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Scannain literally is the Irish word for movies so we honestly couldn’t think of a better name for a website about the Irish screen industry.
Scannain was founded in October 2009 initially as a blog with movie reviews, some news, but mostly rambling views on all things film. As the years have gone by the rambling has decreased and the size of the writing pool has increased from one to many, all of whom are voluntary contributors with a passion and love for film. Scannain has grown over the years to become Ireland’s largest independent film and television industry website.
In our current guise we seek to promote international films and television to an Irish audience, but more crucially Irish film and television to an Irish and international audience. Scannain will always lend a hand to Irish filmmakers and is proud of our work with the Irish independent screen industry. Source
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Search ArticlesThe Odyssey – There and back again in spectacular fashion
Out this week around the world is Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway. This film is a modern retelling of the Greek epic and is led by Damon with an absolutely stellar cast backing him up. Many know of the story of Troy and Helen of Troy; fewer may know of The Odyssey. I count myself in this camp; I am media-literate in this ancient tale, which basically means I’ve seen bastardised versions over the years.
Des Carey joins Elephant Goldfish as Executive Director, Strategic Growth & Innovation
Elephant Goldfish, the Dublin-based VFX and post-production studio and member of the Molinare Creative Group, has appointed entertainment executive and technology innovator Des Carey as Executive Director, Strategic Growth & Innovation.
Fine Point Films takes strategic stake in DMC Film as Dublin operation expands
Fine Point Films has taken a strategic stake in DMC Film, the Dublin enterprise of DMC, cementing the relationship between two of the production companies behind the breakout success of Kneecap and paving the way for an expansion of DMC’s Irish office. The move between Fine Point Films, headed by Trevor Birney, and DMC, co-founded by Michael Fassbender, Conor McCaughan and Daniel Emmerson, marks a significant step forward in the companies’ growing creative and commercial relationship.
The Lost Children of Tuam wins Best Irish Film as record crowds mark 38th Galway Film Fleadh
Frank Berry’s The Lost Children of Tuam has taken the Best Irish Film award as the 38th Galway Film Fleadh closed on Sunday evening following six days of Irish and international cinema, the festival’s biggest edition to date. The Audience Award went to Learning to Breathe Underwater, Rebekah Fortune’s coming-of-age drama shot entirely in Galway and written by Richard Brabin, produced by Jack Tarling, Patrick O’Neill, Heather Higgins and Ivan McMahon.
Ailbhe Keogan, Jo Spain and Four Mothers writers among nominees for 2026 WGI Zebbie Awards
Shortlisted nominees for the 19th Writers’ Guild of Ireland (WGI) Zebbie Awards were announced today (Thursday, 9th July), with IFTA winner and BAFTA nominee Ailbhe Keogan among the writers up for prizes across seven categories celebrating Irish writing for stage, screen and audio. The ceremony, hosted once again by Tara Flynn, takes place at the Light House Cinema in Dublin on Thursday, September 3rd. Voting by WGI members to choose the winners opened this morning on script.ie.
Evil Dead Burn – A messy, grotesque family drama
Out this week in Irish cinemas is Evil Dead Burn, the latest entry in the much-beloved horror franchise Evil Dead. Starring a relatively unknown and intimate cast, Evil Dead Burn follows a family as they mourn a tragic passing. What starts out as a tense, awkward event quickly turns into a disturbing hellscape when the Book of the Dead returns to enact its usual messed-up shenanigans.
Irish casting agent Amy Rowan nominated for Semiramis Award at Karlovy Vary
Casting director Amy Rowan, winner of this year’s IFTA Award for Casting, travels to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival as one of six nominees from around the world shortlisted for the 2026 Semiramis Award for excellence in casting. Rowan is nominated for her work on Brendan Canty’s Christy, one of the standout Irish films of the year.
Dónall Ó Héalaí, Moe Dunford, Danielle Galligan and Olwen Fouéré lead cast of Landlines
Dónall Ó Héalaí (Arracht), Moe Dunford (The Dry), Danielle Galligan (House of Guinness) and Olwen Fouéré (The Northman) will lead the cast of Landlines, the debut feature from writer-director Tristan Heanue, which is currently in production in Connemara. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Ireland’s west coast, Landlines is an intimate rural drama exploring family, inheritance and the devastating consequences of broken promises.
Ten finalists named for Galway Film Fair Pitching Competition
Ten finalists have been selected for the annual Pitching Competition, sponsored by Wild Atlantic Pictures. Each will deliver a 90-second “Elevator Pitch” of their film project in front of a live audience and a panel of industry judges, competing for a cash prize of €3,000.
Galway Film Fair lands inaugural Amazon Regional Creatives Fund to launch EITILT talent programme
The Galway Film Fair has been named a proud recipient of the inaugural Amazon Regional Creatives Fund Ireland, with the backing set to power EITILT, a new career-pathway programme aimed at emerging and underrepresented creators. EITILT (the Irish word for “flight”) creates a structured progression route across the Galway Film Fair’s training and development initiatives, guiding participants year-on-year from first idea to market-ready project.