard Drumm are joined by Jonathan Victory to fantasize about pastries, dream about Jodorowsky and design 'Lost Ruairí' posters. Along the way the lads preview this year's Jameson Dublin Film Festival, chit chat about film news and stuff in the cinema. No one was harmed.
Interview: Kevin Hart And Josh Gad, The Wedding Ringer
February 27, 2015 16:20 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBKevin Hart and Josh Gad were recently in town to promote their film The Wedding Ringer. Gemma Creagh broke into their hotel room to have a quick natter about the film talk and to discuss their beautiful leg dancing and fairy feet.
Film Briefs: Kevin Hart And Josh Gad, Actors in The Wedding Ringer
February 27, 2015 16:20 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBKevin Hart and Josh Gad were recently in town to promote their film The Wedding Ringer. Gemma Creagh broke into their hotel room to have a quick natter about the film talk and to discuss their beautiful leg dancing and fairy feet.
Capital Irish Film Festival: Interview With Dave Farrell & Colin Farrell Of 'A Terrible Beauty'
February 17, 2015 17:15 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBA Terrible Beauty/Áille an Uafáis screened at the The 93-minute feature docudrama set during the Irish Rebellion of 1916 tells the largely untold story of displaced young men, women and children caught up in a chain of events which would have tragic consequences leaving many innocent people dead. Adam McPartlan talks to producer Dave Farrell and actor Colin Farrell, who plays Frank Shouldice, about the film.
Film Ireland Presents: Colin Farrell Actor & Dave Farrell Director of A Terrible Beauty
February 17, 2015 17:15 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBA Terrible Beauty/Áille an Uafáis screened at the Capital Irish Film Festival The 93-minute feature docudrama set during the Irish Rebellion of 1916 tells the largely untold story of displaced young men, women and children caught up in a chain of events which would have tragic consequences leaving many innocent people dead. Adam McPartlan talks to producer Dave Farrell and actor Colin Farrell, who plays Frank Shouldice, about the film.
Capital Irish Film Festival: Interview with Sinéad O'Brien, director of Blood Fruit
February 13, 2015 17:36 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBAdam McPartlan spoke to Sinéad O'Brien, whose documentary Blood Fruit screened at the the Capital Irish Film Festival. Blood Fruit tells the story of the Dunnes Stores strikers in 1980’s Dublin. Mary Manning, a 21-year-old Dunnes Stores checkout girl, refused to sell two Outspan grapefruits under direction from her union in support of the anti-apartheid struggle. She and ten other supporters were suspended and a strike ensued. The 11 knew little about apartheid and assumed they’d be back to w...
On the Ground: Sinéad O'Brien, Director of Blood Fruit
February 13, 2015 17:36 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBAdam McPartlan spoke to Sinéad O'Brien, whose documentary Blood Fruit screened at the the Capital Irish Film Festival. Blood Fruit tells the story of the Dunnes Stores strikers in 1980’s Dublin. Mary Manning, a 21-year-old Dunnes Stores checkout girl, refused to sell two Outspan grapefruits under direction from her union in support of the anti-apartheid struggle. She and ten other supporters were suspended and a strike ensued. The 11 knew little about apartheid and assumed they’d be back to w...
Capital Irish Film Festival: Ambassador Anne Anderson Audio Interview
February 11, 2015 18:55 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBAdam McPartlan spoke to Anne Anderson, the 17th Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, to find out about the huge appetite among the 40 million Diaspora to connect with Ireland through film and how festivals such as the Capitol Irish Film Festival can bring Irish culture to a wider American audience.
On the Ground: Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson at the Capital Irish Film Festival:
February 11, 2015 18:55 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBAdam McPartlan spoke to Anne Anderson, the 17th Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, to find out about the huge appetite among the 40 million Diaspora to connect with Ireland through film and how festivals such as the Capitol Irish Film Festival can bring Irish culture to a wider American audience.
Talking Film: The Internet & The Future of Film Roundtable
February 11, 2015 18:06 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBInConversation in collaboration with Film Ireland examine in a recorded roundtable discussion the Internet’s impact on the film industry and cinema, from sourcing new talent, building a personal creative profile, raising funds and attracting audiences. A panel of industry workers - producer Marie Caffrey, casting director Thyrza Ging, MD of FilmBase Alan Fitzpatrick and IFI Public Relations Officer Patrick Stewart - discuss the challenges and opportunities that the Internet offers in their d...
InConversation Roundtable Discussion: The Internet & Film
February 11, 2015 18:06 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBInConversation in collaboration with Film Ireland examine in a recorded roundtable discussion the Internet’s impact on the film industry and cinema, from sourcing new talent, building a personal creative profile, raising funds and attracting audiences. A panel of industry workers - producer Marie Caffrey, casting director Thyrza Ging, MD of FilmBase Alan Fitzpatrick and IFI Public Relations Officer Patrick Stewart - discuss the challenges and opportunities that the Internet offers in their d...
