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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 weeklyEpisodes533Founded12 years ago
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In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, we are delighted to welcome producer Jack Tarling of Shudder Films.

In this discussion, Jack talks about his career producing acclaimed independent cinema, from God's Own Country and Kneecap to his latest... more

In this Film Ireland podcast, recorded live on location in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Irish Film Festival, Gemma Creagh chats with filmmaker Nuala O’Connor about her film In Time: Dónal Lunny. The documentary chronicles the enigmatic and innovat... more

In this very special festival podcast, recorded on location at Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) earlier this year, writer and academic Naemi Victoria sits down with writer-director Olive Nwosu to discuss her latest film, Lady, which scr... more

In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, we catch up with actor Diarmuid Noyes (Pure Mule, The Clinic) as his short A Knock at Your Door is about to premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh.

In this conversation, he discusses his creative practice, e... more

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Recent Guests

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
Diarmuid Noyes
Actor known for Christy, Good Vibrations, The Walsh Sisters, and A Knock at Your Door
Actor
Episode: Podcast: Actor Diarmuid Noyes (Christy, A Knock at Your Door, The Walsh Sisters)
Alan Hopkins
Writer and director of A Knock at Your Door
Independent/Film Ireland interview
Episode: Presents: Filmmakers Alan Hopkins, Jaro Waldeck & Thomas Bennett at Galway Film Fleadh
Jaro Waldeck
Director of photography and director of Linger
Independent/Film Ireland interview
Episode: Presents: Filmmakers Alan Hopkins, Jaro Waldeck & Thomas Bennett at Galway Film Fleadh
Thomas Bennett
Director and co-writer of The Galley
Independent/Film Ireland interview
Episode: Presents: Filmmakers Alan Hopkins, Jaro Waldeck & Thomas Bennett at Galway Film Fleadh

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Podcast: Actor Diarmuid Noyes (Christy, A Knock at Your Door, The Walsh Sisters)
Q: How did your preparation for Christy shape your portrayal of Shane and the relationship with his brother?
Preparation involved long development work with the team, backstories, and workshop sessions that helped ground the character in realism and empathy, resulting in a nuanced, human portrayal.
Presents: Filmmaker Olive Nwosu & the Cast of 'Lady' at Berlinale
Q: What was it like bringing Lagos to life on screen and working with the cast?
Olive highlights Lagos as a central character, the importance of location, and a balance between intimate, human-scale moments and the city's larger, mythic energy, aided by a strong casting team and intentional direction.
Presents: Filmmaker Olive Nwosu & the Cast of 'Lady' at Berlinale
Q: How did you approach creating such authentic, multi-dimensional characters?
She describes prioritizing multiple women with distinct voices, extensive research in Lagos, and a collaborative casting process that allowed each actor to bring her own truth while building a cohesive group dynamic.
Presents: Filmmaker Olive Nwosu & the Cast of 'Lady' at Berlinale
Q: What inspired you to write and direct this film?
Olive explains that Lagos and the lives of working women, especially sex workers, inspired the project, aiming to center their intimate, unseen experiences and to present them with complexity and dignity.
Presents: Filmmakers Alan Hopkins, Jaro Waldeck & Thomas Bennett at Galway Film Fleadh
Q: Tell us about Linger and yourself.
Linger is a short drama with a lo-fi sci-fi sensibility about an older couple facing the return of life via a pill, exploring the strain on their relationship as he comes back and she confronts the reality of his mortality.

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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. Nuala O'Connor
2. Olive Nwosu
3. Chichi (Chinea)
4. Precious Eke
5. Fadesaye Olateru-Olabegi
6. Diarmuid Noyes
7. Alan Hopkins
8. Jaro Waldeck

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