NORTHERN IRELAND TALENT TRIUMPHS AT THE 2024 IFTA AWARDS
Date Posted: April 22, 2024
Congratulations to the nominees and winners of the 2024 IFTA Awards which took place on Saturday night. The 21st Anniversary of the IFTAs was a star-studded affair with host Baz Ashmawy at the helm. The evening showcased world-class filmmaking, with various Northern Ireland projects and talent securing wins across multiple categories.
Richard Dormer won best Supporting Actor in a Drama for his performance in the critically acclaimed Belfast-based police drama Blue Lights from Two Cities Television, Gallagher Films and Hot Sauce Pictures.
Wind and the Shadow, from Out of Orbit and EnterYes, won Best Animated Short.
Kev Cahill and Ben Snow won Best VFX for the fantasy blockbuster Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which was shot in Northern Ireland and funded by Northern Ireland Screen.
That They May Face the Rising Sun, adapted from John McGahern’s novel about life in rural Ireland, won the top award for Best Film. The film was developed with support from Northern Ireland Screen.
Best Original Music was awarded to Neil Hannon for his work on Andrew Legge’s unique sci-fi fable LOLA.
Oscar-nominated actor Stephen Rea was honoured with the Irish Academy Award for his Lifetime Achievement, and for his outstanding contribution to the Irish and international screen industry.
