Leonardo Dicaprio and Spotlight also pick up prizes from the Irish Film and Television Academy.Scoll down for full list of winners
Lenny Abrahamson’s Room swept the Ifta Awards for Film and Drama at a ceremony in Dublin last night, winning seven trophies.
The film, about a mother and son kept captive in a bunker, won best film, best director, best screenplay, best score and best editing. It also picked up awards for best sound and best international actress for Brie Larson, who won the Oscar for best actress in February.
The award means that Room producer Element Pictures has won six best film awards in the 13 years the Ifta’s have been running.
Liam Neeson was in Dublin to receive the Ifta Outstanding Contribution to Cinema Award – recognition for his celebrated 30 year career in cinema. Neeson was presented the award by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, with tributes...
Lenny Abrahamson’s Room swept the Ifta Awards for Film and Drama at a ceremony in Dublin last night, winning seven trophies.
The film, about a mother and son kept captive in a bunker, won best film, best director, best screenplay, best score and best editing. It also picked up awards for best sound and best international actress for Brie Larson, who won the Oscar for best actress in February.
The award means that Room producer Element Pictures has won six best film awards in the 13 years the Ifta’s have been running.
Liam Neeson was in Dublin to receive the Ifta Outstanding Contribution to Cinema Award – recognition for his celebrated 30 year career in cinema. Neeson was presented the award by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, with tributes...
- 4/11/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
International awards won by Eddie Redmayne and Julianne Moore.
Tomm Moore animation Song Of The Sea has been named Best Film at the 12th Ifta Awards for Film and Drama in Dublin.
The film about a little girl who can turn into a seal was Oscar nominated earlier this year, missing out to Big Hero 6.
But the Irish Film and Television Academy chose it above nominees Frank, Glassland, I Used To Live Here, Noble and Patrick’s Day.
Comedy Frank, starring Michael Fassbender, won three awards including best director for Lenny Abrahamson, best supporting actor for Domhnall Gleeson and best director of photography for James Mather.
Family drama Patrick’s Day also scored a hat-trick, winning best actor for Moe Dunford, best script for writer-director Terry McMahon and best sound.
Biopic Noble, directed by Stephen Bradley, won best actress for Deirdre O’Kane and best supporting actress for Sarah Greene, who was also...
Tomm Moore animation Song Of The Sea has been named Best Film at the 12th Ifta Awards for Film and Drama in Dublin.
The film about a little girl who can turn into a seal was Oscar nominated earlier this year, missing out to Big Hero 6.
But the Irish Film and Television Academy chose it above nominees Frank, Glassland, I Used To Live Here, Noble and Patrick’s Day.
Comedy Frank, starring Michael Fassbender, won three awards including best director for Lenny Abrahamson, best supporting actor for Domhnall Gleeson and best director of photography for James Mather.
Family drama Patrick’s Day also scored a hat-trick, winning best actor for Moe Dunford, best script for writer-director Terry McMahon and best sound.
Biopic Noble, directed by Stephen Bradley, won best actress for Deirdre O’Kane and best supporting actress for Sarah Greene, who was also...
- 5/25/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Lifetime award to the director of My Left Foot and In the Name of the Father.
The Irish Film & Television Academy is to honour director-writer-producer Jim Sheridan with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th annual Ifta Awards on May 24.
Previous recipients include Maureen O’Hara, David Kelly, George Morrison, Morgan O’Sullivan, John Boorman, Gay Byrne, Neil Jordan, Fionnula Flanagan and President Michel D. Higgins.
Ifta CEO Áine Moriarty said Sheridan “is a master storyteller, bold and brilliant, whose skill and vision continues to inspire so many”. She also praised his “constant support and nurturing of Irish creative talent - part of his ongoing legacy”.
Sheridan carved out a successful career in the theatre before moving into film with My Left Foot, released in 1989 and scoring Oscar wins for actors Daniel Day Lewis and Brenda Fricker.
Other films in his 25-year career to date include The Field, In the Name of the Father (which reunited Sheridan...
The Irish Film & Television Academy is to honour director-writer-producer Jim Sheridan with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th annual Ifta Awards on May 24.
Previous recipients include Maureen O’Hara, David Kelly, George Morrison, Morgan O’Sullivan, John Boorman, Gay Byrne, Neil Jordan, Fionnula Flanagan and President Michel D. Higgins.
Ifta CEO Áine Moriarty said Sheridan “is a master storyteller, bold and brilliant, whose skill and vision continues to inspire so many”. She also praised his “constant support and nurturing of Irish creative talent - part of his ongoing legacy”.
