Discover the Fleadh Forum at the 37th Galway Film Fleadh
Posted: 1st July 2025
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is proud to support the Film Forum at the 36th Galway Film Fleadh - the annual platform to explore, discuss and share ideas about what is happening in the audiovisual industry.
This year's event will start off with a keynote from independent film icon Christine Vachon, followed by case studies of recent international and Irish successes and discussions on co-production and the creative relationship between director, writer and producer.
RSVP now on the Galway Film Fleadh's website.
Full day schedule
10:30 Registration / Coffee
11:00 Veranda Chat with Christine Vachon, Killer Films
Moderator: Keith Potter
11:50 France In Focus: Case Study on Anatomy of a Fall & French Irish Co-Production
With five Academy Award nominations and a Palme d'Or win, Anatomy of a Fall achieved incredible arthouse success through a combination of strong critical acclaim, prestigious festival play, and impressive box office performance, particularly in France and internationally. As Ireland focuses on increase production activity with France, David Thion and Marie-Ange Luciani guide us through the journey of Justine Triet’s film from development to sales to a successful international awards campaign. The panel will also explore French Irish co-production opportunities.
Moderated by Patrick O’Neill (Producer, Kneecap)
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Stories to Move the World: Christy and Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story
Christy and Blue Road are two incredible films which have achieved international acclaim on the world stage this year. Local stories with universal themes which have connected with audiences around the globe. The director and producer of both films will take us through the challenges of successful low budget production models, the opportunities of regional production and the marketing campaign to help these films break through.
Panellists:
- Chair: Niamh Fagan (Project Manager, Screen Ireland)
- Sinead O’Shea (Director, Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story)
- Brendan Canty (Director, Christy)
- Rory Gilmartin (Producer, Christy)
- Robert McCann Finn (Break Out Pictures)
14:30 The Creative Journey from Script to Screen
The art of the creative relationship between a writer, a producer and a director to maximize the creative process.
Panellists:
- Brock Norman Brock (Scriptwriter)
- Ruth Treacy (Creative Producer)
- Molly O’Driscoll (Script Editor)
- Dearbhla Regan (Head of Film & Talent Development, Wild Atlantic Pictures)
Chaired by Keith Potter.
15:30 Opportunities for Canadian Co-Production
Short interview with Amy Cameron, producer of Law and Order: Criminal Intent and Screen Ireland's Head of Television Kate McColgan, to explore opportunities for co-producing with Canada.
16:15 Finish