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FNI Wrap Chat

Film Network Ireland's Wrap Chat Podcast is the Irish Film Industry Podcast. Hosted and produced by freelancers. Founded by Paul Butler Lennox and Paul Webster in 2017, they were joined in 2020 by an exceedingly talented line up of presenters including Mia Mullarkey, Sean T. O Malley and Remie Clarke and more recently by the indomitable Georgina McKevitt, Mark Monks (who is also our engineer) and Luke Brabazon. It is a show about and for Irish filmmakers of all levels and industry enthusiasts. A library of personal experiences in Irish Film, Animation, Audio and TV.
We're also delighted to welcome the wondeful Carla Lennon as a host focusing on the irish Animation industry.

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# 201 | Ken Wardrop | Director (So This Is Christmas -In Cinemas Now!) from 2023-11-24T09:18:44

Friend of the show Ken Wardrop of Venom Films returns to talk to Luke Brabazon about his brand new feature documentary So This Is Christmas. We urge everyone to see this funny, beautiful and incred...

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# 200 | FNI Wrap Chat 200th Episode Live | Cathy Brady&Mark O'Connor from 2023-11-20T09:45

We can't believe we've done 200 episodes of the podcast, but here we are. We got to celebrate this milestone in front of an amazing crowd at the FNI Fast Fest screening in The Lighthouse Cinema in ...

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#199 | Philip Condron | Stunt Performer from 2023-10-24T17:03

Paul Butler Lennox recently sat down with super-talented stunt performer and fellow Northside native, and proud Ballymunner Philip Condron. Philip Condron, 32, from Ballymun, who runs Screen Comb...

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#198 | Prasanna Puwanarajah | Director from 2023-09-14T18:32:16

On this weeks ep of FNI Wrapchat Paul Webster got to chat with the talaented Director of "Ballywalter" Prasanna Puwanarajah, Ballywalter is in Irish Cinemas from the 22nd of September. A bitter-swe...

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The Boyne Valley International film Festival Special from 2023-08-24T13:27:33

Welcome back to a very special episode of Wrapchat! hosted by Mark Monks, we had the unique incredible opportunity to attend the Boyne Valley Film Festival recently. A huge thank you to Frank Kelly...

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#196 | Karl Argue | Actor/Screenwriter from 2023-08-08T14:59

Fni Wrapchat: Brought to you by ARRI. Subscribe on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and of course Headstuff+Become a member on BuyMeACoffee.com/fni and help our never ending crusade to unit...

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FNI Ani-Mates- Steve Woods The Godfather of Irish Animation from 2023-07-27T14:22

Fni Wrapchat Ani-mates! Brought to you by ARRI. Our special eps on the Animation Industry in Ireland, Continues.Hosted by the exuberant Carla Lennon, these specials will delve into the world of ani...

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#195 | Dave Reid | Founder of Minding Creative Minds from 2023-07-17T17:37

A Couple of years ago we did a mindfulness episode where we identified a need for a mindfulness and wellbeing service on the island of Ireland. We felt that it was badly needed. In that time Mindin...

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#194 | Ronika Merl | Screenwriter/Director from 2023-06-29T22:29

Joining Luke on this Episode of Fni Wrapchat is the fascinating and determined Screenwriter, Director and Educator Ronika Merl. RONIKA IS AN AWARD-WINNING SCREENWRITER. SHE ALSO DIRECTS, AND RUNS T...

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Fni Ani-mates Director Paul McGrath - Hosted by Carla Lennon from 2023-06-19T09:20

Fni Wrapchat Ani-mates! beginning with the incredibly talented Paul McGrath of Whackala! Hosted by the exuberant Carla Lennon, these specials will delve into the world of animation, featuring int...

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#193 | Fastnet Film Festival Special Part 2 - Brought to you by Ramblingrover.ie from 2023-06-12T23:15

Welcome to the second edition of the FNI Wrap Chat Podcast Fastnet Film Festival special, this is the second of two, which we recorded live from our lovely campervan provided by Rambling Rover.ie a...

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#192 | Claire Dix&Liam Carney - Sunlight | (Fastnet Film Festival Special Pt. 1) brought to you by RamblingRover.ie from 2023-05-31T12:47

Welcome to a very special edition of the FNI Wrapchat Podcast Hosted by Paul Butler Lennox, Keith O'Grady and Paul Webster, this is the first of two we'll be releasing this week, which we recorded ...

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#191 | Ciaran Creagh | Director (Ann) from 2023-05-22T16:28

Joining Paul Webster on the podcast is writer and director, Ciaran Creagh. Ciaran Creagh is a screenwriter, director&producer whose credits include In View, a feature he wrote and directed which w...

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#190 | Wrap Chat Achill Island Film Festival Special from 2023-05-19T10:56

Join our hosts, Mark Monks and Paul Butler Lennox on today's bumper episode, sponsored by RamblingRover.ie @Ramblingrovercampervans  Join us as we bring you the highlights from Achill Island Film F...

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#189 | Director Fintan Connolly and Writer Fiona Bergin (Barber) from 2023-05-10T10:37

On this brand new Ep of Fni Wrapchat is Fintan Connolly and Writer Fiona Bergin. Hosted by Mark Monks. The creative minds behind the recent Irish Feature Barber. Check out Barber staring Aidan Gil...

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#188 | Robert Higgins&Patrick McGivney | Co-Writers, Co-Porducers and Co-Directors (Lakelands) IN CINEMAS NOW! from 2023-05-05T17:20

Paul Webster was joined this week by two exciting filmmakers who are very much on the up, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney. They are an award-winning Irish director/producer duo from Longford. ...

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#187 | Sinéad O'Shea | Director (Pray For Our Sinners - In Cinemas Now) from 2023-04-21T11:48

Paul and Mia sit down with director Sinéad O Shea to chat about her fascinating career and her stunning new feature documentary. Pray For Our Sinners tells the story of a group of citizens who resi...

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#186 | Achill International Film Festival | Emily O’Callaghan from 2023-04-05T08:48

Joining Paul @paulbutlerlennox on this brand spanking new ep for a chat about all things Achill and the Achill Island International Film Festival @achillfilmfestival is the wonderful Emily O’Callag...

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#185 | Tara O' Callaghan | Director from 2023-03-30T12:00

Hey Film makers! Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for a TICKET!!!!Our New Bi ...

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#184 | Natasa Paulberg | Composer from 2023-02-27T16:45

Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays.https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. ...

