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Film Ireland Podcast

Film Ireland
Documentary Filmmaking
Ireland
Filmmaking
Animation
Storytelling
Comedy
Irish Cinema
Dublin International Film Festival
Screenwriting
Film Production
Film Industry
Screen Ireland
Galway Film Fleadh
Irish Film Industry
Dublin International Comedy Film Festival
Mental Health
The Damned
Cinema
Dublin
Horror Genre

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 weeklyEpisodes517Founded12 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Recorded live on location at RENDR 2026 in Banana Block Belfast, we caught up with acclaimed filmmaker Fede Álvarez, the director, writer and producer behind genre-defining features including Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe and Alien: Romulus.

In this in-d... more

In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh sits down with Dungannon actor Fra Fee to chat about his impressive catalogue of work that spans stage, film & TV, while delving into those key moments that shaped his career.

From his breako... more

In episode 25 of the DocArena Podcast, Ross Whitaker catches up with directors Peter Mortimer (The Alpinist, The Dawn Wall) and Nick Rosen (The Alpinist, Reel Rock) to talk about their biggest project to date, The Dark Wizard, which is available to s... more

In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh catches up with writer/director David Gleeson ahead of the release of his semi-autobiographical feature Once Upon a Time in a Cinema. Growing up in a family-run cinema, he was immersed in the ... more

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Fra Fee
Actor and singer known for Les Misérables, Hawkeye, and Unchosen
Episode: Presents: Actor Fra Fee (Unchosen, Rebel Moon, Hawkeye)
Peter Mortimer
Emmy-winning director
Dark Wizard team
Episode: DocArena Podcast: Directors Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen on HBO Original Series 'The Dark Wizard'
Nick Rosen
Emmy-winning director
Dark Wizard team
Episode: DocArena Podcast: Directors Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen on HBO Original Series 'The Dark Wizard'
David Gleeson
Filmmaker and screenwriter
Episode: Presents: Director/Writer David Gleeson on 'Once Upon a Time in a Cinema'
Anne McCrudden
Actor, star of Sunflowers and upcoming series Harry Wilde
Sunflowers / Harry Wilde
Episode: Presents: Actor Anne McCrudden (Sunphlowers, Harry Wild)
Scott Farris
Senior entertainment executive with Amazon Prime Video, focused on global franchise storytelling
Amazon/Prime Video
Episode: State of the Arts: Entertainment Exec Scott Farris on Developing Global Franchise TV
John-Paul Davidson
Co-writer and Director of The Three Urns
Film industry (The Three Urns)
Episode: Presents: Co-writer/Directors John-Paul Davidson & Stephen Warbeck on 'The Three Urns'
Stephen Warwick
Co-writer and Director; composer and musician
The Three Urns; film music
Episode: Presents: Co-writer/Directors John-Paul Davidson & Stephen Warbeck on 'The Three Urns'
Venus Patel
Filmmaker working across film, visual arts, and theater; Star Gaze participant
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Presents: starGAZE Participants Venus Patel, Jack Warren & Stephen T. Lally

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DocArena Podcast: Directors Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen on HBO Original Series 'The Dark Wizard'
Q: Was there a conscious decision to make this an unauthorised portrayal?
Yes, we wanted to go beyond the mythology and present an honest, sometimes unflattering portrait, acknowledging our own biases and ensuring the story served the truth of who Dean was rather than a sensationalized version.
DocArena Podcast: Directors Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen on HBO Original Series 'The Dark Wizard'
Q: How did you approach the balance between archival material and interviews in shaping the narrative?
We treated interviews as a backbone for the spoken testimony while using archival footage and journals to inject voice and atmosphere, letting the archive guide certain narrative turns so the story could breathe.
DocArena Podcast: Directors Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen on HBO Original Series 'The Dark Wizard'
Q: Could you explain why four episodes were chosen instead of a single feature for this story?
Four episodes were chosen to faithfully cover the breadth of Potter's life, allowing for deep dives into each major phase—flying, competition with Alex Honnold, and the later years—without forcing a compressed narrative into a feature film.
Presents: Co-writer/Directors John-Paul Davidson & Stephen Warbeck on 'The Three Urns'
Q: Was music a planned part of the script, or did it evolve later in production?
Music was integrated early—about a third of the music was on the page in the script, with the rest developed in post to blend traditional Irish elements with contemporary sounds, reflecting an evolving musical identity for Ireland.
Presents: Co-writer/Directors John-Paul Davidson & Stephen Warbeck on 'The Three Urns'
Q: How did your two very different backgrounds influence the writing and directing process in this project?
Our different backgrounds created a complementary dynamic: one brought documentary-style realism and pre-production savvy, the other contributed acting direction and a sense of narrative rhythm, allowing us to cover both performance and logistical aspects effectively.

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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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Film Ireland Podcast launched 12 years ago and published 517 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Film Ireland Podcast include:

1. Fra Fee
2. Peter Mortimer
3. Nick Rosen
4. David Gleeson
5. Anne McCrudden
6. Scott Farris
7. John-Paul Davidson
8. Stephen Warwick

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