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John Carney

Nick Jonas as Danny and Paul Rudd as Rick in Power Ballad. Photo Credit: David Cleary
Irish Film

John Carney’s Power Ballad to Close 2026 Dublin International Film Festival

John Carney’s Power Ballad will have its World Premiere as the Closing Gala of the 2026 Dublin International Film Festival on March 1st.
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Irish Film

#IrishFilm: Invite Sing Street into your heart and home from August 8th

Once director John Carney’s brilliant musical drama Sing Street arrives on Blu-ray and DVD August 8th, and on Digital Download August 1st via Lionsgate.
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Review

Sing Street

A blend of great songs, a likeable cast and buckets of charm make Sing Street a singalong delight.
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Interview

Scannain Talks: Sing Street with Lucy Boynton and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo

During ADIFF we had the chance to catch up with Lucy Boynton and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, stars of John Carney's wonderful new Irish musical drama Sing Street.
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John Carney
Education

#Education: John Carney named Adjunct Professor at the Huston School of Film and Digital Media

Irish film director John Carney has been appointed an Adjunct Professor with the Huston School of Film and Digital Media at NUI Galway.
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Abroad

#IrishAbroad: Sing Street off to slow but positive start in the US

John Carney's Sing Street started its cinematic run in the US over the weekend. Opening in limited release, the film earned $68,979 from 5 locations.
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Interview

Scannain Talks: Sing Street with actor Jack Reynor

During ADIFF we had the chance to catch up with Jack Reynor, to chat his role as Brendan in John Carney's brilliant Sing Street.
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Love & Friendship
Irish Film

#Awards: Irish films feature heavily in London Film Critics’ Circle nominations

The London Film Critics’ Circle have announced the nominees for their annual awards, with Irish film to the fore in the nominations.
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Abroad

#IrishAbroad: 5 Irish films head to Dallas, including world premiere of In View

Four Irish feature films and one short film will play at the 10th Dallas International Film Festival, which runs April 14th-24th.
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Interview

Scannain Talks: Sing Street with director John Carney

During ADIFF we had the chance to catch up with John Carney, director of the energetic and exciting new Irish musical drama Sing Street.
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