2 days ago · Kneecap Inspired by and starring the rap group themselves, Kneecap sees Belfast teacher JJ brought into the orbit of self-confessed 'low life scum' Naoise and Liam Og, leading to the formation of an unlikely hip hop trio.Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue. Kneecap was produced by Trevor Birney and Jack Tarling for Fine Point Films and Mother Tongues ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) and Fis Eireann/Screen Ireland are delighted to announce the 2025 Screen Ireland - IFTA Rising Star Nominees with the winner to be announced at the 2025 IFTA Awards Ceremony on Friday, February 14th. Selected by a special jury and sponsored by Fis Eireann ...

2 days ago · Ahead of the 2025 IFTA Film & Drama Awards, IFTN is showcasing Irish talent who are nominated for this year's ceremony, blazing a trail in front of and behind the camera. Hosted in association with IFTA, this Q&A Series connects with Irish talent who represent a range of disciplines across our ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Screen Ireland launches its 2025 slate, with over 80 productions across feature film, TV drama, animation, documentary and short film. Total production spend generated by the Irish screen industry in 2024 is valued at over ?430 million, representing a …

Jan 14, 2025 · The Irish Film & Television Academy has revealed the nominations for the 2025 Film & Drama Awards, with Irish language feature Kneecap and Magdalen laundries drama Small Things Like These leading the way. Nominations announced in 29 categories, celebrating Irish talent across Film and Drama. The ...

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Cinemagic’s On The Pulse Short Film Festival and Competition returns for its seventh edition in March 2025. 21 Jan 2025 | ‘On the Pulse’ presents an exciting programme of film screenings, education events, talks and workshops centred on the short film genre. Click here to read more »

First look at A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: 19 Jun 2024 | A first look at Irish actor Peter Claffey on the set of new Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has been revealed.The series is currently filming in Belfast. Click here to read more » Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton discuss Bridgerton

Jan 15, 2025 · Kneecap has become the most nominated debut feature film in BAFTA Awards history, garnering 6 nominations in total, with Saoirse Ronan, and Irish co-production The Apprentice also among the shortlist. The Irish language feature film has been nominated for Best International Feature Film, Best ...

Jan 20, 2025 · The re-release comes hot on the heels of the film’s extraordinary success, with an impressive 17 IFTA and six BAFTA nominations last week. Kneecap is also in contention for two Academy Award® nominations, with the shortlist set to be revealed later this week.. Rich Peppiatt’s critically acclaimed film stars the members of the West Belfast rap trio Kneecap (Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, and DJ ...