Fni Wrap Chat

On this week's Ep of Fni Wrapchat;  We're Spotlighting some talented up and coming talent screening at this years Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. Paul Webster is back in the chair chatting to Director Peter O'Brien.  Peter O’Brien (POB) is an award winning Irish director specialising in a unique and emotive documentary style. Through skateboarding he fostered a love for DIY film and music, making skate videos of himself and his friends. Peter took the opportunity to pursue this passion at third level and attended the National Film School at IADT in Dublin. Here, his graduate documentary film, Rose, a study about his mother and grandmother's relationship after the onset of Alzheimer’s, won awards at the Royal Television Society and screened at festivals across the globe.  Following his college success, Peter gained practical experience interning at Event Junkies and eventually worked his way up to join the roster of Directors at their sister company Motherland. Today, Peter is represente

Joining us from Seville, Spain on this international flavoured Episode of Fni Wrapchat is Spanish (Irish Long time resident) Writer and Director Paco Torres. ***Please be patient with the quality of recording as we continue to work remotely***. We talk creativity, focus, avoiding distraction, His family and their influence on his work, empathy in artistry and what is success to him.  Torres is a commercial and fiction director based in Seville, Spain , but working internationally.  Before he became a full time director, Paco worked as Creative Director in several advertising agencies as McCann Erickson, Cawley Nea, Ad-volution among others. Paco has made two feature films, The magic of hope and Saol, shot in 14 hours in Dublin, and several awarded short films as the awarded shorts shot in Ireland The Rattle of Benghazi and Halowin. He was born in Sevilla and raised between Seville, Dublin and Barcelona. Paco has been in Ireland more or less since 1997 till 2016. Torres studied Marketing and advertisin

On this weeks Fni Wrapchat is an awful sound and funny chap.   And an awful hardworking talented Chap  JOE MCGUCKEN.  Amassing millions of hits across various online platforms, Joseph is a uniquely versatile performer who specialises in natural acting. He is predominantly recognized for his online comedy sketches that bring to life relatable characters in everyday scenarios that we can all associate with. He has over fifteen years of on-screen performance experience during which he's worked with directors such as Ger Walsh, Jonathan Lambert, Dave Coffey and Conor McMahon. Joe has participated in many acting/comedy workshops honing his craft, and has been trained in writing by Roddy Doyle. He has been involved in the film and television industry from a very young age, working with RTÉ and ‘Still Films’ to write and perform in the first season of Sweded TV. He was a participant in the Reel Youth Film Festival and has been involved ever since. He is an acting/writing facilitator for the festival now helping t

Welcome to the latest episode of Fni Wrapchat. Irelands Film and TV communit podcast. If you're interested in supporting this show. Why not become a member of Headstuff + From just 5 Euros per month you can can get loads of extras and bonus features. This week... We're joined by the Brilliant Ciarán Foy for a chat following on from his online Chat back in November. We talk about working inLA, Pitching, working with Netflix and Amblin entertainment. We yap about His move back to Ireland and we look back at his career and recent work with Netflix on the horror feature film "Eli" and "The Haunting of Bly Manor" which he Directed two excellent Episodes of in 2020. Ciarán graduated from IADT, His IFB funded short-short, The Faeries of Blackheath Woods, screened at over 40 festivals worldwide and won nine best short awards at international festivals such as; Melbourne, Cork, and Brest. It was also nominated for an IFTA and a Golden Meliés (European Fantasy Award). Ciarán’s feature film debut Citadel, which

Joining our BRAND new host Remie Michelle Clarke and Seán T. Ó Meallaigh is Writer and Showrunner Paul Walker. Paul enjoys working across various media.  He is equally at home writing black comedy, campaigning or state-of-the-nation drama, friendship group stories or site-specific multi-media theatrical experiences. Recent work includes: thriller series NORTH SEA CONNECTION for Mopar Media Group, Sweden/Subotica Entertainment, Ireland; THE PROFESSIONALS (fka SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE) for Roadside Attractions, US/Subotica Entertainment, Ireland; and CALL THE MIDWIFE Series 9  for Neal Street Productions/BBC1 (2020) where his episode guest starred the inimitable Phil Daniels. As well as developing original television drama, Paul has extensive experience on long-running series. He has had a long and productive association on RED ROCK for Element Pictures/Company Pictures/TV3, Ireland, initially joining the show as Story Producer on Season 1 in 2015 and subsequently Studio Producing Season 2 and taking on Seri

