Third Anniversary Pod: Gar O’Rourke
“Irish people are the best people to hang out with at film festivals, or most dangerous."
Truer words have never been spoken. I’m so excited to have Gar spend time on the pod for the third anniversary of the show.
Listen to him talk about his new film THE SIEGE OF PARADISE (2026), what Screen Ireland gets right, how to be successful at brandwork, and more.
Special Tribeca Coverage
There’s no better city in the world than New York City, and no better place to screen your film than at the Tribeca Film Festival. Here are conversations with some of the amazing filmmakers at the festival:
Lindsay Calleran, dir. of CAITY (2026)
Lily Weisberg, dir. of RARE BIRDS (2026) & Maria Sofial Hernandez, dir. of LA LUCHA DE LUCÍA (2026)
David Clancy, dir. of NIO KO BOKK (THIS BELONGS TO ALL OF US)
Elisee Junior St. Preux, dir. of THE TROPIC SUN AND HIS EYES (2026)
Hannah Peterson, dir. of VIA NEGATIVA (2026)
Shan Jiang 姜姗, dir. of EPHEMERA (2026)
Meriem Sakrouhi, dir. of MON TAXI (2026)
Rob Rice, dir. of PONDEROSA (2026)
Special Cannes Coverage
Check out a special series of episodes with the emerging filmmakers making noise at the premiere film festival in the world.
Why Peru? An Interview With The Country's Director At Le Marché du Film
Sara Ishaq سارة إسحاق Of THE STATION (2026)
Sophie Power Of WHATEVER A SUN WILL ALWAYS SING (2025)
Ant Roberson Of AT WHAT COST (2026)
Rostislav Kirpičenko Of VESNA (2026)
Director Maxence Voiseux & Producer Élise Hug Of GABIN (2026)
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