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fromIndieWrap - Independent Film Magazine
23 hours ago

SSFF & ASIA 2026 Unveils Lineup Featuring Special ScreeningS - IndieWrap

The Annie Awards Qualifying Festival List is an exciting new initiative designed to recognize and celebrate film festivals around the world that champion the art of animation.
Film
London food
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Five things to do around the country this weekend while enjoying the fine weather

Numerous family-friendly events are happening this weekend, including the Waterford Festival of Food and the Cúirt International Festival of Literature.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Mairia Cahill on the Sinn Fein ard fheis: Brit-blaming, Belfast brogues and a hunting policy that would get Cu Chulainn's vote

"This weekend is about energy," declared Belfast North MP John Finucane, his delivery so wooden that a mid-priced Ikea shelf would be proud.
UK politics
Independent films
fromInverse
2 days ago

The 10 Most Exciting Movies To Look Out For This Summer

Summer blockbuster season features exciting films like I Love Boosters and The Mandalorian, promising fun and entertainment for movie fans.
Travel
fromIndependent
4 days ago

How I became a busfluencer: 'I've had conversations with quirky characters, I've invented games and I've even rubbed shoulders with a former president'

Aisling Bonner reflects on a year of joyful bus commuting, embracing unique experiences and connections along the way.
Television
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Fame was 'a bit of a shock to the system' - Colin Morgan on his rise to stardom, new movie and writing his first book

Colin Morgan transitioned from a little-known theatre actor to a major TV star in three weeks, maintaining a low profile and avoiding social media.
Berlin music
fromIndependent
4 days ago

An Irish Goodbye... from Berlin: 'My Irish humour gets me into a lot of trouble. The Germans can be quite literal'

Caroline Staunton moved to Germany 15 years ago, transitioning from teaching to working at the Berlin State Opera.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days ago

Queer Documentaries and Shorts Screening at the 2026 San Francisco International Film Festival - San Francisco Bay Times

The 2026 San Francisco International Film Festival features LGBTQ-themed films, including documentaries and shorts highlighting queer experiences and issues.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Slovenia to air films about Palestine instead of Eurovision song contest

National broadcasters in Ireland, Spain, and Slovenia will boycott Eurovision due to Israel's participation, opting for alternative programming focused on Palestine.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Weekly bread rolls and an Irish bender: six readers on gestures that made them feel less lonely

Kind gestures from others can significantly alleviate feelings of loneliness and foster a sense of connection.
Fashion & style
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Daniel-mania in Kildare as his mammy's jumper and wife's wedding dress take centre stage at new Newbridge Silverware exhibit

Daniel O'Donnell's and his wife's wardrobe items are displayed at Newbridge Silverware's Museum of Style Icons.
#animation
Independent films
fromNo Film School
3 weeks ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Julian Glander produced the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter on a $30,000 budget, navigating festivals and distribution successfully.
Independent films
fromNo Film School
3 weeks ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Julian Glander produced the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter on a $30,000 budget, navigating festivals and distribution successfully.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Richly illustrated 'The Story of Us' provides a snapshot of a very different Ireland from Census 1926

A farmer named Hugh McElroy committed suicide in 1926, fearing arrest when a policeman visited his home.
Film
from48 hills
4 days ago

Screen Grabs: SFFILM Fest hits 69. Nice. - 48 hills

The San Francisco International Film Festival celebrates global cinema with diverse programming, marking its 69th year as the longest-running festival in the Western Hemisphere.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The cinema lab: brain activity tracked to find secret to creating immersive films

Researchers at the University of Bristol study audience reactions to films using biometric data to improve filmmaking techniques.
London
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Sinead Ryan: My quest to holiday in every EU capital brought me to my home town of Dublin, and I was delighted with what I found

Dublin offers diverse attractions, from the Guinness Storehouse to unique libraries, despite frustrations with tourist crowds.
fromFrenchly
4 days ago