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#183 | Frankie Fenton/ Kathryn Kennedy | Director and Producer of Atomic Hope, OUT THIS WEEKEND from 2023-02-16T11:55

Two of the nicest guests and one a repeat offender on Fni Wrapchat Director Frankie Fenton (from 5 years ago...Can you believe) and Producer Kathryn Kennedy, dropped by the studio to chat with Paul...

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#182 | Conor McMahon | Writer/Director from 2023-01-24T18:39

This time we absolutely "Let the Right one" in the studio. What a BLOODY good EP!!!Mark Monks @mark_monks99 our residential Gore master sat down to yap with the indefatigable Conor McMahon @cono...

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#181 | Baz Black | Actor/Writer/Director from 2023-01-16T10:39

HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS!!!!  On this Brand new Episode of Fni Wrapchat... we cast our eye on the future Generation of Film TV talent. Mark Monks sat down with Baz Black to chat about making your own...

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#180 | John Murphy | Editor (North Circular) out now in Irish Cinemas. from 2022-12-20T13:00

John Murphy had a very GALWAY chat with our very own Seán T. Ó Meallaigh for this great episode.  Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!John is an experienced and freelance editor working across drama and ...

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#179 | Alan Gilsenan | Director (Ghosts of Baggotonia) out now in Irish Cinemas. from 2022-12-08T16:00

Paul Webster hosts this episode with director Alan Gilsenan, one of the most prolific filmmakers working in Ireland, about his fascinating career spanning three decades and an incredibly varied and...

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#178 | Anna Rodgers&Shaun Dunne | Co-Directors (How to Tell a Secret) In Cinemas Dec 1st from 2022-11-28T12:47

On this episode of the show, Paul Webster and PBL are joined by  co-directors  Anna Rogers and Shaun Dunne @shaundunnagram who crafted the poignant and affecting new documentary, How To Tell A Secr...

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#177 | Lynne Davison| Director (MANDRAKE) Now available on Shudder from 2022-11-10T19:00:18

Today joining our BRAND SPANKING NEW HOST Keith O'Grady @keithogradyfilm from the beautiful surroundings of Belfast Met... is a wonderful director from Northern Ireland, Lynne Davison.Her Debut fea...

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#176 | Seamus Murphy| Director (The Peculiar Sensation of Being Pat Ingoldsby) from 2022-11-04T13:21:53

Today joining our Host Paul Webster @paulwebsterfilms is a fascinating filmmaker and internationally reknowned photo-journalist, Seamus Murphy.  His film, The Peculiar Sensation of Being Pat Ingold...

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#175 |Halloween Special| Peter Dunne from 2022-10-23T19:20:33

Today joining our Host Georgina McKevitt (@itsgeorginamckevitt) is Lover of all things spooky and scary, Peter Dunne.Peter is an award-winning writer, playwright, producer, creator of audiodramas,...

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#174 | Greg Thorpe | Festival Director of GAZE Film Festival from 2022-09-26T14:57:40

Today on FNI Wrapchat PBL chats with Greg Thorpe. @paulbutlerlennox @TheGregling. Greg is director of the Gaze Film Festival he is also a creative producer, writer, curator and artist.Since 2008 G...

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#173 | Antonia Campbell-Hughes | Actor/Writer/Director from 2022-09-22T14:01:06

Antonia Campbell-Hughes is a striking presence on screen and now it seems in the Directors chair with her debut feature "It's in us all" featuring Cosmo Jarvis. Our Host Georgina McKevitt chatted...

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#173 | Derek Ugochukwu | Actor/ Writer/ Director from 2022-08-04T12:00

For today's ppisode, Mia Mullarkey cat up with amazing Nigerian/Irish talent Derek Ugochukwu. Derek is one to watch and is very much on the rise.  In May 2020, Screen Ireland announced Ugochukwu ...

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#172 | Emer Reynolds | Director (Joyride with Olivia Colman) from 2022-07-28T16:13:54

Our Wrapchat team and FNI staff would like to take a moment to mark the sad passing of the brilliant filmmaker, Tom Collins. A fantastic filmmaker and soul. Our thoughts are with all his family at ...

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#171 | The Boyne Valley International Film Festival (Frank Kelly and Bill Murphy) from 2022-07-21T16:33:27

Joining Paul Butler Lennox @paulbutlerlennox on FNI (@filmnetworkireland) Wrap Chat this time around, all the way from the fertile banks of the Boyne is Frank Kelly and Bill Murphy.The Boyne Valley...

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#170 |Colm Bairéad | Writer/Director (An Cailín Ciúin) from 2022-05-24T12:01

We'd like to take a moment to mark the sad passing of two members of the Film and TV Community who tragically passed away in the last couple of weeks. Donal Courtney,  a wonderful actor, director a...

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#169 | Alan Keane| Writer/Producer from 2022-04-15T10:10:37

Happy Easter FNI'ers. Thanks for Stopping by!!!! Joining Paul Butler Lennox on FNI Wrap Chat this time around, from a little while back is a brilliant Film and TV personality and wonderful writer ...

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#168 | Donal Foreman| Writer/Director from 2022-03-18T15:00

Host Mia Mullarkey welcomed the indefatigable Irish Writer/Director Donal Foreman on to the show during a pitstop back home after his recent VDIFF screening for his latest film “The Cry of Granuail...

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#167 | Stacey Gregg | Writer/Director (Here Before) from 2022-03-04T17:53:24

We are delighted to speak with the multi-talented Stacey Gregg, writer/director of the Andrea Riseborough led "HERE BEFORE" a brilliantly made psychological thriller from Northern Irish. Currently ...

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#166 | Paul Ó Muiris | Filmmaker/Artist/Animator from 2022-01-31T09:00

After a little break. We're bacccccck! On our first pod of 2022,  one for the animation professionals. A special episode with Paul Ó Muiris. Paul Butler Lennox sat down for a chat with one of the ...

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#165 | Ewen Bremner | Actor/Educator from 2021-12-10T17:35

On this episode, we're very lucky to be joined by internationally renowned Actor Ewen Bremner. @PaulButlerLennox had a chat with Ewen about Creating Characters, Growing up at the Seaside in Portabe...

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#164 | Michael McCormack | Director (Breaking Out) from 2021-11-29T15:40

 Paul Webster spoke with Michael McCormack this time last year just before the planned release of Breaking Out, a ten year oddysey with Interference frontman and singer Fergus O Farrell, his battle...

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#163 Laura Way | Director | Steve Gunn Guest presenting with Paul Webster from 2021-11-18T15:15

Joining Paul Webster and guest-host Steve Gunn this week is director, Laura Way.  Laura grew up in Wexford’s ‘Theatre Workshop’ founded by her parents Michael Way and Irene Wright. There she estab...

