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Producer Níall Carver discusses the making of Heyday: The Mic Christopher Story |
| 15 Oct 2019 | IFTN caught up with producer Níall Carver to find out more about how the documentary came about, deciding a structure and narrative and the importance of documenting Mic Christophers story. |
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Terry McMahon discusses his new feature doc The Prizefighter |
| 11 Oct 2019 | IFTN caught up with director Terry McMahon ahead of the world premiere of his new feature documentary, The Prizefighter, which debuts at the 20th Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF). |
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Director Mark O'Connor discusses his new crime drama, Darklands |
| 08 Oct 2019 | IFTN caught up with director Mark O’Connor to find out more about making his debut TV series Darklands, where the inspiration for the series came from and the transition from feature film to television drama. |
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Director Tom Burke discusses Losing Alaska with IFTN |
| 01 Oct 2019 | IFTN caught up with director Tom Burke to find out more about his experience documenting the incredible situation facing the remote town of Newtok, Alaska. |
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Brendan Grace – Thanks for the Memories begins on RTÉ One this Monday at 9:30pm |
| 30 Sep 2019 | IFTN caught up with director Brian Reddin to find out more about his new highly emotional documentary series, Brendan Grace - Thanks for the Memories, a fitting goodbye to one of the greatest Irish entertainers of all time. |
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Extra Ordinary Co-Creator Mike Ahern Talks with IFTN |
| 27 Sep 2019 | We caught up with Mike Ahern, one half of the creative due known as D.A.D.D.Y., to find out more about taking on their first feature film, how himself and Enda developed their creative shorthand and what projects they have in the pipeline. |
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IFTN talks with Andrew Clifford, writer of new RTÉ Comedy Pilot 'Dad' |
| 27 Sep 2019 | IFTN caught up with writer Andrew Clifford ahead of the release of ‘Dad’ on RTÉ to find out more about the inspirations behind the characters, the writing process, and developing the project through the Screen Ireland /RTÉ Scripted Comedy series initiative. |
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IFTN talks with Maddie Rice & Kate Kennedy, writers of new RTÉ Comedy Pilot 'Handy' |
| 20 Sep 2019 | IFTN caught up with Kate Kennedy & Maddie Rice ahead of the release of ‘Handy’ on RTÉ to talk about how the concept for the pilot came about, the dynamics of a writing partnership, and the Screen Ireland /RTÉ Scripted Comedy series initiative. |
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Peaky Blinders director Anthony Byrne talks with IFTN ahead of the Season 5 Finale |
| 20 Sep 2019 | IFTN caught up with the Irish director ahead of the Peaky Blinders series 5 finale this Sunday, to discuss working with the show’s creator Steven Knight, lead Cillian Murphy and returning for season six. |
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Five-Time Primetime Emmy Winner Ronan Hill Reflects on his Game of Thrones Success |
| 19 Sep 2019 | IFTN caught up with Ronan to disuss his fondest memories of the show, the people he worked with and what projects are on the horizon. |
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IFTN talks with Dale Longmore & John Quinn, Writers of new RTÉ Comedy Pilot 'Bump' |
| 13 Sep 2019 | IFTN caught up with John Quinn & Dale Longmore ahead of the release of ‘Bump’ on RTÉ to talk about the inspiration behind the pilot, the dynamics of a writing partnership, and the Screen Ireland /RTÉ Scripted Comedy series initiative. |
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IFTN Talks with Charleigh Bailey, Writer and Star of new RTÉ Comedy Pilot 'Headcases' |
| 06 Sep 2019 | IFTN caught up with Charleigh ('A Date for Mad Mary') ahead of Headcases’ release on RTÉ to talk about the inspiration behind the pilot, working as a debut writer, and the Screen Ireland /RTÉ Scripted Comedy series initiative. |
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Producer AnnaMay Mullins discusses The Irish Derby – Níos Mó Ná Rása, which airs on TG4 this Wednesday at 9:30pm |
| 04 Sep 2019 | Set against the backdrop of relevant historical events in Ireland The Irish Derby – Níos Mó Ná Rása (More Than a Race) captures the essence of one of Ireland’s greatest sporting traditions, the Irish Derby, from its humble beginnings in 1866 to becoming a top international race and attracting some of the leading racehorse owners in the world. |
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Screen Ireland Frameworks in Focus: Cashell Horgan's Lady Isobel and The Elf Knight |
| 28 Aug 2019 | IFTN caught up with director Cashell Horgan to find out more about the frameworks programme, collaborating with professionals from other fields and the benefits of directing using game engine software. |
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Production Gears Up for Stephen Gaffney's fourth feature 'The Profession of Violence' |
| 24 Jul 2019 | Filming is due to begin in August on Gaffney's Irish true crime drama. |
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Composer Steve Lynch Discusses Scoring New Irish Feature 'Finky' |
| 03 Jul 2019 | IFTN caught up with Irish composer Steve Lynch to find out more about scoring Dathaí Keane’s new feature film ‘Finky’, which makes its World Premiere at Galway Film Fleadh later this month. |
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'Paramedics' Producer Rob King Joins the BBC |
| 01 Jul 2019 | Since leaving Virgin Media Television for the UK last year, Irish Series Producer / Director Rob King has enjoyed a successful start to life abroad and speaks exclusively to IFTN about completing an adventurous new eight-part air cargo series and his new move to the BBC. |
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Watch: Hugh O'Conor & Jordanne Jones Discuss 'Metal Heart' with IFTN |
| 28 Jun 2019 | IFTN caught up with director Hugh O’Conor and actress Jordanne Jones to find out more about Treasure Entertainments latest comedy ‘Metal Heart’ – In cinemas nationwide on Friday, June 28th. |
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Director John Butler Talks 'Papi Chulo' with IFTN |
| 07 Jun 2019 | IFTN caught up with Irish director John Butler to find out more about the inspiration behind his third feature film ‘Papi Chulo’, working with an Irish production in LA and other projects on the horizon. |
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Director Gavin Fitzgerald Discusses New Liam Gallagher Documentary with IFTN |
| 06 Jun 2019 | IFTN caught up with Irish director Gavin Fitzgerald to find out more about directing the new Liam Gallagher documentary ‘Liam: As It Was’, the art of dealing with eccentric personalities and how the Gallagher sibling rivalry influenced the structure of the documentary. |
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