IFTA MASTERCLASS HIGHLIGHTS

IFTA welcomes prominent and talented professionals from the Irish and international film and television industries to share their knowledge and expertise in our unique and informative Masterclass series.

• Martin Scorsese - Directing Masterclass
  IFTA was delighted to host a special Directing Masterclass with legendary, Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese, moderated by director Brian Kirk. view more



• Edward Norton - Acting Masterclass
  IFTA hosts a special Academy Masterclass with renowned actor and filmmaker Edward Norton, three-time Oscar nominated star of American History X, Fight Club, Birdman and Primal Fear. Moderated by Donald Clarke of The Irish Times. view more




• Chloé Zhao - Directing Masterclass
  IFTA hosts a special Directing Masterclass with Oscar-winning director of Nomadland and Eternals, Chloé Zhao.
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• Judi Dench - Acting Masterclass
  IFTA was delighted to host a special Acting Masterclass with Oscar-winning stage and screen actress Judi Dench, moderated by actress and comedian Deirdre O'Kane. view more




• John C Reilly - Acting Masterclass
  Fresh from his role as Jury President of Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard, Oscar-nominated actor John C. Reilly joined Academy Members for a special Masterclass discussing his wide-ranging career, supported by Screen Ireland. view more




• Mandy Walker - Cinematography Masterclass
  
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• John Crowley - Directing Masterclass
  IFTA is delighted to present a Directing Masterclass with John Crowley, IFTA and BAFTA winning director of films including Brooklyn, Intermission, Boy A and We Live in Time, and TV drama including episodes of Black Mirror and True Detective. view more



• Ciarán Hinds - Acting Masterclass
  IFTA hosts an Acting Masterclass with Oscar nominee Ciarán Hinds, star of Belfast, Rome and There Will Be Blood.
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• Rebecca Miller - Directing Masterclass
  IFTA is delighted to present a Masterclass in Writing & Directing with Rebecca Miller, award-winning director of films including The Ballad of Jack & Rose, Maggie’s Plan and She Came To Me. view more



• Liam Cunningham - Acting Masterclass
  IFTA is delighted to present a Masterclass in Acting with Liam Cunningham, the award-winning star of Netflix’s blockbuster hit 3 Body Problem, as well as Game of Thrones, Hunger and The Wind That Shakes The Barley. view more




• Eddie Hamilton - Editing Masterclass
  IFTA welcomes Oscar-nominated Top Gun: Maverick editor Eddie Hamilton for a Masterclass hosted by Mick Mahon.
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• Todd Field - Directing Masterclass
  IFTA in association with Screen Ireland is delighted to present a Masterclass in Directing for Film with Todd Field, the six-time Oscar nominated writer-director of Tár, Little Children and In The Bedroom. view more




• Alan Moloney - Producing Masterclass
  IFTA hosts a Producing Masterclass with award-winning Irish producer Alan Moloney (Small Things Like These).
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• Anthony McCarten - Screenwriting Masterclass
  IFTA hosts a Screenwriting Masterclass with Oscar nominee Anthony McCarten, writer of Bohemian Rhapsody, The Theory of Everything and The Two Popes. Moderated by IFTA winning filmmaker Gerard Barrett.
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• Betsy West & Julie Cohen - Documentary Masterclass
  IFTA welcomes Oscar nomiinees Betsy West & Julie Cohen (RBG, Julia) for a Documentary Masterclass moderated by Ross Whitaker.
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• Úna Ní Dhonghaíle - Editing Masterclass
  IFTA hosts an Editing Masterclass with award-winning Irish editor Úna Ní Dhonghaíle (Belfast).
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