- Edward Norton - IFTA Masterclass
TheThe Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present a special Academy Masterclass with renowned actor and filmmaker Edward Norton, three-time Oscar nominated star of American History X, Fight Club, Birdman, Primal Fear, Glass Onion and much more.
- Casting Conversations
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present the second annual Casting Conversations forum, a unique gathering of casting directors and actors from across Ireland, north and south.
Recent IFTA Screenings & Events
- Julie Anne Robinson - TV Directing Masterclass
Julie Anne Robinson is the Emmy-nominated director of Bridgerton and Doctor Who.
- Members' Screening - Housewife of the Year
IFTA and Wildcard Distribution invite members to a screening of Housewife of the Year.
- Members' Screening - Small Things Like These
IFTA and Lionsgate present a screening of Small Things Like These.
- Members' Screening - The Room Next Door
IFTA and Warner Bros. Ireland present a screening of The Room Next Door.
- IFTA Screen: Dynamic Diverse 2024
IFTA SCREEN: DYNAMIC | DIVERSE is IFTA’s third annual forum of discussions & engagement, encouraging artistic development across diverse communities within the screen industries, exploring visibility and representation and looking to best international practice in this area.
- Members' Screening - King Frankie
IFTA and Wildcard Distribution present a screening of King Frankie.
- Members' Screening - Joker Folie À Deux
IFTA and Warner Bros. Pictures present a screening of Joker: Folie À Deux.
- Members' Screening - Kathleen Is Here
IFTA and Break Out Pictures present a screening of Kathleen Is Here.
- Producing Masterclass with Alan Moloney
IFTA in association with Screen Ireland is delighted to present a Producing Masterclass with Alan Moloney, acclaimed producer of Film and TV including the upcoming Small Things Like These, as well as Intermission, Breakfast on Pluto, The Siege of Jadotville and The Clinic; founder of Parallel Film Productions; and co-founder of Big Things Films alongside Oscar winner Cillian Murphy.
- Members' Screening - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
IFTA and Warner Bros Pictures present a screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
- Members' Screening - Oddity
IFTA and Wildcard Distribution present a screening of Oddity.
- Members' Screening - Kneecap
IFTA and Wildcard Distribution present a screening of Kneecap.
- Galway Film Fleadh - IFTA Lunch & Networking
Academy Members are invited to enjoy some delicious Food, Drinks and Networking with the Membership network and industry Fleadh attendees.
- Brian Cox - Public Interview at Galway Film Fleadh
The Galway Film Fleadh, in association with IFTA, is set to welcome star of stage and screen, Brian Cox, for a highly anticipated public interview as part of the 36th edition of the festival, offering a rare chance to hear from this award winning and esteemed actor.
- Liam Cunningham - IFTA Masterclass
IFTA is delighted to present a Masterclass in Acting with Liam Cunningham, the award-winning star of Netflix’s blockbuster hit 3 Body Problem, as well as Game of Thrones, Hunger and The Wind That Shakes The Barley.
- Members' Screening - TWIG
IFTA and Wildcard Distribution present a screening of Marian Quinn's new film TWIG.
- Members' Screening - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
IFTA and Warner Bros. Pictures present a screening of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
- IFTA Masterclass - Todd Field
IFTA in association with Screen Ireland is delighted to present a Masterclass in Directing for Film with Todd Field, the six-time Oscar nominated writer-director of Tár, Little Children and In The Bedroom.
- Challengers - Members' Screening
IFTA, MGM Amazon Studios and Warner Bros. present a screening of Luca Guadagnino's Challengers.
- Dune: Part 2 - Members' Screening
IFTA, Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures present a screening of Dune: Part 2.
- The Color Purple - Members' Screening
IFTA and Warner Bros Pictures present a screening of The Color Purple.
- Bryan Murray Receives IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award
IFTA is delighted to present the IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary actor Bryan Murray.
- One Life - Members' Screening
IFTA and Warner Bros Pictures present a screening of One Life starring Anthony Hopkins.
- Priscilla - Members' Screening
IFTA and MUBI present a screening of Sofia Coppola's Priscilla.
- That They May Face The Rising Sun - Members' Screening
IFTA and Break Out Pictures present a screening of Pat Collins' new film.
- Casting Conversations
IFTA is delighted to host the first Casting Conversations forum on Tuesday November 21st (6pm-8pm), featuring leading casting directors from Ireland north and south, who will share their knowledge and expertise within the casting world.
- Wonka - Members' Screening
IFTA and WARNER BROS. PICTURES host a screening of WONKA.
- Saltburn - Members' Screening
IFTA, AMAZON, MGM STUDIOS and WARNER BROS. PICTURES host a screening of SALTBURN.
