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# irish-film - Thursday 26 March, 2020
From coffee ads to Michael Collins - delve into the IFI archive while in isolation
Give up yer aul Netflix and Disney+.
# irish-film - Sunday 29 December, 2019
Quiz: How well do you remember the decade that was in... Irish film?
Irish stars and studios were wowing audiences and winning accolades this decade.
# irish-film - Thursday 28 November, 2019
A new Irish film tells the story of a female photographer who covered the violence of the Mafia
The Irish documentary Shooting the Mafia tells the story of photojournalist Letizia Battaglia.
# irish-film - Tuesday 24 September, 2019
Want to be the next Tarantino or Campion? The hunt is on for Ireland's undiscovered screenwriters
There’s a particular emphasis on people whose voices are not being represented fully on screen.
# irish-film - Friday 21 December, 2018
'We made it for nothing, but it worked': After sold-out audiences and awards, this Irish film will screen on RTÉ tonight
Soulsmith, shot in both Dublin and Mayo, is the debut feature from writer/director Kevin Henry.
# irish-film - Saturday 11 August, 2018
Here's why Jesse Eisenberg is currently sauntering around Ireland and sampling boxty in Cavan
One of the more unusual celeb sightings.
# irish-film - Friday 16 February, 2018
Poll: Have you watched an Irish-produced film in the last year?
Gabriel Byrne has said people making films cheaply here doesn’t actually constitute an industry.
# irish-film - Thursday 15 February, 2018
Black dresses on the red carpet as gender equality is put on the agenda at IFTA awards
Tonight’s ceremony took place at the Mansion House.
# irish-film - Friday 12 January, 2018
The lack of lead actress nominees at the IFTAs perfectly demonstrates why we need more Irish films starring women
‘Just imagine a year in which he had five actresses with meaty roles competing for an IFTA. It needn’t be a pipe dream, you know.’
# irish-film - Saturday 7 October, 2017
It's not all glamour (but you might see George Clooney): Irish filmmakers on international festivals
We talked to Irish filmmakers and the Irish Film Board about why it’s worth it.
# irish-film - Tuesday 18 July, 2017
'We want gender parity': Aspiring female filmmakers to benefit from up to €400k in new funding
The Irish Film Board said these new initiatives will encourage new female talent to enter the industry.
# irish-film - Sunday 9 July, 2017
'The Taoiseach and Housing Minister really need to see this film'
Filmmaker Gerard Barrett spoke to TheJournal.ie about his new film, which tells the story of a mother and daughter in emergency accommodation.
# irish-film - Friday 10 February, 2017
Everything you need to know about Handsome Devil, the new Irish film everyone's talking about
It’s the latest from John Butler, the man who brought us The Stag.
# irish-film - Sunday 15 January, 2017
These are the next Irish films we're all going to be talking about
The details were announced this week.
# irish-film - Tuesday 27 December, 2016
The baby from The Snapper turned 23 this year and don't YOU feel old?
Grand sized baby….
# irish-film - Wednesday 21 September, 2016
Here's why everyone is raving Young Offenders - the new Irish film set in Cork
The Young Offenders just achieved the highest opening of an Irish film at the Republic of Ireland box office this year.
# irish-film - Wednesday 7 September, 2016
10 beloved Irish films the world absolutely needs to know about
Listen up, world – we have some film recommendations.
# irish-film - Sunday 28 February, 2016
Dealing with demons: This Irish film imagines an Ireland in the near future
We spoke to the director and star of the Truth Commissioner.
# irish-film - Monday 9 November, 2015
# irish-film - Friday 17 July, 2015
Irish comedy 'The Stag' is about to be remade by a major Hollywood studio
This is a big, big deal.
# irish-film - Saturday 20 June, 2015
'The industry is coming to Ireland in a big way': Bright future for Irish film with these talented graduates
Ireland’s future film-makers hope to stay in Ireland as the industry grows.
# irish-film - Thursday 21 May, 2015
Last Late Show: 8 of the most memorable Irish moments on Letterman
Peter O’Toole on a camel, anyone?
# irish-film - Friday 10 April, 2015
This sketch superbly sums up every Irish film ever
“Marry me, Patrick.” “But…you’re a Protestant.”
# irish-film - Friday 20 March, 2015
Bring these Irish animation stamps to life with your smartphone
The stamps feature well-known Irish animations like ‘Roy’ and ‘Give Up Yer Aul Sins’.
# irish-film - Sunday 1 February, 2015
Irish actor Jack Reynor wins top prize at Sundance Film Festival
Reynor was honoured for his role in Glassland, a film by Irish director Gerard Barrett.
# irish-film - Friday 23 January, 2015
Here's the Irish film set in Offaly up for major international prize
You’re Ugly Too stars Aidan Gillen.
# irish-film - Saturday 17 January, 2015
'The war has divided families more than decades of Israeli occupation ever did'
A newly-released Irish film documents the lives of people in Majdal Shams – one of five remaining Arab villages in the Golan Heights.
# irish-film - Tuesday 14 October, 2014
Will we be welcoming more celebrities to Ireland next year?
More films? More film stars?
# irish-film - Tuesday 7 October, 2014
Zaytoon, Dublin Airport and Don Draper's wife star in this charming new Irish film
Also, Brendan Gleeson’s son Brian, who is the bulb off him.
# irish-film - Monday 29 September, 2014
This Irish animated short narrated by George Takei is pure brilliance
The Missing Scarf was shortlisted for an Academy Award in 2013.
# irish-film - Monday 15 September, 2014
# irish-film - Thursday 21 August, 2014
Irish mental health film gets big break Stateside
Terry McMahon’s Patrick Day is headed for an LA screening.
# irish-film - Wednesday 16 July, 2014
Arya Stark attempts an Irish accent in new film, and it's not half bad
A modern-day Cú Chulainn.
# irish-film - Tuesday 13 May, 2014
Calvary the most successful Irish film this year, grossing €1.5m
The movie is also the fifth highest grossing film to go on general release in Ireland.
# irish-film - Monday 21 April, 2014
15-eh? How do films get classified in Ireland?
Your 14-year-old self cursed the film classifiers, but how do they come to a decision?
# irish-film - Thursday 13 March, 2014
This Irish short animation took big prize at SXSW
Coda, a hand-animated film with a wry look at death, took two years to make.
# irish-film - Tuesday 4 March, 2014
Charming video asks people to name their favourite Irish film
Into The West? Michael Collins? The Snapper? We can’t decide.
# irish-film - Wednesday 22 January, 2014
New Irish movie filmed in Sligo wins major US distribution deal
Calvary stars Brendan Gleeson, as a priest.
# irish-film - Friday 3 January, 2014
8 reasons why Tom Cruise absolutely shouldn't be Ireland's new film ambassador
You’re grand and all, but no.
# irish-film - Monday 9 December, 2013
Want to be a film critic? Here’s your chance
The Irish Film Institute has set up an award scheme for potential movie critics in tribute to late programmer Pete Walsh.
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Film board defends Irish film in wake of controversial comments by Calvary director
John Michael McDonagh said that Calvary was “not an Irish film” and was critical of other Irish films.
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