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#162 | Ross Killeen&Narayan Van Maele | Director, DOP (Love Yourself Today) from 2021-10-29T08:48

Joining Paul Webster this time around... Ross Killeen and  Narayan Van Maele. Ross talks with us for a second time on the podcast, along with his exceptional DOP Narayan, chatting about what is su...

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#161 | Liam Hourican | Actor, Impressionist, Writer from 2021-10-22T08:00

@PaulButlerLennox Sat down with one of the funniest guests we've had on ever this week. From his brilliant characterizations to his love of accents and mimicry and international schooling. We chat ...

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#160 IFI Special | Alex Fegan | Director/Producer from 2021-10-15T09:50

In the final instalment of our special Irish Film Institute Documentary Festival podcasts. Paul Butler Lennox and our brand new host Georgina McKevitt spoke to the wonderful documentary director Al...

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#159 | Jade Jordan | Actor/Writer from 2021-10-08T12:00

On this Ep we're chatting to Jade Jordan. @jade_jordan88 What a wonderful character Jade is. You can absolutely see why she's going places recently. @paulbutlerlennox sat down recently for a yap a...

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#158 IFI Special | Susan Thompson | Director/Producer/Visual Artist from 2021-09-30T15:19

In this second of a series of collaborative Podcasts with the Ifi @irishfilminstitute @paulbutlerlennox speaks with Viusl Artist and Filmmaker Susan Thompson. This Episode is Produced and mixed b...

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#157 | Dr Phil Kennedy&Director David Burke (Father of the Cyborgs) from 2021-09-27T12:32

This week, @PaulButlerLennox spoke with director David Burke and Dr Phil Kennedy ahead of the release of the fantastic "Father of the Cyborgs". It plays at the IFI and selected Cinemas across the ...

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#157 | Dr Phil Kennedy & Director David Burke (Father of the Cyborgs) from 2021-09-27T12:32


This week, @PaulButlerLennox spoke with director David Burke and Dr Phil Kennedy ahead of the release of the fantastic "Father of the Cyborgs".



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#156 | IFI Documentary Festival Special | Mary Sue Connolly | Documentary Director (Overdosed) from 2021-09-21T10:50

In the first of a series of collaborative Podcasts with the IFI @irishfilminstitute for their Documentary Festival this year, we're joined by Mary Sue Connolly. Her film 'Overdosed' screens on Wedn...

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#155 | Gemma-Leah Devereux | Actor from 2021-09-19T10:27:37

Joining Paul Webster is the extremely talented Gemma-Leah Devereux coming of the back of the recent release of her tour-de-force performance in Irish feature, The Bright Side directed by Ruth Meeha...

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#154 | Mick Mahon | Editor from 2021-09-08T15:57

MICK MAHON is one of Ireland's most respected editors working in Film and TV. Mick is joined this week by host Paul Webster. “Mick Mahon has been IFTA-nominated six times, and has edited a host of...

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#153 | Bob Gallagher | Director from 2021-08-27T12:00

Joining @paulwebsterfilms this week on Ireland's Film Industry PodcastFNI Wrapchat is super director Bob Gallagher. Bob Gallagher is a director, writer and cinematographer based in Dublin. He ha...

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#152 | Jimmy Smallhorne | Actor/Writer/Director from 2021-07-30T08:00

"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 L...

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#151 | Garret Daly | Director/Producer from 2021-07-25T08:50

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...

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#150 | Rickie O'Neill | Actor/Writer from 2021-07-10T09:09:59

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 s...

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#149 | Irish Film London SPECIAL "Wildfire" | Director Cathy Brady/Actor Nora Jane Noone from 2021-07-02T09:00

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 @remiemichel...

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#148 | Garry Keane | Director/Producer (GAZA) from 2021-06-18T12:49

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 extraor...

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#147 | Alan Maher | Producer from 2021-06-11T13:00

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....

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#146 | Tim O'Donovan| Sound Engineer/VO Artist from 2021-06-04T12:22:13

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 music...

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#145 | Martina Durac | Director/Producer from 2021-05-28T09:00

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 o...

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#144 | Jason Barry | Actor/Director from 2021-05-21T06:50

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 ...

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#143 | Gerry O'Brien/Melissa Nolan| Irish Equity from 2021-05-14T08:40

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 N...

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#142 | Peter McKenna | Screenwriter/Showrunner (Kin) from 2021-05-07T09:00

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...

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#141 | Sarah Glennane | CEO The Screen Composers Guild of Ireland from 2021-04-27T23:53:47

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 vario...

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#140 | Mark Maher | Designer/Model Maker from 2021-04-17T07:54:24

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, b...

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#139 | DISF SPECIAL | Gavin Ryan and Daniel Hegarty from 2021-04-10T11:27:50

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 S...

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#138 | Ann Skelly | Actor from 2021-04-01T13:25

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 ...

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#137 | Dafhyd Flynn | Actor from 2021-03-26T10:00

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, w...

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#136 | Eva Birthistle | Actor/Director from 2021-03-19T19:04:45

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...

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#136 | Andie McCaffery Byrne | Actor/Writer from 2021-03-12T11:00

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...

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#135 | Cathy Dunne | Director from 2021-03-05T09:00

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 C...

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#134 | Peter O'Brien | Director from 2021-02-28T16:31:40

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 cha...

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#133 | Paco Torres | Writer/Director from 2021-02-15T16:12:56

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 ...

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#132 | Joe McGucken | Actor/Writer from 2021-02-05T17:13:07

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 ...

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#131 | Ciaran Foy | Director from 2021-01-30T18:23:30

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 mont...

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#130 | Paul Walker | Writer/Showrunner from 2021-01-14T17:00

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 comed...

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#129 | Paudie Baggot | Writer/Director from 2021-01-07T10:44

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:Paudi...

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Nika McGuigan Tribute. Danika 'Nika' McGuigan (4 January 1986 – 23 July 2019) from 2020-12-24T08:10

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 Fat...

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#127 | Kieron J. Walsh | Director (The Racer) from 2020-12-08T09:00

Ahead of the Irish cinema release this weekend of the highly anticipated cycling movie, The Racer, Paul Webster spoke to the film's director, Kieron J. Walsh.

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#126 | Amy De Bhrún | Actor/Writer from 2020-12-04T10:03:28

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 tha...

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#125 | Kamila Dydyna | Director/Actor from 2020-11-24T09:37:38

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 h...

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#124 | Olwen Fouéré | Actor/Artist from 2020-10-27T13:21:56

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 O...

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#123 | Ian Lloyd Anderson| Actor from 2020-10-14T16:05:28

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 humo...

