In the Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Stephen Bradley , Director of 'Fran the Man'.
Comedy mockumentary Fran the Man is based on the much-loved original TV show ‘Fran’ which aired on Setanta Sports and TV3 from 2009-2011. Darragh Humphreys reprises his starring role as Fran Costello which sees him working undercover to save the beautiful game from match-fixing. Humphreys is joined by an ensemble of Irish comedic talent including Ardal O’Hanlon, Amy Huberman, Risteárd Cooper, Toni O’Rourke and Deirdre O’Kane.
Directed by Stephen Bradley & Written by Richie Conroy.
Fran the Man is produced by Collie McCarthy of Forty Foot Pictures with support from Screen Ireland and RTÉ.
In cinemas from 11th April 2025.
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Presents: Darren Thornton, Director/Co-Writer of Four Mothers & Holt Premiere
In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Darren Thornton, Director/Co-Writer of Four Mothers.
Over a chaotic weekend, Edward has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies. Four Mothers is a tender and heartwarming comedy that is set to delight cinema audiences next year with a stellar cast including James McArdle, Fionnula Flanagan, Dearbhla Molloy, Stella McCusker, Niamh Cusack, Paddy Glynn, Rory O’Neill, Gordon Hickey and Gearoid Farrelly.
In cinemas from 4th April 2025.
Ahead of that, Film Ireland's Young Peoples' correspondent, Maximilian Driver caught up with Trevor Courtney at a special screening of Holt, a new Irish animated series screening onto RTÉ2 this April.
Three mismatched teens from planet Éire, shipwrecked on a dangerous world, must help save the universe from the Blight if they're ever to return home.
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Introducing starGAZE Participants Pradeep Mahadeshwar, Ian Fallon & Liadán Roche
In this podcast, Film Ireland is delighted to partner with the National Talent Academy for Film & TV and GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival as we’re joined by three participants from their fantastic starGAZE programme. This is a platform for LGBTQIA talent that provides access to Irish and international creatives, full festival access, and mentorship with an established LGBTQIA filmmaker.
In this episode we are joined by Pradeep Mahadeshwar, Ian Fallon & Liadán Roche to talk about their craft and career and their experiences on starGAZE.
starGAZE 2025 Applications Are Now Open
GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival has announced the second year of their professional development programme starGAZE, supporting by the National Talent Academies. The initiative which will support six emerging LGBTQIA filmmakers is now open for applications. starGAZE provides a platform for LGBTQIA talent through an internationally recognised film festival by giving participants access to Irish and international creatives, full festival access and a mentorship with an established LGBTQIA filmmaker.
starGAZE 2025 will accept applications from LGBTQIA people of all backgrounds, particularly encouraging applicants from the global majority, trans and non-binary people, people from working-class communities, the Travelling community, people with disabilities and all equity-seeking individuals facing additional challenges within the film industry. starGAZE is supported by the National Talent Academy Film & TV Drama and by the Arts Council of Ireland.
starGAZE’s ambition is to increase the number of Irish LGBTQIA stories on screen and showcase the next generation of Irish queer and trans voices.
Apply by Monday 14 April, 5pm.
https://www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-activities-programmes/stargaze-2025
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John Farrelly, Writer/Director of 'An Taibhse'
In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to John Farrelly, Writer/Director of An Taibhse.
An Taibhse unfolds in the bleak landscape of post-famine Ireland,exploring the profound hardships faced by its people. The narrative centres around Éamon (Tom Kerrisk) and his daughter Máire (Livvy Hill), who take on the task of maintaining a remote mansion , only to be driven to the edge of sanity by the horrors lurking within.
Their task, initially serene, veers into terror as they encounter inexplicable phenomena. The film explores the depths of human resilience in the face of unspeakable horror, presenting a nuanced portrayal of survival and the complex ways the mind adapts to protect itself.
In cinemas from 28th March 2025.
Produced, Written & Directed: John Farrelly
Executive Producers: Jim Sheridan, Tom Kerrisk
Starring: Tom Kerrisk, Livvy Hill, Anthony Murphy
John Farrelly - Writer & Director
John Farrelly is an acclaimed Irish filmmaker, best known for directing An Taibhse (The Ghost), the first-ever horror feature film in the Irish language. At the age of 17, Farrelly was named Ireland's Best Young Filmmaker for his short film Choice. Throughout his later school years and college, he went on to direct the award-winning feature film The Sleep Experiment and the Irish language short Difriúil. An Taibhse, set in post-famine Ireland, has garnered critical praise at international festivals, with six-time Oscar nominee Jim Sheridan serving as Executive Producer.
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Presents: StarGAZE Participants Alba Fernandez, Philip Emo & Hiram Harrington
In this podcast, Film Ireland is delighted to partner with the National Talent Academy for Film & TV and GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival as we're joined by three participants from their fantastic starGAZE programme. This is a platform for LGBTQIA talent that provides access to Irish and international creatives, full festival access, and mentorship with an established LGBTQIA filmmaker.
Listen back as cinematographer Alba Fernandez, producer and screenwriter Philip Emo, and director and screenwriter Hiram Harrington talk about craft, career and what makes a film great.
starGAZE 2025 applications are now open
GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival has announced the second year of their professional development programme starGAZE, supporting by the National Talent Academies. The initiative which will support six emerging LGBTQIA filmmakers is now open for applications. starGAZE provides a platform for LGBTQIA talent through an internationally recognised film festival by giving participants access to Irish and international creatives, full festival access and a mentorship with an established LGBTQIA filmmaker.
starGAZE 2025 will accept applications from LGBTQIA people of all backgrounds, particularly encouraging applicants from the global majority, trans and non-binary people, people from working-class communities, the Travelling community, people with disabilities and all equity-seeking individuals facing additional challenges within the film industry. starGAZE is supported by the National Talent Academy Film & TV Drama and by the Arts Council of Ireland.
starGAZE's ambition is to increase the number of Irish LGBTQIA stories on screen and showcase the next generation of Irish queer and trans voices.
Apply by Monday 14 April, 5pm here:
https://www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-activities-programmes/stargaze-2025
Read more about these creatives here:
https://filmireland.net/2025/03/21/podcast-introducing-stargaze-participants-alba-fernandez-philip-emo-hiram-harrington/
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