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Film Ireland Podcast

Film Ireland
Notes From Sheepland
Orla
Documentary Filmmaking
Irish Farming
Animation
Dublin International Film Festival
Memory
Grief
Women In Farming
Storytelling
Cartoon Saloon
Irish Film
Crewless
Oddity
Arts Council
Cork
Eclipse Pictures
Co-Production
Ireland
Film Production

Film Ireland is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film magazine and podcast exploring the world of cinema and television through conversations with leading filmmakers, creators, and industry voices.

Established in 1987 as a print publication, Film Ireland has evolved into a digital platform and popular podcast, supported by Coimisiún na Meán and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders ... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes508Founded12 years ago
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TV & FilmFilm InterviewsSociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

In this Film Ireland Podcast, we’re delighted to be chatting with Colin McIvor, director and co-writer of No Ordinary Heist as the film arrives in cinemas across Ireland and the UK.

Inspired by true events in Belfast in December 2004, No Ordinary He... more

What does it take to create the visual worlds of modern cinema?

Recorded on location at RENDR 2026 in Belfast, we catch up with CG & On-Set Supervisor Noel O’Malley and BAFTA-winning DFX Supervisor Dean Koonjul of Union VFX. With credits spanning E... more

www.filmireland.net/podcast-in-conversation-with-creative-producer-laura-mcnicholas-spilt-milk/In this Film Ireland Podcast, we’re delighted to be chatting with creative producer Laura McNicholas, as her film Spilt Milk hits cinemas across th... more

In this Film Ireland Podcast, supported by Screen Ireland, we’re delighted to be chatting once again with director Brendan Muldowney. An accomplished filmmaker, Brendan is the talent behind features such as Pilgrimage and The Cellar, and now his late... more

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Recent Guests

Noel O'Malley
CG onset supervisor at Union VFX
Union VFX
Episode: Presents: VFX Behind the Scenes with James Carson (Sony Imageworks) & Dean Koonjul & Noel O’Malley (Union VFX)
Dean Koonjul
BAFTA-winning DFX supervisor at Union VFX
Union VFX
Episode: Presents: VFX Behind the Scenes with James Carson (Sony Imageworks) & Dean Koonjul & Noel O’Malley (Union VFX)
James Carson
CG Supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Episode: Presents: VFX Behind the Scenes with James Carson (Sony Imageworks) & Dean Koonjul & Noel O’Malley (Union VFX)
Laura McNicholas
Producer of Spilt Milk
Beach Pictures (producer on Spilt Milk)
Episode: Presents: Creative Producer Laura McNicholas, 'Spilt Milk'
Brendan Muldowney
Director
Savage Productions
Episode: Presents: Brendan Muldowney Director of One Last Deal, Pilgrimage, The Cellar
David Pope
Script consultant and screenwriter
Independent/Film Ireland Festival coverage
Episode: On the Ground: David Pope, Dearbhla Regan & Louise Gallagher at Foyle Film Festival
Dearbhla Regan
Head of Film and Talent Development at Wild Atlantic Pictures
Wild Atlantic Pictures
Episode: On the Ground: David Pope, Dearbhla Regan & Louise Gallagher at Foyle Film Festival
Louise Gallagher
Founder of Gallagher Films
Gallagher Films
Episode: On the Ground: David Pope, Dearbhla Regan & Louise Gallagher at Foyle Film Festival
Sheena Lambert
Author, playwright and screenwriter
Episode: Presents: Sheena Lambert Screenwriter of 'Báite'

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Presents: VFX Behind the Scenes with James Carson (Sony Imageworks) & Dean Koonjul & Noel O’Malley (Union VFX)
Q: What were the main differences you experienced moving to Sony and working on animated features versus live-action VFX projects?
The guest explains Sony's more collaborative workflow on animated features, the broader scope of projects, and the balance between creative innovation and studio structure, with examples from Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters.
Presents: VFX Behind the Scenes with James Carson (Sony Imageworks) & Dean Koonjul & Noel O’Malley (Union VFX)
Q: You've worked on some incredible titles. Could you talk through your career journey and when you knew this was the field you wanted to work in?
The guest describes growing up with computers and games, studying computer games technology, starting in entry roles, and gradually moving into lighting and supervision, highlighting the importance of both technical skill and soft skills like communication and patience.
On the Ground: David Pope, Dearbhla Regan & Louise Gallagher at Foyle Film Festival
Q: How important is structure relative to character?
The guest argues that structure should flow from the character; you need a clear character arc and an inside-out development rather than forcing a single rigid structure.
On the Ground: David Pope, Dearbhla Regan & Louise Gallagher at Foyle Film Festival
Q: What makes good writing in your opinion?
Pope emphasizes a voice that is authentic and original, with a universal element that lets audiences emotionally connect with characters even across languages and cultures.
Presents: Brendan Muldowney Director of One Last Deal, Pilgrimage, The Cellar
Q: What shaped your decision to pursue film and storytelling initially?
He describes a mosaic of early influences—from Hammer horror to Star Wars and a fascination with how stories can explore darkness and existential questions, which later informed his tone and themes.

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What is Film Ireland Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This interview-focused show centers conversations with filmmakers, actors, writers, and industry professionals, with a strong emphasis on Irish cinema, television production, and festival circuits. Episodes frequently explore the craft behind screen storytelling—from screenwriting and directing to VFX, documentary filmmaking, and the business realities of independent production—often tying projects to specific films, series, or festival appearances. A notable pattern is the focus on practical process insights (writing for streaming, budgeting, collaboration on set, and festival strategies) alongside candid reflections on personal journeys, industry changes, and cultural impact. The mix of intimate creator profiles, technical deep-dives, and... more

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1. Noel O'Malley
2. Dean Koonjul
3. James Carson
4. Laura McNicholas
5. Brendan Muldowney
6. David Pope
7. Dearbhla Regan
8. Louise Gallagher

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