Sheridan carved out a successful career in the theatre before moving into film with My Left Foot, released in 1989 and scoring Oscar wins for actors Daniel Day Lewis and Brenda Fricker.
Other films in his 25-year career to date include The Field, In the Name of the Father (which reunited Sheridan...
- 5/8/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Other nominees include Glassland, I Used To Live Here, Noble and Song of the Sea.Scroll down for full list of nominations
The Irish Film & Television Academy has announced the nominees for the Ifta Film and Drama Awards, set to take place on May 24 at Dublin’s Mansion House.
Lenny Abrahamson’s music comedy Frank and Terry McMahon’s girtty drama Patrick’s Day lead the pack with nine nominations each.
Gerard Barrett drama Glassland, which played at Sundance in January, follows with six nominations.
Films with three nominations apiece include Frank Berry’s I Used To Live Here, Tomm Moore’s Oscar-nominated animation Song of the Sea, and Stephen Bradley’s biopic Noble.
In the best actor cateogy, Patrick’s Day’s Moe Dunford will go head to head with A-listers Colin Farrell (Miss Julie) and Michael Fassbender (Frank) as well as Transformers star Jack Reynor (Glassland).
As previously announced, the annual...
The Irish Film & Television Academy has announced the nominees for the Ifta Film and Drama Awards, set to take place on May 24 at Dublin’s Mansion House.
Lenny Abrahamson’s music comedy Frank and Terry McMahon’s girtty drama Patrick’s Day lead the pack with nine nominations each.
Gerard Barrett drama Glassland, which played at Sundance in January, follows with six nominations.
Films with three nominations apiece include Frank Berry’s I Used To Live Here, Tomm Moore’s Oscar-nominated animation Song of the Sea, and Stephen Bradley’s biopic Noble.
In the best actor cateogy, Patrick’s Day’s Moe Dunford will go head to head with A-listers Colin Farrell (Miss Julie) and Michael Fassbender (Frank) as well as Transformers star Jack Reynor (Glassland).
As previously announced, the annual...
- 4/29/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Peter Morrison/AP/Press Association Images
Rich Franklin is one of the biggest names in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. He fought Ken Shamrock on the The Ultimate Fighter – 1 finale, and was involved in numerous legendary battles against the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson and Anderson Silva.
Recently, my colleague, Ratish Menon and I had the pleasure of talking to the former Ufc Middleweight champion of the world, and the current VP of One Fc. During the course of the interview, we asked Rich numerous questions regarding his personal life, his Mma career and his current status as a fighter.
Here’s an excerpt from the interview.
Ag: With your recent move to One Fc in a business capacity, would you be interested in doing the remaining fight on your Ufc contract?
Rich: When I signed with One Fc, Ufc told me that I didn’t have to retire from my fight contract,...
Rich Franklin is one of the biggest names in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. He fought Ken Shamrock on the The Ultimate Fighter – 1 finale, and was involved in numerous legendary battles against the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson and Anderson Silva.
Recently, my colleague, Ratish Menon and I had the pleasure of talking to the former Ufc Middleweight champion of the world, and the current VP of One Fc. During the course of the interview, we asked Rich numerous questions regarding his personal life, his Mma career and his current status as a fighter.
Here’s an excerpt from the interview.
Ag: With your recent move to One Fc in a business capacity, would you be interested in doing the remaining fight on your Ufc contract?
Rich: When I signed with One Fc, Ufc told me that I didn’t have to retire from my fight contract,...
- 6/26/2014
- by Akhilesh Gannavarapu
- Obsessed with Film
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Judi Dench win top prizes at the Irish Film & Television Awards, as Calvary and Philomena are handed best film trophies.Scroll down for full list of winners
John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary picked up a hat-trick of awards at the 11th Irish Film & Television Awards on Saturday night including Best Film, Best Script and Best Actor, for Brendan Gleeson’s performance as a good-natured priest who must battle dark forces. The actor beat competition including his son Domhnall Gleeson, nominated for his role in About Time.
The ceremony in Dublin also saw Stephen Frears’s Philomena walk away with three prizes including Best International Film, Best Costume for the work of Consolata Boyle, and Best International Actress, for Judi Dench’s performance as a woman searching for her long lost son. Philomena Lee, whose true life story inspired the film, was in attendance
Vampire horror Byzantium also scored a hat-trick, winning Best Director...
John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary picked up a hat-trick of awards at the 11th Irish Film & Television Awards on Saturday night including Best Film, Best Script and Best Actor, for Brendan Gleeson’s performance as a good-natured priest who must battle dark forces. The actor beat competition including his son Domhnall Gleeson, nominated for his role in About Time.
