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Today’s film is the 2010 short Noreen. The film is written and directed by Domhnall Gleeson, and stars Brian Gleeson, Gerard Byrne, and Brendan Gleeson. Gleeson has made a name for himself over his 25 year career with roles in features such as Braveheart, Gangs of New York, Kingdom of Heaven, and In Bruges. His newest film, titled Calvary, opens in limited release in American theatres this weekend.

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He is best known for having a famous acting dad – Brendan – and admits he isn't classic leading-man material. But will his roles in the films Dredd and Anna Karenina change that?

On a fiercely sunny afternoon in London, Domhnall Gleeson lopes into the hotel courtyard in a blue hoodie and grey jeans, and sticks out a hand to shake mine. The cheerful 29-year-old pulls up a chair in the shade; he is pink and tall and skinny, with a shock of short orange hair in place of the lank locks worn in some of his most widely seen work. (He was Ron Weasley's scarred brother Bill in the final Harry Potter instalments, and a whimpering outlaw in the Coen brothers' True Grit.) He is well known for his well-known father, Brendan Gleeson, who makes such a feast of supporting parts that you wish he got more leads. The same can...

The 13th edition of the Rushes Soho Shorts Festival took place in London at the end of last month (20th-29th July, 2011). The festival gives awards to short films in 8 competitive categories: Documentary, Animation, Music Video, Broadcast Design, International, Newcomers, Short, and Long Form (for films over 12 minutes but under 30 minutes long). Having received over 1200 entries from 53 different countries, the festival programmers selected 148 films to be screened in competition. The festival also boasts 25 non-competitive categories for shorts that have already screened at other short film festivals around the globe.

This year’s winners are as follows (click on the titles to watch the trailer or full film online, where available):

The Documentary Award:

‘P.S. Your Mystery Sender‘ (dir. Benjamin Wigley)

The Animation Award:

‘Dot‘ (dir. Sumo Science)

The Music Video Award:

‘Isles‘ for Little Comets (dir. Aoife McArdie)

The Broadcast Design Award:

‘The Chase‘ for Intel (dir. Smith...

There's a new McDonagh in town and he's taking no prisoners. This week Irish film industry heads wear amazed by the strong performance at the box office of John Michael McDonagh's (brother of the famous playwright Martin McDonagh) new film The Guard. With a weekend gross of more than half a million Euro, easily knocking 'Bridesmaids' from the coveted number one spot, McDonagh’s jet black comedy thriller is being compared to other hugely successful Irish films such as 'Michael Collins' and brother Marin's'In Bruges.' To sweeten an already banner weekend the film picked up the Best Irish Feature award at the Galway Film Festival on Saturday. --------------------- Read More: A tale of two Tribeca hits - Brendan Gleeson’s ‘The Guard’ and ‘Noreen’ Brendan Gleeson’s ‘The Guard’ set to be the next ‘King’s Speech’ - Video Irish film ‘The Guard' a Sundance...

Brendan Gleeson has described President Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland as “inspirational”. Speaking to Hotpress Magazine the award winning Irish actor said he found presidents visit was energizing. "I found it inspirational. I wanted it to turn things around and I think it actually did. The energy was amazing," He said. The actor who is currently starring in “The Guard” spoke about his conversation with First Lady Michelle Obama: "I said something inane like, 'We really needed that – thanks, for leading the faith, saying that we’re worth believing in'. She said, 'Yeah, yeah – work work work!' ______________ Read More: Brendan Gleeson’s ‘The Guard’ set to be the next ‘King’s Speech’ A tale of two Tribeca hits - Brendan Gleeson’s ‘The Guard’ and ‘Noreen Brendan Gleeson's film 'The Guard' to open Sundance Festival ______________ “And I thought that was really cool because it...

“Scabrous, profane, violent, verbally adroit and very often hilarious” according to Independent.ie; these were the words that The Hollywood Reporter chose to describe ‘The Guard’ after it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The movie is now attracting serious buzz. It stars Brendan Gleeson as an Irish cop whose life is disturbed when an FBI agent played by Don Cheadle arrives in his village on the trail of drug dealers. ‘The Guard,’ directed by John Michael McDonagh, is set in Galway and is expected to be just as much a success as ‘In Bruges’ (directed by John Michael McDonagh’s brother, Martin) and ‘The King’s Speech.’ It tells the tale of of a sergeant, played by Brendan Gleeson, who is tired of his life and job; the story then unfolds when a member of the FBI (Don Cheadle, the executive producer) is sent into the town to “investigate an international cocaine smuggling ring.

