Irish Film and Television Network

Aileen Ye, Carys D Coburn, Luke Faulkner, Ross O’Donnellan, Shannon Haly and Thomas Purdy were announced as the six filmmakers who will be platformed during the 2026 festival, as well as access to talks, screenings and networking events and receiving mentorship throughout the following year.

Premiering globally on Apple TV Friday, June 19, Sugar season two hails from showrunner and executive producer Sam Catlin, executive producer Audrey Chon, and stars Laura Donnelly, Tony Dalton, Jin Ha and Raymond Lee Sugar is a contemporary, unique take on the private detective story.

In this IFTA Masterclass, Robbie will share his knowledge and expertise as a leading international Director of Photography; working with Directors to bring filmmaker’s vision to screen; crafting iconic visuals for cinema; working with & HODs; lighting design; choosing lens for optics; camera operation & movement; shooting on film in a digital era; plus tips & advice for filmmakers and cinematographers.

The Western AV Forum (WAVF) is a collective of key stakeholders for Film, Television, Games, and Animation in the West of Ireland chaired by Ardán. The forum hears firsthand from those working on the ground in the regions and gain considerable insight into the challenges they face. WAVF’s work with these initiatives, alongside others it operates, provides it with a top to bottom understanding of the industry in the region and informs the recommendations that follow.

18 June 2026 The Irish Film & Television Network JOBS FILMOGRAPHY NEWS WHO'S WHO DIARY GALLERY IFTA NEWS IN BRIEF IFTN HOME the Website Directory List Festivals Who's Who Locations Filmography News Crew Actors Contact Us | Advertise | Copyright | Terms & Conditions | Security & Privacy | RSS Feed | Twitter

The Lost Children of Tuam, directed by Frank Berry (Aisha, Michael Inside) and written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (The Salt Path, She Said) will make its debut at the festival Saturday July 11, with key cast and creatives set to attend.

The nomination follows Rowan's recent success at the Irish Film & Television Academy Awards, where she won the IFTA for Best Casting for the same film. Rowan is one of six casting directors nominated for the prestigious international award, which celebrates outstanding achievement in casting and recognises the creative contribution casting directors make to discovering talent, shaping performances and bringing stories to life.

Elsinore, which stars Scott in the lead role, has sold to airlines (Anuvu), former Yugoslavia and Bulgaria (MCF), Greece (Spentzos), Hungary (ADS), Israel (Lev), Portugal (Lusomundo), Scandinavia (Scanbox), South Africa (Sun Africa Group/MultiChoice), Switzerland (Filmcoopi) and Turkey (Bir Film). US distributor LD Entertainment is set to release the film in 2027.

The programme aims to foster greater representation within Ireland’s screen industries by providing tailored one-to-one mentorship opportunities with established film and television professionals. Through personalised guidance and industry insight, participants will develop their creative practice, strengthen professional networks and advance their careers within the film and television sector.

Written and produced by Australian filmmaker Anthony Maley, the independently developed animation follows three unlikely insect heroes who infiltrate a vast human chemical fortress in search of an antidote to a toxin threatening the survival of their world. Written and produced by Australian filmmaker Anthony Maley, the project follows three unlikely insect heroes who infiltrate a vast human chemical fortress in search of an antidote to a toxin threatening the survival of their world.