Celebrating a Wealth of Irish Talent

The Irish Film & Television Academy is the all-Ireland organisation whose mission is the stimulation of original and creative production work, and the encouragement of excellence through recognition, education and leadership in film and television... Read more

Academy Features

• IFTA Film & Drama Awards
  Marking the 15th anniversary of IFTA, the Irish Academy has embarked on a very exciting new phase of development for the Irish film and television industry. View
• Tom Vaughan Lawlor
  IFTA Member Tom Vaughan Lawlor is an award-winning actor (Love/Hate) who's recent work Maze is on release. He is currently shooting 'The Avengers: Infinity War' in the role of Ebony Maw. Read More
  
• Martin Scorsese
  Martin Scorsese tells Irish filmmakers to ‘Go reinvent Cinema’ as President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins presents him with the John Ford Award View
• John Butler
  Take a closer look at IFTA member John Butler, Director/Writer whos recent film 'Handsome Devils' screened at TIFF and ADIFF View
• Peter Foott
  Take a closer look at IFTA member Peter Foott who has just been comissioned for a six part TV series off his IFTA winning debut feature "The Young Offenders" View
• Irish Academy Members
  IFTA has 1000 Members of Industry professionals working in Ireland and internationally. Each week we take a look at Members in our various Chapters. View
• Liam Neeson, Contribution 2016.
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  Roma Downey, Diaspora Award, 2016.
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  Pat Kenny, Lifetime 2016.
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Featured Video

Mary McAleese On Irish Talent

Acceptance Speeches IFTA 2013

The Crying Game 20th Anniversary

• Highlight Performances from past Award Ceremonies
  Watch Jack L perform a Bond tribute with the RTE Concert Orchestra or Prodijig's electrifying Performance... View