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1: #001 | Laura Elizabeth | Client Portal from 2020-10-07T12:52:22

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 p...

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#122 | Tony Kearns | Editor from 2020-09-23T15:20:57

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...

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#121 | Paddy Slattery | Writer/Director from 2020-09-20T19:16:23

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 ...

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#120 | Fergal Costello | Director BAFTA winner (Brain in Gear) from 2020-09-01T11:02

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 d...

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#119 | Myles O’Reilly | Director/Producer from 2020-08-25T09:26

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 ...

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#118 | Stephen Fagan | Animation Producer/Coach from 2020-08-17T10:17

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 Equipm...

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#117 | Phillip Doherty, Emma Foley and Tamryn Reinecke. Galway Film Fleadh, Best First Feature and Best Irish Feature Winners 2020. from 2020-08-14T12:04

#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 Pro...

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STILL VOICES SHORT FILM FEST SPECIAL PART TWO. from 2020-08-12T09:42

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. h...

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STILL VOICES SHORT FILM FEST SPECIAL PART ONE. from 2020-08-05T11:53:03

This week, We're throwing our spotlight on Some brilliant up and coming filmmakers who are screening at the Still Voices Film Festival. https://s...

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#114 | Kate O'Toole | Actor from 2020-07-28T14:56:58

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...

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#113 | Stephen Shields | Screenwriter from 2020-07-22T11:20

With the Brilliant news that Lee Cronin's  "The Hole in the ground" has received a whopping 7 IFTA nominations last week. We're joined by co-writer Stephen Shields  this week for a new ep. Check o...

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#112 | Paddy Breathnach | Director from 2020-07-17T12:29:58

This week on the next Episode of FNI Wrapchat, Paul Webster chats to a bit of a cult hero director for a lot of Irish creatives, Paddy Breathnach. Paddy Breathnach started his directing career ma...

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#111 | Diarmuid Goggins | Director from 2020-07-13T08:55:09

EP 111. Diarmuid Goggins. Director. We caught up with Diarmuid this week in between car chases and controlled explosions to have a chat about being real, working hard, wanting an actual fistfig...

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#110 | Michael Smiley | Actor from 2020-07-06T12:30:15

Brought to you by Film Equipment Store: This week brings us a special podcast. One of our Favorite Actors Michael Smiley.  Michael Smiley is a Northern Irish actor. Smiley was born in 1963 in Belfa...

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#109 | Barrie Dowdall | Director/Producer from 2020-06-30T10:21:42

We're joined today by award-winning filmmaker Barrie Dowdall on FNI Wrapchat, back in the studio for the first time in 12 weeks. Brought to you by Film Equipment Store and mixed by Bedford.Hot on t...

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#108 | Daniel O'Hara | Director from 2020-06-18T15:53:08

On this EP of FNI WrapChat is Director Daniel O'Hara. Fni WrapChat is brought to you by Film Equiptment Store and is produced on the Headstuff Podcast network, an Mixed by Bedford. Daniel O’Hara is...

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#107 | Kate McCullough | DOP from 2020-06-14T12:28:03

We talk obstacles to Women in Film, Shooting THAT scene in Normal People and Kate's love for documentaries.  Kate received the Golden Frog for Best Cinematography on a Docudrama ‘I Dolours’ at Came...

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#106 | Cathal Watters | DOP from 2020-06-01T12:38

Born in Dublin and raised in Meath, Cathal has travelled the world working on a variety of projects including news, documentaries and film and television. Cathal's older brother (a press photograph...

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#105 | Aisling Franciosi | Actor from 2020-05-25T11:50:28

On this Episode of FNI Wrapchat is IFTA and Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Award winning Actor Aisling Franciosi.  Aisling most recently appeared in the leading role of Clare in The Ni...

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#104 | Ross Whitaker | Documentary Director from 2020-05-15T10:43:57

Ross Whitaker is a vastly successful documentary filmmaker. He has developed, produced and directed a number of successful independent documentaries including Katie, Unbreakable: The Mark Pollack S...

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#103 | Lenny Abrahamson | Director from 2020-05-05T18:51:38

On this special episode of FNI Wrapchat is Irish Oscar-nominated  director Lenny Abrahamson. Sponsored by our friends at Film Equipment Store, Wildcard Distribution, brought to you as always by th...

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#102 | Joe Murtagh | Screenwriter (Calm With Horses) from 2020-04-28T14:28:44

On this weeks Fni Wrapchat is Screenwriter of Calm With Horses Joe Murtagh. This episode is brought to you by Film Equipment Store on the Headstuff Podcast Network.   Calm With Horses is distribu...

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#101 | Hugh Farley | Writer/Producer/Director (The Writers Guild of Ireland) from 2020-04-23T12:06:36

With over 30 years of experience in all aspects of media including journalism, public relations, scriptwriting, and programme-making, Hugh Farley has worked for RTÉ, BBC, Channel Four, ITV, NHK (Ja...

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#100 | FNI WRAPCHAT 100 | from 2020-04-15T11:45:54

EPISODE 💯, WOW! Where does the time go? This ep is a look back on some of our favourites over the last two years. A retrospective of tips and experiences from people working in film and television...

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#99 | Maurice Sweeney | Director from 2020-04-06T16:52

On this weeks episode (99) of FNI Wrapchat, Paul Webster is joined by Director Maurice Sweeney For the last ten years, Maurice has been regarded as one of Ireland’s leading documentary filmmakers. ...

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#98 | Billy McGrath | Director/Producer (Citizens of Boomtown) from 2020-03-28T11:26:29

Firstly BIG SHOUT OUT AND MASSIVE RESPECT to our doctors, nurses and everyone in the emergency services in Ireland. You're a credit to our country. #STAYSAFE #STAYINDOORS ** Billy mentions his stan...

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#97 | Derry O'Brien | Distributor from 2020-03-20T15:37:42

On this weeks Ep of FNI Wrapchat (which we recorded a couple of weeks ago), is a Distributor with a vast amount of experience over a number of years. Derry O'Brien of Network Ireland Television. St...

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#96 | Nick Rowland | Director (Calm with Horses) from 2020-03-11T12:36:39

Nick Rowland is an award-winning directing graduate of the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in the UK. Even before graduating, his work as a director had already earned him a Royal Televi...

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#95 | Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy | Directors (Rose Plays Julie) from 2020-03-04T15:52:59

On this week's Ep of FNI Wrapchat from the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival is Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy. As a Directing Duo, Desperate Optimists are Christine Molloy and Joe L...

