Irish stars and creative talent attend Irish Film Board backed event in Los Angeles aimed at promoting Ireland as a hub for creativity & innovation.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced the shortlist of 10 best live action short film contenders from a qualifying list of 144 films. One of the 10 chosen is Irish writer/director Benjamin Cleary's Stutterer.
The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences today announced a record 683 people who will be invited to join the Academy.
The Irish Film Industry converted their record 9 nominations into 2 wins as Dublin born writer/director Benjamin Cleary won Best Live Action Short Film for his short Stutterer, and Brie Larson won Best Actress for Lenny Abrahamson's Irish Film Board backed Room.