Academy News

• Irish Broadcasting Icon Mary Kennedy to receive IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award in Dublin on November 20th
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) is delighted to announce that beloved Irish broadcaster Mary Kennedy will be presented with the Irish Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the television industry.view



• IFTA SCREEN: DYNAMIC DIVERSE
  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.view


• IFTA ANNOUNCES KNEECAP AS IRELAND'S ENTRY FOR OSCARS 2025 - INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
  The Irish Language feature will be put forward as Ireland's entry for International Feauture Film at the 2025 Oscars. view


• ACCLAIMED ACTOR BRIAN COX TO ATTEND PUBLIC INTERVIEW AT GALWAY FILM FLEADH
  The Public Interview will be held in association with IFTA, and broadcast on RTE's Arena programme. view


• OSCAR NOMINATED FILMMAKER TODD FIELD TO ATTEND IFTA MASTERCLASS IN DUBLIN
  Todd Field is the director of Tár, In The Bedroom and Little Children. view


• AMPAS ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL FEATURE RULES FOR 97TH ACADEMY AWARDS
  Official rules for the 97th Oscars® International Feature Film category have been published. view



• IFTA AWARDS 2024: WINNERS ANNOUNCED
  The awards were presented at the 2024 IFTA Awards on April 20th. view



• NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 IFTA - SCREEN IRELAND RISING STAR
  The award will be presented at the upcoming 2024 IFTA Awards on April 20th. view


• 2024 IFTA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the 2024 IFTA Nominations for the Irish Academy Awards across 28 categories in Film & Drama. view


• LEGENDARY ACTOR STEPHEN REA TO RECEIVE IFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced that legendary, Oscar-nominated actor Stephen Rea will be honoured with the Irish Academy Award for his Lifetime Achievement, and for his outstanding contribution to the Irish and international screen industry. view




• EMMY-WINNING BROADCASTER BAZ ASHMAWY TO HOST IFTA AWARDS ON APRIL 20TH
  The Ceremony will be hosted for the first time by Emmy and IFTA winning broadcaster Baz Ashmawy, one of Ireland’s most popular TV personalities, who will bring his own unique warmth and charm to the celebrations.
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• IFTA FILM & DRAMA AWARDS 2024 - SUBMISSIONS OPEN
  Submissions will close on Friday 24th November.
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• BRYAN MURRAY TO RECEIVE IFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
  IFTA has announced veteran Irish actor Bryan Murray will be presented with the IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award in December.
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• IRELAND SELECTS IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT FOR OSCARS® 2024 - INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
  IFTA has announced that Lebanon-set Feature Documentary In The Shadow of Beirut has been selected as Ireland’s entry for the Oscar® Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming 96th annual Academy Awards.
  
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• DEEPAK CHOPRA RECEIVES IFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA), presents a special In Conversation with Deepak Chopra as part of the ‘IFTA Creative Minds & Wellbeing Day’ for the screen industry and creative community, on Thursday, September 21st at the O’Reilly Theatre in Dublin.
  
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• JUDI DENCH RECEIVES IFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN DUBLIN
  She received the award on Thursday 6th July at a very special ‘In Conversation Event’ at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. Deirdre O’Kane hosted the event.
  
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• 2023 IFTA WINNERS ANNOUNCED
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the 2023 IFTA Winners for the Irish Academy Awards.
  
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• 2023 IFTA NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the 2023 IFTA Nominations for the Irish Academy Awards across 28 categories in Film & Drama.
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• THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY IFTA AWARDS CEREMONY (MAY 7TH, 2023)
  The Irish Film & Television Academy has announced details of the upcoming 20th Anniversary IFTA Awards Ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, May 7th in Dublin. IFTA Nominees will be announced at 8.30am (GMT) on Tuesday, 7th March.



• 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



• 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.



• THE IFTA - KERRY BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT @ KIFF 22
  This special IFTA event puts a spotlight on Kerry as a unique filming location with a growing film business community.



• 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.