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#94 | Matthew Toman/ Daniel J. Holmes | Producer/Director (Street Leagues) from 2020-02-27T20:08:42

On the First of our Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2020 Specials of FNI Wrapchat is Director Matthew Toman and Director Daniel J. Holmes. Daniel J. Holmes is Self Shooter, Writer a...

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#93 | Luna (Luke Daly/Nathan Fagan) | Directors from 2020-02-19T17:29:44

On todays Episode of Fni Wrapchat are Co-Directors Luke Daly and Nathan Fagan. As directors (Luna Directing Duo), They specialise in crafting engaging, cinematic narratives.Whether directing short ...

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#92 | Roisín Geraghty | Producer from 2020-02-06T16:07:21

Roisín is a Film Producer, Programmer, and Festival Manager, with international experience in arts administration from both Ireland and the US. Roisín is currently the Industry&Events Manager / Pro...

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#91 | Willie Stewart | Director from 2020-02-02T16:54:34

On Episode 91 of the Podcast is Dublin Filmmaker and Musician Willie Stewart.  Dublin born, Leitrim based film maker Willie Stewart has been active in the DIY/Underground music, art and film sce...

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#90 | Helena Walsh | Acting/Mindfulness coach from 2020-01-24T21:37

On this week we're joined by the wonderful Helena Walsh. We've a massive amount of respect for the practices of Helena at Film Network Ireland, hence, we've been chasing her for a while.. Helena W...

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#89 | Clare Dunne | Actor/Writer (Herself) from 2020-01-17T15:00:58

On the 89th episode of FNI Wrapchat is Actor, Playwright and Screenwriter CLARE DUNNE. You may know Clare from her recent starring role in "Kin" for Rte and Bron studios and her beautiful performa...

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#88 | Paul Duane | Director/Producer/Writer from 2020-01-13T16:35:21

Happy NEW YEAR from us all at FNI. Here's our first Episode of 2020. and we've a brand new theme thanks to composer Pat O'Connor.Check out Pat's website here: https://www.patrickoconnorcomposer.co...

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#87 | Luke McManus | Director/Producer from 2019-12-22T16:12:19

On the final episode of FNI Wrapchat of the year is Director and Producer Luke McManus. Luke has a variety of credits working in Tv, Film and Documentary over a number of years. Luke speaks to us ...

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#86 | Steve Wall | Actor/Musician from 2019-12-09T20:50:47

On this weeks Episode is Actor/Musician Steve Wall. Steve recently finished filming a major role in 'Raised by Wolves', a new series with Ridley Scott at the helm, set to air sometime in 2020 on ...

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#85 | Emer Kinsella | Composer from 2019-12-03T23:31:20

On this week's ep of FNI Wrapchat is Irish Film Composer based in Los Angeles Emer Kinsella.  PBL had a lovely chat with Emer about the differences between large and small scale productions, Liv...

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#84 | Mike Hayes | AD/Director from 2019-11-26T13:10:36

After our adventures on the road at the Cork and Kerry Film festivals recently we're back to the studio this weeks FNI Wrapchat. Coming up NEXT we're chatting to the Vastly experienced, no nonsense...

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#83 | Cork Film Festival Special with Pippa Cross, Paul Donovan and Director Aoife Crehan from 2019-11-20T10:26

A very special Episode from The Cork Film Festival this week with experienced Producer Pippa Cross, Pippa's body of work is frankly awe inspiring, including producing 'My Left Foot' More info: htt...

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#82 | Stephen Bradley | Writer/Director/Producer from 2019-11-18T12:44:38

On the latest EP of Ireland's Film and Tv Industry Podcast FNI Wrapchat, Brought to you by Wildcard Distribution is Director Stephen Bradley. Stephen Bradley has just spent a very hectic time in...

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#81 | Fiona Clark | CEO Cork Film Festival from 2019-11-08T20:33:07

For our 81st episode, we've a special Podcast coming this week with Cork Film Festival CEO and Producer, Fiona Clark. Fiona started out in arts education before progressing to senior positions in ...

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#80 | The 'Mind Yourself' Episode from 2019-11-06T11:31:50

For this our 80th Episode. We have a special 'Mind yourself' episode. Featuring Julia Roddy, pre-accredited psychotherapist and filmmaker, Mannie Moolman, from the Film and Tv Charity in London ...

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#79 | Jonathan Kesselman | Writer/Director from 2019-11-01T20:00:07

On today's episode is American Filmmaker Jonathan Kesselman, a Dublin Based award-winning filmmaker and writer.  He launched his career writing and directing 'The Hebrew Hammer' in 2003 to interna...

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#78 | The Kerry International Film Festival special from 2019-10-22T16:10:39

ON this very special ep of Fni Wrapchat all the way from Co. Kerry is The winners/guests from The Kerry Film Festival 2019. Well done everyone on their Awards and mentions and a wonderful time was ...

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#77 | Stephen Cleary | Writer/Screenwriting Coach from 2019-10-18T16:29:50

On today's episode is former head of development at British Screen, Stephen Cleary, Brought to you by Wildcard Distribution. Stephen Cleary has been a film and television professional for over twe...

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#76 | Louise Gallagher | Producer (A Bump Along The Way) from 2019-10-07T13:53:35

On Episode 76 of the podcast, Brought to you by Wildcard Distribution is Producer Louise Gallagher. Louise has been working in the media industry for 30 years, with 23 of those years spent at the ...

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#75 | Rebecca O'Flanagan | Producer (Treasure Entertainment) from 2019-09-23T14:48:08

On the podcast this week on the Headstuff podcast Network with Wildcard Distribution is the Third in the Holy Trinity of O'Flanagan Sisters... Rebecca O'Flanagan.  A graduate of UCD and King’s I...

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#74 | Dee Roycroft | Writer/Script Editor/Tutor from 2019-09-13T12:07:50

Joining us TODAY on Episode 74 of Fni Wrapchat is Dee Roycroft. Brought to you by Wildcard Distribution. Dee is an experienced Writer, Performer, and Story/Script Editor with a demonstrated history...

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#73 | Barry McEvoy | Producer/Writer/Director from 2019-09-05T13:31:37

Actor, Producer and Writer Barry McEvoy is with us this Episode. Brought to you by Wildcard Distribution.Barry recounts frankly some Interesting and unbelievable encounters with Hollywood top brass...

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#72 | Seán T. Ó Meallaigh | Actor/Writer from 2019-08-30T17:35:06

On Todays Fni Wrapchat brought to you by Wildcard Distribution is Irish Actor and Writer Seán T. Ó Meallaigh. Seán's latest role was that of St.Patrick playing opposite John Rhys-Davies in a new...

