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Oscars 2026: Every Irish Nominee, How to Watch In Ireland, Favourites To Win & More. IFTN are bringing you the rundown of everything you need to know ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien in Hollywood on Sunday, 15 March. iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

Lionsgate has released the official trailer for John Carney’s comedy 'Power Ballad' starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. The film was shot in Dublin, summer 2024, and had its World Premiere at the 2026 Dublin International Film Festival. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

The short film 'Molly & The Robot' directed by Táine King, shot in County Monaghan has won the Audience Award for Best Short Film at the 2026 Dublin International Film Festival. iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

Aran Murphy has joined Sharon Horgan in the HBO comedy series 'Youth', from Horgan’s production banner Merman. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

The young Irish ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ star Flynn Gray has signed with WME for representation in all areas. WME plans to work with Gray to strategically build his career and establish his footprint in film, television, and beyond. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

Kilkenny-based Cartoon Saloon, the five-time Academy Award® nominated animation studio behind 'Wolfwalkers', 'Song of The Sea' and more, has announced the appointment of Anthony Leo as Chief Executive Officer. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

Break Out Pictures has released the official trailer and poster for ‘The Three Urns’ starring Ciarán Hinds, Olga Kurylenko, Stephen Dillane, Lisa Dwane with Stephen Fry and Sinéad Cusack. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

Jessie Buckley won Leading Actress at the BAFTA Film Awards in London for her performance in 'Hamnet'. Marking the first time an Irish actress has been awarded in the category at the BAFTAs. The award was presented by fellow Irish actor Cillian Murphy. iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the winners of the IFTA Awards 2026, which took place Friday night in Dublin. The 23rd anniversary of the IFTA Awards was a star-studded affair with host Kevin McGahern at the helm. iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland have announced the 2026 Screen Ireland - IFTA Rising Star Nominees with the winner to be announced at the 2026 IFTA Awards Ceremony on Friday, February 20th. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

Irish talent has made a major impact at the 98th Academy Awards, with Jessie Buckley, Maggie O'Farrell, Element Pictures' 'Bugonia' and John Kelly's 'Retirement Plan' among this year’s Oscar nominees. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

Colin McIvor’s ‘No Ordinary Heist’ will receive its World Premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) & UK premiere at Glasgow Film Festival. The Irish thriller stars Éanna Hardwicke and Eddie Marsan. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

John Carney’s latest musical-comedy 'Power Ballad' will receive its World Premiere as the closing film of this year’s Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) with stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in attendance. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) proudly unveils the nominations for the 2026 IFTA Awards, honouring exceptional achievements in Film and Drama across 29 categories. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced that iconic, Oscar-nominated Irish actor Ciarán Hinds will be honoured with the Irish Academy Award for his Lifetime Achievement, and for his outstanding Irish and international Acting achievements. iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

The NTA Film & TV Drama in collaboration with Ardán invite aspiring creators to submit their unscripted TV show ideas for a chance to pitch to a room of industry professionals at this year's TV Summit, on Thu 26 Feb 2026. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

Beach Pictures, the budding Ireland-based distributor, has picked up Ireland/UK theatrical rights for Brian Durnin’s Irish feature debut 'Spilt Milk'. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

Sunday night, Irish actress Jessie Buckley took home the award for Best Actress at the Critic's Choice Awards for her role as Agnes in Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

IFTN Spotlight: A.J. Buckley IFTN spoke with Dublin-born actor and ‘SEAL Team’ star A.J. Buckley to discuss his Irish roots, his international career and his acclaimed performance as Navy SEAL Sonny Quinn on 'SEAL Team' Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…

'Santa’s Holiday' is a brand new half hour animated film from Irish production company Ink&Light and premieres on RTÉ this Christmas Eve. Read more: iftn.ie/news/?act1=rec…