Women in Film and TV Podcast

This inaugural episode of the Cannes Conversation Series puts the focus firmly on producers and has been made possible with the support of the Screen Ireland Stakeholder Fund. At the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, WFT Chair Dr. Susan Liddy caught up with Ireland's representative Kathryn Kennedy. Kathryn is a multi-award winning creative Irish Producer and Screenwriter. Kathryn founded Ken...

Where are we as an industry when it comes to addressing toxic behaviours? WFT Project Manager Gemma Creagh discussed the vital theme of workplace dignity with WGI Chair Jennifer Davidson, researchers Olwen Dawe, Dr. Fergal Rhatigan as well as WFT Chair and incoming president of WFT International Dr. Susan Liddy. Ahead of the deadline for our WFT Ireland survey, we looked into the prevalence of har...

Greater Later: Building Sustainable Careers Panel Podcast On 20th July, WFT Ireland hosted a very special event Greater Later: Building Sustainable Careers supported by Screen Ireland. This series of talks celebrated the remarkable achievements of women in the industry who have found success, often later in their careers. The day began with a lively and honest panel discussion featuring three exce...

On 20th July, WFT Ireland hosted a very special event Greater Later: Building Sustainable Careers supported by Screen Ireland. This series of talks celebrated the remarkable achievements of women in the industry who have found success, often later in their careers. We delved into a case study of the film Sunlight, with Director Claire Dix and writer Ailbhe Keogan. Equal part funny and honest, this...

This year with the support of Coimisiún na Meán, WFT recorded a special podcast live from the House Hotel in Galway. We spoke with two documentary filmmakers about their powerful and timely projects which screened at the festival: Ó Bhéal is directed by Ciara Nic Chormaic and produced by Mind The Gap Films. Croíthe Radacacha is directed by Ciara Hyland and produced by her company Wonder Pics. We s...

When it comes to keeping an audience on the edge of their seat, the precision of the edit is everything. In this WFT Podcast acclaimed New York-based editor Julia Bloch spoke with WFT Ireland member Amy O’Connell about their craft, Bloch’s career, and on cutting thrillers and drama that make a mark on the film industry. Julia Bloch: Julia is a New York-based film editor who has worked on a wide ra...

This year at the Galway Film Fleadh Women in Film and TV Ireland and TG4 announced a brand new partnership. This live event, which took place in the Pálás cinema saw TG4 celebrating the women-led creative work they supported at this year’s festival, nodding to a long history of leading the way in representation in front of and behind the camera. The event was MCed by Caitríona Ní Chualáin, and saw...

In this episode of the WFT Ireland podcast, crowdfunding specialist Eileen Jerrett shares invaluable insights on fundraising strategies. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned professional, learn how to finance your film and bring your vision to life. During the event, Eileen talks about marketing techniques, how to make your campaign stand out, and, most importantly - what not to do....

Earlier this year, Catalyst International Film Festival in association with the Writers Guild hosted a very special panel discussing the importance of the short film script as a calling card and how writers can break through into longer forms. Introducing the 5 selected finalists in the Short Screenplay Award, 2023, the panel featured WGI Chair Jennifer Davidson, Sinéad Collopy, Ken Harmon, Aislin...

In this podcast, WFT Ireland celebrates the release of 'Women, Ageing and the Screen Industries: Falling off a Cliff?', an academic collection edited by our chair and incoming WIFT International President Dr. Susan Liddy. WFT Ireland Project Manager Gemma Creagh talks to Dr. Liddy about this significant work which delves into the intersection of gender and age, shedding light on the challenges and...

Every year, Catalyst International Film Festival presents a programme that prioritises stories and storytellers currently under-represented on screen and behind the camera. In this New Voices: New Industry - recorded at this year's festival in March filmmaker and Catalyst Programme Assistant Aisha Bolaji moderates a panel of up-and-coming creatives within the Irish film industry. The lineup featur...

2023 marked a very special year for Women in Film and TV Ireland. Our Chair, Dr. Susan Liddy has been elected as the Incoming President of WIFT International, an appointment that was celebrated at the Berlin International Film Festival earlier this year. This podcast section was recorded live at WIFT International's Future of Storytelling event. Nadean Rawlins, President of Women in Film and TV Ja...

At Catalyst International Film Festival this year, WFT held a very special panel comprised of respected film critics working nationally and held in partnership with Screen Ireland. This talk was moderated by Gemma Creagh (Film Ireland/Arena) and featured Ruth Barton (Arena); Roe McDermott (Hotpress); Mohamed Tarek (Egyptian Film Critics Association); and Chris Wasser (Sunday Independent & Irish Ex...

