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Paul Mescal clocked his first IFTAs win in the Best Actor category for his leading performance in Charlotte Wells’ acclaimed debut Aftersun.

Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Sharon Horgan and Paul Mescal were among the nominees who took home awards at last night's show.

Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Paul Mescal, Sharon Horgan, Frank Berry and Bríd Ní Neachtain acknowledged on big night out for Irish film and television industry

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Speaking about his project, Berry commented: “ Aisha is set in the world of Direct Provision in Ireland. While working with former and current international protection applicants over four years, a story emerged of a human connection in an inhumane system. I am delighted that our project has attracted the attention of such amazing funding partners and the incredible talents of Letitia Wright and Josh O’Connor, who act alongside many former and current international protection applican...

03 Jun 2021 : Nathan Griffin Aisha The first look image for the film has also been revealed as production recently wrapped in Ireland. Cornerstone has picked up worldwide sales rights for the direct provision drama and will commence sales at the upcoming Cannes virtual market. Speaking about the acquisition, Cornerstone’s Alison Thompson and Mark Gooder said;  “Frank’s beautiful and uplifting script along with the strong acting talent will help shine ...

Focus Daily News “Herself” is an Inspirational Irish film about Sandra (Clare Dunne), a loving mother to two young daughters who’s also a badly abused wife. Sandra finally flees with the girls, but they struggle to find a home outside of temporary shelters while she holds down two minimum wage jobs. Their government’s housing assistance programs are so badly overloaded that Sandra and her girls must wait three years for a hearing. A bedtime story by her daughter inspires Sandra to searc...