The Irish Film London Podcast brings you fortnightly news and interviews, from the latest and greatest Irish film, TV and animation talent. It includes recordings of live Q&As and interviews from Irish Film London festivals, events and awards ceremonies, in addition to a host of brand-new interviews. Join guests like Saoirse Ronan, Fiona Shaw, Andrew Scott, Niamh Algar, Roisin Conaty, Lenny Abrahamson, Bronagh Gallagher, Moe Dunford and many many more.
Episodes
Friday May 05, 2023
Lakelands in conversation with IFL
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
LAKELANDS is out in Irish and UK cinemas from Friday May 5th.
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The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials:
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Friday Apr 21, 2023
Sinéad O’Shea (Pray For Our Sinners) and Annie Mac in conversation with IFL
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
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 the world of Irish film.
PRAY FOR OUR SINNERS is out in Irish and UK cinemas from Friday April 21st.
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The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials:
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Friday Apr 07, 2023
Andrew Legge (LOLA) in conversation with IFL
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
For this week's interview, Gerry ventured out to catch up with director Andrew Legge ahead of the release of his debut feature, the period sci-fi LOLA.
LOLA is out in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on Friday April 7th.
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The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials:
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Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
In this episode, Gerry and Niamh wax lyrical about the end of awards season and look forward to what's ahead, including some big news for some of our favourite Irish stars.
This week's interview is a dispatch from our St Patrick's Film Festival, which saw us previewing new Irish film God's Creatures, starring Emily Watson and Paul Mescal alongside Aisling Franciosi and Toni O'Rourke. Emily, Toni and the film's screenwriter Shane Crowley joined us on stage for an informative Q&A.
God's Creatures is out in Irish cinemas on Fri March 24th and in UK cinemas on Friday March 31st.
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The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials:
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Friday Mar 10, 2023
Bríd Brennan and James Cosmo (My Sailor, My Love) in conversation with IFL
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
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.
IFL's St Patrick's Day film programme is now on sale, visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to get your tickets now
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The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials:
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Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
What a week for the Parish! Niamh and Gerry dissect all the great news for Irish filmmakers from this week's BAFTA awards in London.
Then we present an interview we've been waiting to deliver for some time. Niamh sat down with Joyride director Emer Reynolds and young star Charlie Reid (Mully) for an extensive chat about that film and their cinematic influences. Enjoy!
IFL's St Patrick's Day film programme is now on sale, visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to get your tickets now
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The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials:
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Friday Feb 10, 2023
Margo Harkin in conversation with IFL (and Birds Eye View)
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
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.
(The Q&A starts around the 15 minute mark for you keen beans!)
Last weekend, we held our St Brigid's Day 2023 screenings on screens across London. One of those screenings was of Margo Harkin's classic film HUSH A BYE BABY which we showed at The Rio in partnership with Birds Eye View, and which Margo was there for, speaking to Dr Emmie McFadden in an extensive Q&A which covers women's reproductive rights in Northern Ireland, activism and DIY filmmaking as well as lots, lots more.
Our thanks to Margo Harkin, Dr Emmie McFadden of Sheffield Hallam University and Melanie Iredale at Birds Eye View, as well as The Rio cinema in Dalston, for partnering with us on this special event.
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The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials:
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Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
After a HUGE week for Irish film with an incredible number of BAFTA and Oscar nominations, Niamh and Gerry reflect on the industry's awards excitement and what it means to have an Irish language film recognised in this way.
Then Gerry speaks to acclaimed horror director Jon Wright (Grabbers, Robot Overlords) about his new film Unwelcome, featuring Hannah John-Kamen and Douglas Booth, discussing the influences he drew on to make the film and what audiences can expect from this subversive supernatural horror, out in cinemas everywhere from Friday January 27th.
Watch the trailer for Unwelcome on YouTube
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Our St Brigid's Day 2023 events are now on sale! Visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to grab your tickets today
The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials:
Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Conor McMahon and Eoin Duffy (Let The Wrong One In) In Conversation with IFL
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
For our first podcast of 2023, Niamh and Gerry catch up on their festive viewing and provide an overview of the brilliant Awards Season nominations which Irish filmmakers are lining up at the Oscars, Baftas and Sundance to name but a few.
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Our St Brigid's Day 2023 events are now on sale! Visit www.irishfilmlondon.com for more info and to grab your tickets today
The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials:
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Friday Dec 23, 2022
The Best of the Irish Film London Podcast 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
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.
Enjoy some highlights from the year just gone and find out what we took away from each episode.
Its been a busy old year, so from everyone at Irish Film London - thank you for your support and for choosing to spend time listening in. Happy holidays, and see you in 2023!
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The Irish Film London Podcast is presented fortnightly by Niamh Branigan and Gerry Maguire. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our socials:
twitter.com/irishfilmlondon
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Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/