Advertisement
#Open journalism No news is bad news

Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you

Support The Journal
Contribute : Support us now
Dublin: 6°C Sunday 11 April 2021

#Irish Film

# irish-film - Tuesday 14 July, 2020

Here is the full list of nominees for this year's (virtual) IFTAs
# Irish Film
# Irish Film

Here is the full list of nominees for this year's (virtual) IFTAs

Jul 14th 2020, 9:29 AM 24,317 Views 27 Comments

The online ceremony will be held in September.

# irish-film - Tuesday 30 June, 2020

Entire cast and crew of some film productions may need to quarantine prior to and during filming
# Irish Film
# Irish Film

Entire cast and crew of some film productions may need to quarantine prior to and during filming

Jun 30th 2020, 6:30 AM 21,602 Views 3 Comments

The new protocol comes as productions were permitted to resume filming yesterday.

# irish-film - Thursday 26 March, 2020

From coffee ads to Michael Collins - delve into the IFI archive while in isolation
# Irish Film
# Irish Film

From coffee ads to Michael Collins - delve into the IFI archive while in isolation

Mar 26th 2020, 6:45 AM 18,044 Views 15 Comments

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?
# The Filums
# The Filums

Quiz: How well do you remember the decade that was in... Irish film?

Dec 29th 2019, 9:00 PM 39,263 Views 18 Comments

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
# Letizia Battaglia
# Letizia Battaglia

A new Irish film tells the story of a female photographer who covered the violence of the Mafia

Nov 28th 2019, 10:30 PM 14,667 Views 2 Comments

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
# Unheard Voices
# Unheard Voices

Want to be the next Tarantino or Campion? The hunt is on for Ireland's undiscovered screenwriters

Sep 24th 2019, 6:30 AM 8,426 Views 1 Comment

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
# Soulsmith

'We made it for nothing, but it worked': After sold-out audiences and awards, this Irish film will screen on RTÉ tonight

Dec 21st 2018, 12:08 PM 31,826 Views 9 Comments

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
# Superbad
From The Daily Edge
# Superbad

Here's why Jesse Eisenberg is currently sauntering around Ireland and sampling boxty in Cavan

Aug 11th 2018, 5:43 PM 10,382 Views 0 Comments

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?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Have you watched an Irish-produced film in the last year?

Feb 16th 2018, 9:34 AM 22,016 Views 89 Comments

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
# Irish Film
# Irish Film

Black dresses on the red carpet as gender equality is put on the agenda at IFTA awards

Feb 15th 2018, 9:13 PM 31,788 Views 54 Comments

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
# Girls On Film
From The Daily Edge
# Girls On Film

The lack of lead actress nominees at the IFTAs perfectly demonstrates why we need more Irish films starring women

Jan 12th 2018, 5:11 PM 4,513 Views 6 Comments

‘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
# The Irish Abroad
# The Irish Abroad

It's not all glamour (but you might see George Clooney): Irish filmmakers on international festivals

Oct 7th 2017, 7:45 AM 10,022 Views 3 Comments

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
# Diversity
# Diversity

'We want gender parity': Aspiring female filmmakers to benefit from up to €400k in new funding

Jul 18th 2017, 6:35 AM 8,788 Views 60 Comments

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'
# Filming Homelessness
# Filming Homelessness

'The Taoiseach and Housing Minister really need to see this film'

Jul 9th 2017, 7:00 PM 18,262 Views 41 Comments

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
# Coming Of Age
From The Daily Edge
# Coming Of Age

Everything you need to know about Handsome Devil, the new Irish film everyone's talking about

Feb 10th 2017, 11:10 AM 13,856 Views 1 Comment

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
# On The Way
# On The Way

These are the next Irish films we're all going to be talking about

Jan 15th 2017, 6:30 PM 39,217 Views 7 Comments

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?
# Small Turkey
From The Daily Edge
# Small Turkey

The baby from The Snapper turned 23 this year and don't YOU feel old?

Dec 27th 2016, 3:00 PM 16,115 Views 4 Comments

Grand sized baby….

# irish-film - Wednesday 21 September, 2016

Here's why everyone is raving Young Offenders - the new Irish film set in Cork
# Irish Film
From The Daily Edge
# Irish Film

Here's why everyone is raving Young Offenders - the new Irish film set in Cork

Sep 21st 2016, 6:00 PM 10,824 Views 3 Comments

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
# A Date For Mad Mary
From The Daily Edge
# A Date For Mad Mary

10 beloved Irish films the world absolutely needs to know about

Sep 7th 2016, 11:31 AM 21,453 Views 26 Comments

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
# Truth Commissioner
# Truth Commissioner

Dealing with demons: This Irish film imagines an Ireland in the near future

Feb 28th 2016, 8:30 PM 13,365 Views 7 Comments

We spoke to the director and star of the Truth Commissioner.

# irish-film - Monday 9 November, 2015

Saoirse Ronan's new film was a massive hit at the Irish and UK box-offices this weekend
# Brooklyn Goes Hard
# Brooklyn Goes Hard

Saoirse Ronan's new film was a massive hit at the Irish and UK box-offices this weekend

Nov 9th 2015, 5:54 PM 19,463 Views 51 Comments

Fair play.

