FNI Wrap Chat

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 Screenwriting Festival @dublinintscreenwritingfestival  DISF as an innovative and timely new event for Irish screenwritiers running online this April 19th-23rd. For all Screenwriting peeps established and...

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 11th of April on HBO. "PLEASE consider Supporting FNI by becoming a member of Fni on www. BuyMeACoffee.com/fni or simply just buy us a coffee or two as a gesture to help us keep the kettle on for everyon...

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, what it's like being a young Actor in Ireland, but moreover a young man, self taping, turning down what doesn't feel right and what he hopes the future holds.  There's a wonderful authenticity in this you...

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 film "Kathleen was here" a brilliant short film which screened online at this years Virgin Media Dublin International Film festival. Not one, But three of her cast and crew were nominated and won the Ris...

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  and integrity. Andie’s most recent work involves donning a couple of Film and TV hats. Creating a Screen Ireland Short from the ground up. Andie is Writer, co producer and lead "Irene" in her new film "...

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 Cathy Dunne this week to talk about her moving and nostalgic new documentary and the good work she has been doing during the pandemic on Through the pane. Cathy is a sensitive storyteller with a keen eye f...

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 chair chatting to Director Peter O'Brien.  Peter O’Brien (POB) is an award winning Irish director specialising in a unique and emotive documentary style. Through skateboarding he fostered a love for DIY film a...

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 of recording as we continue to work remotely***. We talk creativity, focus, avoiding distraction, His family and their influence on his work, empathy in artistry and what is success to him.  Torres is a c...

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 versatile performer who specialises in natural acting. He is predominantly recognized for his online comedy sketches that bring to life relatable characters in everyday scenarios that we can all associa...

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 month you can can get loads of extras and bonus features. This week... We're joined by the Brilliant Ciarán Foy for a chat following on from his online Chat back in November. We talk about working inLA, Pitc...

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 comedy, campaigning or state-of-the-nation drama, friendship group stories or site-specific multi-media theatrical experiences. Recent work includes: thriller series NORTH SEA CONNECTION for Mopar Media Group,...

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: Paudie Baggott. Paudie gives us a very frank account of his experiences working in Film/Tv in a variety of roles and his successful mission to fund his award winning film "Rip to the Rescue" written By Cian M...

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 Father Barry. **FNI would like to note that this podcast was recorded before Elliot Page made his announcement. The point Wiebke makes in the context of Nika McGuigan's career referring to Elliot's former...

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 that young creative professionals should not miss. Amy moved to London at the age of nineteen, to pursue her actor training. She works consistently between the UK and Ireland. Amy plays the recurring role o...

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 her real life experiences being a Jehovah's Witness and how that experience shaped her latest film and she talks about how she managed to fundraise a successful crowdfunding campaign of 20 thousand euro...

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 Octovid.com. Mixed by Bedford and hosted on the Headstuff podcast Network.  Olwen Fouéré is an actress and writer/director in theatre, film and visual arts. She was born on the west coast of Ireland of Breto...

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 humour, Ian is a brilliant example of grit, talent and determination. From his brilliant turn in Dublin Old School (stage and screen) to his latest film, working with Clare Dunne on Herself, directed by Phyllid...

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 projects. Fni Wrapchat Build is mixed by Bedford, Produced by the Headstuff Podcast Network and Sponsored by Film Equipment Hire, Wildcard Distribution and The Octovid Player.  Laura Elizabeth Client Port...

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 moment. Tony is a highly experienced, BAFTA nominated, film editor who has worked on music videos for the likes of "Radiohead", "The Prodigy" "Coldplay" and "The Chemical Bros", Numerous TV commercials,...

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 in the independent film scene in Ireland and director of one of the most successful Irish Movies released in 2020, "Broken Law" Gentleman, Paddy Slattery.  Paddy Slattery is an award winning writer/direct...

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 despite his recent success, you'd never guess. His work on the Short Film "Brain in Gear"in 2019 was rewarded in 2020 with a BAFTA award and our very own Sean T, Dropped everything to get the Skinny on the...

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 and Sponsored by Film Equipment hire and Wildcard Distribution. Myles O’Reilly is a musician, composer and filmmaker from Dublin, Ireland. Since first lifting a camera in 2010, multi tasking O’Reilly has...

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 Equipment hire and Wildcard Distribution. Stephen Fagan is a Dublin born Animation Producer, Coach and Managing Director of the new Animation Studio Meala. Stephen started his studies in animation production at...

#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 Productions to chat about their recent success with their debut feature made for just 40,000 and with a bucket of Cavan good will, Redemption of a Rogue Phillip Doherty is a playwright and director. Two-time...

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. https://stillvoicesfilmfestival.com/ BALLYMAHON, CO. LONGFORD ONLINE - AUGUST 13TH - 16TH 2020 STREAMING NOW Fni Wrapchat is mixed by Bedford, Produced by the Headstuff Podcast Network and Sponsored by Fi...