• Acting Masterclass - Ciarán Hinds
  The Academy is delighted to welcome IFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated Actor Ciarán Hinds for an Acting Masterclass.
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• Directors Masterclass - Chloé Zhao
  IFTA is delighted to welcome Oscar-winning Director, Writer & Editor Chloé Zhao for a Directing Masterclass.
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• Watch Individual Award Presentations
  A handy guide and viewing links to each Award category presentation and the winner's speech
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• IFTA announces - Winners of 2022 IFTA Film & Drama Awards
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the winners of the 2022 IFTA Awards
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• IFTA announces - Special Guests for 2022 IFTA Film & Drama Awards
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the guests for the 2022 Virtual IFTA Awards
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• Rising Star Nominees Announced for 2022
  IFTA has announced the five Nominees for the 2022 Screen Ireland Rising Star Award
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• Nominees Announced for 2022 IFTA Film & Drama Awards
  IFTA has announced the Nominees for the 2022 IFTA Film & Drama Awards across Film Titles, Drama, Feature Doc, Shorts & Craft
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• 2022 Nominees at a Glance
  IFTA has announced the Nominees for the 2022 IFTA Film & Drama Awards. View the Full list of nominees across Film, Drama, Feature Dpc, Shorts & Craft.view
• WATCH IFTA Screen Discussions HERE
  View the IFTA Screen Discussion Series Recordings here, giving great insight into the making of these wonderful Irish films. view
  
  
• IFTA Screen Discussion Series 2022
  The Academy is excited to showcase the talent behind all films submitted for the 2022 IFTA Film & Drama Awards through the IFTA Screen Discussions Series.view
  
  
• IFTA Announces Foscadh (Shelter) as Ireland’s Entry for Oscars® 2022
  Foscadh (Shelter) selected as Ireland’s entry for Best International Feature Film.
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• Re-live the full IFTA Film and Drama Awards 2021
  Full Ceremony and individual Award Presentations now avaialble to view.
  
  
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• Winners Announced at 2021 IFTA Awards
  The Winners of the 2021 IFTA Film & Drama Awards have been announced.
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• IFTA announces - Special Guests for 2021 Virtual IFTA Awards
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the guests for the 2021 Virtual IFTA Awards
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• IFTA announces - Screen Ireland IFTA Rising Star Nominees
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the Screen Ireland IFTA Rising Star Nominees for 2021
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• Gráinne Seoige to host the Virtual IFTA Awards on Virgin Media One
  Gráinne Seoige will host the 2021 Virtual IFTA Awards, brodcast on Virgin Media One, Sunday July 4th at 10pm.
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• IFTA announces 2021 Film and Drama Nominees
  The Irish Film & Television Academy announces the nominees for the 2021 Film & Drama Awards
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• IFTA LAUNCHES 2021 SCREEN DISCUSSION SERIES
  Irish Academy launches IFTA Screen Discussions series, starting Monday May 10th
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• IFTA & Tourism Ireland Showcase Ireland with Pierce Brosnan
  IFTA & Tourism Ireland team up with Pierce Brosnan for new video showcasing Ireland
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• IFTA Awards 2020 - Full Video & Winners' Clips
  Relive the IFTA Awards 2020 with the full show and winners' clips.
  
  
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• IFTA Awards 2020 Winners Announced
  The Winners of the IFTA Awards 2020 announced at Virtual Ceremony.
  
  
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• IFTA announces - Screen Ireland Rising Star Nominees
  The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the Screen Ireland Rising Star Nominees for 2020
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• The IFTA Awards 2020
  The IFTA Awards will be broadcast Sunday, October 18th, 10pm. Renowned Director, Martin Scorsese, will present the Best Irish Film award on the night.
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• IFTA Film & Drama Awards Nominations Announced
  The 2020 IFTA Nominations for the Irish Academy Awards across 25 categories in Film and Drama..
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• IFTA NOMINEE ROUNDTABLE: BEST EDITING
  Live Online Panel Discussion
  September 24th
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• IFTA NOMINEE ROUNDTABLE: DIRECTOR DRAMA
  Live Online Panel Discussion
  September 22nd
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• IFTA Skills in Focus Series
  The Irish Film & Television Academy in association with Screen Skills presents Skills in Focus.
  Beginning August 25th
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• IFTA Screen Discussion Series
  The Irish Film & Television Academy presents IFTA Screen Discussion Series.
  Beginning Friday 29th May
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• 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
  
• Academy Update on Coronavirus
  The HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre is monitoring the outbreak of a novel coronavirus and updating regularly.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
• 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 Academy in 2015. view
  
  

Previous Features

• 'Song of Granite' Ireland's Selection for Foreign Language Submission

  IFTA has selected the feature film SONG OF GRANITE as Ireland’s submission for the Foreign Language category at the 90th annual Academy Awards of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences. IFTA, the organisation responsible for the selection of Ireland’s submission for consideration for the Foreign Language Film Award at the American Academy Awards, appointed an independent Committee to select the film to represent Ireland.