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#71 | Neilí Conroy | Actor from 2019-08-23T14:05

Episode #71 of FNI Wrapchat on the Headstuff podcast network is the brilliant Neili Conroy. Neilí has worked as an Actor in film, television and theatre for over twenty years. She's one of three pe...

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#70 | Ciaran Cassidy | Writer/Director (Jihad Jane) from 2019-08-15T13:05:05

https://urlzs.com/cGeKd Why not join us at our latest networking event in Dublin on the 3rd of September. Be part of the change you want to see. TICS via Eventbrite.  Joining us this week on FNI W...

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#69 | Gary Duggan | Writer/Director from 2019-08-07T11:40:49

Ep 69 is Screenwriter, Playwright and Director, Gary Duggan Gary was raised in the North Dublin suburb of Donaghmede. He studied Media Production at Dublin Institute of Technology. Gary began writi...

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#68 | Chiara Viale | Director from 2019-08-01T15:19:58

Chiara Viale is an Italian born Writer Director and Producer in Love with Ireland. After obtaining a degree in English as a Foreign Language and Literature in Milan, she went on studying screenwrit...

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#67 | Bill Malone - Virgin Media Discovers from 2019-07-25T08:00:24

With the Virgin Media Discovers deadline fast approaching, we had a quick conversation with Bill Malone, a judge for the scheme and Director of Contentfor Virgin Media. Deadline for entries is Fri...

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#66 | Dathaí Keane | Writer/Director (An Klondike, Finky) from 2019-07-21T10:33:42

Dathaí Keane is a TV and film director. He began his career as an editor before moving into directing and has directed a number of award-winning documentaries. His first drama series, An Klondike, ...

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#65 | Liam Ryan | Assistant Director/Producer from 2019-07-14T15:25

On on today's Fni WRAPCHAT on the Headstuff podcast network is Liam Ryan.  Liam is an assistant director and producer. He has held the roles ofFilm Producer, Freelance Line Producer and Production ...

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#64 | Imogen Murphy | Director from 2019-07-05T08:25

Episode #64 of FNI Wrapchat is Director Imogen Murphy. Imogen, taking the time out to join us from the editing suite, is from Cork and a Director of Drama for Film&Television. A graduate of the Nat...

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#63 | Edwina Forkin | Producer from 2019-06-25T18:04:57

On this weeks Episode Joining Paul Webster is vastly Experienced Irish producer Edwina Forkin.  Edwina Forkin, is one of the most positive and engaging people working in Irish Film and Tv, Edwina i...

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#62 | Gavin Fitzgerald | Director (Liam Gallagher: As It Was/Conor McGregor: Notorious) from 2019-06-13T08:18:28

Our Guest this week is Director Gavin Fitzgerald. Gavin Fitzgerald has a knack making gripping feature documentaries and television shows. He has worked with some of the biggest clients in the busi...

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#61 | Sam Atwell | Actor/Writer/Director/Story Editor from 2019-06-07T07:36:59

Sam Atwell. Episode 61.  Sam is an Australian television Writer and previous Actor perhaps best known for his role as Kane Phillips in the soap opera Home and Away.An Aussie living in Ireland, Sam ...

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#60 | Helen Behan | Actor (The Virtues) from 2019-05-30T21:39:13

Episode 60 of WrapChat is with the really wonderful Helen Behan.  Helen sits down with Paul and discusses her amazing journey from being a well-loved nurse working in Drogheda to starring opposite...

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#59 | Fiona Kinsella | Producer from 2019-05-23T10:13

On this weeks Episode of FNI Wrapchat is Producer and Manager of Jumper productions Fiona Kinsella.  Fiona has over 20 years' experience in film and television production. Fiona's heartfelt pass...

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#58 | Carmel Winters | Director (Float Like a Butterfly) from 2019-05-13T15:04:24

EPISODE, No 58 of FNI Wrapchat is Director Carmel Winters. Carmel was born in Cork and studied Drama and English at Trinity College Dublin. She is an award-winning storyteller, the maker of bold ...

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#57 | Patrick O'Neill | Managing Director - Wildcard Distribution from 2019-05-11T09:59:57

This week on FNI WrapChat is MD of Wildcard Distribution Patrick O'Neill. Wildcard Distribution is an Irish film distributor established in early 2013 specialising in new and fresh approaches to...

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#56 | Stuart Drennan | Writer/Producer (The Dig) from 2019-04-29T16:04:02

Stuart Drennan .  Stuart is a Writer, Producer and Director from Monaghan. Not Fermanagh... Stuart has written and directed award winning short films and television dramas, including Hollyoaks, ...

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#55 | Jill Beecher | Production Designer/Art Director/Concept Artist from 2019-04-20T15:44:25

HAPPY EASTER. OUR LATEST EP OF WRAPCHAT IS NOW READY TO OPEN AND SCOFF.   Hot off the heels of Working on Quentin Tarantino's Once upon a Time in Hollywood, Jill Beecher Joins us this time on Fni...

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#54 | Frank Shouldice | Director (The Man Who Wanted To Fly) from 2019-04-15T18:40:53

Frank Shouldice, is an award winning journalist and playwright who has been working with the investigations unit of Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ for many years. Frank makes his feature docume...

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#53 | Ruán Magan | Director (The Irish Revolution) from 2019-04-02T11:45

Award-winning writer, producer and director, Ruán Magan’s recent credits include The Irish Revolution Narrated by Cillian Murphy,  the critically acclaimed comedy drama series, Wrecking The Rising;...

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#52 | Michael Garland | Producer (Dark Lies The Island) from 2019-03-26T17:12:47

Michael broke his teeth as Financial Controller for Palace Productions working on such projects as Neil Jordan's The Company of Wolves and The Crying Game, and Michael Caton-Jones' Scandal. In 1995...

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#51 | Paul Duane/Nick Franco | Director/Producer from 2019-03-06T17:23:21

Paul Duane is an Irish-born writer and director of television and film. Has directed television programmes including:  Ballykissangel, Casualty, The Royal, Small Potatoes, Footballer's Wives He h...

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#50 | Heather Grace Mills | Animation Producer from 2019-02-27T11:22:06

Heather is an Animation Producer, Line Producer and Lecturer based in the West of Ireland. A graduate of both GMIT (BA Film&TV Production) and NUIG (MA Film Studies: Theory and Practice), she now w...

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#49 | Ross Killeen | Director/Producer (Motherland) from 2019-02-22T12:35:05

Ross Killeen runs two very successful production companies; Event Junkies and Motherland. With Event Junkies, Ross's pitch was simple; a one-stop shop for all their clients' production, shooting an...

