Joining @paulwebsterfilms this week on Ireland's Film Industry Podcast FNI Wrapchat is super director Bob Gallagher. Bob Gallagher is a director, writer and cinematographer based in Dublin. He has been declared a ‘Good Soldier of Cinema’ by Werner Herzog and has been described by Rough Trade’s Geoff Travis as a filmmaker who ‘can be lyrical, as well as forensically evil’. Bounding through styles and subjects, often in enthusiastic collaboration, his work traverses personal boundaries and teases ...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 153
"Go to New York, make a splash and show these fuckers back here" This week's Episode of FNI Wrap Chat is someone who may be very recognisable to the Irish TV audience, from his brilliant turn in Love/Hate as Git Loughran, to his performances in the recent Taken Down and Dead Still. The brilliant writer/actor/director, Jimmy Smallhorne joins the two Paul's @paulbutlerlennox @paulwebsterfilms in the studio. Jimmy is an Irish filmmaker and actor who wrote, directed and acted in his debut feature fi...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 152
On this weeks episode in a slight reshuffle Paul Butler Lennox @paulbutlerlennox is joined by Director, Producer Garret Daly. Garret Daly Garret is a multifaceted and hugely assertive Film, TV and Audio and education professional who's productivity is self evident in his wide range of work across broadcast media over the years. This is testament to his brilliant attitude and determination. His latest film "NOTHING TO DECLARE" screens at the Galway Film Fleadh this week and trust us when we say. ...
Jul 25, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 151
This week Folks, Joining @paulbutlerlennox onFni Wrapchat is a multifaceted and exciting talent Rickie O'Neill. @rickieoneill During the first months of the Pandemic, Fni established a 5 page screenwriting competition "Gimme 5". Rickies script beat dozens of other entries and received a cash prize and a Arri equipment rental package from our Sponsors over at @filmequipmentstore Rickie won Best Short and best First time Director at the Independent Shorts awards for the Subsequent Film "Sunny Afte...
Jul 10, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 150
We've a very very special episode from London (We know right... not in Ireland) this week in association with the brilliant Irish Film London @irishfilmlondon Remie Michelle Clarke @remiemichelle packed up her mics, and was very passionate about charting this personal and professional journey to London to sit down with Director Cathy Brady @bradymiss and Actor Nora Jane Noone @njnoone to chat about one of this years most anticipated Irish releases "Wildfire" #SupportingIrishFilm #SupportingWomen...
Jul 02, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Welcome to episode 148 of Ireland's Audio-Visual industry podcast, FNI Wrap Chat. Paul Webster is joined by award-winning filmmaker and producer, Garry Keane who spent five years making the extraordinary and moving documentary, Gaza. If you would like to support the people affected by the violence in Gaza, Garry recommends contributing to the "Amjaad" Charity. Please check out their page here: gofund.me/8e3ce115 "Amjaad" Charity has been working in Gaza for 7 years. They provide assistance and a...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 148
This next gentleman has over 60 producing credits on IMDB. He has had a hand in some of the most interesting Irish films and documentaries of the last 20 years. A real good guy good of Irish Film. Producer and Co-Managing Director of Cowtown Pictures Mr Alan Maher. FNI Wrapchat is sponsored by Wildcard, Octovid and Film Equipment Store. Alan's latest release is the eagerly, Oh soooo very eagerly anticipated, feature documentary 'Songs for While I'm away' the Phil Lynott story. Directed by Emer R...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 147
As the sun splits the trees (thank God) Joining @remiemichelle on this weeks Episode is Tim O’Donovan. @mrtimodonovan Tim is a sound editor, dubbing mixer, vastly experienced voice actor and musician from Dublin. He has extensive experience in audio post, from BBC and National Geographic documentaries to animation series for Nickelodeon and Disney. One of the high points of his animation audio career has been working with childhood heroes Zig and Zag on their animated series for CBeebies. Tim en...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 146
On this Episode of Fni Wrapchat is Director and Producer Martina Durac. But... First some FNI RELATED NEWS. We're bringing you closer to Filmmakers than ever before. With our membership programme on www.WeAreFni.com/mentors. One on one, online chats, and a free networking event for members in the Autumn of this year. Sooooooooo excited. #WeAreFni #YouAreFni Martina Durac is an award-winning director and producer of documentary and factual programming. With Julian Behal, one of Ireland’s leading ...