The ceremony in Dublin also saw Stephen Frears’s Philomena walk away with three prizes including Best International Film, Best Costume for the work of Consolata Boyle, and Best International Actress, for Judi Dench’s performance as a woman searching for her long lost son. Philomena Lee, whose true life story inspired the film, was in attendance
Vampire horror Byzantium also scored a hat-trick, winning Best Director...
- 4/7/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Dame Judi Dench and Michael Fassbender were among the major winners at the Irish Film and Television Awards.
The ceremony was held in Dublin on Saturday (April 5), with the likes of Steve Coogan, Will Forte, Jeremy Irons and Jamie Dornan in attendance.
Dench was honoured as International Actress of the Year for her portrayal of a mother searching for her lost son in Philomena, with 12 Years a Slave's Chiwetel Ejiofor taking the male version of the prize.
Fassbender was named Best Actor in a Supporting Role for playing a brutal plantation owner in 12 Years a Slave.
Saoirse Ronan walked away with the Best Actress in a Leading Role Award for Byzantium.
Brendan Gleeson's performance in Calvary earned him Best Actor in a Lead Role, with the movie also winning the top overall prize of the evening.
Major television winners included Dornan for The Fall and Michelle Fairley for Game of Thrones.
The ceremony was held in Dublin on Saturday (April 5), with the likes of Steve Coogan, Will Forte, Jeremy Irons and Jamie Dornan in attendance.
Dench was honoured as International Actress of the Year for her portrayal of a mother searching for her lost son in Philomena, with 12 Years a Slave's Chiwetel Ejiofor taking the male version of the prize.
Fassbender was named Best Actor in a Supporting Role for playing a brutal plantation owner in 12 Years a Slave.
Saoirse Ronan walked away with the Best Actress in a Leading Role Award for Byzantium.
Brendan Gleeson's performance in Calvary earned him Best Actor in a Lead Role, with the movie also winning the top overall prize of the evening.
Major television winners included Dornan for The Fall and Michelle Fairley for Game of Thrones.
- 4/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Queenland-based publisher Morrison Media, which produces women’s title Frankie, has acquired Melbourne-based quarterly Slow Magazine, a niche title about ‘living life in the slow lane’.
The acquisition of the three year-old magazine, which is positioned as way to ‘escape from the stresses and demands of modern life’, comes six months after a strategic review by Morrison led to the closure of four titles, and the launch of two.
Morrison Media director Peter Morrison said: “We see Slow as creating a new, unique sector on the newsstands – it follows a worldwide trend where we’re seeing niche magazine titles gaining ground, while the more traditional titles reduce their market share.”
“Slow is listening to the market – it has a highly engaged readership which we intend to satisfy with excellent content. And Morrison Media understands that while a digital version is essential, some magazines are built to last in both forms of media,...
The acquisition of the three year-old magazine, which is positioned as way to ‘escape from the stresses and demands of modern life’, comes six months after a strategic review by Morrison led to the closure of four titles, and the launch of two.
Morrison Media director Peter Morrison said: “We see Slow as creating a new, unique sector on the newsstands – it follows a worldwide trend where we’re seeing niche magazine titles gaining ground, while the more traditional titles reduce their market share.”
“Slow is listening to the market – it has a highly engaged readership which we intend to satisfy with excellent content. And Morrison Media understands that while a digital version is essential, some magazines are built to last in both forms of media,...
- 10/26/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
The Guard and the other winners for the 2012 Irish Film and Television Academy Awards have been announced. The 9th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) “sole aim is to celebrate Ireland’s notably talented film and television community. The ceremony is considered to be one of Ireland’s most prestigious awards event, and can be viewed as the Irish equivalent to the American Oscars.”
The full listing of the 2012 Irish Film and Television Awards winners is below.
Film Categories
Best Film
The Guard – Chris Clark, Flora Fernandez Marengo, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe (Reprisal Films / Element Pictures)
Director Film
John Michael McDonagh – The Guard (Reprisal Films / Element Pictures )
Script Film
John Michael McDonagh – The Guard (Reprisal Films / Element Pictures )
Actor – Film
Michael Fassbender – Shame (Momentum Pictures)
Actress – Film
Saoirse Ronan – Hanna (Universal Films)
Supporting Actor – Film
Chris O’Dowd – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Supporting Actress – Film
Fionnula Flanagan – The Guard (Reprisal Films...
The full listing of the 2012 Irish Film and Television Awards winners is below.
