"Droll in parts... takes twists and turns around familial relationships and dynamics." At this year’s Dublin International Film Festival, Mutale Kampuni takes a look at Irish co-production Father Mother Sister Brother. In cinemas now. www.filmireland.net/review-fathe...

When a small town is shaken by a ritualistic murder, Special Detectives Lou Dean and Maria de la Cruz are called in to uncover the truth. It was a real treat to attend the cast and crew screening of CAIRN, an impressive short film by Christopher Aris. Starring Aline Almeida and Pat Egan.

"30 years ago, Mathieu Kassovitz directed one of the most influential and eye-opening films, highlighting police brutality in the suburbs of France..." In her review, Éabha Leech looks at the tragic relevancy of 'La Haine'. www.filmireland.net/review-la-ha...

In today’s episode, we partner with GAZE LGBTQIA Film Festival & NTA Film & TV Drama to celebrate this year’s starGAZE participants:artist Venus Patel, writer/filmmaker Jack Warren & director, screenwriter & concept artist Stephen T. Lally. Listen/Watch: www.filmireland.net/podcast-star...

"Founder & curator Sarah Agha has screened films from 13 different countries...To Dublin, she is bringing tales from Lebanon, Palestine & Sudan." Khushi Jain gets a preview peak at the short films on offer at the Arab Film Club, taking place tomorrow. www.filmireland.net/article-game...

The Best Band You Never Heard. Following sold-out screenings at the Galway Film Fleadh and the IFI Documentary Festival, Once We Were Punks will be released in selected cinemas from May 15th. Check out the trailer here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=vELM...

Meet the future of queer Irish cinema: in this podcast - in partnership with GAZE LGBTQIA Film Festival & NTA Film & TV Drama - we’re joined by producer Billy Buckley, writer-director Eleanor Rogers & producer-director Lewis Doherty. Watch/Listen here: www.filmireland.net/podcast-in-c...

Check out Colm Meaney in the trailer for Remarkably Bright Creatures - starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman. Remarkably Bright Creatures is based on Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel which sold over 3.5 million copies to date. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b14I...

"By focusing on these fascinatingly flawed individuals, Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere gives an intimate picture of an online culture built on personal branding, persuasion & performance." Lynn Larkin reviews Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere. www.filmireland.net/review-louis...

A new €66,000 film fund, Deascéal was launched by Screen Cork with Screen Kerry & Screen Waterford. Backed by local authorities, RTÉ & Cork International Film Festival, it will fund 4 short films in 2026 with mentorship & supports. corkfilmfest.org/e66000-inves...

The Japanese Film Festival returns for its this April, bringing a selection of new & classic Japanese films to screen across Ireland April 8 - 30, with screenings in Ballina, Bray, Cork, Dublin, Dundalk, Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Waterford & Wexford. www.jff.ie

Animation Ireland’s flagship industry conference Meitheal 2026 returns to Galway on Friday May 22, bringing together some of the most influential voices in global animation and registration is completely free. animationireland.com/animation-ir...

Ag Taisteal Siar is an Irish-language feature doc that explores the rich musical heritage of Ireland’s Traveller community Airing Sunday April 5th 2026 on TG4. www.doublebandfilms.com/ag-taisteal-...

In this Film Ireland Podcast, supported by Screen Ireland, we chat with Colin McIvor, director/co-writer of No Ordinary Heist, as the film arrives in cinemas. www.filmireland.net/podcast-coli...

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. www.filmireland.net/podcast-in-c...

Ever wanted to step inside a writers’ room? Words Across Europe is a paid programme offering screenwriters a look at the European TV writing landscape…in VR! Hear from Denise Deegan, Clara Planelles & Johnathan Young on Phoenix Spotlight (w/ Film Ireland). www.filmireland.net/phoenix-film...

What does it take to create the visual worlds of cinema? Recorded at RENDR & supported by the NTA for VFX, we speak with CG & On-Set Supervisor Noel O’Malley & BAFTA-winning DFX Supervisor Dean Koonjul (Union VFX - Ex Machina, 28 Years Later & Poor Things). www.filmireland.net/podcast-vfx-...

