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IFTA Releases Awards Highlights Online
22 Oct 2020 | The Virtual IFTA Awards was hosted by Deirdre O'Kane and Broadcast on Virgin Media One on Sunday October 18th. 
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Martin Scorsese leads presentations as winners of the IFTA 2020 Awards Ceremony Announced
19 Oct 2020 | Congratulations to the nominees and winners of the IFTA Awards hosted by the Irish Film & Television Academy last night on Virgin Media One at 10pm, with Deirdre O’Kane at the helm.  
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IFTA announces Screen Ireland Rising Star Award nominations 2020
12 Oct 2020 | The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the Screen Ireland Rising Star Nominees for the IFTA Awards 2020, which will be broadcast on Virgin Media One this Sunday, October 18th at 10:00 pm. 
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IFTA to host virtual edition of 2020 Film & Drama Awards on Virgin Media One next Sunday, October 18th
08 Oct 2020 | The Irish Film and Television Academy has announced that the 2020 IFTA Awards (Film & Drama), will be broadcast on Virgin Media One, at 10pm on Sunday, October 18th, with a star-studded line-up of Hollywood Guests to present the coveted Irish Academy Award to Ireland’s leading screen talents across Film and Drama. 
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Production wraps in Dublin on new Irish film Barber starring Aidan Gillen
01 Oct 2020 | Principal photography has wrapped in Dublin on Barber, a new Irish film noir. 
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Seven Irish creatives selected for Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow 2020
28 Sep 2020 | Screen International has revealed the selected alumni for its Stars of Tomorrow 2020, which includes three Irish actors: Helen Behan (The Virtues), Paul Mescal (Normal People), and Dónall Ó Héalai (Arracht); Northern Irish writer-director duo Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson (The Salisbury Poisinings) and writer-director Colum Eastwood (Black Medicine); Costume Designer Sinéad Kidao (This Way Up); and Cinematographer Kate McCullough (Arracht, Blood, Normal People). 
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No Irish winners at the Emmy Awards as Fiona Shaw and Normal People miss out
21 Sep 2020 | It was a disappointing evening for the Irish nominated at this year’s virtual Emmy Awards, which saw Pop TV’s Schitt’s Creek lead the way with seven awards on the night. 
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Jessie Buckley to receive of Maureen O’Hara Award at Kerry International Film Festival 2020
17 Sep 2020 | Kerry International Film Festival has announced that actor Jessie Buckley is the recipient of this year’s Maureen O’ Hara award. 
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Exclusive: Behind-the-scenes mini-doc tracking the making of Wildfire releases ahead of TIFF World Premiere
16 Sep 2020 | Film Constellation has released the first poster and a ‘Making Of’ video for Cathy Brady’s debut feature film Wildfire, which will have its world premiere on Wednesday, September 16th. 
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Dónall Ó Héalai on Acting
11 Sep 2020 | With the nominations for the IFTA Awards announced, we continue to shine a spotlight on Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera. 
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Pierce Brosnan boards Wee Buns and Ripple World Pictures' The Last Rifleman
03 Sep 2020 | Written by Kevin Fitzpatrick and directed by Terry Loane (Mickybo and Me), Irish drama The Last Rifleman will be led by veteran Irish actor Pierce Brosnan (James Bond, Mamma Mia) with support from Northern Ireland Screen. 
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I'm Thinking of Ending Things starring Jessie Buckley debuts on Netflix this Friday
31 Aug 2020 | Charlie Kaufman’s new film I’m Thinking of Ending Things staring Irish actress Jessie Buckley (Chernobyl, Wild Rose) premieres this Friday, September 4th on Netflix. 
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Niamh Algar on Acting
25 Aug 2020 | With the IFTA Awards Viewing Season in full swing, we showcase Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera. 
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Liam Neeson on Acting
19 Aug 2020 | Our interview series returns with legendary Irish actor Liam Neeson who has taken the time to speak with us and give some insight and advice for aspiring actors. 
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Raising Films Ireland officially launched
18 Aug 2020 | An Irish chapter of the advocacy and support group for parents and carers in the screen industries has been announced. 
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Successful Recipients announced for Screen Ireland & Bow Street Academy’s new ‘Actor as Creator’ Scheme
17 Aug 2020 | Screen Ireland and Bow Street Academy, the National Screen Acting School of Ireland, have announced the successful recipients of the new ‘Actor as Creator’ scheme. 
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Barry Ward on Acting
31 Jul 2020 | With the nominations for the IFTA Awards announced, we continue to shine a spotlight on Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera. 
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#Emmys2020: Paul Mescal, Lenny Abrahamson, Sally Rooney, and Louise Kiely nominated for Normal People
28 Jul 2020 | Following its global success Normal People has received four Emmy nominations. 
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Simone Kirby joins cast of His Dark Materials season two
27 Jul 2020 | The Irish actress was announced by HBO who released news on new cast members and details for the second season of His Dark Materials at the show’s Comic-Con@Home panel last week. 
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Aisling Franciosi “Chuffed” with IFTA Nomination; to return to shooting Sandra Bullock/Netflix Project Soon
17 Jul 2020 | Irish Actress Aisling Franciosi has been nominated for an IFTA for Lead Actress in a Film for her role in Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale ahead of this year’s IFTA Film & Drama Awards. 
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