Film Categories
Best Film
The Guard – Chris Clark, Flora Fernandez Marengo, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe (Reprisal Films / Element Pictures)
Director Film
John Michael McDonagh – The Guard (Reprisal Films / Element Pictures )
Script Film
John Michael McDonagh – The Guard (Reprisal Films / Element Pictures )
Actor – Film
Michael Fassbender – Shame (Momentum Pictures)
Actress – Film
Saoirse Ronan – Hanna (Universal Films)
Supporting Actor – Film
Chris O’Dowd – Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
Supporting Actress – Film
Fionnula Flanagan – The Guard (Reprisal Films...
- 2/13/2012
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
The ninth annual Irish Film & Television Awards took place tonight at a Gala Awards Ceremony held at the Convention Centre Dublin.
In the field of film 'The Guard' was the big winner of the night receiving the Ifta for Best Film, with writer/director John Michael McDonagh named Best Director, Best Screenwriter and the Irish Film Board Rising Star for his feature directorial debut. Fionnula Flannagan who was honoured with a lifetime achievement award also won best supporting actress for her part in 'The Guard'.
Michael Fassbender picked up best actor for 'Shame' while Saoirse Ronan picked up best actress for her role in 'Hanna.' Ryan Gosling picked up the best international actor for 'Drive,' Chris O'Dowd picked up best supporting actor for 'Bridesmaids', and Glenn Close picked up best international actress for 'Albert Nobbs.'
'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy...
In the field of film 'The Guard' was the big winner of the night receiving the Ifta for Best Film, with writer/director John Michael McDonagh named Best Director, Best Screenwriter and the Irish Film Board Rising Star for his feature directorial debut. Fionnula Flannagan who was honoured with a lifetime achievement award also won best supporting actress for her part in 'The Guard'.
Michael Fassbender picked up best actor for 'Shame' while Saoirse Ronan picked up best actress for her role in 'Hanna.' Ryan Gosling picked up the best international actor for 'Drive,' Chris O'Dowd picked up best supporting actor for 'Bridesmaids', and Glenn Close picked up best international actress for 'Albert Nobbs.'
'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy...
- 2/11/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
Brendan Gleeson, The Guard The Guard, Glenn Close, Ryan Gosling Win: Irish Film Awards 2012 Film Categories Best Film Albert Nobbs, Alan Moloney, Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn, Glenn Close Charlie Casanova, Terry McMahon Stella Days, Jackie Larkin, Leslie McKimm * The Guard, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Chris Cark, Flora Fernandez Marengo Best Director Rebecca Daly, The Other Side of Sleep * John Michael McDonagh, The Guard Terry McMahon, Charlie Casanova Thaddeus O'Sullivan, Stella Days Best Screenplay John Banville, Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs * John Michael McDonagh, The Guard Terry McMahon, Charlie Casanova Antoine O'Flaherta, Stella Days Best Actor * Michael Fassbender, Shame Brendan Gleeson, The Guard Ciarán Hinds, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Martin Sheen, Stella Days Best Actress Aoife Duffin, Behold the Lamb Antonia Campbell Hughes, The Other Side of Sleep Marcella Plunkett, Stella Days * Saoirse Ronan, Hanna Best Supporting Actor Liam Cunningham, The Guard Brendan Gleeson, Albert Nobbs Ciarán Hinds, The Debt * Chris O'Dowd,...
- 2/11/2012
- by Steve Montgomery
- Alt Film Guide
Albert Nobbs and the other nominations for the 2012 Irish Film and Television Academy Awards have been announced. The 9th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) “sole aim is to celebrate Ireland’s notably talented film and television community. The ceremony is considered to be one of Ireland’s most prestigious awards event, and can be viewed as the Irish equivalent to the American Oscars.” The awards ceremony will be held on February 11, 2012 at the Convention Centre Dublin (Ccd).
The full listing of the 2012 Irish Film and Television Awards is below.
Film Categories
Best Film
Albert Nobbs – Alan Moloney, Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn and Glenn Close (Parallel Film & TV Productions)
Charlie Casanova – Terry McMahon (Source Productions)
Stella Days – Jackie Larkin & Leslie McKimm (Newgrange Pictures)
The Guard – Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Chris Larke, Flore Fernandez Marengo(Element Pictures)
Director Film
Rebecca Daly – The Other Side of Sleep (Fastnet Films)
John Michael McDonagh...
The full listing of the 2012 Irish Film and Television Awards is below.