French Films to Watch at the 2026 New York African Film Festival - Frenchly

The festival typically showcases many French-language films made in Africa, this year including the World Premiere of The Soul of Africa, director Gabriel Souleyka's documentary about African Spirituality.
Independent films
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

Is the future of film European? How the continent continues to allure set-jetting travellers

European cinema is increasingly competing with Hollywood, showcasing unique landscapes and storytelling that attract global audiences.
Film
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 days ago

FilmWatch Weekly: 'Mother Mary,' 'Fuze,' a Frederick Wiseman marathon, and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

Mother Mary explores the complex relationship between a pop icon and her costume designer amidst themes of fame, obsession, and emotional ambiguity.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

A Portland Panorama of indie films * Oregon ArtsWatch

On May 2, 2025, arts and cultural organizations across the country received notifications that grants and funding promised by the National Endowment for the Arts were being rescinded. This was part of a larger initiative by the Trump Administration to dismantle not just the NEA, but also other arts advocacy programs including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Portland
fromConde Nast Traveler
10 years ago

The Most Beautiful Places in Ireland

Ireland is an island where ridiculously beautiful sights pop up in the most unlikely of places, from gravity-defying sea stacks found at the end of a dirt road, to hiking trails that make you feel like you're walking on the moon.
Travel
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Barry Keoghan on His Favorite Performances, Films, Foods and More

Influential films and figures shaped personal identity and artistic expression, emphasizing immersive storytelling and cultural mythology.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
Television
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

All talked out: The online threat to the 'Late Late' and TV's chat shows

The Late Late Show faces significant competition and public opinion is divided on its future and past presenters.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Essential Films From Iran, India, Brazil and Nigeria

Nair calls Ray a beacon for her, emphasizing the impact of his work on her perspective of cinema and storytelling in the context of Indian culture.
Independent films
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

A Dublin art director says state support is needed to tackle elitism within the art world

Our Government should support the Irish visual arts ecosystem a lot more, spreading the message that art is open and accessible to everyone.
Arts
Film
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company - 48 hills

Love can take unconventional forms, as seen in films featuring relationships with aliens, witches, and other offbeat characters.
#st-patricks-day-celebrations
NYC LGBT
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Crowds celebrate St Patrick's Day across Ireland

St Patrick's Day parades across Ireland celebrated Irish culture and achievements, with Dublin's parade featuring 12 floats and over 3,000 participants, while Killarney honored actress Jessie Buckley's Oscar win.
NYC LGBT
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

In pictures: Crowds celebrate St Patrick's Day across Ireland

St Patrick's Day parades across Ireland celebrated Irish culture and achievements, with Dublin's parade featuring 12 floats and over 3,000 participants, while Killarney honored actress Jessie Buckley's Oscar win.
NYC LGBT
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Crowds celebrate St Patrick's Day across Ireland

St Patrick's Day parades across Ireland celebrated Irish culture and achievements, with Dublin's parade featuring 12 floats and over 3,000 participants, while Killarney honored actress Jessie Buckley's Oscar win.
NYC LGBT
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

In pictures: Crowds celebrate St Patrick's Day across Ireland

St Patrick's Day parades across Ireland celebrated Irish culture and achievements, with Dublin's parade featuring 12 floats and over 3,000 participants, while Killarney honored actress Jessie Buckley's Oscar win.
#new-directorsnew-films
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago
Independent films

New Directors, New Films

The New Directors/New Films series showcases diverse films with innovative narratives, including 'Variations on a Theme' and 'Next Life'.
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 weeks ago
Independent films

Exclusive Clip: Roseanne Pel on Her New Directors/New Films Closing Night Title Donkey Days

The 55th New Directors/New Films festival showcases rising talent from April 8-19, featuring diverse films including Leviticus and Donkey Days.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
3 weeks ago

Exclusive Clip: Roseanne Pel on Her New Directors/New Films Closing Night Title Donkey Days