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#48 | John Butler | Writer/Director (Papi Chulo) from 2019-02-14T14:18:49

On today's FNI WrapChat is the very sound John Butler.  John speaks candidly about earning his stripes in the USA, the ups and downs of Filmand TV, and how unlocking his potential paved the way t...

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#47 | Grainne Humphreys | Festival Director (Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival) from 2019-02-07T11:06

On this Episode Fni WrapChat on the Headstuff Podcast Network is Festival Manager of the Dublin Virgin Media Film Festival Grainne Humphreys. Grainne Humphreys has worked in film programming for ...

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#46 | Viko Nikci | Writer/Director (Cellar Door) from 2019-02-02T16:18:58

Viko Nikci is a Director and writer, known for Coming Home (2014), Cellar Door (2018).  Viko has been on film sets since his teenage years in New York. This experience lead to  the short film Tak...

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#45 | Ian Hunt Duffy | Director/Producer from 2019-01-28T16:44:51

On the very first Episode of FNI Wrapchat of 2019 on the Headstuff Podcast Network is Director and Producer at Failsafe Films Ian Hunt Duffy. Ian’s first love is genre cinema and he strives to ma...

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#44 | Fergal Rock | Screenwriter/Director from 2018-12-24T20:00:40

Merry Christmas Folks and Thanks for listening this year. On todays ep:44 of Fni WrapChat is Screenwriter Fergal Rock.An award-winning Irish filmmaker, Fergal Rock graduated from Dublin Institute...

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#43 | Nuala O'Connor&Diarmaid Ferriter | Director. Writer (Keepers of the Flame) from 2018-12-17T18:14:42

Nuala O'Connor is an Emmy award Winning Irish Director and works closely with Writer Diarmaid Ferriter with whom she collaborated with on her first documentary feature, Keepers of the Flame. Keeper...

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#42 | Mary Kate and Rachel O'Flanagan | Script Editors/Story Consultants/Writer from 2018-12-14T23:27:18

Coming up on the FORTY SECOND ep of Fni Wrapchat is the Amazing O'Flanagan Sisters. Mary-Kate and Rachel.  Rachel is a story consultant who works across the business and arts industries. She work...

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#41 | Jake&Luke Morgan | Director/Producer/ Composer from 2018-12-05T16:26:10

Luke Morgan is an Irish director and writer. He is a founder of both “the Theatre Room Galway” and the filmmaking collective “Project Spatula”. His short films have screened at a variety of festiva...

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#40 | Tim Wardle | Director (Three Identical Strangers) from 2018-11-28T10:39:44

Tim Wardle is a BAFTA-nominated documentary director, and Executive Producer at award-winning production company Raw. As Director, his films include Three Identical Strangers, a feature documentary...

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#39 | Roger Gregg | Director/Actor/Writer/Voiceover artist from 2018-11-24T11:46:55

On this Stars and Stripes ep of Fni Wrapchat is Roger Gregg. Roger Gregg is a playwright, musician, Actor and voiceover artist from Ohio in the good old Us of A. But he's one of us as he's been l...

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#38 | Feargal Ward | Director (The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid) from 2018-11-15T11:02

http://www.feargalward.com/ Feargal Ward is an Irish filmmaker based in Berlin and Dublin. His award-winning work has been screened, exhibited and broadcast worldwide. He also collaborates with o...

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#37 | Kate Dolan | Writer/Director from 2018-11-10T14:45:05

Episode 37 of FNI WrapChat is Writer/Director Kate Dolan Kate graduated with an Honours Degree in Film&Television Production from the National Film School, IADT in 2012. There, she majored in Dir...

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#36 | Rioghnach Ní Ghrioghair | Writer/Director/Development Executive from 2018-11-02T13:35

Ep: 36 of FNI WrapChat is Rioghnach Ni Ghrioghair With a BA in Film and TV Production and MA in Screenwriting, Rioghnach has straddled both sides of the development table for nearly a decade in ...

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#35 | Vincent Lambe | Writer/Director (Kerry Film Festival 2018) from 2018-10-24T12:55:55

This time on FNI WrapChat, We're coming to you from the Kingdom of Kerry, at the Kerry Film Festival. We were invited to come and interview a couple of filmmakers, run a networking event and we als...

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#34 | Gary Cooke | Actor/Comedian/Facilitator from 2018-10-15T11:28:18

On Episode 34 of Fni WrapChat is Gary Cooke. This one is a really funny one which had us in stitches. Gary Cooke is an Irish Actor, satirist, writer and facilitator who is one of the stars, on sc...

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#33 | Sarah Dillon | Development Manager WRAP FUND from 2018-10-08T11:05:30

Joining Paul Webster in Galway on Fni Wrapchat this time is Sarah Dillon. Sarah is a former Production&Development Executive at Screen Ireland (Irish Film Board) and currently development Manager...

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#32 | TJ O’Grady-Peyton | Director/Actor from 2018-09-28T10:56:08

This week on FNI WrapChat is TJ O’Grady-Peyton  TJ is an Irish director and Actor who graduated from the London Film School’s graduate program in 2010. Fresh into the professional ad space, he wa...

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#31 | Seán Branigan | Storyboard Artist/ Writer/ Director from 2018-09-17T13:51:01

Joining us on this FNI Wrapchat on the Headstuff Podcast Network is Writer/Director and beard enthusiast Seán Branigan. Sean sat down for a candid chat with the Pauls to discuss his experiences in ...

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#30 | Pierce Ryan | Screenwriter from 2018-09-10T14:00

If you have a minute, please take our listener survey, your feedback will help us improve the podcast. Many Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGZCCM2 Pierce writes stuff. He also misses the ...

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#29 | Gerry Nelson | Documentary Director from 2018-09-03T16:00

We sat down for an impassioned and rather touching chat about his career, The realities of the Film and Tv Environ, Earning your stripes and kids growing up in modern day Ireland. Gerry Nelson i...

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# 28 | Jessie Fisk | Producer from 2018-08-24T14:52

If you have a minute, please take our listener survey, your feedback will help us improve the podcast. Many Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGZCCM2 Earlier this year, producer Jessie Fisk,...

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#27 | Lee Cronin | Writer/Director (The Hole In The Ground) from 2018-08-14T14:12

If you have a minute, please take our listener survey, your feedback will help us improve the podcast. Many Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGZCCM2 Lee is a Dublin based award winning Writ...

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#26 | Mark Noonan | Writer/Director from 2018-07-30T12:55

If you have a minute, please take our listener survey, your feedback will help us improve the podcast. Many Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGZCCM2 Mark is a European Film Academy nominate...