- Documentary Masterclass - Julie Cohen & Betsy West
IFTA is delighted to present a Documentary Filmmaking Masterclass with Julie Cohen and Betsy West, the renowned Oscar-nominated directors of RBG, Julia and My Name is Pauli Murray.
- IFTA Screen: Dynamic/Diverse
A unique forum celebrating diversity in our industry.
- Killers of the Flower Moon - Members' Screening
IFTA, Apple Original Films and Paramount Pictures host a special screening of Martin Scorsese's acclaimed new film.
- Lies We Tell - Members' Screening
IFTA and Break Out Pictures host a special screening of Lisa Mulcahy's Lies We Tell, followed by a Q&A with the director.
- Joel Crawford - Animation IFTA Masterclass
IFTA hosts a special Animation Masterclass (virtual) with Joel Crawford, the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-nominated director of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and The Croods: A New Age.
- In Conversation with Deepak Chopra
IFTA presents a special In Conversation with Deepak Chopra as part of the ‘IFTA Creative Minds & Wellbeing Day’ for the screen industry and community, on Thursday, September 21st.
- Mandy Walker - Cinematography Masterclass
IFTA hosts a Cinematography Masterclass with Oscar-nominee Mandy Walker (Elvis, Australia)
- Past Lives - Members' Screening
StudioCanal and IFTA host a screening of Past Lives.
- Apocalypse Clown - Members' Screening
IFTA and Wildcard Distribution host a screening of new Irish comedy Apocalypse Clown.
- Anthony McCarten - Screenwriting Masterclass
IFTA hosts a Screenwriting Masterclass with Oscar-nominee Anthony McCarten (Bohemian Rhapsody, The Theory of Everything)
- Barbie - Members' Screening
IFTA and Warner Bros. Pictures host a screening of Greta Gerwig's Barbie.
- Galway Film Fleadh - Networking Afternoon
IFTA hosts a members' networking afternoon at Galway Film Fleadh 2023
- Dame Judi Dench - Gala Event & Conversation
Judi Dench receives the IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award in Dublin on July 6th.
- Eddie Hamilton - Editing Masterclass
IFTA hosts a special masterclass with Oscar-nominated editor Eddie Hamilton.
- Sunlight - Members' Screening
IFTA and Wildcard Distribution host a screening of Claire Dix's Sunlight.
- IFTA Masterclass - John C. Reilly
IFTA welcomes Oscar-nominated actor John C. Reilly for a special masterclass.
- AIR - Members' Screening
IFTA, AMAZON STUDIOS and WARNER BROS. PICTURES host a preview screening of AIR, directed by Ben Affleck and written by Alex Convery, on Monday 3rd April.
- Tarrac - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of Tarrac from director Declan Recks
- Lakelands - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of Lakelands.
- Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of Matilda The Musical introduced by breakout star Alisha Weir.
- The Cry of Granuaile - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of Donal Foreman's The Cry of Granuaile.
- Holy Island - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of Robert Manson's Holy Island.
- The Sparrow - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of Michael Kinirons' The Sparrow.
- Ballywalter - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of Ballywalter starring Patrick Kielty and Seana Kerslake.
- The Troubles a Dublin Story - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of Luke Hanlons's film The Troubles a Dublin Story
- Women Talking - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of Sarah Polley's Oscar nominated drama Women Talking.
- Hole in the Head - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of Dean Kavanagh's film Hole in the Head
- Ann - Members' Screening
Irish Film & Television Academy are delighted to host a members' screening of writer/director Ciarans Creagh’s moving film Ann, based on the circumstances of the Ann Lovett tragedy.
- Babylon - Members' Screening
From Damien Chazelle, the director of La La Land and Whiplash, BABYLON is an original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva.
- Joyride - IFTA Screen Discussion
Fleeing from his father, Irish 12-year-old Mully steals a taxi and is shocked to find a woman, Joy, in the back seat with a baby. Joy has decided to give her child away to a friend, and Mully needs to get some distance from his debt-ridden dad, who’s after the cash Mully has with him. And so two lovable rogues, a complicated middle aged mother and a troubled adolescent, go on a journey across Ireland, gradually finding the friendship, love and learning they never knew they needed in each other.
- Ann - IFTA Screen Discussion
Written and directed by Ciaran Creagh, Ann is set over one day, the 31st January 1984, and is based on the true story of the then 15-year-old Ann Lovett, who was full-term pregnant and subsequently gave birth in the grotto in Granard. Starring Zara Devlin and Ian Beattie.
- The Troubles, a Dublin Story - IFTA Screen Discussion
Luke Hanlon's film follows two young Dublin brothers who must navigate loyalty, honour and the dangerous world of republicanism as they fuel the Northern war machine - by any means necessary.