On the first Episode of 2021, We look to the future.  Paul was joined before Christmas by a very talented up and coming Director from Limerick. A proper grafter and continual student of Film: Paudie Baggott. Paudie gives us a very frank account of his experiences working in Film/Tv in a variety of roles and his successful mission to fund his award winning film "Rip to the Rescue" written By Cian McGarrigle.  "Paudie is a Writer/Director based in Dublin. A graduate of the National Film at IADT, Paudie worked as an Art Director in Film, Tv and Commercials out of college before returning to his first love - Directing. His debut short Rip to the Rescue!- a scifi comedy, is currently on the festival circuit, and recently won the Best Short Film at the Waterford Film Festival. He is currently developing his follow up short Harvester - a dark comedy-horror about a young man whose arm becomes possessed by his dead Dad's.  Day to day Paudie co-owns the production company Escape Pod Media with Maggie Ryan, currentl

Danika 'Nika' McGuigan (4 January 1986 – 23 July 2019) McGuigan was born in 1986, to Barry McGuigan and Sandra McGuigan. She is deeply missed by Brothers Shane, Jake and Blane, Mother Sandra and Father Barry. **FNI would like to note that this podcast was recorded before Elliot Page made his announcement. The point Wiebke makes in the context of Nika McGuigan's career referring to Elliot's former identity as Ellen Page felt important to include. There was no disrespect intended. The daughter of former WBA Featherweight champion Barry McGuigan, Nika, Nika battled childhood leukemia from the ages of 11 to 13. The disease sadly then returned when she was an adult, claiming her life in 2019 at age 33. She was known for her starring role as art student Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016–2018). She appeared in several films and TV shows, including The Secret Scripture, Mammal (2016) alongside Rooney Mara and Jack Reynor. Traders, Stay opposit Aiden Quinn Directed Wiebke von Carolsfeld. Her la

This week's Episode of FNI Wrap Chat is with one of our favourite actors, writers and creators,  Amy De Bhrún. A shining example of artistic integrity and downright hard work. This is a podcast that young creative professionals should not miss. Amy moved to London at the age of nineteen, to pursue her actor training. She works consistently between the UK and Ireland. Amy plays the recurring role of Steph Corbett in LINE OF DUTY (BBC). Other notable roles that have been aired this year include ‘Jarl Hrolf’ in VIKINGS, ‘Pline’ in KRYPTON and ‘Meadhbh’ in THE OUTPOST. She was recently seen as Adele in CORONATION STREET (ITV) and the latest JASON BOURNE movie, alongside Matt Damon, Alicia Vikander and Tommy Lee Jones. This was a real high point to get to work alongside such fantastic Oscar winning actors and acclaimed director Paul Greengrass. Notable TV/Film credits include: THE CURED, END OF SENTENCE, THE CROWN AND THE DRAGON, THE SOUTH BANK SHOW (ITV), CASUALTY (BBC), THE STAG, JIMI -ALL IS BY MY SIDE, PE

On this episode of FNI WRAPCHAT (after a short break) PBL is joined by a shining example of grit, determination and resilience, which could all take a lead from. Kamila Dydyna.  Kamila talks about her real life experiences being a Jehovah's Witness and how that experience shaped her latest film and she talks about how she managed to fundraise a successful crowdfunding campaign of 20 thousand euro for the project.  ****Not to be missed**** Please share with a friend.  Kamila Dydyna is an actress and filmmaker based in Dublin.   Her debut short film Testimony, starring Neill Fleming and Clodagh Downing, was screened in festivals in Ireland, Europe, U.S.A. and Australia. It picked up multiple award nominations along the way, including Best Director at the BAFTA-qualifying Underwire Film Festival in London and IMDb New Filmmaker Award at the Bath Film Festival.   Her second film, The Betrayal (co-directed with Natasha Waugh, starring Miriam Devitt and Mark McAuley) premiered at the GAZE International LGBT

This time, joining Mia on Fni Wrapchat is one of Ireland's finest, Actors, performers and visual artists. Olwen Fouéré. Wrapchat is sponsored by Wildcard Distribution, Film Equipment Store and Octovid.com. Mixed by Bedford and hosted on the Headstuff podcast Network.  Olwen Fouéré is an actress and writer/director in theatre, film and visual arts. She was born on the west coast of Ireland of Breton parents Yann Fouéré and Marie-Magdeleine Mauger. In 2020, she was listed at number 22 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. She is the recipient of some of the highest accolades in Irish Theatre over many many years and carries an almost mythical reputation amongst the performing arts. Some recent stage work includes the role of 3 in Ballyturk written and directed by Enda Walsh (Abbey Theatre, Dublin and St Ann’s Warehouse, New York 2018) and Unwoman III by The Rabble (Dublin 2018 and Melbourne, Australia 2019). We don't have enough space to mention them all here.  Recent film work i

