IFTA Members Screening - Parasite

Nathan Crowley Masterclass

First-Look Screening - Vivarium

IFTA Five-Year Strategic Development Plan

First-Look Screening - Arracht

First-Look Screening - The Rhythm Section

First-Look Screening - Richard Jewell

Celebrating a Wealth of Irish Talent

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Academy Features

IFTA's Five-Year Strategic Development Plan (2020-24)
The official launch of IFTA's strategy, as outlined to Government, delivers an important blueprint for the Academy's next five years, including details of the Awards for 2020.view

Niall Tóibín - IFTA Lifetime Award Recipient 2011
The Irish Academy is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the much-loved actor and comedian Niall Tóibín.view
Gay Byrne - IFTA Lifetime Award Recipient 2007
The Irish Film & Television Academy is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of legendary broadcaster Gay Byrne.view
Gar O’Brien announced as new Head of Film & Television at IFTA
O’Brien, who is from Clonakilty in County Cork, is recognised as one of Ireland’s leading film & industry event professionals with an extensive knowledge and passion for Irish cinema, drama and Irish creative talent.view
IFTA announces Gaza as Ireland’s entry for Oscars 2020
Gaza has been selected as Ireland’s entry for the Oscars’ Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming 92nd annual Academy Awards.view
IFTA Celebrates 15 Years
'Stars Come Out For First Irish Oscars 2003'-International stars were in Dublin for the inaugural Irish Film and Television Awards view
IFTA Celebrates 15 Years
Micheal O Suilleabhain & the RTE Concert Orchestra perform at the 8th IFTA Awards in Dublin's CCD on February 12th 2011 view
IFTA Celebrates 15 Years
Colm Meaney leads IFTA's In Memoriam tribute with the RTE Concert Orchestra, conductor Brian Byrne & soloist Aoife NiBhriain in 2013 view
IFTA Celebrates 15 Years
RTE Concert Orchestra & Jack Lukeman perform a musical tribute to James Bond (You Only Live Twice) at the IFTA Awards 2013 view
IFTA Celebrates 15 Years -
President Michael D. Higgins receives Outstanding Contribution Award in 2014, honouring his vision which transformed the Film and TV industry. view
IFTA Celebrates 15 Years
Watch the IFTA Film & Drama Awards 2018 ceremony highlights from the Mansion House in Dublin. view
IFTA Celebrates 15 Years
Liam Neeson Receives the Irish Academy's Outstanding Contribution to Cinema Award 2015. view
IFTA Celebrates 15 Years
Brendan O'Carroll Receives the Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy from the Irish Academyin 2015 2015. view

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Academy Events

Parasite - IFTA Members Screening
Academy Members are invited to a special IFTA screening of Bong Joon Ho's Parasite, the winner of this year’s Best Picture Oscar.Feb. 25th.
Arracht - First-Look Screening
Filmed entirely on the west coast of Ireland in Connemara, Arracht is a haunting tale of overcoming grief and the fight for survival.March 31st.
Vivarium - First-Look Screening
Directed by Lorcan Finnegan and written by Garret Shanley (Without Name, Foxes) Vivarium is a visually-striking and sinister “Twilight Zone fantasy”.March.
The Rhythm section - First-Look Screening
With star-studded talent in front of and behind the camera, The Rhythm Section was shot in Dublin in 2018.Jan. 30th.
Nathan Crowley Masterclass
Nathan Crowley is a five-time Oscar nominated production designer who has worked in the film and television industry for over 25 years.Mar. 24th.
Richard Jewell - First-Look Screening
Based on the true story of the US security guard, who was vilified by the press after saving thousands of lives from a bomb at the 1996 Olympics.Dec. 16th.
VOD & Broadcast Content – What are the Opportunities?
Audiences and viewership engagement are evolving at a rapid pace with key trends coming to the fore.Dec. 10th.
Ordinary Love - IFTA First-Look Screening
Starring Academy Award nominees Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) and Liam Neeson. Dec. 3th.
Writing Scripted Comedy (…That’s Actually Funny!)
The event is in partnership with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) with a special Panel discussion. Nov. 20th.
PJ Harvey in a Dog Called Money - IFTA First-Look Screening
Seamus Murphy’s inspiring documentary is in association with Break Out Pictures. Nov. 19th.
The Last Right - IFTA First-Look Screening
Deadpan Pictures produce Irish director Aoife Crehan’s debut feature comedy. Nov. 26th.
The Curious Works of Roger Doyle - Special Screening
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Brian Lally and Roger Doyle. Oct. 24th.
Úna Ní Dhonghaíle - IFTA Women In Focus
Una will share knowledge and insights from across her impressive 20 year editing career in film and television.Oct. 13th.
IFTA Animation in Focus - David OReilly
The heart-warming comedy won Best Irish First Feature at the 2019 Galway Film Fleadh.Oct. 11th.
IFTA Preview Screening - A Bump Along The Way
The heart-warming comedy won Best Irish First Feature at the 2019 Galway Film Fleadh.Oct. 11th.
IFTA Screening - Dark Lies the Island
Ian Fitzgibbon’s quirky black comedy, starring Moe Dunford, Charlie Murphy, Pat Shortt, Peter Coonan and Tommy Tiernan.Oct. 15th.
Joker - Special Preview Screening
An original film about the enigmatic villain, Joker won the Golden Lion award at this year’s Venice Film Festival.Oct. 2nd.
IFTA Screening - Losing Alaska
Tom Burke’s climate-change doc follows the small community of Newtok, Alaska, as the inhabitants resolve to resettle their small town.October.
IFTA Screening - The Goldfinch
Acclaimed Irish Director John Crowley helms the beautiful adaptation of Donna Tartt’s globally acclaimed and beloved bestselling novel.Sept. 25th.

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