"A portrait of a powerful friendship...While not intruding, director Rachel Fleit is a participant in the film herself." Mick Jordan gets his running shoes on for inspiring documentary The Slightest Touch, which premiered at Dublin International Film Festival. www.filmireland.net/review-the-s...

A new season of the smash hit comedy The Young Offenders comes to the RTÉ Player and iPlayer on April 3. Back in the day, when the original film came out, we sat down with producer Julie Ryan. Have a listen back here: www.filmireland.net/podcast-juli...

"Grounded in real and tactile stakes...the chaos feels ready to spill out at any moment into something altogether more uncontrollable. Will Penn hits the ultimate payload with Dublin International Film Festival's Irish Premiere of No Ordinary Heist. www.filmireland.net/review-no-or...

"Rooted in authenticity and shaped by a compassion for its characters...the film offers a quiet sense of hope." Lauren Gallagher finds the harmony in her review of Ciaran Creagh's 'Samanta Nobody', which premiered at Dublin International Film Festival. www.filmireland.net/review-saman...

Ready for your TV concepts to break out? This programme, led by Colin Pauser-Cowman & Eilish Kent, is designed to help producers refine, position and strengthen their projects so they’re ready for commissioning, funding and international opportunities. www.creativeskillnet.ie/course/break...

Come along to Newbridge Rugby Football Club on Wednesday the 1st of April for a night of Irish short films made in Kildare-by-Kildare Filmmakers, including Aisling Byrne's 'Headspace' & Pale Rebel Productions "Sound and Colour' - both Oscar qualifying short films. www.idonate.ie/profile/marg...

New Film Ireland Podcast, supported by Screen Ireland. We chat to creative producer Laura McNicholas as Spilt Milk arrives in cinemas nationwide. Laura shares her career journey, filming Spilt Milk & her approach to developing character-driven stories. www.filmireland.net/podcast-in-c...

Recommended. One of my favourite Irish films from last year (seen at the 2025 Galway Film Fleadh).

"A surprising gem...Spilt Milk is a reappreciation for the strength of Irish women - past and present." Aoife Fealy goes back in time to the streets of Dublin in her review of 'Spilt Milk'. www.filmireland.net/review-spilt...

"This entertainment epic has broken new ground at every turn." James Phelan takes to the streets in his review of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, in cinemas now, and available to stream on Netflix on 20th March. www.filmireland.net/review-peaky...

Busy tonight? Against the Waning Light, a new video work written and directed by artist Paul Murnaghan, will screen at Meeting House Square, Dublin 2, on 19th & 20th March, running continuously 7:30pm - 11pm. This is free & not a ticketed event—all are welcome. visualartists.ie/events/again...

A big shout out to Film Ireland contributor Dolapo, who's going to be developing her fabulous project on the Storyhouse lab! www.storyhouseireland.com/home-1-1

In this Film Ireland Podcast, supported by Screen Ireland, we’re delighted to be chatting once again with director Brendan Muldowney. We chat with Brendan about his work over the years, his craft, & how he honed his voice across multiple genres. www.filmireland.net/podcast-bren...

"Sentiments and notations on art’s mortality are beautifully explored, offering glimpses at what Godard would return to years later." Ahead of its screening at the Irish Film Institute, Neil Cadieux crowns Jean-Luc Godard's 1987 film King Lear. www.filmireland.net/review-king-...

Every two weeks on 92.5 Phoenix FM, film expert Dáire Walsh explores Irish cinema and the industry on the island. In the latest episode: Gemma Creagh shares her top underrated Irish films + chats with Eleanor O’Brien about Báite at CIFF. Listen back here: www.filmireland.net/phoenix-film...

Belfast actor Lola Petticrew has been announced as part of the ensemble cast for Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed, the globally beloved franchise from Ubisoft. news.ubisoft.com/en-us/articl...

In this podcast, we’re partnering with the Foyle Film Festival at the Nerve Centre in Derry. We hear from Eavan King on the festival’s evolution, then from script consultant David Pope. www.filmireland.net/podcast-davi...