The 55th New Directors/New Films festival showcases rising talent from April 8-19, featuring diverse films including Leviticus and Donkey Days.
#irish-film-industry
fromIndependent
1 month ago
LA food

Irish filmmakers bask in green glow of success in LA as all eyes turn to Oscars hopeful Jessie Buckley

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Film

'Culturally, we've always punched pretty hard, it makes me proud,' says Gleeson as Oscar Wildes' 'Irish' rally behind Jessie Buckley

fromIndependent
1 month ago
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'Culturally, we've always punched pretty hard,' says 'Harry Potter' star Gleeson as Oscar Wildes' 'Irish' rally behind Jessie Buckley

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Film

'Culturally, we've always punched pretty hard,' says 'Harry Potter' star Domhnall Gleeson as annual Oscar Wildes partygoers rally behind Jessie Buckley

fromIndependent
1 month ago
LA food

Irish filmmakers bask in green glow of success in LA as all eyes turn to Oscars hopeful Jessie Buckley

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Film

'Culturally, we've always punched pretty hard, it makes me proud,' says Gleeson as Oscar Wildes' 'Irish' rally behind Jessie Buckley

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Film

'Culturally, we've always punched pretty hard,' says 'Harry Potter' star Gleeson as Oscar Wildes' 'Irish' rally behind Jessie Buckley

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Film

'Culturally, we've always punched pretty hard,' says 'Harry Potter' star Domhnall Gleeson as annual Oscar Wildes partygoers rally behind Jessie Buckley

Film
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'First thing I did was bring the team to see the bog bodies in the National Museum' - Hollywood director Lee Cronin on giving his take on The Mummy an Irish spin

Lee Cronin's new take on 'The Mummy' emphasizes personal loss and horror set against a haunting landscape.
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Films Are Fantasies. Here Are Their Realities.

Atsushi Nishijima, an on-set stills photographer, has documented major films over the past decade and a half, capturing candid moments between takes on sets directed by prominent filmmakers.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

In Remote Western Ireland, Travel Moves at Its Own Pace

You get this feeling when you enter the Burren's limestone landscape. It has an energy, and a history that permeates. A dynamic entrepreneur, MacNamara champions slow food at her Galway restaurant, Ard Bia, and slow fashion through her homespun label, The Tweed Project.
London food
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

13 Haunted Irish Pubs From Around The World - Tasting Table

Irish pubs are reputed to be haunted by spirits and ghosts, with establishments like Kyteler's Inn and Grace Neill's featuring documented paranormal activity and historical tragic events.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Plan to turn Irish borderlands into Unesco region of literature'

A literary heritage initiative aims to rebrand the Ireland-Northern Ireland border as a Unesco region of literature, creating nine guided routes through 11 counties associated with major writers like Yeats, Beckett, and Heaney.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

The Irish Do It Best

The Irish government will give 2,000 artists unrestricted weekly stipends in a program officials described as a "recognition, at government level, of the important role of the arts in Irish society." After a successful three-year pilot, the Irish government made its basic income program for artists permanent. Similar pilots have been launched here in the United States, but they're supported primarily by the nonprofit sector.
Arts
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

What If the Gang from Derry Girls Grew Up to Solve Mysteries?

In the Netflix series, three longtime Belfast friends must revisit their childhood trauma to unravel the mystery of a fourth friend's disappearance- raucous Northern Irish hijinks ensue.
Podcast
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

Ireland announces long-term income support for artists-but some from pilot scheme say they have been left in limbo

Ending pilot payments and delayed permanent funding have left participating artists financially uncertain and disrupted means-tested benefits, forcing some to seek non-arts work.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

How much do film extras earn in Ireland and how regular is the work?

