IFTA Film & Drama Awards - Viewing Season Open

The Academy's viewing season for Members is open for the upcoming IFTA Film and Drama Awards.

Across 25 categories, Irish Academy Members and invited Jury are currently viewing all of the submitted material across Film, Drama, Feature Documentary, Short and Animation categories. Submissions have increased this year, with, for example, 20 Irish feature films submitted for consideration.

Feedback from previous international Jurors includes Lord of the Rings filmmaker Peter Jackson, who said, "Thank you for inviting us to be part of the celebration. Coming from a similiar sized country, with limited resources, we know how important it is to protect and preserve cultural identity and that funding is always a struggle. However, it is clear to us Ireland is blessed with the most rare resource of all - an abundance of talent - both in front of and behind the camera! The Irish Film industry has a lot to be proud of - keep 'em coming!"

The IFTA Film and Drama Awards takes place on Sunday 25th May.