Galway Film Podcast

It's the final day of the 35th Galway Film Fleadh. In today's episode, Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join host Garry Kelly (GK Media) to review A Greyhound of A Girl and Scrap.   Annette Maye (Film Fair Coordinator) wraps up another successful Film Fair Marketplace event which consisted of 700+ meetings this week.   And Eibh O'Brien-Collins (Director of Shorts Programming) joins Garry to talk about today's final line-up of short films and the awards that take place later this evening.   This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie     

It's Day Five of the 35th Galway Film Fleadh. In today's episode, Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join host Garry Kelly (GK Media) to review Cróithe Radacacha (Radical Hearts), Made in Dublin, and The Graceless Age - The Ballad of John Murry.   Eibh O'Brien-Collins (Director of Shorts Programming) joins Garry to talk about today's line-up of short films, animations and documentaries plus Chairperson of Screen Green Coalition, John Gormley, talks about the latest sustainability practices that are being embraced in the Irish Film and Television industry.   This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie   

It's Day Four of the 35th Galway Film Fleadh. In today's episode, host Garry Kelly (GK Media), speaks to directors Stephen Gerard Kelly and Garry Keane (In The Shadow of Beirut), writer/director/producer Patricia Kelly, producer Paul Fitzsimons and actors Geraldine McAlinden and Maya O’Shea (Verdigris), and writer/director Will Gilbey and producers Harvey Ascott and Mark O’Sullivan (Jericho Ridge).   Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne also give their thoughts on In The Shadow of Beirut, Verdigris, and Jericho Ridge.   And Eibh O'Brien-Collins (Director of Shorts Programming) joins Garry to talk about today's line-up of short films, animations and documentaries.   This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie   

It's Day Three of the 35th Galway Film Fleadh. In today's episode we hear from director Celine Song (Past Lives), actor and singer/songwriter Niall McNamee (Love Without Walls) and his partner Imelda May. Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne join host Garry Kelly (GK Media) to review Who Would Jesus Bomb? and The Miracle Club.   Eibh O'Brien-Collins (Director of Shorts Programming) joins Garry to talk about today's line-up of short films, animations and documentaries plus the screening of (Tom Colins) her dad's feature film Kings (2007).   The panel then look ahead to today's screenings and highlight The Fires, John Behan - Odyssey, The Art of Rebellion, One Bullet, and The Martini Shot.    This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie   

It's Day Two of the 35th Galway Film Fleadh and in today's episode host Garry Kelly of GK Media is joined by contributors Lisa Treacy and Dave Coyne who discuss their experiences and thoughts of the fleadh over the past few decades. They share stories of meeting celebrities like Pierce Brosnan, Jeremy Irons, and Woody Harrelson at the festival.   We hear the reaction to last night's opening movie 'The Miracle Club' whilst Eibh O'Brien-Collins (Director of Shorts Programming) joins Garry to talk about today's line-up of short films and documentaries.   They also talk about the importance of storytelling and representation in documentaries and mention specific films to look out for. The hosts encourage listeners to attend the festival and interact with filmmakers. They also recommend a few must-see screenings today.     This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Produced by www.GKMedia.ie   

Welcome back to our new Galway Film Podcast series. In our opening episode, Maeve McGrath the new Director of Programming for the Galway Film Fleadh joins host Garry Kelly of GK Media to discuss some of the big screenings taking place at this year's festival.   This year's Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 11th to July 16th 2023.   For more information on this year's programme, please visit www.GalwayFilmFleadh.com   Recorded at GK Media Studios (Galway) and produced by www.GKMedia.ie   

