Special London screening for Irish Oscar hopefuls
David Hennessy was at a recent London showcase of four Irish short films hoping for Oscar glory.
A special screening took place in London’s...
Neil Jordan among those honoured at London film awards
By David Hennessy
The Irish Film Awards London took place at the Irish Embassy recently.
The awards followed the Irish Film Festival London.
Irish film making...
Shouting it out
By David Hennessy
Shout London, the mental health and arts festival from Ashford Place, returned for its third outing at the weekend.
For the first time...
IFTUK celebrate Irish film talent
By David Hennessy
The annual Irish Film Festival London returned 13- 17 November.
The festival is the flagship event from Irish Film and TV UK,...
Still going Strong
Rob Strong spoke to David Hennessy ahead of his forthcoming show at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith.
Rob Strong brings his band to the...
This boy’s life
Jonathan Lambert told David Hennessy about Hometime, his new short film written by comedian/ actor Joseph McGucken, that looks at issues like alcohol around...
When life knocks you down…
Ellie Marron and Frank McCarthy told David Hennessy about Knuck and Knuckle, a documentary about boxing, grief and redemption featuring boxer Lee Reeves.
Short...
Hallelujah for Ireland
Christophe Lebold, who has written the definitive biography of the great singer- songwriter Leonard Cohen told David Hennessy how he got his love for...
Reawakened trauma
Ruairi Conaghan told David Hennessy about his new play that was inspired by his own breakdown that came after playing Brighton Bomber Pat Magee...
A celebration of film at Ealing, the home of British cinema
By David Hennessy
Ealing Film Festival returns this week.
This will be the fifth annual festival.
The festival was established to shine a spotlight on new...