- ANIMATION AMALGAMATION
The Irish Film & Television Academy, in association with Screen Ireland, Invite you to IFTA Skills in Focus: Animation Amalgamation, a special Panel event focusing on the intersection of Animation and Live Action Filmmaking.
- MEMBERS' SCREENING - THE FABELMANS
eOne and IFTA are delighted to present a special screening of Steven Spielberg's acclaimed new film THE FABELMANS.
- MEMBERS' SCREENING -NOCEBO
IFTA and Wildcard Distribution are delighted to present a special screening of Lorcan Finnegan's new film NOCEBO, starring Eva Green, Mark Strong, Chai Fonacier and Billie Gadsdon at the Light House Cinema.
- IFTA SCREEN: DYNAMIC | DIVERSE
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA), in partnership with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) presents IFTA Screen: Dynamic | Diverse, a unique forum celebrating diversity in our industry.
- SHE SAID - SPECIAL MEMBERS' SCREENING
IFTA and Universal Pictures are delighted to present a Special Academy Screening of the much anticipated SHE SAID.
- BONES AND ALL - SPECIAL MEMBERS' SCREENING
IFTA, MGM and Warner Bros. Pictures are delighted to present a special Academy screening of Bones and All, from director Luca Guadagnino.
- AISHA - SPECIAL MEMBERS' SCREENING
IFTA and Sky Cinema are delighted to present a Special Academy Screening of AISHA, followed by a Q&A with its Writer/Director Frank Berry.
- THE PECULIAR SENSATION OF BEING PAT INGOLDSBY - MEMBERS' SCREENING
IFTA and Break Out Pictures are delighted to present a Special Preview Screening of The Peculiar Sensation of Being Pat Ingoldsby, followed by Q&A and Drinks.
- THE WONDER - PREMIERE WITH CAST & CREW
IFTA, in association with Netflix, are delighted to present the Irish Premiere Screening of The Wonder, with cast and crew in attendance
- IFTA-KERRY BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT @ KIFF
This special IFTA event puts a spotlight on Kerry as a unique filming location with a growing film business community. Tthe event highlights new opportunities for Kerry and the film work undertaken with the support of Screen Kerry and Kerry County Council.
- IFTA SKILLS IN FOCUS: SKILLS FOR THE WRITERS' ROOM
A unique Round-Table discussion with working episodic writers, this panel will reveal what happens in a writers' room in person (and virtually) and explore show bibles, pilots, & pitches, and what is unique to episodic structure.
- EMILY - MEMBERS' SCREENING
EMILY tells the imagined life of one of the world’s most famous authors, Emily Brontë. The film stars Emma Mackey (Sex Education, Death on the Nile) as Emily, a rebel and misfit, as she finds her voice and writes the literary classic ‘Wuthering Heights’.
- IT IS IN US ALL - MEMBERS' SCREENING
Winner of the Special Jury Recognition for Extraordinary Cinematic Vision for its cast and crew at SXSW, Antonia Campbell-Hughes' debut feature follows Hamish (Cosmo Jarvis) as he visits his mother’s hometown in Ireland.
- DON'T WORRY DARLING - MEMBERS' SCREENING
From New Line Cinema comes Don’t Worry Darling, directed by Olivia Wilde (Booksmart) and starring Florence Pugh (Oscar-nominated for Little Women), Harry Styles (Dunkirk), Wilde (upcoming Babylon), Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians), KiKi Layne (The Old Guard) and Chris Pine (All the Old Knives).
- I USED TO BE FAMOUS - MEMBERS' SCREENING
Produced by Irish Producer Collie McCarthy (Forty Foot Pictures), and starring Ed Skrein (‘Deadpool’), Leo Long (making his screen debut), Eleanor Matsuura (‘The Walking Dead’), Lorraine Ashbourne (‘Bridgerton’), Eoin Macken (‘Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’) and Stanley Morgan (‘Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher’), I Used to Be Famous is the debut feature from director Eddie Sternberg.
- IFTA Skills in Focus: Cinematography Masterclass with Phedon Papamichael
Academy Award-nominated and internationally acclaimed cinematographer Phedon Papamichael's career as a cinematographer goes back to the 80s, but today he is the go-to DP for the best filmmakers in the business.
- Joyride - IFTA Academy Screening
IFTA in association with Wildcard Distribution are delighted to host this special Irish Academy screening of the much-anticipated Joyride.
- IFTA Skills in Focus: The Importance of the Assistant Director
The core aim of this event is to provide the key information needed to become a First AD or Second AD, as well as demonstrating the skills and techniques that top-level practitioners use to achieve success as an AD.
