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FNI Wrap Chat

Film Network Ireland's Wrap Chat Podcast is the Irish Film Industry Podcast. Hosted and produced by freelancers. Founded by Paul Butler Lennox, Paul Webster and Ray Mongey in 2017, they were joined in 2020 by an exceedingly talented line up of presenters including Mia Mullarkey, Sean T. O Malley and Remie Michelle Clarke and more recently by the indomitable Georgina McKevitt, Mark Monks (who is also our engineer) and Luke Brabazon. In 2025 we welcomed, Johnny Elliott and Joe Griffin on

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36:06

#189 | Director Fintan Connolly and Writer Fiona...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/05/10

On this brand new Ep of Fni Wrapchat is Fintan Connolly and Writer Fiona Bergin. Hosted by Mark Monks. The creative minds behind the recent Irish Feature Barber. Check out Barber staring Aidan Gillian, Still playing in the IFI and the Lighthouse this week. Val Barber, a private investigator, is hired by a wealthy widow to find her missing granddaughter. Barber’s initial investigation into Sara’s disappearance quickly darkens. Secrets start surfacing in unexpected ways. Before too long, Barber

43:43

#188 | Robert Higgins & Patrick McGivney |...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/05/05

Paul Webster was joined this week by two exciting filmmakers who are very much on the up, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney. They are an award-winning Irish director/producer duo from Longford. They wrote, produced and directed the upcoming feature film ‘Lakelands’ which stars Éanna Hardwicke (Normal People, Vivarium), Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone, Kin), Lorcan Cranitch (Bloodlands) and Gary Lydon (Banshees of Inisherin). The film won Best Irish Film and Bingham Ray New Talent Award for its

45:28

#188 | Robert Higgins & Patrick McGivney |...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/05/05

Paul Webster was joined this week by two exciting filmmakers who are very much on the up, Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney. They are an award-winning Irish director/producer duo from Longford. They wrote, produced and directed the upcoming feature film ‘Lakelands’ which stars Éanna Hardwicke (Normal People, Vivarium), Danielle Galligan (Shadow and Bone, Kin), Lorcan Cranitch (Bloodlands) and Gary Lydon (Banshees of Inisherin). The film won Best Irish Film and Bingham Ray New Talent Award for its

64:01

#187 | Sinéad O'Shea | Director (Pray For Our Sinners...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/04/21

Paul and Mia sit down with director Sinéad O Shea to chat about her fascinating career and her stunning new feature documentary. Pray For Our Sinners tells the story of a group of citizens who resisted the status quo of systematic brutality against women and children when the Catholic church was at the height of its power in Ireland. We strongly urge you to catch this one in the cinema if you can. Also, tonight is the night of FNI's Spring Networking Event.

65:46

#187 | Sinéad O'Shea | Director (Pray For Our Sinners...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/04/21

Paul and Mia sit down with director Sinéad O Shea to chat about her fascinating career and her stunning new feature documentary. Pray For Our Sinners tells the story of a group of citizens who resisted the status quo of systematic brutality against women and children when the Catholic church was at the height of its power in Ireland. We strongly urge you to catch this one in the cinema if you can. Also, tonight is the night of FNI's Spring Networking Event.

28:26

#186 | Achill International Film Festival | Emily...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/04/05

Joining Paul @paulbutlerlennox on this brand spanking new ep for a chat about all things Achill and the Achill Island International Film Festival @achillfilmfestival is the wonderful Emily O’Callaghan. Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for a TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni Emily

26:41

#186 | Achill International Film Festival | Emily...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/04/05

Joining Paul @paulbutlerlennox on this brand spanking new ep for a chat about all things Achill and the Achill Island International Film Festival @achillfilmfestival is the wonderful Emily O’Callaghan. Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for a TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni Emily

51:47

#185 | Tara O' Callaghan | Director

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/03/30

Hey Film makers! Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for a TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni After a little break we're back with the next episode of our podcast Wrapchat, Luke sat down with his old IADT classmate and Rising star Tara O'Callaghan!!! Tara O'Callaghan is an Irish/Serbian

50:02

#185 | Tara O' Callaghan | Director

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/03/30

Hey Film makers! Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for a TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni After a little break we're back with the next episode of our podcast Wrapchat, Luke sat down with his old IADT classmate and Rising star Tara O'Callaghan!!! Tara O'Callaghan is an Irish/Serbian

46:59

#184 | Natasa Paulberg | Composer

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/02/27

Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni On this weeks episode of FNI Wrapchat. Luke Brabazon (Our Brand new Co-Host, Welcome Luke) sat down in the Podcast Studios with the immersive musical talent that is Natasa Paulsberg. Natasa Paulberg is an

48:44

#184 | Natasa Paulberg | Composer

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/02/27

Why not come along to our Networking event on the 21st of April at 7pm. At Northern Soul, Dublin Quays. https://link.wearefni.com/springsprungnetworking for TICKET!!!! Our New Bi Monthly event. You asked for it, Get your 10 euro tickets now or become a member on BuymeaCoffee.com/Fni On this weeks episode of FNI Wrapchat. Luke Brabazon (Our Brand new Co-Host, Welcome Luke) sat down in the Podcast Studios with the immersive musical talent that is Natasa Paulsberg. Natasa Paulberg is an

