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IFI Podcast S02 E10 - Oscar Nominations 2021 Special

IFI Podcast S02 E10 - Oscar Nominations 2021 Special

For this last episode of the current season, host Stephen Boylan chats to Irish Times film critic Donald Clarke and avid awards-watcher David O'Callaghan about this year's Oscar nominations, looking at the front-runners and predicting who will carry away cinema's most prestigious prizes on April 25th. Check out IFI@Home's special Awards Season collection at https://www.ifihome.ie/page/awards-season/.

Mar 18, 202101:14:56
IFI Podcast S02 E09 - 'Town of Strangers' director Treasa O'Brien and Ita O'Brien

IFI Podcast S02 E09 - 'Town of Strangers' director Treasa O'Brien and Ita O'Brien

In this week's episode, host Stephen Boylan chats to director Treasa O'Brien about her new film 'Town of Strangers', now available to pre-order on IFI@Home (www.ifihome.ie). Stephen also chats to Ita O'Brien, movement director and intimacy co-ordinator, about her work on hit projects including Normal People, I May Destroy You, It's A Sin, and Sex Education. 

Mar 11, 202146:42
IFI Podcast S02 E08 - 'Poly Styrene' and 'Sisters with Transistors'

IFI Podcast S02 E08 - 'Poly Styrene' and 'Sisters with Transistors'

For this music documentary double bill, host Stephen Boylan chats to 'Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché' co-director Celeste Bell, also Styrene's daughter, and Lisa Revnor, director of 'Sisters with Transistors', a compelling look at the early female pioneers of electronic music. For more information, see IFI@Home.

Mar 04, 202136:42
IFI Podcast S02 E07 - IFI Careers with Lenny Abrahamson, Ed Guiney, Dearbhla Walsh, Rebecca O'Flanagan and Amy Huberman

IFI Podcast S02 E07 - IFI Careers with Lenny Abrahamson, Ed Guiney, Dearbhla Walsh, Rebecca O'Flanagan and Amy Huberman

In advance of this year's IFI Careers events, the IFI Podcast looks back to 2019 and 2020 for two panel discussions with well-known figures in the Irish screen industries. Lenny Abrahamson and Ed Guiney discuss their journey from the Trinity Video Society to Oscar-nominated filmmakers, while Emmy Award-winning director Dearbhla Walsh, producer Rebecca O'Flanagan, and actress-writer-producer Amy Huberman discuss the most important elements in making it in film and TV.

Feb 26, 202146:52
IFI Podcast S02 E06 - On Location

IFI Podcast S02 E06 - On Location

Join host Stephen Boylan as he chats with veteran location manager Eoin Holohan about his career, the challenges of the profession, and his work on films including Yorgos Lanthimos's ‘The Lobster’. Also on this episode, Kilmainham Gaol's Curator of Collections Brian Crowley talks about the many productions that have visited the historic site, including The Italian Job, In the Name of the Father, Michael Collins, and a beloved children’s film from 2017 that used the Gaol's interior as its inspiration...

Feb 18, 202147:50
IFI Podcast S02 E05 - Tomm Moore, 'Wolfwalkers' and Animated Films

IFI Podcast S02 E05 - Tomm Moore, 'Wolfwalkers' and Animated Films

Join host Stephen Boylan as he chats to Tomm Moore, co-director of the world-conquering and multi-award-winning Wolfwalkers, about his animation influences, voice casting, and what it's like to be in the middle of awards season. Also, Dublin-based artist and colorist Dearbhla Kelly talks through her favourite animated films. 

Feb 11, 202142:10
IFI Podcast S02 E04 - Jack Reynor and Japanese Cinema

IFI Podcast S02 E04 - Jack Reynor and Japanese Cinema

As the first volume of the IFI's Japanese Story season goes live, actor-writer-director Jack Reynor chats to host Stephen Boylan about his passion for Japanese cinema and the masterpieces that inspired his award-winning short 'Bainne'. The first 11 films in the season are now available to rent from www.ifihome.ie.

Feb 04, 202140:21
IFI Podcast S02 E03 - 'Assassins' and Conspiracy Films

IFI Podcast S02 E03 - 'Assassins' and Conspiracy Films

'Assassins' director Ryan White chats to host Stephen Boylan about the incredible story behind his new documentary, while IFI Head of Cinema Programming David O'Mahony picks out his favourite conspiracy films. Stream 'Assassins' now at www.ifihome.ie.

Jan 28, 202148:41
IFI Podcast S02 E02 - Growing Pains

IFI Podcast S02 E02 - Growing Pains

To mark the release of IFI@Home's coming-of-age film collection, Growing Pains, host Stephen Boylan chats to IFI Head of Irish Film Programming Sunniva O'Flynn about the eight Irish titles included in the selection. Author and journalist Anna Carey and actor-director-writer Hugh O'Conor also look back at their own favourite teen films. Content is available to stream within the Republic of Ireland on IFI@Home - www.ifihome.ie.

