Gar O'Brien is New Galway Fleadh Programmer | The Irish Film & Television Network

Gar O’Brien is a long-time member of the Galway Film Fleadh staff. Commenting on his new position, he said: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to build upon the achievements of Felim and look forward to delivering an ever more varied and exciting programme for audiences both old and new.” Felim has told IFTN he is looking forward to his new prospects, simply explaining to us that he is “really excited about taking on new challenges and adventures.”

Having studied English and Psychology at UCC, Gar went on to complete a Masters Degree in Film Studies at the Huston School of Film and Digital Media in NUI Galway. He is currently writing a PhD on issues of complex and ambiguous narration in contemporary cinema.

Miriam Allen, Managing Director of the Galway Film Fleadh, praised Felim for his work with the Fleadh and congratulated his successor saying: “I wish Felim all the best and thank him for his amazing contribution to the Fleadh over the past five years and I look forward to working closely with Gar over the coming months to deliver the 23rd Galway Film Fleadh. Gar’s passion for film is both inexhaustible and infectious and I am certain he will bring his unparalleled enthusiasm and devotion for all kinds of cinema to this position."

The 23rd Galway Film Fleadh will take place from the 5th-10th July 2011. For further information please contact: info@galwayfilmfleadh.com

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