• IFTA Welcomes Ethan Hawke

  IFTA is delighted to host a special screening of Maudie followed by a Q&A with Ethan Hawke 5th August

• IFTA call for Oscar Foreign Language Film submissions

  Eligible feature films must have been released in Ireland (32 counties) for at least seven consecutive days to a public paying audience between October 1 2016 and no later than September 30 2017. No television or online transmission may have occurred before the film’s theatrical release.

• Irish Films at Cannes 2017

  A host of IFB-supported titles are making waves in Cannes as the Marché du Film at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival is already shaping up to be a busy affair for the Irish film industry.

• HotDocs Canadian International Documentary Festival screening three Irish Productions

  Ross McDonnell and Tim Golden’s Elián and Neasa Ní Chianáin and David Rane’s School Life (formerly In Loco Parentis) will both screen in Special Presentation alongside Chris Kelly’s A Cambodian Spring, screening in the International Spectrum section of the festival.

• Irish talent at the the Celtic Media Festival 2017

  Irish talent and IFTA nominated projects at the Celtic Media Festival

• IFTA members at the Irish Film Festival, Boston

  Irish Film Festival, Boston is pleased to announce the awardees for the 17th Annual BIFF awards and its line up of over thirty Irish films to screen in Boston at this year’s event.

• Michael Gambon - Lifetime Achievemt Award

  IFTA is delighted to present Irish Actor Michael Gambon with the Lifetime Achievemt Award at the IFTA Film & Drama Awards 2017.

• IFTA Viewing Season - 'Tomato Red'

  The Irish Film and Television Academy, delighted to host an IFTA Viewing Season screening of Tomatoe Red, directed by IFTA member Juanita Wilson 1st March 2017

• IFTA Viewing Season - 'Free Fire'

  Members Screening For Your Consideration presented with Element Distribution 2nd March 2017

• Martin Scorsese in Dublin for IFTA Masterclass and IFTA John Ford Award Presentation

  On the occasion of the presentation of the JOHN FORD AWARD to Martin Scorsese, IFTA is delighted to announce details of a very special Industry Masterclass / In Conversation with the world-renowned filmmaker.

• IFTA Viewing Season - 'Trespass Against Us'

  he Irish Film and Television Academy is delighted to invite Academy Members to a First Look Screening of 'Trespass Against Us' starring IFTA Winners Micheal Fassbender and Brendan Gleeson 28th February 2017

• IFTA Members Ruth Negga & Consolata Boyle 2017 Oscar Nominations

  Congratulations to Irish Oscar 2017 nominee's Ruth Negga & Consolata Boyle.

• POLYMATH - A Conversation with Kevin Godley

  IFTA welcomes renowned director, musician, writer and all round innovator Kevin Godley as as IFTA event guest speaker 21st February

• IFTA Viewing Season - Secret Scripture

  Members Screening For Your Consideration for best best film and many more. Director Jim Sheridan will be in attendance.6.00pm 22nd Weds Savoy Cinema

• Consolata Boyle & Seamus McGarvey lead Irish BAFTA Nominations

  Consolata Boyle is nominated for Best Costume Design (Florence Foster Jenkins) and Seamus McGarvey (Nocturnal Animals) up for Best Cinematography

• 'Sing Street' in Contention for Best Original Song category Oscar

  Multiple IFTA Nominee John Carney has two tracks on the long list for Oscar contention for Best Original Song from his award winning film “Sing Street”

• 'Handsome Devil' IFTA Members First Look Screen and Q&A

  Writer/Director John Butler (The Stag) joined us for a Q&A after an exclusive screening of his new film, which stars Moe Dunford, Andrew Scott, produced by Treasure. Monday 12th December.