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Joining @paulwebsterfilms this week on Ireland's Film Industry Podcast FNI Wrapchat is super director Bob Gallagher. Bob Gallagher is a director, writer and cinematographer based in Dublin. He has been declared a ‘Good Soldier of Cinema’ by Werner Herzog and has been described by Rough Trade’s Geoff Travis as a filmmaker who ‘can be lyrical, as well as forensically evil’.  Bounding through styles and subjects, often in enthusiastic collaboration, his work traverses personal boundaries and teases out emotional soft spots.  His visual stories are marked by a polished absurdity and usually an element of the fantastic. With a passion for exploration, Bob’s music video work has found him partaking in shamanic rituals, recreating Caravaggio’s studio, walking 200km across Ireland, consulting a dominatrix, and cutting up a corpse. Amongst a prolific output of music videos, and commercial work, Bob has directed three short films to date, marrying striking visuals with deftly observed, character driven narrative

"Go to New York, make a splash and show these fuckers back here" This week's Episode of FNI Wrap Chat is someone who may be very recognisable to the Irish TV audience, from his brilliant turn in Love/Hate as Git Loughran, to his performances in the recent Taken Down and Dead Still. The brilliant writer/actor/director, Jimmy Smallhorne joins the two Paul's @paulbutlerlennox @paulwebsterfilms in the studio.  Jimmy is an Irish filmmaker and actor who wrote, directed and acted in his debut feature film "2by4". The Sundance Selected 1998 notorious Feature.   Jimmy recounts in brilliant detail his experiences finding finance and how Harvey Keitel was instrumental in helping it get made.  2by4 is a drama about a closeted gay construction worker in New York City and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival and received the Festival's Cinematography award for the camera work of Declan Quinn (Leaving Las Vegas, Vanya on 42nd Street, Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love). Jimmy grew up in th

On this weeks episode in a slight reshuffle Paul Butler Lennox @paulbutlerlennox is joined by  Director, Producer Garret Daly. Garret Daly  Garret is a multifaceted and hugely assertive Film, TV and Audio and education professional who's productivity is self evident in his wide range of work across broadcast media over the years. This is testament to his brilliant attitude and determination.  His latest film "NOTHING TO DECLARE" screens at the Galway Film Fleadh this week and trust us when we say. It's unbelievably entertaining. Keith Byrne (10) and Noel Murray (13) from Darndale had run away before, but evading the authorities in three countries was a first – even for them ! On August 4th, 1985 they began an incredible adventure that would see the young duo leaving home and eventually ending up in New York! His credits include:  'The Secret Market '(Short Film)  A Nightingale Falling ' .(Feature)  'A Grand Experience ' (Feature Documentary) .  Who ls Dervla Murphy?' (Feature Doc )  Grassroots of the GAA '

This week Folks, Joining @paulbutlerlennox onFni Wrapchat is a multifaceted and exciting talent Rickie O'Neill. @rickieoneill During the first months of the Pandemic, Fni established a 5 page screenwriting competition "Gimme 5". Rickies script beat dozens of other entries and received a cash prize and a Arri equipment rental package from our Sponsors over at @filmequipmentstore Rickie won Best Short and best First time Director at the Independent Shorts awards for the  Subsequent Film "Sunny Afternoon" in Los Angeles last week and has been selected for seven other international festivals around the World, including Tokyo, Chicago, New York and Toronto. Just today (10th July) his short Sunny Afternoon, was selected for the Irish Film London festival) Watch out world. Rickie O'Neill is a 30 year old musician/actor/writer/director who for the last 10 years has been touring with legendary Irish band The Saw Doctors as their full time drummer.  In 2012 he took up acting and since then has been fortunate

We've a very very special episode from London (We know right... not in Ireland) this week in association with the brilliant Irish Film London @irishfilmlondon  Remie Michelle Clarke @remiemichelle packed up her mics, and was very passionate about charting this personal and professional journey to London to sit down with Director Cathy Brady @bradymiss and Actor Nora Jane Noone @njnoone to chat about one of this years most anticipated Irish releases "Wildfire" #SupportingIrishFilm #SupportingWomeninFilm An emotional one for all concerned at Fni as we also yet again look to pay tribute to co lead; the late Nika McGuigan. (Check out our January Episode of Wrapchat in tribute to Nika's life and work) Remie sat down to chat with the ladies after it's eagerly anticipated screening at BFI (The British Film Institute) last night. @britishfilminstitute Cathy Brady is a two-time IFTA-winning director, having won Best Short in 2011 for her first film Small Change and again in 2013 for Morning, which was also sele