# irish-film - Friday 17 July, 2015

Irish comedy 'The Stag' is about to be remade by a major Hollywood studio
# Blockbuster News
# Blockbuster News

Irish comedy 'The Stag' is about to be remade by a major Hollywood studio

Jul 17th 2015, 11:04 PM 20,977 Views 17 Comments

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
# Ones To Watch
# Ones To Watch

'The industry is coming to Ireland in a big way': Bright future for Irish film with these talented graduates

Jun 20th 2015, 9:00 AM 11,295 Views 1 Comment

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
# Slan Go Foill
# Slan Go Foill

Last Late Show: 8 of the most memorable Irish moments on Letterman

May 21st 2015, 7:15 AM 29,944 Views 17 Comments

Peter O’Toole on a camel, anyone?

# irish-film - Friday 10 April, 2015

This sketch superbly sums up every Irish film ever
# Ag Chriost On Siol
From The Daily Edge
# Ag Chriost On Siol

This sketch superbly sums up every Irish film ever

Apr 10th 2015, 7:34 AM 4,203 Views 0 Comments

“Marry me, Patrick.” “But…you’re a Protestant.”

# irish-film - Friday 20 March, 2015

Bring these Irish animation stamps to life with your smartphone
# Special Delivery
# Special Delivery

Bring these Irish animation stamps to life with your smartphone

Mar 20th 2015, 1:33 PM 9,581 Views 3 Comments

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
# Sundance
From The Daily Edge
# Sundance

Irish actor Jack Reynor wins top prize at Sundance Film Festival

Feb 1st 2015, 11:03 AM 18,468 Views 14 Comments

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
From The Daily Edge
# You're Ugly Too

Here's the Irish film set in Offaly up for major international prize

Jan 23rd 2015, 12:22 PM 3,055 Views 0 Comments

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'
# Syria
# Syria

'The war has divided families more than decades of Israeli occupation ever did'

Jan 17th 2015, 10:30 AM 10,303 Views 45 Comments

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?
# Irish Film
# Irish Film

Will we be welcoming more celebrities to Ireland next year?

Oct 14th 2014, 6:15 PM 4,517 Views 1 Comment

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
# Standby
From The Daily Edge
# Standby

Zaytoon, Dublin Airport and Don Draper's wife star in this charming new Irish film

Oct 7th 2014, 1:21 PM 3,945 Views 4 Comments

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
From The Daily Edge
# The Missing Scarf

This Irish animated short narrated by George Takei is pure brilliance

Sep 29th 2014, 10:15 AM 2,909 Views 0 Comments

The Missing Scarf was shortlisted for an Academy Award in 2013.

# irish-film - Monday 15 September, 2014

Film board defends Irish film in wake of controversial comments by Calvary director
# Irish Film
From The Daily Edge
# Irish Film

Film board defends Irish film in wake of controversial comments by Calvary director

Sep 15th 2014, 1:27 PM 28,248 Views 60 Comments

John Michael McDonagh said that Calvary was “not an Irish film” and was critical of other Irish films.

# irish-film - Thursday 21 August, 2014

Irish mental health film gets big break Stateside
# Patrick's Day
From The Daily Edge
# Patrick's Day

Irish mental health film gets big break Stateside

Aug 21st 2014, 7:44 PM 17,428 Views 5 Comments

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
# Gold
From The Daily Edge
# Gold

Arya Stark attempts an Irish accent in new film, and it's not half bad

Jul 16th 2014, 11:55 AM 6,667 Views 7 Comments

A modern-day Cú Chulainn.

# irish-film - Tuesday 13 May, 2014

Calvary the most successful Irish film this year, grossing €1.5m
# Box Office
# Box Office

Calvary the most successful Irish film this year, grossing €1.5m

May 13th 2014, 2:30 PM 9,939 Views 38 Comments

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?
# The Classifieds
# The Classifieds

15-eh? How do films get classified in Ireland?

Apr 21st 2014, 10:30 AM 12,141 Views 31 Comments

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
# Ghostbuster
# Ghostbuster

This Irish short animation took big prize at SXSW

Mar 13th 2014, 1:57 PM 7,511 Views 3 Comments

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
# Irish Film
From The Daily Edge
# Irish Film

Charming video asks people to name their favourite Irish film

Mar 4th 2014, 2:32 PM 4,314 Views 16 Comments

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
# Irish Film
From The Daily Edge
# Irish Film

New Irish movie filmed in Sligo wins major US distribution deal

Jan 22nd 2014, 9:53 AM 15,956 Views 11 Comments

Calvary stars Brendan Gleeson, as a priest.

1 2 3
∞

About Us

Follow Us

Corrections

Policies

Content copyright © Journal Media Ltd. 2021 Registered in Dublin, registration number: 483623. Registered office: 3rd floor, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.

TheJournal.ie supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie
 

Please note that TheJournal.ie uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising. For more information on cookies please refer to our cookies policy.

News images provided by Press Association and Photocall Ireland unless otherwise stated. Irish sport images provided by Inpho Photography unless otherwise stated. Wire service provided by Associated Press.

Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content, posts, comments, submissions or preferences. Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their own created content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrant and indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, posts, comments and submissions available. Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Switch to Mobile Site

Sites: TheJournal.ie | Noteworthy | The42 | Boards.ie | Adverts.ie | Daft.ie