May 28, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Joining @paulbutlerlennox and @paulwebsterfilms in the studio this week is one of Ireland's most hard working Actors, Dubliner Jason Barry @jasonbarry_ Jason has the very unique achievement of featuring in one of the most successful Films of all time (Titanic) and the most successful TV series Ireland has produced (Love/Hate). Today We have a VERY open conversation. From running for well being, moving to London as a young man and Bruno Fernandes... To discussing the importantance of supportive m...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Important episode alert Welcome to FNI Wrapchat, If this is your first listen, please subscribe. @paulbutlerlennox is joined on this episode by President Gerry O'Brien and Vice President Melissa Nolan of Irish Equity. A very important episode that all Actors and Performace professionals should bookmark to listen to. Wrapchat is sponsored by Wildcard Distribution, Film Equipment Store and Octovid.com and is made in conjunction with the Headstuff podcast network at the Podcast Studios. We discuss ...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 143
On this episode of FNI Wrapchat, joining Paul Webster is showrunner, Bafta winning executive producer and priter of 2021's new exciting Dublin set crime drama, Kin- Peter McKenna. Peter McKenna has written extensively for film, television and stage. He is the creator and Showrunner of RED ROCK, an award winning drama for Irish broadcaster TV3, which was acquired by AMAZON PRIME and the BBC. He has just completed writing episodes of forthcoming dramas THE GLOAMING (ABC Studios/STAN), THE LAST KIN...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 142
A little later than billed. On this episode of Fni Wrapchat, PBL @paulblennox is joined by Sarah Glennane, CEO of the Screen Composers Guild of Ireland. In the first of a few Chats with the various Film and TV Guilds and organisations, We talk the importance of Sound and Composition in Film, TV and Advertising at all levels. Why it should be treated with respect and how the ingredients of an overall project can be tainted when you skimp on original musical content. Original work vrs Stock librar...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 141
On this Episode of Fni Wrapchat, joining Mia Mullarkey is Creative Director of Odyssey Studios, Mark Maher. Mark is CEO, Founder and Creative Director at Odyssey Studios a creative Film Company, based in Ireland. He has brought 17 years of international experience in the industry as a Concept, Lead or Head Model Maker to Odyssey Studios which he started to bring world class model making to the world. His credits include The Hobbit (The Battle of the Five Armies, The Desolation of Smaug and An Un...
Apr 17, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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 upcoming. This is something definitely not to be missed. It's also FREE. Supported by Screenskills I...
Apr 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 139
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 everyone. Get ahead of the pack as we're shortly announcing a very cool membership programme for Fnier's on B...
Apr 01, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 138
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 young man, one that will absolutely keep him in the forefront of Directors minds into the future. He can...
Mar 26, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 137
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 Rising Star award at this years festival. Hazel Doupe, Actor Burschi Wojnar, Cinematographer and Costum...
Mar 19, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 136
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 "Reflex". Made as part of the 20/21 "Actors as Creator" scheme funded by Screen Ireland, Screen skills...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 135
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 for visuals. She believes in paving positive pathways through film and ad campaigns and that moving i...
Mar 05, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 134
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 and music, making skate videos of himself and his friends. Peter took the opportunity to pursue this pa...
Feb 28, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 133
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 commercial and fiction director based in Seville, Spain , but working internationally. Before he becam...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 132
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 associate with. He has over fifteen years of on-screen performance experience during which he's worked with dir...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 131
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, Pitching, working with Netflix and Amblin entertainment. We yap about His move back to Ireland and we lo...
Jan 30, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 130
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, Sweden/Subotica Entertainment, Ireland; THE PROFESSIONALS (fka SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE) for Roadside Attr...
Jan 14, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 129
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 McGarrigle. "Paudie is a Writer/Director based in Dublin. A graduate of the National Film at IADT, Pau...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 128
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 identity as Ellen Page felt important to include. There was no disrespect intended. The daughter of ...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 127
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 of Steph Corbett in LINE OF DUTY (BBC). Other notable roles that have been aired this year include ‘Ja...
Dec 04, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 126
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 for the project. ****Not to be missed**** Please share with a friend. Kamila Dydyna is an actress and...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 125
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 Breton parents Yann Fouéré and Marie-Magdeleine Mauger. In 2020, she was listed at number 22 on The Irish ...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 124
