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Producer Brian Falconer discusses Ordinary Love with IFTN |
| 06 Dec 2019 | IFTN caught up with producer Brian Falconer to discuss bringing Owen McCafferty’s first screenplay to the screen, achieving a dream cast and the dynamic of working with directing duos. |
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Lelia Doolan to be honoured at Galway City of Film Five-Year Celebration |
| 26 Nov 2019 | Galway City of Film will celebrate its 5th anniversary since it received UNESCO City of Film recognition with a special day of film events in Galway City, culminating with the presentation of the Galway City of Film award to Lelia Doolan. |
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Seamus Murphy on making PJ Harvey in A Dog Called Money |
| 21 Nov 2019 | IFTN caught up with award winning photo journalist and director of PJ Harvey In A Dog Called Money, Seamus Murphy, to find out more about how the artistic collaboration came about, the inspiration for the documentary format and the concept behind the the Somerset House Recording Sessions. |
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Hector Ó hEochagáin talks traveling Ó Chósta go Cósta in Hector USA |
| 14 Nov 2019 | IFTN caught up with Irish language travel enthusiast Hector Ó hEochagáin to discuss going off the beaten track in rural America, meeting childhood hero Carl Lewis and the art of impromptu interviews. |
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Darklands stars Dane Whyte O’Hara & Damien Gildea speak with IFTN |
| 11 Nov 2019 | IFTN previously caught up with Darklands stars Dane Whyte O’Hara (Damien) and Damien Gildea (Wesley) to find out more about how the pair got involved in the project, working with director Mark O’Connor and the on-set dynamic. |
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What Time is Death? Director Paul Duane talks with IFTN |
| 06 Nov 2019 | IFTN caught up with director Paul Duane to find out more about his new feature documentary What Time Is Death? |
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Darklands star Judith Roddy talks with IFTN |
| 04 Nov 2019 | We caught up with actor Judith Roddy (Derry Girls) to find out more about working with writer/director Mark O’Connor, taking on the role of Bernie and the importance of having strong female characters. |
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Director Brian Lally discusses The Curious Works of Roger Doyle |
| 30 Oct 2019 | IFTN caught up with director Brian Lally to find out more about the making of his new documentary, The Curious Works of Roger Doyle, its long journey to the screen, and working with one of Ireland’s hidden musical maestros. |
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ISA Rising Star and Ciúnas director Tristan Heanue talks with IFTN |
| 25 Oct 2019 | IFTN caught up with writer/director Tristan Heanue to find out more about making his award-winning short film Ciúnas (Silence), setting the story in Connemara and reuniting with cinematographer Narayan Van Maele. |
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Dark Lies The Island star Peter Coonan talks with IFTN |
| 23 Oct 2019 | IFTN caught up with Irish actor Peter Coonan to find out more about developing a shorthand with director Ian Fitzgibbon, the on-set dynamic of working with a seasoned Irish cast and upcoming projects Arracht and Cold Courage. |
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Writer Tess McGowan discusses her debut feature film, A Bump Along The Way |
| 17 Oct 2019 | We caught up with writer Tess McGowan to find out more about her approach to writing the feature film script, taking part in NI Screen’s New Writer’s Focus Scheme and the need for more female-led productions. |
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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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