On the Ground: Paddy Meskell, Chairman of the Board of Solas Nua
February 10, 2015 16:34 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBThe ninth Capital Irish Film Festival (5 - 8 February 2015) brought some of the best of contemporary Irish film to Washington D.C. This year's highlights included a screening of Frank, Niall Heery's Gold, Sinead fascinating documentary Blood Fruit and Keith Farrell's A Terrible Beauty. Adam McPartlan attended the festival in the first of a series of audio interviews he speaks to Paddy Meskell, Chairman of the Board of Solas Nua, a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to contemporary...
Capital Irish Film Festival Interview: Paddy Meskell, Chairman of the Board of Solas Nua
February 10, 2015 16:34 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBThe ninth Capital Irish Film Festival (5 - 8 February 2015) brought some of the best of contemporary Irish film to Washington D.C. This year's highlights included a screening of Frank, Niall Heery's Gold, Sinead fascinating documentary Blood Fruit and Keith Farrell's A Terrible Beauty. Adam McPartlan attended the festival in the first of a series of audio interviews he speaks to Paddy Meskell, Chairman of the Board of Solas Nua, a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to contemporary...
Talking Film: Ruairí, Richard & Donnchadh on Cinema - Episode 8
February 05, 2015 17:01 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBDonnchadh Tiernan, Richard Drumm and Ruairí Moore continue their efforts to escape from the basement by bringing you more film news, reviews and pleas for freedom. Donnchadh pitches a Back to the Future project based in 1950's Ireland, Ruairí ponders his role in The Gilmore Girls and Richard attempts to beam out of the basement - unsuccessfully. Tuxedos and stale bread were delivered down the shaft for their pre-Oscar chat, in which the lads fight over Birdman, make up over Foxcatcher, right...
Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 08
February 05, 2015 17:01 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBDonnchadh, Richard and Ruairí continue their efforts to escape from the basement by bringing you more film news, reviews and pleas for freedom. Donnchadh pitches a Back to the Future project based in 1950's Ireland, Ruairí ponders his role in The Gilmore Girls and Richard attempts to beam out of the basement - unsuccessfully. Tuxedos and stale bread were delivered down the shaft for their pre-Oscar chat, in which the lads fight over Birdman, make up over Foxcatcher, right the wrongs of Ameri...
Talking Film: FI Pod #8 - Ruairí, Richard & Donnchadh on Cinema
February 05, 2015 17:01 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBDonnchadh Tiernan, Richard Drumm and Ruairí Moore continue their efforts to escape from the basement by bringing you more film news, reviews and pleas for freedom. Donnchadh pitches a Back to the Future project based in 1950's Ireland, Ruairí ponders his role in The Gilmore Girls and Richard attempts to beam out of the basement - unsuccessfully. Tuxedos and stale bread were delivered down the shaft for their pre-Oscar chat, in which the lads fight over Birdman, make up over Foxcatcher, right...
Film Ireland Presents: Nick Ryan, Producer/Writer/Director of The Summit
January 24, 2015 14:46 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis episode of InConversation features Nick Ryan, a producer and writer/director, whose work includes the award-winning documentary 'The Summit'. Nick is currently working on '6 Days of the Rising', based on the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland.
InConversation: Nick Ryan
January 24, 2015 14:46 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis episode of InConversation features Nick Ryan, a producer and writer/director, whose work includes the award-winning documentary 'The Summit'. Nick is currently working on '6 Days of the Rising', based on the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland.
Interview: Jennifer Shortall And Lorna Fitzsimons - co-directors of 'Poison Pen'
January 06, 2015 15:37 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBComing from trio of directors Steven Benedict, Jennifer Shortall and and Lorna Fitzsimmons, 'Poison Pen' adapts Artemis Fowl-scribe Eoin Colfer's story to film. Made as part of Filmbase MSc in Filmmaking, 'Poison Pen' follows high-brow author PC Molloy as he becomes embroiled in a world of celebrity secrets and intrigue.
Indie Cinema: Jennifer Shortall &Lorna Fitzsimons, Co-directors of Poison Pen
January 06, 2015 15:37 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBComing from trio of directors Steven Benedict, Jennifer Shortall and and Lorna Fitzsimmons, 'Poison Pen' adapts Artemis Fowl-scribe Eoin Colfer's story to film. Made as part of Filmbase MSc in Filmmaking, 'Poison Pen' follows high-brow author PC Molloy as he becomes embroiled in a world of celebrity secrets and intrigue.
