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IFI Ireland on Sunday Interview: Des Kilbane, director of ‘Croi Trodach’ (A Fighting Heart)
Steven Galvin chats to Des Kilbane, director of ‘Croi Trodach’ (A Fighting Heart), the epic story of Johnny Kilbane (1889–1957), poet, politician, mentor and the longest reigning World Featherweight Boxing Champion of all time.
Short Film of the Week: ‘Veronique’ by Declan Cassidy
Declan Cassidy’s ‘Veronique’ (2009) introduces us to Darren, a man who loves his new simulated-personality in-car computer system Veronique. And not in a particularly platonic way. However, he finds virtual love has limitations when he takes his new girlfriend up lovers lane late one night…
Lee Cronin’s ‘Ghost Train’ Pulls into Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival
Lee Cronin’s short film Ghost Train will be having its international premiere at the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival
Christmas Crackers at the IFI
The festive film season starts with a bang with the IFI’s Christmas Crackers.
Filmbase Quiz Tonight
Think you know your Ang Lee from your Bruce Lee? Prove you have A Beautiful Mind and test your metal at the Filmbase Film Quiz 2013!
From the Archive: Lenny Abrahamson
Ross Whitaker talks to director Lenny Abrahamson about his evolution as a filmmaker and his latest film ‘Frank’.
‘Calvary’ & ‘The Last Days of Peter Bergmann’ join ‘Frank’ at Sundance 2014
Calvary and The Last Days of Peter Bergmannwill join feature Frank at the 2014 Sundance Festival.
Anchorman 2 – Dublin Premiere: Will Ferrell Sings for Film Ireland
Last night, Anchorman 2 left San Diego and came to Dublin for the film’s Irish premiere at the Savoy cinema. Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, Steve Carell and director Adam McKay all entered the glass case of emotion on O’Connell Street to meet and greet their Irish fans. Lynn Larkin was there for Film [...]
Irish Sci-fi ‘Collider’ Hits Irish Cinemas in January
After screening at European festivals in London, Geneva and Galway, Collider, the Irish sci-fi movie Collider arrives in Ireland 10th January 2014.
‘Frank’ World Premiere at Sundance
Fassbender, Gleeson at Sundance with World Premiere of Abrahamson’s ‘Frank’
Sodium Party
Eileen Leahy takes a look at Michael McCudden’s debut feature ‘Sodium Party’, which recently screened at the Mermaid Arts Centre in Bray, following on from its premiere at the IndieCork Film Festival.
Actors Doing It For Themselves
Since the beginning of cinema, there has been a fashion for performers creating their own work. Film Ireland spoke to various actors working in Ireland about juggling roles in front of and behind the camera.
Bravado Wraps for Charity
‘Bravado’ is having its wrap party in aid of Foyle Women’s Aid on Friday, 13th of December in Derry
Pete Walsh Critical Writing Award Announced
The IFI announces the inaugural Pete Walsh Critical Writing Award
@ axis: Ballymun: ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ and ‘Anna Karenina’
axis: Ballymun’s winter ‘Pictures’ programme is offering audiences a chance to read and view two classic stories, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ and ‘Anna Karenina’.
The Producers presents: Scrooged
“Put a little love in your heart” or bah humbug with Bill Murray this Christmas with The Producers 25th anniversary screening of ‘Scrooged’.
Call For: Entries: Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival
The Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival, based in Schull, West Cork, is now looking for entries to next Spring’s festival.
Call For: Documentary Projects for Docs in Thessaloniki
Illustration: Adeline Pericart Docs in Thessaloniki is an international pitching forum offering an outstanding opportunity to create alliances for future collaborations. Here you will develop your project, pitch it to leading financiers and network with European colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. Submission deadline is January 10, 2014. Docs in Thessaloniki consist of a five-day [...]
National Film School Lecture Series: Lenny Abrahamson
National Film School Lecture Series [in association with Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board] present Lenny Abrahamson, Director.
President of Ireland Opens State of the Art Film School Building
The new National Film School Building at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design, and Technology (IADT) was officially opened on Tuesday, 26th November 2013 by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, at a ceremony attended by leading representatives from Ireland’s film and television industry, higher education, cultural organisations, and government departments, as well as [...]
Call For: Volunteers for the 2014 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival
If you love all things film and are looking to take the first steps in a career in the film industry, then why not volunteer at the 12th annual Jameson Dublin International Film Festival?
Cinema Review: ‘Marius’ & ‘Fanny’
Sarah Griffin takes in Daniel Auteuil’s refilming of the first two-thirds of Marcel Pagnol’s Marseilles trilogy.
Irish Film Festival London: Wee Fillums
Harrison Drury reports from the Wee Fillums screenings at the Irish Film Festival London, the Irish Film Institute’s programme of six award-winning Irish Short Films.
Final Days for Funding Campaign for Simon Fitzmaurice
The crowd-funding campaign for My Name is Emily closes on 7th December.
Richard Harris Film Festival Kicks Off
The Richard Harris Film Festival is all set to begin tomorrow Friday, December 6th in Limerick City honouring the life and career of the internationally acclaimed Limerick actor Richard Harris. Lance Daly’s Life’s a Breeze open the festival tomorrow evening. On Saturday the 7th of December, Evanna Lynch’s new film G.B.F. will receive its [...]
‘Jump’ Released in US
Blinder Films have announced the US release of the award-winning ‘Jump’ by Breaking Glass Pictures.
