Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA)

What a night for Jessie Buckley! A massive congratulations from IFTA and ALL of Ireland to the Oscars 2026 Lead Actress winner for her remarkable performance in Hamnet! 💚 #Oscars

It quickly became a fan favourite, earning seven nominations at the 2016 IFTA Awards, with Jack Reynor winning Best Supporting Actor for his role as Brendan. Pictured: Jack Reynor and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo attending the 2016 IFTA Awards. #IFTA

On this day 10 years ago, Sing Street was released in Irish cinemas✨ Written and directed by John Carney, the film features standout performances from Maria Doyle Kennedy, Aidan Gillen, Jack Reynor and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo.

The Academy wishes our members & the Irish Film Community around the world a very Happy St. Patrick Day!🇮🇪✨ Today we celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Irish Film & Television industry internationally💚 #IFTA

A huge congratulations to Ireland’s own Richard Baneham, now a three-time Oscar winner, for his incredible VFX work on Avatar: Fire & Ash! 💚

The Irish Academy and ALL of Ireland send our best wishes to Jessie Buckley, who is flying the flag for Ireland this weekend at the Oscars for Best Actress. Jessie recently took home her IFTA Lead Actress Award at the IFTAs , as well the International Film Award for Hamnet✨

Jessie Buckley for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Hamnet); Maggie O’Farrell for Best Adapted Screenplay (Hamnet); Element Pictures for Best Picture (Bugonia); John Kelly & Andrew Freedman for Animated Short Film (Retirement Plan) and Richard Baneham for VFX (Avatar: Fire & Ash).

The Irish Academy and ALL of Ireland wishes our Irish nominees the very best of luck at the Oscars✨ Another amazing year of Irish representation at the Academy Awards, we’re all cheering you on! Go n-éirí Libh go Léir☘️🇮🇪 #IFTA

Jessie Buckley for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Hamnet); Maggie O’Farrell for Best Adapted Screenplay (Hamnet); Element Pictures for Best Picture (Bugonia); John Kelly for Animated Short Film (Retirement Plan) and Richard Baneham for VFX (Avatar: Fire & Ash). #IFTA

Pictured with Jamie Lee O’Donnell & Clinton Liberty, who presented the Award to the team!✨ #IFTA

Ahead of the Oscars on Sunday, we’re sending our best wishes to the amazing team behind Retirement Plan, nominated for Best Animated Short Film. The filmmakers attended the IFTAs last month where they accepted the 2026 Award for Best Animated Short Film. Go n-éití leat!☘️🇮🇪

Best of luck also to all the Irish Oscar contenders this year including Maggie O’Farrell Best Adapted Screenplay (Hamnet); Element Pictures for Best Picture (Bugonia); John Kelly for Animated Short Film (Retirement Plan) and Richard Baneham for VFX (Avatar: Fire & Ash) ☘️ #IFTA

“Thank you, IFTA. This is for everybody in Belfast, our cast and crew, for everything they bring to this show. We couldn’t do it without this city. It’s a special place, and we love it dearly” Stephen Wright (Producer - Blue Lights) @CNaM_ie Best Drama Winner 2026 #IFTA

Pictured with Steve Coogan, whom she presented the Lead Actor Award to on behalf of Éanna Hardwicke

“That’s what’s so special about the IFTAs, and the hard work the Irish community is doing both at home and abroad. It’s an amazing night to come together to mark and celebrate it” Siobhán Cullen IFTA Guest Presenter & Lead Actress Nominee 2026 (Obituary) #IFTA

Now in its 16th year, this award honours the legacy of George Morrison, whose documentary work inspires new generations of Irish filmmakers. Pictured in 2010 with then President of Ireland Mary McAleese, George Morrison received the inaugural award bearing his name. #IFTA

We were delighted to welcome Clare Dunne as a Guest Presenter at the IFTA Awards Ceremony. Clare presented the George Morrison Feature Documentary Award, which was awarded to Myrid Carten and her team for ‘A Want in Her’.

The Irish Academy’s Casting Director Chapter is chaired by the brilliant Louise Kiely, and IFTA hosts a range of Casting Conversations and Masterclasses each year to highlight this important work. Great work by Irish Casting Directors! ©IFTA #IFTA

Ahead of the Oscars presenting their very first Casting Award this Sunday, IFTA is proud to have celebrated the work of Irish Casting Directors since announcing the IFTA Casting Award in 2023. Award winners thus far have included Carla Stronge (Kneecap) and Amy Rowan (Christy).