On this week's Episode of FNI Wrap Chat is one of Ireland's hardest working and most dedicated actors of stage and screen. Ian Lloyd Anderson. Ian is an Actor's Actor, with a great sense of humour, Ian is a brilliant example of grit, talent and determination. From his brilliant turn in Dublin Old School (stage and screen) to his latest film, working with Clare Dunne on Herself, directed by Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia, Iron Lady). PBL and Seán T. Ó Meallaigh had a very Frank chat about all things daddy bedtime stories with his kids, the importance of staying sharp, fighting for parts and dealing with rejection and the downside to Acting and the creative life. ****This is an unmissable podcast for actors in particular. A graduate of the Gaiety School of Acting; Ian was recently awarded best supporting actor at the Irish Times Theatre awards for his performance in Druid Theatre’s Beacon at The Gate Theatre. He can now be seen on screen in season 2 of Blood opposite Adrian Dunbar and Grainne Keenan on Virgi

In our first FNI Wrapchat Build episode, hosts Ray Mongey and Stephen Fagan speak with Laura Elizabeth of Client Portal, a simple to use project management tool to help you manage all your client projects. Fni Wrapchat Build is mixed by Bedford, Produced by the Headstuff Podcast Network and Sponsored by Film Equipment Hire, Wildcard Distribution and The Octovid Player.  Laura Elizabeth Client Portal, Founder - www.client-portal.io Design Academy, Founder - www.designacademy.io Project Pack, Founder - www.projectpack.co Laura Elizabeth is a designer and the founder of 3 products: Client Portal (a super simply way to store your clients' deliverables), Design Academy (a design course for developers), and Project Pack (sets of templates and documents for freelancers and agencies).  She loves helping creative businesses improve their workflows, project management skills, and design through both free and premium products. Check our her free course on giving clients a 5-star experience here: www.clientexp

This week, Reporting for FNI Wrapchat duty is "The Colonel", One of the industry's most likable and respected figures; Tony Kearns. Tony is also a Leeds United Supporter so is in great form at the moment. Tony is a highly experienced, BAFTA nominated, film editor who has worked on music videos for the likes of "Radiohead", "The Prodigy" "Coldplay" and "The Chemical Bros", Numerous TV commercials, short films, feature films including The Lodgers, Cardboard Gangsters and various TV drama recently. His most notable recent work has been the interactive Black Mirror film Bandersnatch and episodes 1 to 4 of the second series of The End Of The F***ing World. He lives near Dublin and has worked extensively in Dublin, London and other European locations. He has his own cutting room at his home and is highly experienced at working remotely on a variety of projects. Tony works on Premiere Pro and Avid. Become a patron/Supporter of Fni on: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fni Please share with a friend or colleague a

For this Episode, Paul Webster is joined on co-hosting duty by friend of the show and great actor and creative, Steve Gunn. Thanks for helping out Steve. The lads are joined by a brilliant figure in the independent film scene in Ireland and director of one of the most successful Irish Movies released in 2020, "Broken Law" Gentleman, Paddy Slattery.  Paddy Slattery is an award winning writer/director/producer from Offaly. A proud Midlands man; Paddy has had an exceptional route into filmmaking and is widely regarded by everyone in the Irish Film and Tv as a gentleman. Broken Law is Paddy's debut feature that was many years in the making after a number of successful short films and producing work. Broken Law features his long time collaborator Tristan Heanue alongside Graham Earley, Gemma-Leah Devereux and an all Irish cast. Broken Law is Produced by Failsafe Films and supported by Screen Ireland and is currently in Irish Cinemas now. Fni Wrapchat is available on Spotify, Google podcasts, Apple Podcasts

Fergal Costello. Ep 120. Fergal's Visual Flair, Sense of humour and Directing style has been gathering notice for some time now. He is an award winning Director of Adverts, Music videos, TV and despite his recent success, you'd never guess. His work on the Short Film "Brain in Gear"in 2019 was rewarded in 2020 with a BAFTA award and our very own Sean T, Dropped everything to get the Skinny on the Alter Ego British/Irish Comedy Short. Fergal is from Carlow and began his career as a Director on Irish Academy Award winning comedy show Republic of Telly. During his two-year run on Republic, Fergal directed a range of viral sketches and short films and directed two award winning commercials. In 2017, Fergal picked up three coveted Kinsale Shark Awards for Best Director, Best New Irish Director and Best Low Budget Music Video for his music video work.So far in 2018, Fergal has won Best Newly Signed Director at The Shiny Awards in The Mill, London as well as Best Music Video at the 2018 YDA's for his piece "Wa