Talking Film: Ruairí, Richard & Donnchadh on Cinema - Episode 7
December 19, 2014 13:28 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBRichard Drumm delivers tins of dog food to Donnchadh Tiernan and Ruairí Moore in the basement and joins the lads for a look back at the year in film. Along the way they discuss movie news and cross swords over The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Will Richard survive...?
Film Ireland Podcast Episode 07
December 19, 2014 13:28 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBRichard Drumm delivers tins of dog food to Donnchadh and Ruairí in the basement and joins the lads for a look back at the year in film. Along the way they discuss movie news and cross swords over The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Will Richard survive...?
Talking Film: FI Pod #7 - Clash of Titans
December 19, 2014 13:28 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBRichard Drumm delivers tins of dog food to Donnchadh Tiernan and Ruairí Moore in the basement and joins the lads for a look back at the year in film. Along the way they discuss movie news and cross swords over The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Will Richard survive...?
Film Ireland Presents: Shimmy Marcus, Writer, Wditor, Producer & Director
November 18, 2014 10:57 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThis episode of InConversation features writer, editor, producer and director, Shimmy Marcus, whose work to date includes the feature films 'Headrush' and 'Soulboy', alongside a number of short films and documentaries.
InConversation With Shimmy Marcus
November 18, 2014 10:57 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThis episode of InConversation features writer, editor, producer and director, Shimmy Marcus, whose work to date includes the feature films 'Headrush' and 'Soulboy', alongside a number of short films and documentaries.
Film Ireland Podcast Episode 6
November 13, 2014 13:37 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBDonnchadh returns to the basement after his heavily subsidised holiday in the United States to find a malnourished Ruairí gnawing at the walls in order to stay alive. After feasting on a bucket of fish heads, the lads were able to talk film, bringing you the latest movie news, a smorgasboard of reviews including '71, Nightcrawler and Interstellar and an interview with the wonderful cinematographer Dick Pope, whose long-working relationship with Mike Leigh continues with the sumptuous Mr Turn...
Talking Film: FI Pod #6 - The Bleak Return
November 13, 2014 13:37 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBDonnchadh Tiernan returns to the basement after his heavily subsidised holiday in the United States to find a malnourished Ruairí Moore gnawing at the walls in order to stay alive. After feasting on a bucket of fish heads, the lads were able to talk film, bringing you the latest movie news, a smorgasboard of reviews including '71, Nightcrawler and Interstellar and an interview with the wonderful cinematographer Dick Pope, whose long-working relationship with Mike Leigh continues with the sum...
Talking Film: Ruairí & Donnchadh on Cinema - Episode 6
November 13, 2014 13:37 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBDonnchadh Tiernan returns to the basement after his heavily subsidised holiday in the United States to find a malnourished Ruairí Moore gnawing at the walls in order to stay alive. After feasting on a bucket of fish heads, the lads were able to talk film, bringing you the latest movie news, a smorgasboard of reviews including '71, Nightcrawler and Interstellar and an interview with the wonderful cinematographer Dick Pope, whose long-working relationship with Mike Leigh continues with the sum...
Film Ireland Presents: Donal Foreman, Directer/Writer of Out Of Here
November 10, 2014 13:51 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBDonal Foreman talks to Donnchadh Tiernan about his debut feature 'Out of Here', a contemporary coming-of-age story shedding Dublin and its youth culture in a light not previously seen or explored.
Interview with Donal Foreman, directer/writer of 'Out Of Here'
November 10, 2014 13:51 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBDonal Foreman talks to Donnchadh Tiernan about his debut feature 'Out of Here', a contemporary coming-of-age story shedding Dublin and its youth culture in a light not previously seen or explored.
InConversation with Emer Reynolds
October 28, 2014 14:57 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis episode of InConversation features Emer Reynolds, writer, director and IFTA-winning film editor. Emer has won IFTAs for Timbuktu (2003), her work on the opening series of Channel 4’s groundbreaking Shameless (2004) and My Brothers (2011). Emer's other feature credits include The Good Doctor, The Eclipse, The Actors, Small Engine Repair, and I Went Down. Most recently, Emer has worked on Terry McMahon's Patrick's Day and Aoife Kelleher's One Million Dubliners. Notable documentaries inclu...
Film Ireland Presents: Emer Reynolds Writer, Director & Editor
October 28, 2014 14:57 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis episode of InConversation features Emer Reynolds, writer, director and IFTA-winning film editor. Emer has won IFTAs for Timbuktu (2003), her work on the opening series of Channel 4’s groundbreaking Shameless (2004) and My Brothers (2011). Emer's other feature credits include The Good Doctor, The Eclipse, The Actors, Small Engine Repair, and I Went Down. Most recently, Emer has worked on Terry McMahon's Patrick's Day and Aoife Kelleher's One Million Dubliners. Notable documentaries inclu...