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Film Ireland is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film magazine and podcast exploring the world of cinema and television through conversations with leading filmmakers, creators, and industry voices.
Established in 1987 as a print publication, Film Ireland has evolved into a digital platform and popular podcast, supported by Coimisiún na Meán and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme. The Film Ireland Podcast has been running for over 13 years, with over 500 episodes, and we connect audiences with the stories, craft, and creative journeys behind film and television. Our growing community spans filmmakers, industry professionals, students, academics, and passionate film fans who want deeper insight into how great screen stories are made.
Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.
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Presents: Filmmaker Caveh Zahedi (The Show About the Show, Ulysses, New York) at Bloomsday Film Festival
This year, Bloomsday Film Festival will present a special screening of Ulysses, New York - an ambitious 24-part adaptation of Ulysses introduced by director, Caveh Zahedi and hosted by Irish…
Presents: Animator Giovanna Ferrari on Oscar-shortlisted Short 'Éiru'
Recorded live at RENDR 2026 we caught up with Oscar-shortlisted animator and acclaimed storyboard artist Giovanna Ferrari about her latest short film Éiru.With a career spanning major European…
DocArena: BAFTA-Winning Director John Dower (The Balloonists, Thriller in Manila, My Scientology Movie)
In episode 26 of the DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker catches up once again with BAFTA Award-winning director John Dower (Lockerbie, Thriller in Manila, My Scientology Movie) to discuss his latest…
Presents: Filmmaker Róisín Kearney (ÉIST, Paddy) on Puttnam Script Award Premiere
In this Film Ireland Podcast, we catch up with writer/director Róisín Kearney whose latest short, ÉIST, starring Stephen Rea, is set to premiere at the Fastnet Film Festival on Sunday 24th May…
Presents: Ruán Magan (Báite/Daniel O'Connell: The Emancipator) at Capital Irish Film Festival
In this Film Ireland podcast, recorded live on location in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Irish Film Festival, Gemma Creagh chats with producer, writer and director Ruán Magan his films Báite and…
Presents: Malcolm Campbell, Writer (500 Miles, What Richard Did, Bad Sisters)
Award-winning screenwriter Malcolm Campbell has worked on some of the most influential shows on UK television. His impressive back catalogue of films includes the gripping What Richard Did as well as…
On The Ground: Fanny Texier (A Woman's Place Is Everywhere) / Fil Ieropoulos & Foivos Dousos (Uchronia) at Berlinale
Recorded at the 2026 edition of the Berlin International Film Festival, this episode sees Naemi Victoria catching up with two impactful and thought-provoking films screening at the festival.First,…
Presents: Writer/Director Fede Álvarez (Evil Dead, Don't Breathe, Alien: Romulus)
Recorded live on location at RENDR 2026 in Banana Block Belfast, we caught up with acclaimed filmmaker Fede Álvarez, the director, writer and producer behind genre-defining features including Evil…
Presents: Actor Fra Fee (Unchosen, Rebel Moon, Hawkeye)
In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh sits down with Dungannon actor Fra Fee to chat about his impressive catalogue of work that spans stage, film & TV, while delving into…
DocArena Podcast: Directors Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen on HBO Original Series 'The Dark Wizard'
In episode 25 of the DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker catches up with directors Peter Mortimer (The Alpinist, The Dawn Wall) and Nick Rosen (The Alpinist, Reel Rock) to talk about their biggest…
Presents: Director/Writer David Gleeson on 'Once Upon a Time in a Cinema'
In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh catches up with writer/director David Gleeson ahead of the release of his semi-autobiographical feature Once Upon a Time in a Cinema. Growing…
Presents: Actor Anne McCrudden (Sunphlowers, Harry Wild)
In this podcast, Gemma Creagh catches up with actor Anne McCrudden, who plays bereaved widow Catherine in drama feature Sunphlowers. We chat with Anne about her love of storytelling, how she found…
S1E6 State of the Arts: Entertainment Exec Scott Farris on Developing Global Franchise TV
In the latest episode of the State of the Arts podcast (@sotapod), filmmaker and writer Des Doyle sits down with senior entertainment executive Scott Farris to discuss his role in shaping global…
Presents: Co-writer/Directors John-Paul Davidson & Stephen Warbeck on 'The Three Urns'
In this episode, we sit down with co-writer/directors John-Paul Davidson and Stephen Warbeck to discuss their latest film The Three Urns, in cinemas from April 17th. They chat about their creative…
Presents: starGAZE Participants Venus Patel, Jack Warren & Stephen T. Lally
How is important art and fandom shaped? In today’s episode, we’re joined by more wonderful LGBTQIA creatives from starGAZE: multidisciplinary artist Venus Patel, writer/filmmaker Jack Warren and…
Presents: starGAZE Participants Billy Buckley, Eleanor Rogers & Lewis Doherty
In today’s episode, we’re delighted to partner with the GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival and the National Talent Academy for Film & TV Drama to celebrate this year’s starGAZE programme…
Presents: Colin McIvor, Director/Co-Writer of 'No Ordinary Heist'
In this Film Ireland Podcast, we’re delighted to be chatting with Colin McIvor, director and co-writer of No Ordinary Heist as the film arrives in cinemas across Ireland and the UK.Inspired by true…
Presents: VFX Behind the Scenes with James Carson (Sony Imageworks) & Dean Koonjul & Noel O’Malley (Union VFX)
What does it take to create the visual worlds of modern cinema? Recorded on location at RENDR 2026 in Belfast, we catch up with CG & On-Set Supervisor Noel O’Malley and BAFTA-winning DFX…
Presents: Creative Producer Laura McNicholas, 'Spilt Milk'
In this Film Ireland Podcast, we’re delighted to be chatting with creative producer Laura McNicholas, as her film Spilt Milk hits cinemas across the country.Founder of 925 Productions, Laura has been…
Presents: Brendan Muldowney Director of One Last Deal, Pilgrimage, The Cellar
In this Film Ireland Podcast, supported by Screen Ireland, we’re delighted to be chatting once again with director Brendan Muldowney. An accomplished filmmaker, Brendan is the talent behind features…
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