Jan 21, 202152:51
IFI Podcast S02 E01 - Looking Back, Looking Forward

IFI Podcast S02 E01 - Looking Back, Looking Forward

The IFI Podcast returns with host Stephen Boylan and guests Aoife Barry and Brian Lloyd to look back at the film highlights of 2020, New Year's Resolutions, and to look forward at what will (hopefully) be appearing on our screens in 2021. 

Jan 14, 202138:35
BONUS: IFI French Film Festival 2020

BONUS: IFI French Film Festival 2020

Join host Stephen Boylan and IFI Head of Cinema Programming as they chat through some of the highlights of this year's IFI French Film Festival. The festival will run from Wednesday, November 11th to Sunday November 22nd exclusively online nationwide on IFI@Home. For more details see www.ifihome.ie.

Nov 09, 202026:08
BONUS: IFI Documentary Festival 2020

BONUS: IFI Documentary Festival 2020

Join host Stephen Boylan as he chats with director Gillian Marsh and programmers David O'Mahony and Sunniva O'Flynn about next week's IFI Documentary Festival. For the first time, the festival will stream online nationwide on the IFI's video-on-demand platform, IFI@Home. See www.ifihome.ie/page/docfest2020

Sep 17, 202052:36
IFI Podcast S01 E12 - Coming Soon...

IFI Podcast S01 E12 - Coming Soon...

In this final episode of the current season, host Stephen Boylan welcomes IFI programmers David O'Mahony and Kevin Coyne back to the podcast to chat through the films they're most looking forward to as cinemas re-open.

Jul 16, 202025:51
IFI Podcast S01 E11 - 'Die Hard' screenwriter Jeb Stuart

IFI Podcast S01 E11 - 'Die Hard' screenwriter Jeb Stuart

Acclaimed screenwriter Jeb Stuart ('Die Hard', 'The Fugitive') visited the IFI last January for a fascinating masterclass. In this special edited version, he chats with Hugh Farley, Director of the Writers' Guild of Ireland, about his body of work, how he approaches his writing, and why he was visiting Ireland.

Jul 09, 202055:56
IFI Podcast S01 E10 - 'The Booksellers' and Sarah Crossan

IFI Podcast S01 E10 - 'The Booksellers' and Sarah Crossan

Host Stephen Boylan chats to director D.W. Young about his new documentary 'The Booksellers', and bestselling author and former Laureate na nÓg Sarah Crossan talks through her favourite book-to-film adaptations.

Jul 02, 202045:20
BONUS: George R.R. Martin at IFI

BONUS: George R.R. Martin at IFI

International bestselling author George R.R. Martin visited the IFI last August as part of Dublin 2019: A Dublin Worldcon. Following a screening of Fred M. Wilcox's 'Forbidden Planet', George spoke with Worldcon's Maura McHugh about the sci-fi classic, his inspirations, and his passion for film.

Jun 30, 202055:44
IFI Podcast S01 E09 - David Freyne on 'Dating Amber' and LGBT+ cinema

IFI Podcast S01 E09 - David Freyne on 'Dating Amber' and LGBT+ cinema

David Freyne, director of 'Dating Amber', joins host Stephen Boylan to chat about his acclaimed comedy and LGBT+ filmmaking. Also on this episode, academic and filmmaker Barry Dignam talks about pivotal points in Irish LGBT+ cinema. 

Jun 25, 202047:09
IFI Podcast S01 E08 - Jamie Heaslip on sports films

IFI Podcast S01 E08 - Jamie Heaslip on sports films

Former Irish rugby international Jamie Heaslip joins host Stephen Boylan to talk through some of the best sports films now available to stream. The episode also looks back to June 2019 and a Q&A with Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia following a screening of his latest project, Diego Maradona.

Jun 18, 202041:16
IFI Podcast S01 E07 - Joyce on Film / Alan Gilsenan

IFI Podcast S01 E07 - Joyce on Film / Alan Gilsenan

Host Stephen Boylan chats to Sunniva O'Flynn, IFI Head of Irish Film Programming, about James Joyce's long association with Irish film, and director Alan Gilsenan talks about his stunning latest project, 'Ulysses | Film'.

Jun 11, 202045:23
IFI Podcast S01 E06 - Ailbhe Smyth on films and activism

IFI Podcast S01 E06 - Ailbhe Smyth on films and activism

In this week's episode, host Stephen Boylan chats to campaigner Ailbhe Smyth about the films that shaped her activism, while IFI programmer David O'Mahony looks at the best recent releases which examine a range of pressing social issues.

