Mark O'Connor, Director & Co-Writer and Actor Luke McQuillan, 'Amongst The Wolves'
In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Director & Co-Writer Mark O’Connor and Co-Writer & Actor Luke McQuillan about their film 'Amongst The Wolves'.
Also we chat to Finglas teenager Emma Whelan who was recently named Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year at the annual Fresh Film Festival for her film Abhaile, which she wrote, directed, and starred in.
Co-written by O’Connor and McQuillan Amongst The Wolves follows a homeless former soldier who, haunted by PTSD, forms an unlikely bond with a troubled teenager, while he navigates the dangers of life on the streets.
The visceral and gripping crime thriller stars Golden Globe® nominee Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones, Kin, Love/Hate), Luke McQuillan (Darklands, Game of Thrones), Jade Jordan (Twig), Louise Bourke (Let The Wrong One In), Helen Behan (This is England) and newcomer Daniel Fee.
Produced by Bread and Circus Productions and Stalker Films.
Amongst The Wolves is in cinemas from 2nd May 2025.
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Congratulations to YIFM & Talking TITE with founder James Hudsen & filmmaker Theda Hammel
In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, we are excited to look the TRANS IMAGE / TRANS EXPERIENCE (TITE) FILM FESTIVAL, which takes place from 25–27 April 2025 at the Light House Cinema in Dublin. We begin by speaking with James Hudson, the festival founder.
Then we are joined by Theda Hammel, whose remarkable debut feature, Stress Positions, will close this year’s programme.
Finally, we speak with Garry McHugh, director and CEO of Young Irish Film Makers, who have been nominated for a Global Production Award at Cannes – a significant recognition of their contribution to youth engagement and creativity in film.
About TITE
This year’s festival presents 8 feature films, 40 shorts, a workshop, filmmaker Q&As, and more to be announced. From award-winning Sundance darlings to low budget DIY extravaganzas, soft-spoken dramas to hyperpop explosions, dozens of Irish premieres and a special archive screening from 1989; whatever you picture when you think about ‘trans film’, think again. Check out their programme now at TITE.ie.
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WCOS Podcast: 2024 World Conference of Screenwriters - Day 1
We are delighted to partner with the Writers' Guild of Ireland to bring you 2 very special podcasts of panels and discussions from the 2024 World Conference of Screenwriters, an international gathering of screenwriters and Writers Guilds from all around the world, which took place in Galway, 2 – 3 October 2024.
This first podcast features Day 1's proceedings, beginning with:
Irish Retrospective
Bringing together some key players in the building of the Writers' Guild of Ireland gather for a lively discussion on its origins, the long austerity years, and the current brighter climate
Speakers
Thomas McLaughlin
Jennifer Davidson
John Lynch
Sean Moffatt
Building Creative Relationships
An in-conversation session with Element Picture’s Emma Norton, exploring their long term relationships with writers.
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Speakers
Emma Norton
Michele Mulroney
Soaps in the Era of Prestige TV
Soaps have traditionally propped up local production ecosystems, draw huge audiences and fulfill an important public service remit. But they often don’t get respect. With the demise of shows like BBCs Doctors, the cutting back of episodes and budgets for soaps globally, can they survive?
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Speakers
Jennifer Davidson
Carl Austin
Peter Mattessi
Damon Rochefort
Jessica Joy Wood
The Power of Stories: Screenwriters Tackling Global Issues
Join us for an exploration into the dynamic role of screenwriters in driving social, environmental, and political change through their storytelling. This panel will delve into how screenwriters harness the power of narrative to address pressing issues such as climate change, social injustice, and political upheaval. Gain insights into the intersection of art and activism as we analyse the impact of screenwriting on shaping public consciousness and inspiring action towards a better future.
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Speakers
David Donoghue
Terry George
Nicola Guaglianone
Marianne Wendt
RESOLUTION OF THE 2024 WORLD CONFERENCE OF SCREENWRITERS, GALWAY, IRELAND
Those Guilds with experience in organising the power of their members to create a better world for writers and their stories will commit to helping their sister Guilds to begin organising training with the goal of Writers Guilds organising globally.
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Stephen Bradley, Director of 'Fran the Man'
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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