#23. Gerry Maguire On The Irish Film Festival London 2022

Gerry Maguire, the Head of Irish Film London returns to the Movies In Focus podcast to discuss the 2022 incarnation of The Irish Film Festival London. The festival, which is now in its 11th year will take place in London from the 16 – 20 November 2022. Showcasing the best of Irish cinema, the festival opens with a gala screening of Frank Berry’s drama, Aisha at the Vue Leicester Square on 16 November and closes with Róise & Frank at the Riverside Studios on Sunday November 20.  With patrons including Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell and Fiona Shaw, the organisation is not just a major force for Irish film in the UK, but it now has a strong global reach. This time around Gerry talks about the The Irish Film Festival London’s 2022 line-up, the festival's selection process, what it's like hosting a film festival in a shifting cinema culture and more. You can see the full Irish Film Festival London 2022 line-up and download the brochure here and visit www.irishfilmlondon.com to get your tickets.