3) A director, a WhatsApp message, and a hunch about a pair of eyes. Colin McIvor on casting the villain in No Ordinary Heist.
Full episode out now. See link ⬆️
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Episode cover art for the Irish Stew Podcast featuring a live Q&A recorded at the 2026 Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington DC. The top panel shows all four participants seated on the AFI Silver Theatre stage: hosts John Lee and Martin Nutty of the Irish Stew Podcast alongside special guests director Colin McIvor and producer Ruth Carter of No Ordinary Heist. The event slide visible in the background reads: "With special guests: Director Colin McIvor and Producer Ruth Carter. Moderated by The Irish Stew Podcast hosts Martin Nutty and John Lee. Reception sponsored by Northern Ireland Bureau, North America." Sponsor logos including Solas Nua, Culture Ireland, Screen Ireland and the Embassy of Ireland USA are visible. The bottom left panel shows the Capital Irish Film Festival logo in pink on black. The bottom right panel shows the Irish Stew Podcast logo — a globe in a bowl — with the tagline Conversation for the Global Irish Nation.
Out now.
Irish Stew live on stage at CIFF 2026 in Washington DC — with director Colin McIvor and producer Ruth Carter of No Ordinary Heist, a Belfast thriller based on the real 2004 Northern Bank robbery.
The film doesn’t let go. Neither does the conversation.
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Director Colin McIvor of No Ordinary Heist. Colin is photographed on stage at the AFI Silver Theatre during the 2026 Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington DC, holding a microphone and mid-conversation. The card displays a quote: "It was really always about a story of two human beings who were forced together to save their families." Text also reads: Colin McIvor, Director, No Ordinary Heist. New Episode, Monday 30 March. A Solas Nua event. Irish Stew Podcast — Conversation for the Global Irish Nation. Logos for Irish Stew and the Capital Irish Film Festival appear in the top corners.
Episode drops tomorrow.
“It was really always about a story of two human beings who were forced together to save their families.” — Colin McIvor on No Ordinary Heist.
New episode Monday 30 March.
A Solas Nua event.
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Something different coming Monday.
We recorded a live on-stage Q&A at the 2026 Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington DC with director Colin McIvor and producer Ruth Carter of No Ordinary Heist
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Don't miss out on all the buzz of a Fleadh premiere! Our final deadline to submit your Irish feature film is Friday April 3rd! 🎬🇮🇪
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The results of the first Eurimages Project Evaluation Session of 2026 were announced this week, with 3 Screen Ireland supported films among the selected projects.
🎬 Lucia
🎬 A Few Miles South
🎬 If Love Should Die
Find out more ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/5-scree...
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26.5 million reasons to break the rules.
Inspired by the largest cash heist in UK & Irish history, No Ordinary Heist is in cinemas March 27th, proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. 💰
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“Producers back home say the green wave is no accident — it's the result of sustained government investment and a deep well of homegrown creative talent.”
@thr.com explores the success of Irish film talent at the 98th Academy Awards:
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VACANCY: Screen Ireland is seeking to recruit a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join the Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs department.
📅 Deadline for applications: 31 March 2026, 5pm.
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Registration for the Irish Pavilion at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival is now open. 🇮🇪 📽️
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SPILT MILK opens this Friday (20/3) 🔎
Our opening night screening will be followed by a Q&A with actors Danielle Galligan, Cillian Sullivan and Laurence O’Fuarain, and director Brian Durnin.
Book your tickets today! ▶️ https://ifi.ie/film/spilt-milk-2026/
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! What’s your favorite Irish film?
“Once” essay and colcannon recipe: vegoutrecipes.com/oncecannon
“Kneecap” review: vegoutrecipes.com/the-feed/kneecap-2024
Follow me on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/moviecat
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History is made! We break down the incredible Best Actress win for Hamnet and the beautifully emotional words shared on the Academy stage. 🏆
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“John Carney’s most winning pop-music drama since Once”
@variety.com reviews Power Ballad, fresh from its International Premiere at @sxsw.com last weekend: 👇
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“Damian McCarthy’s most polished and unnerving yet” Bloody Disgusting
Last weekend marked the World Premiere of Irish-US production Hokum. 📽️ 💚
Starring Adam Scott, the film is produced by Ireland’s Tailored Films, Spooky Pictures and Image Nation.
Full review below: 👇
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VACANCY: Screen Ireland is seeking to hire a Finance Manager to manage the agency’s accounting operations.
📅 Deadline for applications: 9th April 2026, 5pm.
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Screen Ireland is proud to support two films in selection at this year’s @sxsw.com:
🛎️ Hokum, directed by Damian McCarthy (World Premiere)
🎸 Power Ballad, directed by John Carney (International Premiere)
Find out more about both films ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/screen-...
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“Marks a new generation of talent in front and behind the lens”
Follow 11 year old detective Bobby O’Brien in his biggest case yet in Spilt Milk – in cinemas March 20th, proudly supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland. 🕵️
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If any writers out there are looking for another set of eyes on their stuff, or someone to make sense of the chaos, give me a shout! www.jonathanhughes.ie/hughesscriptworks #IrishFilm #ScriptEditor #Writing #Development
Recording some exclusive content for our #patreon supporters! #WakingNedDevine #StPatricksDay #irishfilm #podcast
The IFI is delighted to present 250 stories from the Amharc Éireann series with the support and partnership of Gael Linn.
To learn more, engage with our interactive map and watch the films in the collection visit the link: https://bit.ly/4r7JTjw
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2) Thrilled that Irish Stew is podcast in residence for four incredible days of Irish film. Thanks to Maedhbh Mc Cullagh for the honour! 🎬🇮🇪
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5) Catch the full conversation with Ruán wherever you listen to podcasts — and if you’re in DC this week, go see these films and look out for us
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“An immersive, balanced portrait”
Screen International reviews Neasa Ni Chianain’s Forever is Now, fresh from its World Premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival:
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