Film Categories
Best Film
Albert Nobbs – Alan Moloney, Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn and Glenn Close (Parallel Film & TV Productions)
Charlie Casanova – Terry McMahon (Source Productions)
Stella Days – Jackie Larkin & Leslie McKimm (Newgrange Pictures)
The Guard – Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Chris Larke, Flore Fernandez Marengo(Element Pictures)
Director Film
Rebecca Daly – The Other Side of Sleep (Fastnet Films)
John Michael McDonagh...
- 1/11/2012
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
Photo by Peter Morrison/NBC
Rosie O’Donnell is a busy lady these days.Tonight she’s featured on Lisa Kudrow’s genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are?, tracing the ancestry of her mother whodied when she was just a child. And she’s preparing to relaunch her talk showcareer on Own in September. In a recent conference call interview she told us,“I’m thrilled to be going back to do a new Rosieshow for the Oprah Winfrey Network. And you know Oprah Winfrey is an epictalent and for her to ask me was a huge honor, and I can’t wait to start.”
Rosie will be taking a page out of her newboss’ book when it comes to the style of her series. She divulged, “It’ll bemuch more like [Oprah’s] show than it is like my old one. So it’s not going tobe a bunch...
Rosie O’Donnell is a busy lady these days.Tonight she’s featured on Lisa Kudrow’s genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are?, tracing the ancestry of her mother whodied when she was just a child. And she’s preparing to relaunch her talk showcareer on Own in September. In a recent conference call interview she told us,“I’m thrilled to be going back to do a new Rosieshow for the Oprah Winfrey Network. And you know Oprah Winfrey is an epictalent and for her to ask me was a huge honor, and I can’t wait to start.”
Rosie will be taking a page out of her newboss’ book when it comes to the style of her series. She divulged, “It’ll bemuch more like [Oprah’s] show than it is like my old one. So it’s not going tobe a bunch...
- 2/18/2011
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
Bosnian war drama As If I Am Not There received three Ifta awards for Best Film, Director and Script for the film's Irish writer/director Juanita Wilson at tonight's Ifta awards, celebrating the Irish film and television industry.
Martin MCCann was named Best Actor for 'Swansong - Story of Occi Byrn', while Amy Huberman was got Best Actress for 'Rewind.'
Pierce Brosnan and Saorise Ronan took home the supporting honours at the awards with Brosnan winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'The Ghost', while Ronan's part in The Way Back earned her the supporting actress honour.
In the international categories, 'The Social Network' won the best international film, with its star Jesse Eisenberg winning Best Actor. Annette Bening took Best Actress for 'The Kids Are All Right'.
Winners Of The 8th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards:
Outstanding Contribution to Industry...
Martin MCCann was named Best Actor for 'Swansong - Story of Occi Byrn', while Amy Huberman was got Best Actress for 'Rewind.'
Pierce Brosnan and Saorise Ronan took home the supporting honours at the awards with Brosnan winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'The Ghost', while Ronan's part in The Way Back earned her the supporting actress honour.
In the international categories, 'The Social Network' won the best international film, with its star Jesse Eisenberg winning Best Actor. Annette Bening took Best Actress for 'The Kids Are All Right'.
Winners Of The 8th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards:
Outstanding Contribution to Industry...
- 2/12/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
The following is a list of New York–area stage and film acting schools, teachers, and coaches organized by category and alphabetically. Each of the entries contains the following information, if applicable: name of teacher or school, address, phone and fax numbers, email address and/or website, average number of students per class, whether beginning, intermediate, or advanced students are taught, whether auditing is permitted, whether classes are ongoing or by sessions, any special emphasis used in classes or coaching, whether a work/study program is offered. Descriptions of the class, school, or coaching are provided by the instructor or institution and edited by Back Stage. Schools or teachers who have been omitted may contact, in writing, Listings, c/o Back Stage, 5055 Wilshire Blvd., 6th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90036, so that we may include you in our next list. Acting Technique/Scene Study29th Street Repertory School Of THEATRETim Corcoran,...
- 9/15/2010
- backstage.com
"His and Hers" continues to receive international acclaim with the latest praise coming from Oscar winning film director Michael Moore. Speaking about the award winning documentary on his website he described it as “One of the most moving and original films I’ve seen this year. No one has ever made a documentary like this one. In a summer of tired and stale movies from Hollywood, ‘His and Hers’ is a breath of fresh air blowing in from the midlands of Ireland.” His and Hers is a cinematic mosaic that tells the story of 70 different Irish woman’s love stories, through their own admissions. Each woman speaks openly about that special man in their life. The film is currently being screened in select cinemas around Ireland. Speaking on the success of the film, Director Ken Wardrop & Producer Andrew Freedman said “It’s incredibly exciting to have received such positive reactions...
- 7/6/2010
- IrishCentral
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