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Step into the world of independent filmmaking with Underground Cinema, the official podcast where we spotlight the bold voices shaping the future of cinema. Each episode features in-depth interviews with indie filmmakers, actors, and creators who share their journeys, creative processes, and the stories behind their films. Whether it's breaking down the art of guerrilla filmmaking, exploring niche genres, or discussing the challenges of working outside the studio system, we bring you authentic, unfiltered conversations that celebrate the heart of indie cinema.
Tune in and discover the magic behind the movies you won’t find anywhere else!
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An interview with award winning director Cathal Boland on his short film Who Shot Sergeant Kirwan.
Film Synopsis
The film is based on material taken from original witness statements, now held in the Military History Archives. These statements are made by those who took part in these events, and locals and family members who had knowledge about an event which took place in Ballyboghil, a small rural agricultural village located in Fingal, North County Dublin during the Irish War of Independence.
During Spring in 1921, talks of a truce between Britain and Ireland were in the air. Terrible months from the Autumn of 1920 had left the people hurt and bruised, yet determined to fight on to victory. Like in all such wars, life went on, an attack here, an attack there, and so it was on this Spring April day.
What happened has left lasting memories. This film shares that village story with a wider audience
An interview with Underground Cinema Award winner Johnny French and Underground Cinema Nominee Sean Deery about thei award winning film The Rock In The Sea
Film Synopsis
"A Monk living in 9th century Ireland must contend with grief, despair, isolation and his own identity, on a far-off desolate rock."
Set against the backdrop of the viking expansion era in the late 9th century. An Irish Monk living on a remote island rock must confront grief and contend with despair as his hope falls into decay. It becomes a question of his own morality, as he endures a life of complete solitude. Being torn between defeat and finding a path for resolve.
An interview with Underground Cinema Rising Star Winner, Adam Cahill about his feature film Follow The Dead
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As viral videos seem to evidence the fall of Dublin at the hands of the undead, four Millennials in rural Ireland can’t discern fake news from real. Has a dependent lifestyle left them too naive to weather their fate?
An interview with Joe Rooney who stars in the fantastic short film Dead Dog, nomianed for three Underground Cinema Film Awards in 2002.
Film Synopsis
An out of work comedian sees his luck change after making a social media post about his dying pet.
An interview with the team behind the award winning 'The Tale Of Billy OC'.
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The Tale of Billy O'C is an Irish crime thriller strongly focused on an unpredicatble plot with twists, keeping the audience wanting to know what happens next. It's a story of vilification, family dedication, redemption and a desire for peace. Set in a small village in Count Kilkenny, Ireland in 1975, it unfolds with a backdrop of an IRA safe house and small-town politics.
An Interview With Denise McCormack, Eoin Quinn & Jayne Delahunt about theie award winning film Family Night. The film picked up the Best Short Film Award at the Underground Cinema International Film Festival in 2022 and a Best Actress Win for Denise McCormack at the Underground Cinema Film Awards
Film Synopsis
An offbeat short horror film set in the winter of 1995, A pre divorce era Dublin, Ireland. It tells the story of a family forced to take part in a family night by their extremely strict father. Throughout the night, tensions build as they are forced to have dinner together, sing songs, play charades and watch a movie, all while trying to keep their father (Eoin Quinn) pleased. However, not all is as it seems in the household.
An interview with film director Sohaila Lindheim on her brilliant short films, Deterioration of Man & Interviewing Lance Masterson
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Deterioration of Man
Archer Miller is 35 years old and dead, but for the first time ever he gets it.
Interviewing Lance Masterson
In 1970's Georgia, notorious criminal--Lance Masterson has finally been arrested, but do they have enough on him to put him away for good?
An interview with sci fi director Michael Fitzgerald about his film Stormtroopers
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An Imperial Base Station is attacked by a battleship and haunting PTSD within its ranks.
An interview with award winning director Jean Michel Tari about his multi award winning sci fi short Dark Cell.
