Casting & Acting Forum
IFTA's Casting Conversations series offers an invaluable opportunity for actors, casting directors, agents, and industry professionals to gain deep insights into the ever-evolving casting landscape in Ireland. Featuring panels that explore the critical roles of casting directors and the actors they bring to the screen, sharing insights into key elements of the actors’ journey including the audition process; techniques; the selection process; working with Agents, and more.-
Casting Conversations - Actors Panel
Panelists at the forum include actors Jason O’Mara (IFTA winner, The Siege of Jadotville, The Man in the High Castle), Nora-Jane Noone (IFTA nominee, Wildfire, The Magdalene Sisters), Hilda Fay (IFTA nominee, House of Guinness, The Woman in the Wall) and Kwaku Fortune (IFTA nominee, Twig, Hidden Assets); and casting directors Ros Hubbard (Angela’s Ashes, The Commitments), Katy Moylan-Shorten (Moonhaven), Emma Gunnery (Kathleen is Here, Oddity) and Áine O’Sullivan (The End, Mother Mary).
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IFTA announces historic Casting Director award
Ireland is one of the first countries in the world to recognise the enormous contribution of Casting Directors with the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) not only establishing a dedicated Academy Chapter for Casting but also announcing the first IFTA Casting Director Award to be presented at the 2025 annual IFTA Awards, with submissions taking place in September 2024.
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Carla Stronge (Kneecap) wins IFTA's first Casting Award
Carla Stronge receives the first ever Best Casting Award for her work on Kneecap, on stage at the 2025 IFTA Awards.
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Tanqueray Reception
Attendees enjoyed a special Tanqueray reception following the Casting & Acting Forum.
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Liam Cunningham - Acting and Casting Masterclass
Award-winning actor Liam Cunningham (Hunger, 3 Body Problem) participates in a special Casting Conversations discussion with Casting Director Maureen Hughes.
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Irish Casting Director Panel
Filmmaker Darren Thornton (Four Mothers) hosts a panel discussion with Irish Casting Directors Aine O'Sullivan, Katy Moylen Shorten, Emma Gunnery and Karen Scully.
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Casting Directors in Conversation
IFTA's first Casting Director panel includes Maureen Hughes, Barry Coyle, Carla Stronge, Frank Moiselle, Amy Rowan and Ali Coffey.
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