The recent Tribeca Film Festival in New York unveiled two brilliant new Irish films (both about Irish cops, as it happens). Writer and director John Michael McDonagh’s The Guard, starring Brendan Gleeson, will be released in July. And in a nice bit of symmetry, Gleeson also plays a guard in Noreen, an atmospheric short film written and directed by his Harry Potter starring son Domhnall. Cahir O’Doherty talks to the two talented directors currently making waves in Irish film. Brendan Gleeson is the most accomplished Irish actor of his generation. Let’s just get out of the way. If you still have any lingering doubts about it they’ll be dispelled when you catch his lovely, understated performance as a tough on the surface Garda inspector (Irish police officer) in writer and director John Michael McDonagh’s entertaining new Irish film The Guard. McDonagh (who’s the older,...

Organisers of the Tribeca Film Festival have announced this year's line-up of 60 short films, 22 of which are world premieres.

The international festival was founded in 2002 by Robert De Niro, producer Jane Rosenthal and real-estate investor Craig Hatkoff to help revitalise Manhattan's Tribeca neighbourhood following the 9/11 terrorist attack.

The 2011 event - presented by founding sponsor American Express - will run from April 20 to May 1. The 60 shorts represent 21 countries, including the UK, and feature stars from around the globe.

In a new development this year, the recipient of the Tff Best Narrative Short award will qualify for consideration in the Short Films category of the Oscars without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with Academy rules.

The short film program, drawn from 2,862 submissions, will be presented in eight thematic programs, which are detailed below.

There is a broad spectrum of styles and storytelling, from zombies taking over Manhattan to the humanitarian effort in Haiti.

The Tribeca Film Festival in New York will have a strong lineup of Irish premieres, movies and talent this year including Brendan Gleeson's “The Guard” and Alexandra McGuinness' "Lotus Eaters.” Irish feature-length movie "Lotus Eaters,” directed by McGuinness, will have its world premiere at the event. “The Guard” will have its New York debut at the festival, having received excellent feedback at the Sundance Film Festival. "We’re thrilled to be having the world premiere screening of ‘Lotus Eaters’ at the Tribeca Film Festival,” McGuinness said. "It’s a privilege to be included in the Viewpoints Program alongside such an unusual and exciting mix of films and filmmakers. I just hope I have time to see some of the other movies while I’m out there.” Also included in the festival are Domhall Gleeson's directorial debut "Noreen,” Lance Daly's new film "The Good Doctor" and "The Swell Season,...

The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival on Wednesday announced its lineup of 60 short films, 22 of which are world premieres.

A new wrinkle at this year’s festival is the recipient of the Tff Best Narrative Short award will qualify for consideration in the Short Films category of the annual Academy Awards without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with the Academy rules.

Drawn from 2,862 submissions, the short-film program represents 21 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Haiti, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States.

The following is a listing of the selected short films in the eight programs in which they will be presented, with descriptions provided by the festival.

2011 Tribeca Film Festival Short Film Program

Off the Grid (Documentary)

Sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll are a few of the topics explored in these thought-provoking short documentaries.

The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival on Wednesday announced its lineup of 60 short films, 22 of which are world premieres.

A new wrinkle at this year’s festival is the recipient of the Tff Best Narrative Short award will qualify for consideration in the Short Films category of the annual Academy Awards without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with the Academy rules.

Drawn from 2,862 submissions, the short-film program represents 21 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Haiti, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States.

The following is a listing of the selected short films in the eight programs in which they will be presented, with descriptions provided by the festival.

2011 Tribeca Film Festival Short Film Program

Off the Grid (Documentary)

Sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll are a few of the topics explored in these thought-provoking short documentaries.

Bosnian war drama As If I Am Not There received three Ifta awards for Best Film, Director and Script for the film's Irish writer/director Juanita Wilson at tonight's Ifta awards, celebrating the Irish film and television industry.

Martin MCCann was named Best Actor for 'Swansong - Story of Occi Byrn', while Amy Huberman was got Best Actress for 'Rewind.'

Pierce Brosnan and Saorise Ronan took home the supporting honours at the awards with Brosnan winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'The Ghost', while Ronan's part in The Way Back earned her the supporting actress honour.

In the international categories, 'The Social Network' won the best international film, with its star Jesse Eisenberg winning Best Actor. Annette Bening took Best Actress for 'The Kids Are All Right'.

Winners Of The 8th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards:

Outstanding Contribution to Industry...