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#25 | JJ Rolfe | Cinematographer from 2018-07-10T07:56:22

If you have a minute, please take our listener survey, your feedback will help us improve the podcast. Many Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGZCCM2 This time on FNI WRAPCHAT We have Irish ...

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#24 | Nathan Nugent | Editor from 2018-07-02T22:56:07

If you have a minute, please take our listener survey, your feedback will help us improve the podcast. Many Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGZCCM2 Nathan is an Editor whose work you'd kno...

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#23 | Maurice O'Brien | Director from 2018-06-14T12:20

If you have a minute, please take our listener survey, your feedback will help us improve the podcast. Many Thanks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGZCCM2 Maurice O’Brien is a documentary filmmak...

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#22 | Sheila Aherne | Researcher/Producer from 2018-06-01T05:00

Sheila Aherne is a producer and researcher with a huge amount of experience working in TV and documentary. She cut her teeth researching on investigative documentaries with the legendary Mary Rafte...

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#21 | Colin McKeown | Producer/Director from 2018-05-15T14:39:04

Joining us this week is Bafta award winning Producer/Director Colin McKeown.  Colin sat down and chatted to us all things 1980's Super 8 production with your siblings, the differences between Nor...

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#20 | James Fitzgerald | Writer/Director from 2018-05-15T14:30:57

James’s wonderfully intriguing take on the world represents a new era for youth culture films in Ireland. He has been making films since he was 15, honing his skills with Actors and Film creatives ...

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#19 | Ken Wardrop | Director/Producer from 2018-04-21T15:53:29

Ken studied filmmaking at the National Film School, IADT. His short films have screened at many of the worlds most prestigious festivals including Sundance and Cannes. He has presented retrospectiv...

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#18 | Ip Wischin | Writer/Script Coach from 2018-04-13T21:13:54

http://www.vienna-filmcoach.at IP, Mr.Wischinsky began his career as intern working with Academy Award winner Milos Forman and other refugees from the east at Columbia University, New York in the...

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#17 | Morgan C. Jones | Writer/Actor/Voice Over Artist from 2018-04-03T17:48:32

Actor, Writer, Comedian and Voice Over Artist for over 20 odd years, Morgan speaks very Candidly about his career, work experiences, ups and downs and that time he met Jack Nicholson. His credits i...

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#16 | Claire Dix | Writer/Director from 2018-03-20T22:48:45

Claire Dix is an award winning writer and director of short films, music videos and also works in documentary TV. Her credits include the ShortTake Me Swimming, Featuring Barry Ward and Olwen Fouér...

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#15 | Eilish Kent | Script Editor/Producer/Script Coach from 2018-03-12T16:43:45

Eilish managed onto screen for RTÉ include Hardy Bucks, Raw, Fade St, Any Time Now, No Tears (International Emmy for best series or serial), Love Is The Drug (IFTA best series), Fergus' Wedding, Pa...

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#14 | Eibh Collins&Gar O'Brien | Festival Programmers from 2018-03-03T19:06:29

...and Wrap Chat is back for a new series in 2018. We're kicking things off with Eibh Collins&Gar O'Brien. Eibh Collins is the shorts co-ordinator for The Galway Film Fleadh, she's also the Fest...

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# 13 | Frank Berry | Writer/Director from 2017-12-22T17:09:40

It's the last episode of wrap chat of the year. Have a Merry Christmas and Marvelous New Year 2018.We're joined this week by Writer Director Frank Berry. Frank's work includes the fantastic Doc "...

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#12 |Tristan Heanue | Actor/Writer/Director from 2017-12-14T12:23:03

Tristan Heanue is a well known face on the Irish acting scene, appearing in the likes of Vikings and Cardboard Gangsters. Not one to wait for the phone to ring with acting gigs, in recent years Tri...

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#11 | Demian Fox | Writer/Comedian/Drummer from 2017-12-05T14:24:38

Episode 11, Demien Fox. Writer, Actor, Comedian and one Quarter of Dead Cat Bounce. Dead Cat Bounce return to the stage this December to save Rock and Roll.For tickets (of which there are few left...

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#10 | Nick Dunning | Actor from 2017-11-29T19:18:21

On this episode of Film Network Ireland's Wrap chat is the amazing Actor Nick Dunning. A man for all seasons and a real Actors Actor, Nick is currently threading the boards on the Abbey Stage in th...

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#9 | Owen Colgan | Actor/Comedian from 2017-11-15T12:38:26

We sat down in Westland Studios for a mug a tae and chat about all things "Hardy Bucks", We discussed how he came to become a performer in Mayo and how a group of West of Ireland small town mates a...

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#8 | Carl Austin | Writer from 2017-11-08T15:18:34

Carl Austin is a screenwriter from South Central, LA. He cut his teeth, writing thrillers with saucy titles like Wild Cactus and Inproper Conduct in the nineties for the direct to video and DVD mar...

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#7 | Norma Sheahan | Actor/Writer from 2017-11-01T10:25:07

Norma Sheahan. "Moone Boy" "The Bailout" "Damo and Ivor"Norma trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2000. In 2000 she won Best Actress at the Evening Herald Irish Theatre Awa...

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#6 | The Kerry Film Festival Special from 2017-10-24T16:37:27

We've a very special episode of WrapChat this week from the Kerry Film Festival www.keryfilmfestival.com We're joined by Director Alex Fegan, Director of the wonderful Feature Doc "Older than I...

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#5 | John Connors | Actor/Writer/Director from 2017-10-20T10:45:32

John Connors is an Irish actor, screen writer, documentary film-maker and human rights activist well known due to playing Patrick Ward in the Irish crime drama series "Love/Hate" and his latest fil...

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#4 | Frankie Fenton | Director from 2017-10-14T17:09:18

Frankie Fenton is an Irish Film and TV Director/Producer specializing in documentary film to do with pressing social matters. His directorial debut is feature documentary It's Not Yet Dark, narrate...

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#3 | Ger Walsh | Director from 2017-10-13T13:14:20

Gerard Walsh is a multi award winning film maker from Dublin's inner city. After graduation from Ballyfermot College of Further Education, Gerard went on to direct several short films which receive...

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#2 | Mia Mullarkey | Writer/Director from 2017-10-06T12:54:43

The second episode of Film Network Ireland's new podcast series that goes behind the scenes of Irish film&tv, hosted by filmmakers, Paul Butler Lennox and Paul Webster. Mia Mullarkey, of Ishka Film...

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#1 | Nick Kelly | Writer/Director from 2017-09-29T16:08:56

The first episode of Film Network Ireland's brand new podcast series about the Irish film and tv, hosted by filmmakers, Paul Butler Lennox and Paul Webster. Writer/Director, Nick Kelly talks about ...

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