Women in Film and Television Ireland (WFT) and the Writers Guild of Ireland (WGI) host a panel examining the intersection of gender and class in the Irish screen industries. Recent UK research suggests that the majority of the screen workforce come from ‘privileged’ backgrounds. But that’s doesn’t happen here – right? Let’s talk about that. Panelists; Carmel Winters, Dave O’Brien, Roisin Kearney, Dr Susan Liddy, Jordanne Jones. Please note: This interview was recorded through Zoom so audio quality will vary. For the full video and more footage, check out our Youtube channel! The post S04E02: Gender & Class in the Irish Film Industry first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S04E02: Gender & Class in the Irish Film Industry appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Gabriel Byrne From blockbusters of the 1990s such as The Usual Suspects and Into the West, to recent hits Hereditary and Lost Girls, celebrated Irish actor Gabriel Byrne has enjoyed an illustrious career that spans cinema, television and the stage. His performance in his new film Death of a Ladies’ Man, which  was featured in the 2021 Fleadh programme, recently won Byrne the IFTA for Actor in a Lead Role. Byrne plays Samuel O’Shea, a lifelong womaniser who begins experiencing strange visions that disrupt his world and begin to alarm him. Byrne discusses this role and his craft with prolific Irish actor and writer Kate O’Toole. Please note: This interview was recorded through Zoom so audio quality will vary. For the full video and more footage, check out our Youtube channel! The post S04E01: Gabriel Byrne first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S04E01: Gabriel Byrne appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

In the last episode of 2020, we hear ten filmmakers deliver the ‘elevator pitch’ for their project, to our three judges: Sarah Dillon (Manager, WRAP Fund) Eoin O’Faolain (Head of Film, Sharp House) and Mary Kate O’ Flanagan (writer & story consultant). Which pitch was your favourite? And which one won the €3000 cash prize? If you haven’t already seen the pitches live from this year’s festival, you also have the option of watching back our 2020 Pitching Competition on our Youtube channel. We’ll be back in 2021 with more great guests, talks and Fleadh goodness for film fans. Intro composed by Justin McCarthy. The post S03E07: Pitching first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S03E07: Pitching appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Some of the Irish & UK companies and commissioners catering to a specifically younger audience, talk about the digital content that resonates with their demographic, and developing new talent in front of, and behind, the camera. Panellists include: Louise Thornton (BBC Scotland), Rhodri ap Dyfrig (S4C), Maeve McLoughlin (BBC Three /BBC NI/Northern Ireland Screen), Éamonn McManus (TG Lurgan & Moose), and moderated by Laura Ní Cheallaigh (TG4). Plus! Details on the new commissioning round for digital first short-form content and the development of new talent support by TG4, the BAI, Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund and Údarás na Gaeltachta and in association with Gréasán na Meán. Supported by TG4. Intro composed by Justin McCarthy. The post S03E06: Short Form Content for a New Generation first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S03E06: Short Form Content for a New Generation appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Sarah Dillon is back, and this time she’s joined by four development executives who talk about the practical and creative strategies pursued by their companies in developing their slates, working with talent, and selecting the stories they want to tell. Participants: Ben Coren (Film4), Dionne Farrell (BBC Films), Emma Norton (Element Pictures), Tristan Goligher (The Bureau) and Sarah Dillon (Development Manager, WRAP Fund). Plus! Advice on pursuing development as a career. And news about submissions for the 2021 Galway Film Fleadh. Galway Film Fleadh podcast intro music composed by Justin McCarthy. The post S03E05: Development in 2020 first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S03E05: Development in 2020 appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Our chairperson Kate O’Toole sits down (virtually) with Keith Carradine for a chat about his career, spanning over 70 feature films from Robert Altman’s McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) to having just wrapped on Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog (2021). Kate and Keith discuss acting, family, his ‘list of legends’, and Keith even tries to add a cúpla focal to his lexicon. Galway Film Fleadh podcast intro music composed by Justin McCarthy. The post S03E04: Keith Carradine first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S03E04: Keith Carradine appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Following the massive success of the TV series Normal People, Sarah Glennane (CEO, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland) talks to the all-Irish music department behind the creation of the original score and placement of songs which formed the soundtrack to the hit show. Music is an essential part of the storytelling process, guiding the audience through many of the emotional cues, and conveying information about characters, location, and action. This panel will explore the role of music in Normal People, the different creative and craft roles involved in bringing music to the story, and how having an Irish based music department shaped the music, and added to the production. Panel participants: Stephen Rennicks, Composer, HOD Music Juliet Martin, Music Supervisor Ciaran Byrne, Music Mixer Cathleen Flynn, Music Editor Sarah Lynch, Arranger / Performer The post S03E03: The Music of Normal People first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S03E03: The Music of Normal People appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Sarah Dillon (WRAP Fund) introduces a panel of professionals, who talk about the disruption caused to the traditional exploitation paths for many films, how they are navigating these changes, and what challenges and opportunities the future holds. What innovative approaches are helping films reach audiences, and how will distribution and exhibition adapt to a post-pandemic landscape? Participants: Cara Cusumano (Tribeca Film Festival), Eamonn Bowles (Magnolia Pictures), Patrick O’Neill (Wildcard Distribution), Stephen Kelliher (Bankside Films) and moderated by Katie Holly (Blinder Films). The post S03E02: What Now? The Future of Sales & Distribution first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S03E02: What Now? The Future of Sales & Distribution appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Just in time for Halloween, it’s a new episode of the Galway Film Podcast with celebrated genre director Joe Dante (Gremlins, The ‘Burbs, The Howling)! In this first episode of our new season, Joe talks with director Aislinn Clarke (The Devil’s Doorway) about his early career under Corman & Spielberg, childhood influences on his films and keeping your personality in the picture. The post S03E01: Joe Dante first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S03E01: Joe Dante appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