Night Driver, written and directed by Michael Carolan, has won Best Short Film (Ireland) at the prestigious Shark Awards in London, that recognises both the film and Carolan as one of the most exciting new voices in Irish film.

In this article, Seán Patrick Donlan has picked 25 Irish films to watch this St Patrick’s Day 🇮🇪 From An Cailín Ciúin to Intermission, he skips clichés and spotlights modern, authentic Irish storytelling. headstuff.org/entertainmen...

“Dyer brings an unexpected emotional heft… a deeply engaging presence on screen.” Matthew Briody heads straight to the bank for Brendan Muldowney's tense drama One Last Deal. www.filmireland.net/review-one-l...

Irish-language heist thriller Aontas premieres on TG4 tonight and airs on BBC next month. In this pod, Director Damian McCann talks about the film, which stars Carrie Crowley, Bríd Brennan & Eva-Jane Gaffney. Listen back here: www.filmireland.net/podcast-a-lo...

We are proud of Irish VFX artist Richard Baneham, whose work on Avatar: Fire and Ash has earned yet another Academy Award! In this podcast, supported by Screen Ireland, Abby Greene & Richard Baneham discuss the world of VFX & Richie reflects on his career to date. www.filmireland.net/screen-sessi...

Building VFX worlds over email... Emmy-winning VFX Supervisor Jay Worth on building the worlds of Westworld, Lost and Fallout. Recorded at RENDR Festival in Belfast and supported by the National Talent Academies for VFX for the Film Ireland Podcast. 🎧 Listen: www.filmireland.net/podcast-in-c...

"Ruán Magan delivers a gentle mix of subtle visual storytelling and rich production design." Brian Ó Tiomáin returns the 70s for his review of Irish-language drama Báite. In cinemas now. filmireland.net/review-baite/

In this State of the Arts podcast, Des Doyle sits down with TV creator, writer, and showrunner Shawn Ryan (The Night Manager, The Shield). Supported by @screenireland.bsky.social Listen to the full episode here: www.filmireland.net/state-of-the...

"The value of storytelling is that it helps us make meaning of the human experience. You walk a mile in the protagonist’s shoes & no matter how different your own shoes may be, that experience creates empathy." Amy-Joyce Hastings on the power of cinema. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

In partnership with RENDR & the NTA for VFX, in this podcast we chat with Emmy and Visual Effects Society award-winning VFX Supervisor Jay Worth, whose list of credits includes Westworld, Lost, Fringe, Alias, Person of Interest, The Magicians & Fallout. www.filmireland.net/podcast-in-c...

In this pod from last year, we to chat with Johnathan Young, Executive Producer at May One, the company behind Master/Spy. Johnathan is the former VP of Original Programming at HBO Central Europe & a speaker on the programme. WAE deadline: 7th April www.filmireland.net/podcast-john...

In this Film Ireland podcast, recorded live on location in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Irish Film Festival, we chat with author, playwright and screenwriter Sheena Lambert about her Irish-language feature Báite. www.filmireland.net/podcast-shee...

"This is a story that will break your heart and gently piece it back together again, a mix of moments that are moving and warmly humorous." Ronan Power embarks on a cinematic pilgrimage in his review of 500 Miles. www.filmireland.net/review-500-m...

"Ruán Magan delivers a gentle mix of subtle visual storytelling and rich production design." Brian Ó Tiomáin returns the 70s for his review of Irish-language drama Báite. www.filmireland.net/review-baite/

In this podcast, Will Penn chats with Irish-American harpist Joy Shannon, who's preparing to shoot a documentary in Ireland. Her album In The Forest Singing Sorrowless is inspired by the poetry of J. R. R. Tolkien and features a special collaboration with his great-granddaughter.

What makes episodes memorable? The Night Agent has been renewed for Season 4! In this State of the Arts podcast, Des Doyle sits down with TV creator, writer, and showrunner Shawn Ryan (The Night Manager, The Shield) Supported by Screen Ireland. www.filmireland.net/state-of-the...