Film Ireland Podcast
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<p><strong>Film Ireland</strong> is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film magazine and podcast exploring the world of cinema and television through conversations with leading filmmakers, creators, and industry voices.</p><p>Established in 1987 as a print publication, Film Ireland has evolved into a digital platform and popular podcast, supported by <strong>Coimisiún na Meán</strong> and <strong>Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland</strong> through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme. The <strong>Film Ireland Podcast</strong> has been running for over 13 years, with over 500 episodes, and we connect audiences with the stories, craft, and creative journeys behind film and television. Our growing community spans filmmakers, industry professionals, students, academics, and passionate film fans who want deeper insight into how great screen stories are made.</p><br><p>Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as <strong>Phyllida Lloyd</strong>, <strong>Lenny Abrahamson</strong>, <strong>M. Night Shyamalan</strong>,<strong> John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser</strong>, <strong>Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky</strong>, and <strong>Terence Davies</strong>, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.</p><br><p>So make sure to subscribe and listen back!</p><br><p><a href="https://www.filmireland.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">& visit our website here</a>. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 11, 2026
Podcast: Actor Diarmuid Noyes (Christy, A Knock at Your Door, The Walsh Sisters)
<p>In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, we catch up with actor Diarmuid Noyes (Pure Mule, The Clinic) as his short A Knock at Your Door is about to premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh. </p><p>In this conversation, he discusses his creative practice, exploring his approach to character development, performance, and collaboration across film, television, and theatre. </p><p>Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland <a href="https://www.filmireland.net/film-ireland-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>wherever you get your podcasts</u></a>.</p><p>https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-actor-diarmuid-noyes-christy-a-knock-at-your-door-the-walsh-sisters</p><br><p><strong>A Knock at Your Door </strong></p><p>A Knock at Your Door tells the story of Florence, a nurse, and James (Noyes), an internet-obsessed tech worker, whose lives are turned upside down when a teenager accused online of committing a heinous crime arrives at their door seeking shelter.</p><p>As tensions escalate outside, the couple's relationship is pushed to breaking point, forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and exposing the biases they each carry.</p><p>Emerging from a climate of mounting social unrest fuelled by fear and misinformation spread across social media, the film draws inspiration from recent events in Ireland, including anti-immigration riots in Dublin city centre and the sustained public disorder outside the Citywest accommodation centre in Saggart, where protesters clashed with Gardaí over multiple nights, hurling fireworks, stones and bottles and setting a Garda van alight.</p><p>The cast features 2026 IFTA nominee Diarmuid Noyes (Christy), Yemisi Oyinloye (Cold Feet), Jonathan Heed (The Lost Children of Tuam, Lemonade, The Boys of Tommen) and Michael Mullen (The Problem With People).</p><p>Shot on location in Dublin in early 2026, the film is positioned to resonate with audiences as an urgent cinematic response to Ireland's recent social upheavals.</p><p><strong>About Diarmuid Noyes </strong></p><p>Irish actor Diarmuid Noyes works across film, television and theatre. He first came to prominence as a teenager with acclaimed Irish dramas The Clinic and Pure Mule. His film credits include Christy, opposite Danny Power; Double Blind; Good Vibrations, alongside Jodie Whittaker and Richard Dormer; Killing Bono, starring Ben Barnes and Robert Sheehan; Five Minutes of Heaven, opposite Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt; Parked, with Colm Meaney; and The Secret Scripture, directed by Jim Sheridan and starring Rooney Mara, Vanessa Redgrave and Theo James.</p><p>His television credits include the BBC hit Line of Duty; HBO's The Tudors, alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyers; Canal+'s Borgia; Virgin Media Television's Blood; The Gone; The Walsh Sisters; Pure Mule: The Last Weekend; and Cooper & Fry. Throughout his career, Noyes has received multiple Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor nominations for Double Blind and Christy, as well as a nomination for his performance in Pure Mule: The Last Weekend.</p><p>Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as <strong>Phyllida Lloyd</strong>, <strong>Lenny Abrahamson</strong>, <strong>M. Night Shyamalan</strong>,<strong> John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser</strong>, <strong>Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky</strong>, and <strong>Terence Davies</strong>, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.</p><br><p>So make sure to subscribe and listen back!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 9, 2026