Today's podcast is from the WFT Ireland Archives and features a masterclass on Directing with Neasa Hardiman. This talk covered the editing segment and was recorded in the RTE studios in 2017. About Neasa Hardiman Neasa is a BAFTA-winning Director and Writer for film and television drama. Born in Dublin, she began her creative career with a First Class Honours degree from the National College of Ar...

What opportunities are there for women writers over the age of 40? WFT Ireland is excited to present the WFT Writers Room Podcast, a space where our members can engage in conversations about the art and craft of writing. This discussion is led by WFT Chair and WIFT International Incoming President Dr. Susan Liddy, spotlighting the great work of the Writers Lab, an initiative created by Elizabeth K...

At Catalyst International Film Festival last April, WFT held a very special panel discussion, Amplifying Traveller Voices. How can filmmaking and music offer a platform to ethnic minorities like the Travelling community to share perspectives and aspects of their culture? This panel featured Alice McDowell, David McDonagh, Dr. Sindy Joyce and Wilzee and was moderated by Martina Durac. This talk has...

WFT Writers Room – Well-being and Resilience with Johanna Thea For writers, it can be tough to strike the right work/life balance. In our latest podcast, WFT Project Manager Gemma Creagh spoke with the accomplished speaker, creative and fellow WFT Member Johanna Thea. The second in the WFT Writers Room series, they discussed not only Johanna's impressive and varied career to date but also about th...

WFT Ireland and the Writers Guild of Ireland (WGI) returned to the Galway Film Fleadh last July for this in-person panel discussion. Our special guests Raising Films Ireland (RFI) ensured that we explored the realities of parenting and caring in the screen industries and asked how we could we make things better? Led by moderator WFT Chair Dr. Susan Liddy, the panelists were Ailish Bracken, Chair R...

When it comes to realising the visual concept of a film, the Production Designer is key. They use a unique set of skills to develop the design style for the sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting and costumes. In this podcast, WFT Member and Production Designer and Graphic Artist Jill Beecher talks with Production Designer Katie Byron about their craft and all things industry related... from f...

This International Women’s Day, Women in Film and TV Ireland were delighted to join forces with Screen Producers Ireland, EWA and Screen Guilds of Ireland for a very special panel discussion #EmbraceEquity. Featuring me, EWA Director of Strategy Edel Brosnan; Screen Guilds of Ireland CEO Jess Drum; Writer/Producer/Broadcaster Ola Majekodunmi; ShinAwil Head of Business Affairs Niall Murphy and Pull...

Timing can be everything. As all good filmmakers know well, a film can be made in the edit. In this podcast, award-winning editor Cara Holmes spoke with Academy Award-nominated Editor Joi McMillon about her career to date and the craft of the edit and featured a surprise drop-in guest in the form of Barry Jenkins, Moonlight Director. Joi McMillon Joi McMillon is an award-winning editor best known...

Director Sophie Hyde is making waves in the industry – a changemaker in her field. Her film Good Luck To You, Leo Grande challenged ageist stereotypes and assumptions on the big screen. WFT Chair Dr Susan Liddy spoke with Sophie about her film, as well as her impressive career to date, crossing hemispheres in the process. This talk has been made possible with the generous support of the BAI. Sophi...

At Catalyst International Film Festival last April, WFT held a very special discussion, Voices from the Edge. Moderated by Dr Zelie Asava (Screen Ireland) this panel explored the contribution and challenges facing diverse Irish or Irish-based artists to the cultural life of Irish society across a range of art forms including film, television and music. Sandrine Uwase Ndahiro is an English Ph. D. s...

Our Newest Sponsor, Windmill Lane has been around for 45 years, helping storytellers to express their stories through post, VFX, audio and creative partnerships. Earlier this month, WFT Board Member and Producer Fiona Kinsella spoke with Head of Production at Windmill Lane, Deborah Doherty about the industry, her impressive career to date, and all things post-production. Deborah Doherty Deborah ha...

WFT Ireland was delighted to partner with The Netflix Documentary Talent Fund to present a special in-person information session and screening on Thursday, 9th February 2023 at the Stella Theatre in Rathmines. We apologise for the quality of the audio from this live event but we hope you enjoy the content. This year the theme of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund is on Connection. Netflix has fiv...