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Film Ireland Podcast

Film Ireland
Documentary Filmmaking
Ireland
Animation
Filmmaking
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 weeklyEpisodes538Founded12 years ago
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Film InterviewsSociety & CultureTV & Film

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Latest Episodes

In this Film Ireland podcast, recorded live on location at the Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington, D.C., Gemma Creagh talks film and politics with historical expert Dr Chanté Mouton-Kinyon, a Professor of English at the University of Notre Dam... more

In the latest episode of the State of the Arts podcast (@sotapod), filmmaker and writer Des Doyle sits down with acclaimed television writer, producer, and co-creator of The Big Bang Theory, Bill Prady, for a detailed chat about his new show Stuart ... more

In partnership with RENDR Festival and supported by the National Talent Academy for VFX, we are delighted to present this very special speaker series. 

Recorded live at RENDR 2026 in Banana Block, Belfast, we spoke with actor, producer and co-founde... more

In partnership with RENDR Festival and supported by the National Talent Academy for VFX, we are delighted to present this very special speaker series. 

Recorded live at RENDR 2026 in Banana Block, Belfast, we spoke with Belfast-born stand up, direct... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Prady
Writer, producer, showrunner
The Big Bang Theory / Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Episode: State of the Arts: The Art Of The TV Spin-Off with Bill Prady (The Big Bang Theory, Stuart Fails To Save The Universe)
Jennifer Zheng
A comedian, award-winning animator, and multidisciplinary artist
Independent artist / animator
Episode: Presents: Director, Designer & Animator Jennifer Zheng
Eleanor O'Brien
Theatre and screen actor from Limerick; lead role Peggy Casey in Bautia; also appears in Lynley and Bautia-related projects
Actor, Bautia, Lynley
Episode: Presents: Actor Eleanor O’Brien (Báite, Lynley)
Jack Tarling
Producer of multiple films including Learning to Breathe Underwater and Kneecap
Independent production/company not specified
Episode: Presents: Producer Jack Tarling (Kneecap, Learning to Breathe Underwater)
Nuala O'Connor
Filmmaker, documentary director of In Time
Self / In Time
Episode: Presents: Filmmaker Nuala O'Connor on In Time: Dónal Lunny
Olive Nwosu
Writer-Director of Lady
Lady (Film)
Episode: Presents: Filmmaker Olive Nwosu & the Cast of 'Lady' at Berlinale
Chichi (Chinea)
Cast member, role Fanta
Lady
Episode: Presents: Filmmaker Olive Nwosu & the Cast of 'Lady' at Berlinale
Precious Eke
Cast member, role Lolo
Lady
Episode: Presents: Filmmaker Olive Nwosu & the Cast of 'Lady' at Berlinale
Fadesaye Olateru-Olabegi
Cast member, role Lekpa
Lady
Episode: Presents: Filmmaker Olive Nwosu & the Cast of 'Lady' at Berlinale

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State of the Arts: The Art Of The TV Spin-Off with Bill Prady (The Big Bang Theory, Stuart Fails To Save The Universe)
Q: What impact did the show's emphasis on science and scientists have beyond entertainment?
The show helped popularize science and inspired young people to consider STEM careers, with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences noting its educational influence and Nobel laureates acknowledging its cultural contribution to science.
State of the Arts: The Art Of The TV Spin-Off with Bill Prady (The Big Bang Theory, Stuart Fails To Save The Universe)
Q: How did the live-audience dynamic influence the Big Bang Theory's original format versus Stuart's?
Big Bang relied on a large live audience and was built around a traditional multi-camera approach with a laugh track-like energy driven by the audience. Stuart's spin-off, while still anchored in character-driven storytelling, faced no on-set live audience feedback in real time, so feedback came from rehearsal cues and the production team rather than a live audience.
State of the Arts: The Art Of The TV Spin-Off with Bill Prady (The Big Bang Theory, Stuart Fails To Save The Universe)
Q: What were the key creative differences between writing for a multi-camera network show and a streaming single-camera show?
The core writing process remained similar—start with the characters, then build the world around their relationships. The main difference was the production timeline and the need to finish all ten scripts before pre-production, which allowed more time for world-building and art direction, but the writing room stayed small and intimate.
Presents: Director, Designer & Animator Jennifer Zheng
Q: OK, so I want to actually focus on your short and then talk about your career then after that, because even in terms of commercial work, like so many people find it hard to get into that.
She explains that the short Tough came from combining interviews with her mom, with a laborious, frame-by-frame animation process, driven by a personal crisis and a therapeutic investigation into her identity, which gained festival attention and accolades.
Presents: Director, Designer & Animator Jennifer Zheng
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me a little bit about what the process was that even led you to college in the first place.
She describes not realizing you could have a career in the arts, initially pursuing an art foundation, discovering animation later, and falling in love with it because it felt magical and expressive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Film Ireland Podcast

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

This show centers conversations with filmmakers, actors, industry executives, and festival figures who are actively shaping cinema and television, with a strong emphasis on Irish and international independent production. Episodes frequently cover the creative process—from writing and directing to editing and VFX—alongside festival dynamics, funding, distribution, and broader industry strategy. A notable pattern is the long-running, in-depth interview style that blends craft insights with real-world career and project specifics, offering listeners practical takeaways for making, marketing, and sustaining screen work. The format often includes live festival segments, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and candid discussions about navigating the ... more

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Recent guests on Film Ireland Podcast include:

1. Bill Prady
2. Jennifer Zheng
3. Eleanor O'Brien
4. Jack Tarling
5. Nuala O'Connor
6. Olive Nwosu
7. Chichi (Chinea)
8. Precious Eke

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