Presents: Filmmakers Alan Hopkins, Jaro Waldeck & Thomas Bennett at Galway Film Fleadh
<p><strong>In this Film Ireland podcast, we’re delighted to shine a light on three filmmakers whose short films are screening at this years’s Galway Film Fleadh. Gemma Creagh chats with Alan Hopkins (A Knock at Your Door), Jaro Waldeck (Linger) and Thomas Bennett (The Galley). </strong></p><br><p>Watch the recording here:</p><p>https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-filmmakers-alan-hopkins-jaro-waldeck-thomas-bennett-at-galway-film-fleadh</p><p><br></p><h3>A Knock at Your Door - DIR/WRI: Alan Hopkins</h3><p>A young couple's life is thrown into disarray when they receive a late night knock on their door. Florence and James’s quiet evening in front of the TV comes to an abrupt end when a young teenager, Alex, arrives at their door badly beaten and in clear distress. Florence, a nurse, acts quickly and brings him inside, but James, who spends most of his free time in the darker sections of the internet, is immediately unsure. The situation escalates when James is sent a video purporting to show Alex, accompanied by extremely serious sexual allegations. Before James can eject Alex from the house, a mob, whipped up by online extremists, arrives outside seeking vigilante justice. Florence stands firm and won't hand Alex over based on an online accusation. Can their relationship survive as the mob's pressure grows? </p><p><strong>A Knock at Your Door screens on Saturday, 11th of July in the Town Hall Cinema at 11.30 as part of </strong><a href="https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/fis-eireann-screen-ireland-world-premiere-shorts-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland World Premiere Shorts</a></p><p><br></p><h3>Linger - DIR: Jaro Waldeck • WRI: Bobby Moloney</h3><p>In a secluded house, Eve cares for her bedridden husband, David, who is now a shell of the man he once was. With only an AI assistant to keep her company, Eve longs for the love and connection they once shared. When offered a miraculous pill that can restore David to full health for seven days, Eve chooses to seize one last chance at happiness, knowing she will set off the countdown to his final moments. As David awakens, unaware of the years lost or the sacrifice Eve has made, their reunion is joyful but fleeting.</p><p><strong>Linger screens on Saturday, 11th of July, Town Hall Cinema at 11.30 as part of </strong><a href="https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/fis-eireann-screen-ireland-world-premiere-shorts-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland World Premiere Shorts</a></p><p><br></p><h3>The Galley - DIR: Thomas Bennett • WRI: Thomas Bennett, Niall McCloskey</h3><p>As the coast of Northern Ireland sinks deep into the hands of gentrification, the workers of Crillis Arcade are struck with this reality when their workplace is sold for redevelopment; this news affects nobody greater than Helen (Bríd Brennan), a down on her luck woman living in a caravan along the coastline. When finding herself short on cash at the local chippy, Helen commits a victimless crime to pay for dinner...</p><p><strong>The Galley screens on Friday 10th July, at 11:45 in the Town Hall Theatre as part of Irish Fiction 4.</strong></p><p><br></p><h3>Alan Hopkins</h3><p>Alan Hopkins is a Dublin-based writer, director and co-founder of HAL Pictures. A graduate of the National Film School at IADT, he holds both a BA in Film & Television Production and a Master’s Degree in Screenwriting. His work has screened at festivals across Ireland and internationally, as well as on RTÉ. In 2024, his Screen Ireland Focus Short Ogham premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh before continuing its international festival run, receiving awards for cinematography and original score.</p><p><br></p><h3>Jaro Waldeck</h3><p>Jaro has been working in the Irish film and TV industry largely as a freelance cinematographer for 15 years. She shot over 50 short films (live action and documentary) as well as feature films DREAMTOWN and HOUSEWIFE OF THE YEAR. Jaro studied at Columbia College Chicago and FAMU Prague, two prestigious film universities, where she earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in cinematography, respectively.</p><p><br></p><h3>Thomas Bennett</h3><p>Thomas is a Belfast based artist and director focused on Hi-8 tape and Super 8. His short film directorial work has been funded by BFI Network, Arts Council NI and has been recognised and awarded nationally and internationally, showcasing at Academy®, BAFTA, BIFA & IFTA qualifying Film Festivals.</p><p>Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as <strong>Phyllida Lloyd</strong>, <strong>Lenny Abrahamson</strong>, <strong>M. Night Shyamalan</strong>,<strong> John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser</strong>, <strong>Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky</strong>, and <strong>Terence Davies</strong>, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.</p><br><p>So make sure to subscribe and listen back!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 26, 2026
