The Irish Film London Podcast

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. This extended interview gives you access to the process behind making the film and how its been received on its incredible journey so far. It also explores some of the themes in the film from the perspective of the filmmakers themselves. LAKELANDS is out in Irish and UK cinemas from Friday May 5th. - - - The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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. - - - The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this week's episode, Gerry and Niamh provide a round up of all the new Irish film releases and IFL events you have to look forward to, making sure not to forget the new Barbie movie which just dropped its trailer and EXTENSIVE cast profiles this week. #Barbie FTW (Nicola Coughlan's in it. We're allowed) For this week's interview, Gerry ventured out to catch up with director Andrew Legge ahead of the release of his debut feature, the period sci-fi LOLA. LOLA is out in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on Friday April 7th. - - - The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Gerry and Niamh wax lyrical about the end of awards season and look forward to what's ahead, including some big news for some of our favourite Irish stars. This week's interview is a dispatch from our St Patrick's Film Festival, which saw us previewing new Irish film God's Creatures, starring Emily Watson and Paul Mescal alongside Aisling Franciosi and Toni O'Rourke. Emily, Toni and the film's screenwriter Shane Crowley joined us on stage for an informative Q&A. God's Creatures is out in Irish cinemas on Fri March 24th and in UK cinemas on Friday March 31st. - - - The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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. IFL's St Patrick's Day film programme is now on sale, visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to get your tickets now Enjoying our work? Buy us a coffee on Ko-Fi!! Visit ko-fi.com/iflpodcast to drop us a couple of quid and help us keep this project going. - - - The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

What a week for the Parish! Niamh and Gerry dissect all the great news for Irish filmmakers from this week's BAFTA awards in London. Then we present an interview we've been waiting to deliver for some time. Niamh sat down with Joyride director Emer Reynolds and young star Charlie Reid (Mully) for an extensive chat about that film and their cinematic influences. Enjoy! IFL's St Patrick's Day film programme is now on sale, visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to get your tickets now - - - The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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. (The Q&A starts around the 15 minute mark for you keen beans!) Last weekend, we held our St Brigid's Day 2023 screenings on screens across London. One of those screenings was of Margo Harkin's classic film HUSH A BYE BABY which we showed at The Rio in partnership with Birds Eye View, and which Margo was there for, speaking to Dr Emmie McFadden in an extensive Q&A which covers women's reproductive rights in Northern Ireland, activism and DIY filmmaking as well as lots, lots more. Our thanks to Margo Harkin, Dr Emmie McFadden of Sheffield Hallam University and Melanie Iredale at Birds Eye View, as well as The Rio cinema in Dalston, for partnering with us on this special event. - - - The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

After a HUGE week for Irish film with an incredible number of BAFTA and Oscar nominations, Niamh and Gerry reflect on the industry's awards excitement and what it means to have an Irish language film recognised in this way. Then Gerry speaks to acclaimed horror director Jon Wright (Grabbers, Robot Overlords) about his new film Unwelcome, featuring Hannah John-Kamen and Douglas Booth, discussing the influences he drew on to make the film and what audiences can expect from this subversive supernatural horror, out in cinemas everywhere from Friday January 27th. Watch the trailer for Unwelcome on YouTube - - - Our St Brigid's Day 2023 events are now on sale! Visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to grab your tickets today The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

For our first podcast of 2023, Niamh and Gerry catch up on their festive viewing and provide an overview of the brilliant Awards Season nominations which Irish filmmakers are lining up at the Oscars, Baftas and Sundance to name but a few. Then Niamh caught 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. Listen in to hear how the film was shot, how the team got off with wrecking a Dublin house and covering it in blood, and some of the horror Easter Eggs they've left in the film 👀 - - - Our St Brigid's Day 2023 events are now on sale! Visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to grab your tickets today The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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. Enjoy some highlights from the year just gone and find out what we took away from each episode. Its been a busy old year, so from everyone at Irish Film London - thank you for your support and for choosing to spend time listening in. Happy holidays, and see you in 2023! - - - The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to grab your tickets today The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 November as part of IFFL 2022. Niamh caught up with Anna, Shaun and Jade ahead of that screening to bring you this sweeping interview. - - - The full programme for Irish Film Festival London 2022 is now live and tickets are on sale! Visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to grab your tickets today The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Director Frank Berry's new film Aisha (starring Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor) is released in theatres and on Sky Cinema this Friday 19th November. The film also opens Irish Film Festival London 2022 at a West End preview event on Wed 16th November. Ahead of that event, we caught up with Frank who talked about social realist filmmaking, the direct provision system in Ireland and what it was like working with an amazing cast for his latest film. - - - The full programme for Irish Film Festival London 2022 is now live and tickets are on sale! Visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to grab your tickets today The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 programme for Irish Film Festival London 2022 is now live and tickets are on sale! Visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to grab your tickets today The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week, Niamh caught up with the filmmakers behind the latest Irish language film to reach our screens, Róise & Frank. Out now in Irish cinemas, and selected as the Closing Gala for Irish Film Festival London 2022, Róise & Frank is a family comedy about a woman who believes her dead husband Frank has returned...as a dog. The team discuss working together as a writing/directing team, writing a script that intuitively works as Gaeilge, and writing with a specific actor in mind, among lots more. - - - The full programme for Irish Film Festival London 2022 is now live and tickets are on sale! Visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to grab your tickets today The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The highly anticipated Sinéad O'Connor documentary Nothing Compares, which is out in UK and Irish cinemas on Friday October 7th. Niamh was lucky to catch up with the film's director, Belfast based Kathryn Ferguson, during a whirlwind of press appearances. In this short episode they chat about what the film means for Kathryn as a director, Sinéad's legacy as a musician and feminist icon, and the power of revisionist filmmaking to change our perspective on past cultural events. The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this week's episode, after Gerry and Niamh's usual catch up about all the latest Irish film news, they take a deep dive (starting around the 10:00 mark for keen beans) to investigate the phenomenon of Irish language film by speaking to a huge number of guests including; director Colm Bairead and producer Cleona Ní Chrualaoí of The Quiet Girl; director of Arracht, Tom O'Sullivan; Dublin International Film Festival director Grainne Humphreys; Máire Ní Chonláin, Commissioning Editor of An Cailín Ciúin at TG4 and Cine4; and Alanna Gallagher from Conradh na Gaeilge London - - Submissions are still open for Irish Film Festival London this November. Get submitting now for the best rates! The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our opening theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. We've also used Old Age by HoliznaCC0. Both are licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Gerry and Niamh catch up about all the latest Irish film news, including new Jessie Buckley film MEN, standing ovations at Cannes, and why cinemas in London are about to get CHEAPER to attend... Then Niamh speaks to Alison Oliver, lead actor in new series Conversations with Friends, who talks about her role in the series, what it means to love more than one person, and breaking taboos around endometriosis. Submissions are still open for Irish Film Festival London this November. Get submitting now for the best rates! The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 for Irish Film Festival London this November. Get submitting now for the best rates! The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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 deadline is approaching for Irish Film Festival London this November. Get submitting! The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials: twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/