New voices and ideas on screen come to Limerick from Thursday 30th March – Saturday 1st April. Prioritising stories from underrepresented communities form the backbone of the Limerick festival, launching and lauding Irish film talents. Catalyst this year will present a full programme for students on Thursday 30th March which includes an Interactive Masterclass with Screenwriter…
This morning saw the announcement of the nominees for the 2023 edition of the Irish Film and Television Awards. Across 28 categories in Film & Drama, the best in front of and behind the scenes in the Irish industry and the work that they have made has been highlighted for another year. It’s a special…
Director: Michael B. Jordan Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Majors, Tessa Thompson Running Time: 116 minutes More than ever sequels have the air of contractual obligation about them for their performers, but the same can’t be said of a series like Creed. The role of Adonis Creed has always given Michael B. Jordan the chance…
Director: Lukas Dhont Starring: Eden Dambrine, Gustav de Waele, Émilie Dequenne Running Time: 104 minutes Though Belgian director Lukas Dhont’s debut feature Girl brought plenty of praise, it also prompted questions about his approach. Was his depiction of a young transgender girl going through her transition handed sensitively? Moreover, was it handled sensibly? Those same…
Released earlier this year, Mildly Different is a short film made by, starring, and about autistic individuals. Written and directed by Anna Czarska and starring IFTA nominated Irish actress Jordanne Jones (Metal Heart, You Are Not My Mother) alongside Ruby Connolly and Lára McIvor, the film follows a young woman on the autism spectrum from…
Creating art and connections, the GALPAL Collective is dedicated to community cultivation and the creation highlighting of works by queer folk, POC, migrants and women in Ireland. Founded by writer Ashley Chadamoyo Makombe and director Aisha Bolaji in 2020, the Collective have continued to expand their efforts, and next week they’re hosting a special screening…