Welcome to episode 148 of Ireland's Audio-Visual industry podcast, FNI Wrap Chat. Paul Webster is joined by award-winning filmmaker and producer, Garry Keane who spent five years making the extraordinary and moving documentary, Gaza.  If you would like to support the people affected by the violence in Gaza, Garry recommends contributing to the "Amjaad" Charity. Please check out their page here: gofund.me/8e3ce115 "Amjaad" Charity has been working in Gaza for 7 years. They provide assistance and aid to over 2000 families every year –  providing transportation to access medical care, as well as giving food, medicine and clothes to poor families who need them. The number of families they provide for doubles during the month of Ramadan and disasters.  Amjaad does not receive ANY money whatsoever from any official funding source. Garry Keane is an award-winning director/producer based in Ireland. He has been making high-end television documentaries for European and American broadcasters for over 20 years.

This next gentleman has over 60 producing credits on IMDB. He has had a hand in some of the most interesting Irish films and documentaries of the last 20 years.  A real good guy good of Irish Film. Producer and Co-Managing Director of Cowtown Pictures Mr Alan Maher. FNI Wrapchat is sponsored by Wildcard, Octovid and Film Equipment Store. Alan's latest release is the eagerly, Oh soooo very eagerly anticipated, feature documentary 'Songs for While I'm away' the Phil Lynott story. Directed by Emer Reynolds. Alan Maher’s previous feature film SONG OF GRANITE premiered at SXSW Film Festival to critical acclaim in March 2017 and went on to screen at Karlovy Vary and Galway, where it won the Best Cinematography Award. It was released theatrically in Winter 2017 by Thunderbird Releasing and Wildcard Distribution in the UK, Ireland and Canada, and by Oscilloscope in the US. SONG OF GRANITE was Ireland's Official Entry for the Foreign Language category of the 2018 Academy Awards and was nominated for three IFTA Aw

As the sun splits the trees (thank God) Joining @remiemichelle on this weeks Episode is Tim O’Donovan. @mrtimodonovan Tim is a sound editor, dubbing mixer, vastly experienced voice actor and musician from Dublin. He has extensive experience in audio post, from BBC and National Geographic documentaries to animation series for Nickelodeon and Disney. One of the high points of his animation audio career has been working with childhood heroes Zig and Zag on their animated series for CBeebies. Tim engineered, voice directed and mixed all 26 episodes for the alien brothers. Tim has also voiced countless tv, online and radio spots from Aer Lingus to The National Lottery, and was previously the station voice of Today FM for five years.  O’Donovan started his professional audio journey recording and performing his own brand of electronic pop as Neosupervital, with a number of his tunes being licensed for TV series such as Pure Mule and Raw. He also toured the world with Irish band Bell X1 as their session and occas

On this Episode of Fni Wrapchat is Director and Producer Martina Durac. But... First some FNI RELATED NEWS. We're bringing you closer to Filmmakers than ever before. With our membership programme on www.WeAreFni.com/mentors. One on one, online chats, and a free networking event for members in the Autumn of this year.  Sooooooooo excited. #WeAreFni #YouAreFni  Martina Durac is an award-winning director and producer of documentary and factual programming. With Julian Behal, one of Ireland’s leading photographers, she set up Phoenix Films to develop a range of projects in different genres. Recent documentary work includes Death of a Son – The Killing of Michael Dwyer (for RTÉ). Their most recent project was a four-part documentary series exploring a year in the life of the Burren and its people which won the best television series at An tOireachtas Media Awards 2020. The company is currently in pre-production with a documentary on the songwriter and artist, Percy French. Fni Wrapchat is sponsored by Wildca

Joining @paulbutlerlennox and @paulwebsterfilms in the studio this week is one of Ireland's most hard working Actors, Dubliner Jason Barry @jasonbarry_   Jason has the very unique achievement of featuring in one of the most successful Films of all time (Titanic) and the most successful TV series Ireland has produced (Love/Hate). Today We have a VERY open conversation. From running for well being, moving to London as a young man and Bruno Fernandes... To discussing the importantance of supportive mentors, to the special person (for him) that encouraged him as a lad to pursue his dreams and what it was like working with James Cameron and watching Tom Cruise descend from a helicopter.  ​ Having received his BA in Drama Studies from Trinity College, Dublin, Jason's first major break into the film industry came when he was cast as Tommy Ryan alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in James Cameron’s TITANIC. Jason's most recent credits include the role of Patrick opposite Pierce Brosnan in John Moore's f