In the last of our regular season for 2019, this week’s podcast is a discussion on short film, recorded live at the 2019 Galway Film Fleadh Short Film Panel. Film Fleadh shorts programmer Eibh Collins, director Ríoghnach Ní Ghríoghair, director/actor Michael Smiley, and cinematographer Burshci Wojnar talk about using shorts as proof of concept, having room to make mistakes and shorts festival strategy. Join us for more talks with filmmakers in 2020. And see you in Galway in July! The post S02E15: Short Film Panel first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S02E15: Short Film Panel appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Winner of the Best Cinematography Award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh, Finky is a surreal Irish language drama, directed by Dathaí Keane. In this episode, Dathaí chats with Will about how he transitioned from editor to director, collaborative screenwriting and being inspired by Irish literature in his work. Finky makes its International Premiere at the Talinn Black Nights Film Festival on November 27th.The post S02E14: Dathaí Keane first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S02E14: Dathaí Keane appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Cinematographer Robbie Ryan chats about the cinematographer Robby Müller after a screening of Living the Light: Robby Müller at the 31st Galway Film Fleadh. At the post-screening discussion, filmmaker Paul Duane chats with collaborator and cinematographer Robbie Ryan about Müller, shooting road movies, working with directors like Andrea Arnold and Ken Loach, and Netflix vs. theatrical. Films discussed this episode: Living the Light: Robby Müller (2018) Okja (2017) American Honey (2016, Ryan) The Angel’s Share (2012, Ryan) Wasp (Short, 2003, Ryan) Barfly (1987, Müller) Honeysuckle Rose (1980, Müller) The American Friend (1977, Müller) The post S02E13: Robbie on Robby first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S02E13: Robbie on Robby appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Earlier this year, eight Irish film festivals signed the 5050×2020 Gender Parity and Inclusion Pledge, launched at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. How realistic is this goal? That’s the topic for this panel discussion with (pictured L-R) Dr. Susan Liddy (Chair, Women in Film and Television Ireland), Stephanie Comey ( Senior Manager, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland), Dr. Annie Doona (Chair, Screen Ireland), filmmaker Liz Gill, and Will Fitzgerald (Programme Director, Galway Film Fleadh). Organised jointly by the Equality Action Committee (EAC) of the Writers Guild and Screen Directors Guild and Women in Film and Television Ireland. Recorded live at the 2019 Galway Film Fleadh. The post S02E12: Countdown to 5050×2020 first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S02E12: Countdown to 5050×2020 appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.

Director Michael McCormack’s first feature documentary, a biopic of the late musician Fergus O’Farrell called Breaking Out, won the Best Irish Documentary Award at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. In this episode, Michael talks about his background in television, knowing when to ‘let the gold in’ and how Breaking Out isn’t a music documentary. Other films discussed this episode: The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005) Searching for Sugar Man (2012) The post S02E11: Michael McCormack first appeared on Galway Film Fleadh. The post S02E11: Michael McCormack appeared first on Galway Film Fleadh.