It's far from lucrative, but a behind-the-scenes glimpse of actors 'mastering their craft' on hit shows makes it worthwhile for the people who do it On a grey day in a remote forest, a bus pulls up and dozens of extras spill out in puffer jackets and trainers. Within an hour, they will be transformed into Norse peasants waiting for Vikings to ride into a built village. They have left their homes before dawn, and most will not be back for 10 or 12 hours.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Paul Mescal's Starter Pack of Cultural Essentials

I remember seeing it in drama school. I remember being so profoundly moved by it. I remember being so frightened by the performances in terms of seeing both sides to the thing that I think for most of us is, the most alive thing in our life, which is these, like, romantic relationships and the kind of inception of those things and the death of those things.
Film
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Indie Film Has an Architecture Problem

The indie film model is structurally designed to fail, with misaligned incentives between investors, filmmakers, distributors, and audiences, resulting in only 0.025% of screenplays achieving profitable theatrical outcomes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ireland's basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent

Ireland is creating a scheme that will give artists a weekly income in the hope of reducing their need for alternative work and boosting their creativity. The Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) initiative will provide 325 (283) a week to 2,000 eligible artists based in the Republic of Ireland in three-year cycles. It is the first of its kind in the world, the culture minister, Patrick O'Donovan, said at the launch in Dublin on Tuesday.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People laughed at TV jobs in Belfast!' How Northern Ireland's capital became the home of quality drama

So many tourists he picks up want to talk about the hit comedy and, as a fan himself, he's happy to oblige. We're stuck in traffic, which is odd for this small city on a wet Tuesday morning. It's because all the media are here, he jokes. But there is some truth to it. I'm visiting for the world premiere of How to Get to Heaven from Belfast,
Television
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Ireland's Oscars surge explained as Jessie Buckley eyes history

Our students go out into a world where there is a network and ecology of support through film, television and theatre, that is the most distinct thing in Ireland. This extraordinary and exponential growth reflects how the industry operates as an interconnected community rather than isolated entities.
Film
from48 hills
1 month ago

Screen Grabs: It's all Greek (and Irish and French) to us - 48 hills

This weekend sees the start of the 23rd San Francisco Greek Film Festival, which since 2004 has provided a local showcase for new screen work from the "cradle of Western civilization" still most associated with its contributions to arts and ideas in the ancient world. This latest edition brings together eight fictive features, sixteen documentaries of various length, and nine narrative shorts.
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from48 hills
2 months ago

Screen Grabs: All eyes on IndieFest and Mostly British's big cinematic ideas - 48 hills

Two long-running Bay Area festivals, SF IndieFest and Mostly British Film Festival, reopen with locally focused, daring films including documentaries on Santacon and Dennis Peron.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
#jeffrey-epstein
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Film

'He was a f**king spy - there's 10 movies in this': Jim Sheridan on being mentioned in the Epstein files

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Film

'He was a f**king spy - there's ten movies in this': Jim Sheridan on being mentioned in the Epstein files

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Film

'He was a f**king spy - there's 10 movies in this': Jim Sheridan on being mentioned in the Epstein files

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Film

'He was a f**king spy - there's ten movies in this': Jim Sheridan on being mentioned in the Epstein files

Film
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Their film was shot in secret and smuggled out of Iran. It won an award at Sundance

Young Iranian artists sustain underground arts and everyday resistance through theater, music, social media, and community despite violent government crackdowns.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guide #229: How an indie movie distributed by a lone gamer broke the US box office

Two unusual releases contrasted a costly, widely distributed first-lady documentary with a self-financed YouTuber-made indie horror that achieved notable box-office success.
Film
fromJezebel
2 months ago

What Secret Is Barry Keoghan Hiding in His New Hair?

Barry Keoghan arrived at the Crime 101 premiere with an unusually voluminous, authentic hairstyle and will portray Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes's four-film Beatles biopic.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Nonprofessional Actors Are the Heart of the Movies

This year's Oscar contenders feature nonprofessional actors alongside established performers, creating authentic performances that distinguish these films in the new casting achievement category.
Film
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Best Documentaries of 2026 (So Far)

A 1985 fan-made Star Trek film starring George Takei, lost for 40 years, has resurfaced, documenting early fandom culture before it became a mainstream commercial force.
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