53:38

#183 | Frankie Fenton/ Kathryn Kennedy | Director and...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/02/16

Two of the nicest guests and one a repeat offender on Fni Wrapchat Director Frankie Fenton (from 5 years ago...Can you believe) and Producer Kathryn Kennedy, dropped by the studio to chat with Paul Butler Lennox @paulbutlerlennox and Paul Webster @paulwebsterfilms Their new feature 'Atomic Hope' is out in Irish and UK Cinemas on the 17th of February. It's a VERY VERY interesting watch that will shift perspectives on how we produce our energy. Join the debate by supporting at the cinema this

51:53

#183 | Frankie Fenton/ Kathryn Kennedy | Director and...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/02/16

Two of the nicest guests and one a repeat offender on Fni Wrapchat Director Frankie Fenton (from 5 years ago...Can you believe) and Producer Kathryn Kennedy, dropped by the studio to chat with Paul Butler Lennox @paulbutlerlennox and Paul Webster @paulwebsterfilms Their new feature 'Atomic Hope' is out in Irish and UK Cinemas on the 17th of February. It's a VERY VERY interesting watch that will shift perspectives on how we produce our energy. Join the debate by supporting at the cinema this

40:08

#182 | Conor McMahon | Writer/Director

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/01/24

This time we absolutely "Let the Right one" in the studio. What a BLOODY good EP!!! Mark Monks @mark_monks99 our residential Gore master sat down to yap with the indefatigable Conor McMahon @conormcmahon9 Conor’s First feature film Stitches, starring British comedian Ross Noble, won best film at the Midnight Xtreme section of the prestigious Sitges Film Festival. He directed Zombie Bashers, an entry in the RTE Storyland online series scheme. The show proved extremely successful with horror and

38:23

#182 | Conor McMahon | Writer/Director

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/01/24

This time we absolutely "Let the Right one" in the studio. What a BLOODY good EP!!! Mark Monks @mark_monks99 our residential Gore master sat down to yap with the indefatigable Conor McMahon @conormcmahon9 Conor’s First feature film Stitches, starring British comedian Ross Noble, won best film at the Midnight Xtreme section of the prestigious Sitges Film Festival. He directed Zombie Bashers, an entry in the RTE Storyland online series scheme. The show proved extremely successful with horror and

39:49

#181 | Baz Black | Actor/Writer/Director

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/01/16

HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS!!!! On this Brand new Episode of Fni Wrapchat... we cast our eye on the future Generation of Film TV talent. Mark Monks sat down with Baz Black to chat about making your own opportunities and your own creative way, and his upcoming feature "Dublin Crust" Baz Black is an Award Winning Actor/Writer/Director from Ireland best known for playing Ged Delaney in Season 1 & 2 of AMCS Show 'KIN' . He trained at Bow Street Acting Academy. His early acting career started in

41:34

#181 | Baz Black | Actor/Writer/Director

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2023/01/16

HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS!!!! On this Brand new Episode of Fni Wrapchat... we cast our eye on the future Generation of Film TV talent. Mark Monks sat down with Baz Black to chat about making your own opportunities and your own creative way, and his upcoming feature "Dublin Crust" Baz Black is an Award Winning Actor/Writer/Director from Ireland best known for playing Ged Delaney in Season 1 & 2 of AMCS Show 'KIN' . He trained at Bow Street Acting Academy. His early acting career started in

70:52

#180 | John Murphy | Editor (North Circular) out now...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2022/12/20

John Murphy had a very GALWAY chat with our very own Seán T. Ó Meallaigh for this great episode. Merry Christmas Everyone!!!! John is an experienced and freelance editor working across drama and documentary. His work has premiered at Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, HotDocs, Sheffield, DocPoint and Doc Leipzeig. For television, He has cut multiple award winners and a whole host of shows ranging from profiles of cultural icons in sport and music to history and politics. In 2018, John was nominated for

72:37

#180 | John Murphy | Editor (North Circular) out now...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2022/12/20

John Murphy had a very GALWAY chat with our very own Seán T. Ó Meallaigh for this great episode. Merry Christmas Everyone!!!! John is an experienced and freelance editor working across drama and documentary. His work has premiered at Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, HotDocs, Sheffield, DocPoint and Doc Leipzeig. For television, He has cut multiple award winners and a whole host of shows ranging from profiles of cultural icons in sport and music to history and politics. In 2018, John was nominated for

61:22

#179 | Alan Gilsenan | Director (Ghosts of...

FNI Wrap Chat ·

2022/12/08

Paul Webster hosts this episode with director Alan Gilsenan, one of the most prolific filmmakers working in Ireland, about his fascinating career spanning three decades and an incredibly varied and impressive body of work as well as his latest film, Ghosts of Baggotonia. An evocative film-poem exploring the literary and other ghosts of the bohemian quarter bordering Dublin’s Baggot Street during the mid-20th century where there was a radical flourishing of artistic and intellectual activity. A

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