The Irish Film London Podcast

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The Irish Film London Podcast is inspired by the latest and greatest Irish film, TV and animation. It includes recordings of live Q&As and interviews from Irish Film London festivals and awards ceremonies, in addition to a host of brand-new interviews. Listeners can expect to hear from people like Saoirse Ronan, Fiona Shaw, Roisin Conaty, Lenny Abrahamson, Bronagh Gallagher, Moe Dunford and John Butler, alongside film agencies such as Screen Ireland. The podcast series will not only keep listeners up to date with insights into the latest UK releases of Irish content, it will also take a look at the future of the industry, with a segment on up and coming filmmakers and actors. IFL will explore the commercial challenges and success of Irish film, TV and animation as well as its wider cultural and social significance.

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Lakelands in conversation with IFL

May 05 2023 76 mins  
Sadly this is the last ever episode of the IFL podcast. On behalf of us both (Niamh and Gerry) we want to say a huge thanks to everyone whose listened since 2020. We've had some amazing guests and have been so proud of what we've achieved with this project. For our final episode, Niamh caught up with the filmmakers behind Lakelands - a powerful new drama based in Longford. She spok

Sinéad O’Shea (Pray For Our Sinners) and Annie Mac in conversation with IFL

Apr 20 2023 51 mins  
We were so pleased to host a preview screening of Sinéad O'Shea's powerful documentary PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS in Soho this week, and even more honoured to have it hosted by the wonderful Annie Macmanus, who we're so grateful to for taking part. In this week's podcast we present the Q&A from that event to you in full, while Niamh and Gerry give you the lowdown on what's happening in

Andrew Legge (LOLA) in conversation with IFL

Apr 06 2023 53 mins  
A rondup of what we’re looking forward to in the Irish film world this April, and an interview with director Andrew Legge ahead of the release of his debut feature LOLA, in cinemas this weekend.

Emily Watson, Toni O’Rourke and Shane Crowley (God’s Creatures) in conversation with IFL

Mar 23 2023 47 mins  
Gerry interviews Emily Watson, Toni O’Rourke and screenwriter Shane Crowley on their new film GOD’S CREATURES, out today in Ireland and March 31st in the UK.

Bríd Brennan and James Cosmo (My Sailor, My Love) in conversation with IFL

Mar 09 2023 43 mins  
In this week’s episode Niamh and Gerry discuss this year’s IFTA nominations, then Niamh chats to Bríd Brennan and James Cosmo, stars of the new Scandi-Irish romcom My Sailor My Love, out in cinemas on March 10th.

Irish BAFTA wins + Emer Reynolds and Charlie Reid (Joyride) in conversation with IFL

Feb 23 2023 69 mins  
Niamh and Gerry review this week’s BAFTA wins for Irish filmmakers, and Niamh chats to Joyride director Emer Reynolds and young actor Charlie Reid, who plays Mully in the film.

Margo Harkin in conversation with IFL (and Birds Eye View)

Feb 09 2023 60 mins  
For this week’s podcast we’re presenting you with an incredible treat - it’s the Q&A from our screening of HUSH A BYE BABY with director Margo Harkin. This is a rare chance to hear from Margo on the film and its impact on the (ongoing) discourse around women’s reproductive rights in Northern Ireland.

Using elevated horror to subvert audience expectations: Jon Wright (Unwelcome) in conversation with IFL

Jan 26 2023 53 mins  
More awards season hype and an interview with Unwelcome director Jon Wright

Conor McMahon and Eoin Duffy (Let The Wrong One In) In Conversation with IFL

Jan 12 2023 70 mins  
Niamh and Gerry provide an Awards Season summary, then Niamh catches up with diretor Conor McMahon and actor Eoin Duffy from new Irish comedy horror Let The Wrong One In, in Irish cinemas from January 20th.

The Best of the Irish Film London Podcast 2022

Dec 22 2022 22 mins  
As the end of the year approaches, Niamh and Gerry take a festive look back at some highlights from a busy year of Irish film interviews here on the IFL podcast.