- IFTA LUNCH at GALWAY FILM FLEADH 2022
The Irish Film & Television Academy will host its annual IFTA Networking LUNCH at the Galway Film Fleadh, July 9th, 2022.
- Who We Love - IFTA Academy Screening
IFTA is delighted to host this special Irish Academy screening of Who We Love and physical in-person discussion.
- Elvis - Exclusive Screening & Event
IFTA and Warner Bros. Pictures are delighted to host a special Irish Academy screening of the much anticipated Elvis.
- Acting Masterclass - Ciarán Hinds
The Academy is delighted to welcome IFTA-winning, Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated Actor Ciarán Hinds for IFTA Skills in Focus: Acting Masterclass – A Compelling Performance.
- Directors Masterclass - Chloé Zhao
IFTA is delighted to welcome Oscar-winning Director, Writer & Editor Chloé Zhao for an IFTA Skills in Focus: Directing Masterclass.
- Wolf
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Wolf with Writer/Director Nathalie Biancheri, Producer Jessie Fisk and Motion Choreographer Terry Notary.
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- Belfast
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Belfast with Writer/Director Kenneth Branagh and Editor Úna Ní Dhonghaíle.
- Swan Song
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Swan Song with Writer/Director Benjamin Cleary, Actress Naomie Harris and Producer Rebecca Bourke
- Foscadh
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Foscadh with Director Seán Breathnach, Cast Dónall Ó Héalai, Fionnuala Flaherty, Cillian Ó Gairbhí and producer Paddy Hayes
- Shadows
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Shadows with Producer Jessie Fisk and more to be announced
- Deadly Cuts
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Deadly Cuts with Director Rachel Carey, Producer Ciara Appelbe, and cast Angeline Ball, Ericka Roe, Shauna Higgins, Lauren Larkin
- An Cailín Ciúin
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for An Cailín Ciúin with Colm Bairéad (Director), Cleona Ní Chrualaoi (Producer), Catherine Clinch (Actor), Carrie Crowley (Actor), Michael Patric (Actor), Kate McCullough (DOP) & Stephen Rennicks (Composer)
- The Letters
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for The Letters with Director Robbie Walsh, Prodicers Philip McRory and David Gilna and cast Sarah Carroll, Mary Murray, Kathleen Warner yeates, Ann Russell.
- Bring Out The Fear
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Bring Out The Fear with Writer/Director Richard Waters, Actors Ciara Bailey and Tad Morari, and Cinematographer Rowan Moore..
- Nightride
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Nightride with Director Stephen Fingleton; Write Ben Conway; and Cast Moe Dunford, Joana Ribeiro, and Gerard Jordan.
4PM Thursday Jan 27th
- Redemption of a Rogue
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Redemption of a Rogue with Writer/Director Philip Doherty, Actors Aaron Monaghan and Aisling O’Mara, and Producers Emma Foley and Tamryn Reinecke.
4PM Tuesday Jan 25th
- Doineann
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Doineann with Director Damian McCann; Writer Aislinn Clarke; and Cast Peter Coonan, Brid Brennan, and Clare Monnelly
4PM Monday Jan 24th
- Who We Love
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Who We Love with Director/Writer/Editor Graham Cantwell, Writer Katie McNeice, Actors Clara Harte, Amy-Joyce Hastings, Dean Quinn, Sound Designer Mark Murphy, Sound Recordist Caimin Agnew and Conposer Joe Conlan.
4PM Friday Jan 21st
- Zone 414
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for ZONE 414 with Director Andrew Baird (and more to be announced)
2PM Friday Jan 21st
- You Are Not My Mother
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for YOU ARE NOT MY MOTHER with Writer/Director Kate Dolan, Actors Hazel Doupe and Carolyn Bracken, and Producer Deirdre Levins.
4PM Thursday Jan 20th
- Black Medicine
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Black Medicine with Writer/Director Colum Eastwood, Actors Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Amybeth McNulty and Orla Brady, Composer James Everett, and Producer Janine Cobain
4PM Wednesday Jan 19th
- IFTA Screen Discussion: The Bright Side
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for The Bright Side with Writer/Director Ruth Meehan, Actor Gemma-Leah Devereux, and Producer Tony Deegan.
2PM Tuesday Jan 18th
- IFTA Screen Discussion: Rose Plays Julie
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to present this special ONLINE discussion for Rose Plays Julwith Writer/Directors Christine Molloy & Joe Lawlor, Actors Ann Skelly and Orla Brady, and Composer Stephen McKeon
4PM Monday Jan 17th
- Julie Anne Robinson - TV Directing Masterclass