Presents: Writer/Director Rebecca Zlotowski on 'A Private Life'
<p>In this episode of the Film Ireland podcast, we are delighted to welcome <strong>writer/director Rebecca Zlotowski</strong>. In this discussion, we chat about her career, creative inspiration, and her latest film,<strong> A Private Life</strong>, which stars<strong> Jodie Foster</strong> in her first-ever French-speaking role.</p><p>In cinemas 26th June, A Private Life sees Jodie plays renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner, who embarks on a private investigation into the death of one of her patients... convinced that it was no accident, but murder.</p><p>Rebecca will be at the<strong> Irish Film Institute</strong> this evening for a very special Q&A.</p><p>Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify, Acast and Amazon, or subscribe to Film Ireland <a href="https://www.filmireland.net/film-ireland-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>wherever you get your podcasts</u></a>.</p><br><p>Watch the original recording here. </p><p>https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-writer-director-rebecca-zlotowski-on-a-private-life</p><br><p><strong>Rebecca Zlotowski</strong></p><p>Rebecca is a French director and screenwriter. Born in Paris, she initially pursued an academic path in literature before turning to filmmaking at La Fémis, where her graduation film became her debut feature, Belle Épine (2010), earning major critical awards. </p><p>Her cinema is marked by a strong authorial voice, blending psychological realism with stylised storytelling. Across films such as Grand Central (2013), Planetarium (2016), and An Easy Girl (2019), she has developed a body of work attentive to female subjectivity, sexuality, and the emotional complexities of modern relationships. </p><p>With Other People’s Children (2022), she further refined her exploration of intimacy and non-traditional family structures. Her latest film, A Private Life (2025), starring Jodie Foster, premiered at Cannes and received nominations at the 2026 Lumière Awards (Best Actress for Jodie Foster) and at the 2025 San Sebastián and Warsaw International Film Festivals for their respective Audience Awards.</p><p>Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as <strong>Phyllida Lloyd</strong>, <strong>Lenny Abrahamson</strong>, <strong>M. Night Shyamalan</strong>,<strong> John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser</strong>, <strong>Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky</strong>, and <strong>Terence Davies</strong>, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.</p><br><p>So make sure to subscribe and listen back!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Film Ireland Podcast?
<p><strong>Film Ireland</strong> is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film magazine and podcast exploring the world of cinema and television through conversations with leading filmmakers, creators, and industry voices.</p><p>Established in 1987 as a print publication, Film Ireland has evolved into a digital platform and popular podcast, supported by <strong>Coimisiún na Meán</strong> and <strong>Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland</strong> through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme. The <strong>Film Ireland Podcast</strong> has been running for over 13 years, with over 500 episodes, and we connect audiences with the stories, craft, and creative journeys behind film and television. Our growing community spans filmmakers, industry professionals, students, academics, and passionate film fans who want deeper insight into how great screen stories are made.</p><br><p>Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as <strong>Phyllida Lloyd</strong>, <strong>Lenny Abrahamson</strong>, <strong>M. Night Shyamalan</strong>,<strong> John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser</strong>, <strong>Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky</strong>, and <strong>Terence Davies</strong>, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.</p><br><p>So make sure to subscribe and listen back!</p><br><p><a href="https://www.filmireland.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">& visit our website here</a>. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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