Jun 04, 202045:50
IFI Podcast S01 E05 - Rick O'Shea and Summer Blockbusters

IFI Podcast S01 E05 - Rick O'Shea and Summer Blockbusters

This week's episode sees host Stephen Boylan chat to broadcaster Rick O'Shea about his memories of Dublin cinemas and summer blockbuster season, while IFI Projectionist Paul Markey takes us into the booth and shares his experience of working with both archive film stock and the latest digital equipment.

May 28, 202043:30
IFI Podcast S01 E04 - Catriona Crowe and the IFI Player

IFI Podcast S01 E04 - Catriona Crowe and the IFI Player

In this episode, host Stephen Boylan goes behind the scenes of the IFI Irish Film Archive and the IFI Player, speaking with archivist and historian Catriona Crowe and Kasandra O'Connell, Head of the IFI Irish Film Archive. To see the films and collections discussed in the episode, visit www.ifiplayer.ie/podcast.

May 21, 202048:05
IFI Podcast S01 E03 - 'Normal People' composer Stephen Rennicks and Aedín Gormley

IFI Podcast S01 E03 - 'Normal People' composer Stephen Rennicks and Aedín Gormley

In this third episode, host Stephen Boylan chats with award-winning musician Stephen Rennicks about composing for film and TV and his work on TV smash Normal People, while broadcaster Aedín Gormley chats through some of her favourite movie music. 

May 14, 202054:13
IFI Podcast S01 E02 - 'Moonstruck' and Berlinale 2020

IFI Podcast S01 E02 - 'Moonstruck' and Berlinale 2020

In this week's episode, host Stephen Boylan and journalist Aoife Barry look back at the classic 1987 romcom 'Moonstruck', and IFI programmer David O'Mahony picks out his favourite films from this year's Berlin Film Festival.

May 08, 202041:48
IFI Podcast S01 E01 - Films for Lockdown

IFI Podcast S01 E01 - Films for Lockdown

In this first episode, IFI programmers David O'Mahony and Kevin Coyne look back at some recent cinematic gems you might have missed at the IFI, which are now available to enjoy at home. Hosted by Stephen Boylan.

May 01, 202025:16
Night of Ideas: Wine Calling - Panel Discussion

Night of Ideas: Wine Calling - Panel Discussion

After a screening of documentary Wine Calling as part of the Night of Ideas we hosted a panel discussion with award-winning journalist Catherine Cleary, Pamela Walsh of Wicklow Way Wines, and environmental scientist Dr. Cara Augustenborg alongside director Bruno Sauvard . 

Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on the 30th of January 2020. 

Jan 31, 202034:09
The New Music Q&A

The New Music Q&A

The Dublin premiere of new Irish drama The New Music was followed by a Q&A with director Chiara Viale and Gary Boyle of Young Parkinson's Ireland, hosted by the IFI's Sunniva O'Flynn. 

Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on the 29th of January 2020. 

Jan 30, 202027:33
The People vs Fritz Bauer Q&A

The People vs Fritz Bauer Q&A

A special screening of German drama The People vs Fritz Bauer was followed by a Q&A with director Lars Kraume moderated by Steven Benedict. 
Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on January 14th 2020. 

Jan 15, 202032:19
Horrible Creature Q&A - First Fortnight 2020

Horrible Creature Q&A - First Fortnight 2020

A screening of Horrible Creature as part of First Fortnight 2020 was followed by a Q&A with director Áine Stapleton and Dr Ciara O Shea, Clinical Psychologist, hosted by Tiina Ylönen.

Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on January 8th 2020. 

Jan 09, 202029:56
The Science of Ghosts Q&A

The Science of Ghosts Q&A

Q&A after a screening of Irish film The Science of Ghosts with director Niall McCann and Adrian Crowley, hosted by Matthew Nolan. Followed by a musical performance.

Dec 18, 201938:10
The Cave Q&A

The Cave Q&A

A Q&A for new documentary The Cave with Ellie Kisyombe, Dr. Gillian Wylie, and Caelainn Hogan, moderated by Michael Lenehan. In association with the Irish Syria Solidarity Movement. 

The Cave is at the IFI now 

https://ifi.ie/the-cave/

Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on the 7th of December 2019. 

Dec 09, 201933:36
Ordinary Love Q&A

Ordinary Love Q&A

A special preview screening of new drama Ordinary Love at the IFI was followed by a Q&A with producer Brian J. Falconer, and directors Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn, hosted by Tara Brady of the Irish Times. 

Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on the 3rd of December 2019. 

Ordinary Love screens from Friday December 6th 2019 

https://ifi.ie/ordinary-love-2019

Dec 04, 201928:44
Seamus Heaney and the Music of What Happens Q&A

Seamus Heaney and the Music of What Happens Q&A

A screening of new documentary Seamus Heaney and the Music of What Happens was followed by a Q&A with Adam Low and Catherine and Marie Heaney, hosted by Prof Margaret Kelleher.
Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on the 2nd of December 2019.

Dec 03, 201924:13
The Outsider + Q&A

The Outsider + Q&A

This 40th anniversary screening of The Outsider was followed by a Q&A with director Tony Luraschi and Assistant Director Barry Blackmore, hosted by Sunniva O'Flynn of the IFI.
Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on the 25th of November 2019.

Nov 28, 201940:23
Vincent Macaigne Q&A - Pure as Snow
Nov 18, 201929:16
Vincent Macaigne Q&A - Happy Birthday
Nov 18, 201933:25
Cédric Klapisch Q&A Someone, Somewhere
Nov 15, 201924:17
Lost Lives Q&A

Lost Lives Q&A

Lost Lives Q&A with directors Dermot Lavery and Michael Hewitt and actor Seán McGinley , hosted by Sheila de Courcy. 
Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on October 30th 2019.

Oct 31, 201927:06
Land Without God Q&A

Land Without God Q&A

Land Without God Q&A with co-director Gerard Mannix Flynn, hosted by Frank McDonald.
Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on the 18th of October 2019.

Oct 21, 201940:37
Dark Lies the Island Q&A
Oct 18, 201935:52
IFI Documentary Festival 2019 Podcasts

IFI Documentary Festival 2019 Podcasts

All of our Q&As and panel discussions from IFI Documentary Festival 2019. 

A Dog Called Money
With director Seamus Murphy, hosted by Simon O’Connor.

Push
Emmett Scanlon, architect Dominic Stevens, Michelle Norris of UCD and board member of the Land Development Agency and Eoin Ó Broin.

Heyday – The Mic Christopher Story
Director Alan Leonard, Maureen Christopher and producer Níall Carver, hosted by Emily O’Callaghan of Hotpress.

Journey to the Edge
Director Peter Kelly and Enda O’Coineen, hosted by RTÉ broadcaster and journalist Fergal Keane.

Taste of Cement
Director Ziad Kalthoum, hosted by Tadhg O’Sullivan

Système K.
Director Renaud Barret, hosted by Sheila de Courcy.

Sep 30, 201903:18:30
For Sama Panel Discussion
Sep 17, 201950:25
Extra Ordinary Q&A
Sep 17, 201928:59
Gaza Q&A

Gaza Q&A

New Irish documentary Gaza is out now at the IFI, listen back to our Q&A with directors Garry Keane and Andrew McConnell, hosted by Deirdre O’Kane.
Recorded on the 9th of August 2019.
Gaza is at the IFI from Friday August 9th 2019: https://ifi.ie/gaza/

Aug 12, 201929:44
Metal Heart Q&A
Jul 01, 201927:09
Asif Kapadia Q&A - Diego Maradona

Asif Kapadia Q&A - Diego Maradona

 Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia (Senna, Amy) talks about his new film Diego Maradona with Irish filmmaker Ross Whitaker.
Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on the 11th of June 2019 

Jun 12, 201933:48
Papi Chulo Q&A

Papi Chulo Q&A

 Q&A with director John Butler, hosted by Tara Flynn.
Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on June 7th 2019. 

Jun 10, 201932:05
IFI Spotlight 2019 - James Hickey In Conversation

IFI Spotlight 2019 - James Hickey In Conversation

James Hickey will soon step down from his eight-year stewardship of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. In conversation with Hugh Linehan, Arts and Culture Editor of The Irish Times, he will reflect on his tenure – on Screen Ireland’s contribution to the growth of the Irish film industry over the past ten years; the ongoing battle for retention of industry tax incentives; the highlights of his time at the helm and the areas he wasn’t able to develop as he would have hoped; and where he thinks the future focus of Screen Ireland needs to be as a new era dawns.
Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on the 30th of May 2019. 

May 31, 201953:05
IFI Spotlight 2019 - Coping With Co-Production

IFI Spotlight 2019 - Coping With Co-Production

 A timely investigation of Irish co-production practice providing an overview of international co-production opportunities for Irish producers; inward production of major TV dramas; extension of Section 481; cultural viability of international co-productions. A range of panellists representing sectoral interest will include Siún Ni Raghallaigh, CEO at Ardmore Studios and Troy Studios; David Collins, Managing Director, Samson Films; Samantha Perahia MBE, Head of Production UK, British Film Commission; Steven Davenport, Inward Production Manager, Screen Ireland; and Fionán Higgins, Senior Supervisor, Windmill Lane. The panel will be chaired by Niall Murphy of Scannáin.
Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on the 30th of May 2019.
Recorded at the Irish Film Institute on May 30th 2019. 

May 31, 201956:47