This week joining our new Awesome host and Filmmaker Mia Mullarkey for a very special chat is Filmmaker Myles O’Reilly. Fni Wrapchat is mixed by Bedford, Produced by the Headstuff Podcast Network and Sponsored by Film Equipment hire and Wildcard Distribution. Myles O’Reilly is a musician, composer and filmmaker from Dublin, Ireland. Since first lifting a camera in 2010, multi tasking O’Reilly has filmed, directed and edited over 100 music video promo’s and 20+ music documentaries of Irish musicians at home and abroad, some of which include Glen Hansard, Villagers, Imelda May, Lisa O’Neill, Ye Vagabonds, Sinead O’Connor and Lisa Hannigan alongside other International artists such as Hollywood sound track virtuoso Ernst Reijseger, Icelandic artists Soléy, Múm and Amiina, US soul phenomenon Janelle Monae and UK folk trio The Staves. Early life as a working musician began for Myles in 2003 with the band Juno Falls. Signed for two albums by Sony UK and then V2 records,  Juno Falls disbanded in 2010. Ten years

Recently PBL was joined by old pal, Friend of FNI and SuperDUB Stephen Fagan for the show. Fni Wrapchat is mixed by Bedford, Produced by the Headstuff Podcast Network and Sponsored by Film Equipment hire and Wildcard Distribution. Stephen Fagan is a Dublin born Animation Producer, Coach and Managing Director of the new Animation Studio Meala. Stephen started his studies in animation production at Dublin’s Ballyfermot Senior College. After working in various animation and creative roles Stephen developed a passion for empowering creativity in people and sees animation production as the ultimate form of creative expression and collaboration. As a company Director, Coach and Mentor working closely with Animation Skillnet, Screen Leaders and Screenskills Ireland, Stephen is a brilliantly engaging guest with an insight to a variety of creative roles, who tells things the way they really are. (No kissing , straight in) We talk about all things animation in Ireland, the importance of representation across t

#BONUS EPISODE TIME On this extra episode; Seán T. Ó Meallaigh (Flying solo) went to Galway and Dublin respectively to interview Phillip Doherty,  Emma Foley and Tamryn Reinecke of Pale Rebel Productions to chat about their recent success with their debut feature made for just 40,000 and with a bucket of Cavan good will, Redemption of a Rogue Phillip Doherty is a playwright and director. Two-time winner of the RTE PJ O'Connor Radio drama Award, Philip Doherty a native of Cavan Town, holds an MA in Drama and Theatre Studies from NUI Galway where he developed his writing and honed his unique voice. He is artistic director of the Gonzo Theatre Company. This is Phillips first Feature Film. Redemption of a Rogue is set in Cavan and stars Aaron Monaghan (Maze, Assassin's Creed) as Jimmy, a man who "embarks on a sacrificial and outlandish journey to rid himself of his guilt and shame from the past, ultimately redeeming himself through love".  The cast also includes Aisling O'Mara, Kieran Roche, Kevin McGahern,

This week in our second part, The talent continues to be only massive, We're throwing our spotlight on Some brilliant up and coming filmmakers who are screening at the Still Voices Film Festival. https://stillvoicesfilmfestival.com/ BALLYMAHON, CO. LONGFORD ONLINE - AUGUST 13TH - 16TH 2020 STREAMING NOW Fni Wrapchat is mixed by Bedford, Produced by the Headstuff Podcast Network and Sponsored by Film Equipment hire and Wildcard Distribution.  Joining the Paul's on Part two in the studio and online: Damien Varley - Life After Life Damien Varley is a first time Director from Limerick. Damien is a former Irish rugby union player who represented Munster and Captained Ireland. He played as a hooker. Damien retired from rugby in February 2015, due to a foot injury and is now looking to forge a new creative career in his other passion of storytelling. Damien gives a fascinating insight into the parallels between top professional sport and Filmaking and his hopes for the future. Laura O' Shea - Match Laura a

This week joining our BRAND NEW host Mia Mullarkey for a very special chat is the incomparable Kate O'Toole. Talking all things Film, Acting, the O'Toole dynasty, John Huston and the amazing Galway Film Fleadh and her work therein, including this years challenging shift online, which reached five million people. Kate is an Actor, introduced to a creative life at a very early age, parented by the renowned Actors Peter O'Toole and Sian Phillips. Kate has appeared in numerous stage and Film productions in a 2006 West End production of Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke at the Apollo Theatre, London, and is cast in Channel 4's Forgiven. She appeared in the first and third season of the Showtime series The Tudors as Lady Salisbury. Kate was nominated for Best Actress at the Irish Times Theatre Awards for her role as Eleanor in Rough Magic Theatre Company's production of Terry Johnson's Dead Funny. She won Best Actress UK in the Barclays/Arts Council Theatre Awards for her performance as 'B' in Edward Albee