Sadly this is the last ever episode of the IFL podcast. On behalf of us both (Niamh and Gerry) we want to say a huge thanks to everyone whose listened since 2020. We've had some amazing guests and have been so proud of what we've achieved with this project.   For our final episode, Niamh caught up with the filmmakers behind Lakelands -  a powerful new drama based in Longford. She spoke to filmmakers Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney, as well as stars Danielle Galligan and Éanna Hardwicke....

We were so pleased to host a preview screening of Sinéad O'Shea's powerful documentary PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS in Soho this week, and even more honoured to have it hosted by the wonderful Annie Macmanus, who we're so grateful to for taking part. In this week's podcast we present the Q&A from that event to you in full, while Niamh and Gerry give you the lowdown on what's happening in the world of Irish film.   PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS is out in Irish and UK cinemas from Friday April 21st.  - -...

A rondup of what we’re looking forward to in the Irish film world this April, and an interview with director Andrew Legge ahead of the release of his debut feature LOLA, in cinemas this weekend.

Gerry interviews Emily Watson, Toni O’Rourke and screenwriter Shane Crowley on their new film GOD’S CREATURES, out today in Ireland and March 31st in the UK.

In this week’s episode Niamh and Gerry discuss this year’s IFTA nominations, then Niamh chats to Bríd Brennan and James Cosmo, stars of the new Scandi-Irish romcom My Sailor My Love, out in cinemas on March 10th.

Niamh and Gerry review this week’s BAFTA wins for Irish filmmakers, and Niamh chats to Joyride director Emer Reynolds and young actor Charlie Reid, who plays Mully in the film.

For this week’s podcast we’re presenting you with an incredible treat - it’s the Q&A from our screening of HUSH A BYE BABY with director Margo Harkin. This is a rare chance to hear from Margo on the film and its impact on the (ongoing) discourse around women’s reproductive rights in Northern Ireland.

More awards season hype an interview with Unwelcome director Jon Wright

Niamh and Gerry provide an Awards Season summary, then Niamh catches up with diretor Conor McMahon and actor Eoin Duffy from new Irish comedy horror Let The Wrong One In, in Irish cinemas from January 20th.

As the end of the year approaches, Niamh and Gerry take a festive look back at some highlights from a busy year of Irish film interviews here on the IFL podcast.

Director Luke McManus's latest film North Circular is a musical journey which explores the experiences of people who live along Dublin's North Circular Road. Having played at festivals including Sheffield Doc/Fest this year it has its SOLD OUT screening at Bertha Dochouse on Saturday 19th November as part of IFFL 2022. We caught up with Luke to chat about the film ahead of that event.   - - - The full programme for Irish Film Festival London 2022 is now live and tickets are on sale! Visit...

How To Tell A Secret is a new documentary exploring the difficult subject of living with a HIV positive status, and the social taboos which still surround it. Directors Anna Rodgers and Shaun Dunne weave together a gentle, performative exploration of what it means to be HIV positive in Ireland today, using testimony from real people whose stories are portrayed by actors like Jade Jordan to protect their identities. How To Tell A Secret screens as part of Irish Film Festival London on Fri 18th...

Frank Berry, director of Aisha (starring Letitia Wright and Josh O’Connor) talks to IFL ahead of the film’s release and its IFFL 2022 festival screening.

Dónal Foreman is an Irish filmmaker "living somewhere between Dublin and New York City" who has already made his mark on Irish cinema with his first two features, Out of Here and The Image You Missed. Now with his third feature, The Cry of Granuaile, which plays at Irish Film Festival London 2022, he sets out explore mythology, history and grief in his own inimitable way. Niamh caught up with Dónal in this transatlantic episode ahead just of the film's festival appearance.   - - - The full...

Niamh speaks to the filmmakers behind the latest Irish language film to reach our screens, Róise & Frank, while she and Gerry discuss some of the highlights from the upcoming Irish Film Festival London 2022.

A special episode that takes a deep dive into the phenomenal rise of Irish language film in recent years, with lots of guests, as well as Gerry and Niamh’s usual Irish film news round up.

Your fortnightly round up of Irish film news and an exclusive interview with Alison Oliver (Frances from Conversations with Friends)

Niamh and Gerry discuss the satisfyingly un-quiet release of An Cailín Ciúin/The Quiet Girl in UK and Irish cinemas; have conversations about Conversations With Friends; and round up some news about two of our favourite Jessie's. Then Gerry has a very snuffly chat with award-winning cinematographer Kate McCullough, about her work on The Quiet Girl, as well as Arracht, Normal People, Songs For While I'm Away, The Farthest and many others.    The EARLY BIRD submission deadline is approaching...

Niamh and Gerry are back to catch you up on tons of new Irish film news, covering An Cailín Ciúin/The Quiet Girl, Conversations with Friends, Derry Girls, and loads more new Irish film fun to look forward to. We also dive into Screen Ireland's ambitious new sustainability strategy.   Then Niamh chats to Brendan Muldowney, director of The Cellar a brand new Irish horror that's out now.   Submissions are still open for new films on Irish Film From Home - and our EARLY BIRD submission...

Niamh Branigan catches up with the team behind new Irish language mystery drama Doineann - director Damien McCann, and actors Peter Coonan, Brid Brennan, Seán T. Ó Meallaigh and Clare Monnelly.

The IFL team catch up with You Are Not My Mother director Kate Dolan, as well as leading cast members Hazel Doupe and Carolyn Bracken

Gerry and Niamh have a post St Patrick's Day catch up covering all of IFL's new activities, as well as The Batman, Peaky Blinders and meeting the Taoiseach on Trafalgar Square... Then Gerry sits down with director of IFTA winning short film Nothing to Declare -the larger than life story of two young lads from Dublin who embark on an adventure which takes them as far as New York.    Submissions are now open for new films on Irish Film From Home - submit here!   The Irish Film London...

Gerry and Niamh manage just a quick catch up on this week's episode, covering IFL's exciting St Patrick's Day activities, and the impending IFTA and BAFTA awards ceremonies.   Then Niamh chats to the writer and director of Here Before, Stacey Gregg, in an interview that spans casting, camerawork and Stacey's decision to include certain supersticious imagery in the film, as well as Stacey's upcoming work for HBO. IFL's St Patrick's Film Festival is now on sale - catch all the event info...

Gerry and Niamh talk about this year's IFTA nominations as well as Oscar nominations for Irish films and show some appreciation for young actors in films this year.  Then Niamh chats to director Benjamin Cleary and producer Rebecca Bourke about their new film Swan Song, out now on Apple TV.   IFL's St Patrick's Film Festival is now on sale - catch all the event info on our website, here   The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire....