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Women in Film and Television Ireland (WFT) and the Writers Guild of Ireland (WGI) host a panel examining the intersection of gender and class in the Irish screen industries. Recent UK research suggests that the majority of the screen workforce come from ‘privileged’ backgrounds. But that’s doesn’t happen here – right? Let’s talk about that. […] The post S04E02: Gender & Class in the Irish Film Industry appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Gabriel Byrne From blockbusters of the 1990s such as The Usual Suspects and Into the West, to recent hits Hereditary and Lost Girls, celebrated Irish actor Gabriel Byrne has enjoyed an illustrious career that spans cinema, television and the stage. His performance in his new film Death of a Ladies’ Man, which  was featured in […] The post S04E01: Gabriel Byrne appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

In the last episode of 2020, we hear ten filmmakers deliver the ‘elevator pitch’ for their project, to our three judges: Sarah Dillon (Manager, WRAP Fund) Eoin O’Faolain (Head of Film, Sharp House) and Mary Kate O’ Flanagan (writer & story consultant). Which pitch was your favourite? And which one won the €3000 cash prize? […] The post S03E07: Pitching appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Some of the Irish & UK companies and commissioners catering to a specifically younger audience, talk about the digital content that resonates with their demographic, and developing new talent in front of, and behind, the camera. Panellists include: Louise Thornton (BBC Scotland), Rhodri ap Dyfrig (S4C), Maeve McLoughlin (BBC Three /BBC NI/Northern Ireland Screen), Éamonn […] The post S03E06: Short Form Content for a New Generation appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Sarah Dillon is back, and this time she’s joined by four development executives who talk about the practical and creative strategies pursued by their companies in developing their slates, working with talent, and selecting the stories they want to tell. Participants: Ben Coren (Film4), Dionne Farrell (BBC Films), Emma Norton (Element Pictures), Tristan Goligher (The […] The post S03E05: Development in 2020 appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Our chairperson Kate O’Toole sits down (virtually) with Keith Carradine for a chat about his career, spanning over 70 feature films from Robert Altman’s McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) to having just wrapped on Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog (2021). Kate and Keith discuss acting, family, his ‘list of legends’, and Keith even […] The post S03E04: Keith Carradine appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Following the massive success of the TV series Normal People, Sarah Glennane (CEO, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland) talks to the all-Irish music department behind the creation of the original score and placement of songs which formed the soundtrack to the hit show. Music is an essential part of the storytelling process, guiding the audience […] The post S03E03: The Music of Normal People appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Sarah Dillon (WRAP Fund) introduces a panel of professionals, who talk about the disruption caused to the traditional exploitation paths for many films, how they are navigating these changes, and what challenges and opportunities the future holds. What innovative approaches are helping films reach audiences, and how will distribution and exhibition adapt to a post-pandemic […] The post S03E02: What Now? The Future of Sales & Distribution appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Just in time for Halloween, it’s a new episode of the Galway Film Podcast with celebrated genre director Joe Dante (Gremlins, The ‘Burbs, The Howling)! In this first episode of our new season, Joe talks with director Aislinn Clarke (The Devil’s Doorway) about his early career under Corman & Spielberg, childhood influences on his films […] The post S03E01: Joe Dante appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

In the last of our regular season for 2019, this week’s podcast is a discussion on short film, recorded live at the 2019 Galway Film Fleadh Short Film Panel. Film Fleadh shorts programmer Eibh Collins, director Ríoghnach Ní Ghríoghair, director/actor Michael Smiley, and cinematographer Burshci Wojnar talk about using shorts as proof of concept, having […] The post S02E15: Short Film Panel appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Winner of the Best Cinematography Award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh, Finky is a surreal Irish language drama, directed by Dathaí Keane. In this episode, Dathaí chats with Will about how he transitioned from editor to director, collaborative screenwriting and being inspired by Irish literature in his work. Finky makes its International Premiere at […] The post S02E14: Dathaí Keane appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Cinematographer Robbie Ryan chats about the cinematographer Robby Müller after a screening of Living the Light: Robby Müller at the 31st Galway Film Fleadh. At the post-screening discussion, filmmaker Paul Duane chats with collaborator and cinematographer Robbie Ryan about Müller, shooting road movies, working with directors like Andrea Arnold and Ken Loach, and Netflix vs. […] The post S02E13: Robbie on Robby appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Earlier this year, eight Irish film festivals signed the 5050×2020 Gender Parity and Inclusion Pledge, launched at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. How realistic is this goal? That’s the topic for this panel discussion with (pictured L-R) Dr. Susan Liddy (Chair, Women in Film and Television Ireland), Stephanie Comey ( Senior Manager, Broadcasting Authority of […] The post S02E12: Countdown to 5050×2020 appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Director Michael McCormack’s first feature documentary, a biopic of the late musician Fergus O’Farrell called Breaking Out, won the Best Irish Documentary Award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. In this episode, Michael talks about his background in television, knowing when to ‘let the gold in’ and how Breaking Out isn’t a music documentary. Other […] The post S02E11: Michael McCormack appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Derry women Brónagh Gallagher (actor), Louise Gallagher (producer) and Tess McGowan (screenwriter) talk about the making of their new film, A Bump Along the Way. We talk about ‘Derry Fairies,’ shedding insecurities, pregnancy as an in-built deadline and the success of Northern Ireland Screen’s New Talent Focus. Pictured (L-R): Tess McGowan, Brónagh Gallagher, Louise Gallagher, […] The post S02E10: Brónagh Gallagher, Louise Gallagher and Tess McGowan appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Through personal anecdote, screenwriter and actor Mark O’Halloran (Adam and Paul, Garage, Viva) discusses ‘the substance of things unseen’ and the idiom of ‘write what you know.’ Recorded live at the Fleadh Forum, an annual state-of-the-industry conference taking place as part of the Galway Film Fleadh. Mark’s new film as screenwriter, Rialto, premieres at the […] The post S02E09: Mark O’Halloran appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Director Paul Duane talks about going from being a tour guide at the Rock of Cashel to a documentary filmmaker, the appeal of working in documentary vs. fiction, DA Pennebaker, and the challenges facing new filmmakers. Paul’s new film Best Before Death plays at the IFI Documentary Film Festival on Friday September 27th. Read more: […] The post S02E08: Paul Duane appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Comedian and Cagney and Lacey super-fan Gearóid Farrelly interviews multi-Emmy Award winning actress Tyne Daly, who helped redefine the way women were represented on screen in her role as the eponymous Lacey. Daly’s career spans being an 80’s icon to starring in Judging Amy, Spider-Man Homecoming and much more. Here, she talks to Gearóid about […] The post S02E07: Tyne Daly appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Sarah Glennane (CEO, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland) talks to Extra Ordinary co-director Mike Ahearn and composer George Brennan, about the relationship between director and composer, and their process for deciding on the music for the film’s emotional and action beats. Plus, hear Mike, George and Will Forte all perform their own version the film’s […] The post S02E06: An Extra Ordinary Film Score appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Director Karl Golden (The Honeymooners) talks about getting a career wake-up call, his experience of the Irish, UK and German film industries, and how you can never be a virgin again! Karl’s latest film Bruno had its World Premiere at the 2019 Galway Film Fleadh. Film discussed this episode: The Honeymooners (2003) Pelican Blood (2010) […] The post S02E05: Karl Golden appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.