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Two convicts in an orbital prison are doing what they usually do, which is to say, not much.
Suddenly, two panicked guards armed to the teeth burst into their cell.
The guards tell them that the orbital prison has just been invaded by blood-thirsty zombie-type creatures.
If they want to survive, their only solution is to eject their cell and return to Earth.
But when the ejection order is entered into the computer, it refuses it. The cell, designed for two occupants only, now holds four people.
There can only be two lucky winners… and there’s not much time to pick them.
An Interview with Jesper Tønnes, director of The Last Padawan II which was screened at the first May the 4th Sci Fi Film Festival. Blabba the Hutts Gary Matthew O'Toole joins the interview also.
Film Synopsis
The Last Padawan is back with The Evil Empire hot on his heels. While seeking help from the local Rebels The Padawan will have to make a choice: Will he reveal himself and save the people or hide and save the Jedi order.
An interview with director Míchéal Fleming and some of the cast and crew of Croí, nominated for 9 awards at the 14th Underground Cinema Awards.
Film Synopsis
Two explorers from an ill-fated expedition in the Antarctic find shelter as they face one last, impossible leg of their journey to safety and the reveal of the truth of what happened out on the ice.
An interview with director Luke Corcoran and some of the cast and crew of Poppy Loftus
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Fiadh is tormented by an emptiness inside, no matter how many jobs she chooses she just can't find... herself. Called home to look after her unstable Mother, who the townsfolk refer to as 'Mental Maggie', she witnesses paranormal activity in her house. Finally she has a quest that fits, prove her Mother isn't 'crazy' and maybe find that missing piece of herself in the process.
Unfortunately for her, her investigation leads her to discover that exact missing piece, in the form of a walking, talking, demonic doll… called Poppy Loftus.
An interview with Patrick McKight and Rob McCarthy about their feature film The Irish Mob.
Film Synopsis
Crime boss, Val Fagan, tells the story from his perspective of the dark world of gangland Dublin. After being tasked to help fund a drug shipment, Fagan and his gang successfully carry out a cash depot robbery. However, Fagan’s activities come under intense scrutiny and pressure from a team of Garda detectives. To make matters worse, Fagan must also deal with the threat of an emerging psychotic criminal. With the increased pressure and harassment from the detectives, and a gangland feud brewing, Fagan's behaviour becomes irrational and cracks begin to appear in his criminal empire.
An interview with Tina Kellegher, Sam Atwell, Eimear Landers & Katie Lee Lynch on their short film Forever Hold Your Peace directed by Jason Branagan.
The film was nominated for 5 Underground Cinema Film Awards in 2022.
Film Synopsis
As the 36th anniversary of her brother's disappearance looms, a woman starts to receive phone calls which she believes hold the clues to what happened to him all those years ago.
An interview with film director Kevin J McCorry about his short film Three Way Mirror which icked up the Best Cinematographer Award at the 14th Underground Cinema Awards
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Suffering a brutal attack Alexander Hutton’s entire personality and perception on life has drastically changed, once an outgoing, confident individual now lives his life behind closed doors, cut from social interaction.
An interview with Katie McNeice who pick up the Best Director Award at the 14th Underground Cinema Film Awards.
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A young dad in rural Ireland must face his anxiety around gender and bullying when his baby is born intersex.
An interview with Garret Daly about his award winning Short Documentary Nothing to Declare.
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The charming story of two Irish boys aged 10 and 13 on a stowaway adventure of a lifetime from Dublin to New York in the summer of 1985.
An interview with Mahée Merica who's film Ariane's Baby won Best Horror Film at the 15th Underground Cinema Film Awards
An interview with Zoe Carlin, who's film A Quare Racket was nominated Best Comedy at the 15th Underground Cinema Film Awards
An interview with Jonathan C. Creasy, producer and write of the short film Trouble which has been nominated in the Best Costume Category at the 15th Underground Cinema Awards
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