How Ireland found its love for filmmaking: Fiona Shaw in conversation with IFL

Actor and theatre director, Fiona Shaw CBE became an Irish Film London patron in early 2020. She speaks to us about the Irish Film Industry, how things have changed for Irish actors in London, about women in film during her time, and why she thinks now is the best time to join Irish Film London.  Thank you to the Irish Emigrant Support Programme, who've been a wonderful supporter of ours for a number of years, providing encouragement and vital support, including for this podcast. Go raibh míle maith agaibh! The Irish Film London Podcast is presented by Niamh Branigan. This episode was produced by Martin McNamara. Our executive producer is Kelly O’Connor and mixed and edited by Owen Billcliffe. For more about Irish Film London, visit irishfilmlondon.com, and follow us on our social media platforms:  twitter.com/irishfilmlondon facebook.com/IrishFilmFestivalLondon instagram.com/irishfilmlondon Our theme music is Acid Trumpet by Kevin McCloud.  Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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The Irish Film London Podcast is inspired by the latest and greatest Irish film, TV and animation. It includes recordings of live Q&As and interviews from Irish Film London festivals and awards ceremonies, in addition to a host of brand-new interviews. Listeners can expect to hear from people like Saoirse Ronan, Fiona Shaw, Roisin Conaty, Lenny Abrahamson, Bronagh Gallagher, Moe Dunford and John Butler, alongside film agencies such as Screen Ireland. The podcast series will not only keep listeners up to date with insights into the latest UK releases of Irish content, it will also take a look at the future of the industry, with a segment on up and coming filmmakers and actors. IFL will explore the commercial challenges and success of Irish film, TV and animation as well as its wider cultural and social significance.