Important episode alert  Welcome to FNI Wrapchat, If this is your first listen, please subscribe.  @paulbutlerlennox is joined on this episode by President Gerry O'Brien and Vice President Melissa Nolan of Irish Equity.  A very important episode that all Actors and Performace professionals should bookmark to listen to.  Wrapchat is sponsored by Wildcard Distribution, Film Equipment Store and Octovid.com and is made in conjunction with the Headstuff podcast network at the Podcast Studios.  We discuss how a certain political party used our Facebook group to hire a Voiceover Artist for 50e recently... How the new Deal with @screenproducersireland affects the industry and about support structures in the industry today.  Formed as The Irish Actors' Equity Association (IAEA) was a trade union representing actors and workers in related fields in Ireland. The union was founded on 21 March 1941, its founder members including Liam Redmond. Originally known as the Writers, Actors, Artists and Musicians Ass

On this episode of FNI Wrapchat, joining Paul Webster is showrunner, Bafta winning executive producer and priter of  2021's new exciting Dublin set crime drama, Kin-  Peter McKenna. Peter McKenna has written extensively for film, television and stage. He is the creator and Showrunner of RED ROCK, an award winning drama for Irish broadcaster TV3, which was acquired by AMAZON PRIME and the BBC. He has just completed writing episodes of forthcoming dramas THE GLOAMING (ABC Studios/STAN), THE LAST KINGDOM (Netflix/BBC/Carnival), and AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS (BBC/ZDF/Seven West Media) starring David Tennant. Other writing credits include THE MUSKETEERS (BBC1/BBC America), THE LIVING & THE DEAD (BBC1/BBC AMERICA), FRANKIE (BBC 1), CASUALTY (BBC 1), and THE CLINIC (Parallel Productions/RTE), where he was Head Writer and Story Consultant. He also wrote a “genre-breaking” episode of EASTENDERS in 2018, incorporating the testimonies of family members of knife crime victims, that was awarded a BAFTA.

A little later than billed. On this episode of Fni Wrapchat, PBL @paulblennox is joined by Sarah Glennane, CEO of the Screen Composers Guild of Ireland.  In the first of a few Chats with the various Film and TV Guilds and organisations, We talk the importance of Sound and Composition in Film, TV and Advertising at all levels. Why it should be treated with respect and how the ingredients of an overall project can be tainted when you skimp on original musical content. Original work vrs Stock library and how price dumping and reduction in budget in post ultimately has implications on the overall integrity of the artistic endeavour.  Sarah is a music professional in her own right with many years experience working in performance and recording music sector and in music for screen. In 2017 Sarah authored An Examination of the Music for film & TV Sector in Ireland report for IMRO/ MCPS Ireland and from this was instrumental in the setting up of the SCGI. Sarah holds a BSc in Marketing with special interest in

On this Episode of Fni Wrapchat, joining Mia Mullarkey is Creative Director of Odyssey Studios, Mark Maher. Mark is CEO, Founder and Creative Director at Odyssey Studios a creative Film Company, based in Ireland. He has brought 17 years of international experience in the industry as a Concept, Lead or Head Model Maker to Odyssey Studios which he started to bring world class model making to the world.  His credits include The Hobbit (The Battle of the Five Armies, The Desolation of Smaug and An Unexpected Journey), Alice Through the Looking Glass, Penny Dreadful and Into the Badlands to name a few. He can be seen building miniature cities, spaceships, Apes, Aliens, Zombies, Dinosaurs and more. Find him on IMDB here. If you enjoy this chat, share with a friend or Subscribe for notifications on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts.  PLEASE Support us by becoming a member of Fni on www.BuyMeACoffee.com/fni Get ahead of the pack as we're shortly announcing a membership programme for members on Buy Me A

On this packed ep of Fni Wrapchat, Paul Webster and Paul Butler Lennox chat to Festival organisers Daniel Hegarty (producer) and Gavin Ryan (Screenwriter). We chat Everything Dublin International Screenwriting Festival @dublinintscreenwritingfestival  DISF as an innovative and timely new event for Irish screenwritiers running online this April 19th-23rd. For all Screenwriting peeps established and upcoming. This is something definitely not to be missed. It's also FREE. Supported by Screenskills Ireland. We talk not only about the festival but about the creative life, ups and downs and the kindness of people who are taking part in #Disf Over the course of five days, there are excellently curate panels and workshops as well as one on one conversations with some of Ireland's most exciting screenwriters such as the creator of Derry Girls Lisa McGee, Kate O'Riordan (Smother), the Incomparable Roddy Doyle, Mary Kate O’Flanagan and man behind, Love/Hate - Stuart Carolan.  Other guests and speakers include some:

Joining Mia for this week's ep is an actor whose career is skyrocketing at the moment...  Ann Skelly. Ann is currently featuring in the brand new series for HBO 'The Nevers' due for release on the 11th of April on HBO. "PLEASE consider Supporting FNI by becoming a member of Fni on www.BuyMeACoffee.com/fni or simply just buy us a coffee or two as a gesture to help us keep the kettle on for everyone. Get ahead of the pack as we're shortly announcing a very cool membership programme for Fnier's on Buy Me A Coffee. We will have over 20 professional Film, Broadcast, Animation and TV legends taking part to mentor our blossoming community in Ireland". Ann also appears in the leading role of "ROSE" in Rose Plays Julie,   Directed by Desperate Optimists, opposite Aiden Gillen. Ann was most recently seen playing the female lead, Beth Winters, opposite Jamie Dornan in DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES, an adaptation of the novel written and directed by Allan Cubitt, the creator of THE FALL, which aired on BBC TV early in 2

This week on Wrapchat, is the earnest and wonderfully talented young Actor Dafyd Flynn. Dafhyd joins PBL for a chat about his experience working through some very heavy themes in his work so far, what it's like being a young Actor in Ireland, but moreover a young man, self taping, turning down what doesn't feel right and what he hopes the future holds.  There's a wonderful authenticity in this young man, one that will absolutely keep him in the forefront of Directors minds into the future.  He can be seen on screen in his startlingly good performance the title role in MICHAEL INSIDE Directed by Frank Berry, which is now on Netflix.  Dafhyd received an IFTA nomination for Best Actor, as well as a nomination for the new talent award at Galway Film Fleadh for his performance in Michael Inside. He is currently appearing in  in the final season of VIKINGS (MGM/HISTORY) as Adam on Amazon Prime, in the short film DRIFTING with Paul Mescal which is appearing in the Dublin Film Festival 2021 and in short film Y

AVAILABLE NOW on this weeks Episode of Irelands Industry Film and TV podcast Fni Wrapchat is well respected Actor and Director Eva Birthistle. Eva Chats with Remie Michelle Clarke about her latest film "Kathleen was here" a brilliant short film which screened online at this years Virgin Media Dublin International Film festival. Not one, But three of her cast and crew were nominated and won the Rising Star award at this years festival.  Hazel Doupe, Actor  Burschi Wojnar, Cinematographer and Costume Designer, Saileóg O'Halloran. Some achievement.  Eva is more commonly known as a multi-award-winning actress and now from Bray. Her 25-year career in the film business has seen her working with directors such as Ken Loach, Neil Jordan, John Crowley and Peter Greenaway, to name just a few. She has been nominated 8 times and won 6 awards for her work, including the prestigious London Critic's Award, 3 IFTAs and an EFP Shooting Star Award.  Most recently she can be seen in "Behind her Eyes" on Netflix and "The La

On this weeks show Actor and Writer Andie McCaffery-Byrne. This episode is an important one for Actors whom are looking for a shot in the arm. Andies a great example of hard work, a sense of humou  and integrity. Andie’s most recent work involves donning a couple of Film and TV hats. Creating a Screen Ireland Short from the ground up. Andie is Writer, co producer and lead "Irene" in her new film "Reflex". Made as part of the 20/21 "Actors as Creator" scheme funded by Screen Ireland, Screen skills Ireland and Bow Street. The initiative supports actors in creating and showcasing their own work. Early 2020 included the recurring role of Annie in Vinny Murphy’s new web series Odd Fish. And leading role of Lisa in dark comedy tv pilot Paramedics (BBC). Other roles include journalist Abby White in RTE’s Fair City. "Jane" in feature film "South" and "Stephanie" in award winning RTE/BBC Series Love/Hate. A trained Comedy Improviser, Andie has studied with some of Ireland’s top film Directors and Educators i

On this Episode of Fni Wrapchat we focus again on some important up and coming talent screening at this years Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. Remie Michelle Clarke was joined by Cathy Dunne this week to talk about her moving and nostalgic new documentary and the good work she has been doing during the pandemic on Through the pane. Cathy is a sensitive storyteller with a keen eye for visuals. She believes in paving positive pathways through film and ad campaigns and that moving images can influence for the good. While her work expands online, TV, and commercial, she has a huge 'grá' for documentary making. Her 17-part series ‘Through the Pane’ documented the pandemic in Ireland. The final episode, which featured couple Seán and Caitlín Máirtín, gained over 1 million views in three weeks. The couple (aged 101 and 97 years respectively) met in 1945 and, through their humorous approach to life, inspired and entertained people around the country. Her short documentary 'Imprints' is currentl