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Academy Features

IFTA Masterclasses
IFTA welcomes prominent and talented professionals from the Irish and international film and television industries to share their knowledge and expertise in our unique and informative Masterclass series. view more

Casting Conversations
IFTA's Casting Conversations series offers an invaluable opportunity for actors, casting directors, agents, and industry professionals to gain deep insights into the ever-evolving casting landscape in Ireland. view more

Dynamic Diverse
IFTA’s 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 more

John Crowley - Directing Masterclass
IFTA is delighted to present a Directing Masterclass with John Crowley, IFTA and BAFTA winning director of films including Brooklyn, Intermission, Boy A and We Live in Time, and TV drama including episodes of Black Mirror and True Detective. view more

IFTA Awards 2025 winners announced
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the winners of the IFTA Awards 2025, which took place tonight in Dublin and will air on Saturday night on RTÉ One.view

Rebecca Miller - Directing Masterclass
IFTA is delighted to present a Masterclass in Writing & Directing with Rebecca Miller, award-winning director of films including The Ballad of Jack & Rose, Maggie’s Plan and She Came To Me. view more

IFTA Masterclass - Edward Norton
The 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. view

Iconic actor Colm Meaney receives IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award
Meaney will receive the award at the 2025 Awards Ceremony on February 14th.view

Irish Broadcasting Icon Mary Kennedy receives IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award
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 Casting Conversations: Acting & Casting Forum
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, taking place on Thursday 14th November at 6pm at the Light House Cinema, Dublin. Followed by Networking & Drinks Reception, proudly supported by Tanqueray.view

Screen Ireland - IFTA Rising Star nominees 2025
IFTA has announced the four Rising Star nominees for 2025.view

2025 IFTA Nominations Announced
IFTA has announced the 2025 Award Nominations across 29 categoriesview

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

Judi Dench - IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award
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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Revisit Liam Neeson's IFTA Lifetime Acceptance Speech
Liam Neeson receives IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award from President Michael D Higgins in 2016.

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Martin Scorsese Receives John Ford Award
The Award was presented to Scorsese by President Michael D Higgins after the renowned Director delivered a two-hour Masterclass to hundreds of Irish filmmakers.
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Revisit the First IFTA Awards in 2003
'Stars Come Out For First Irish Oscars 2003' -International stars were in Dublin for the inaugural Irish Film and Television Awards
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