IrelandWeek has announced that it will host a special presentation called Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Ireland as part of the connect353 conference at LA Live Regal Theater during IrelandWeek.
The connect353 event takes place October 16-21 and will feature a number of specially crafted panels to improve trade and cultural relations between Ireland and the United States through technology, gaming, tourism, animation, film and TV.
On October 19th, Director Rian Johnson and Producer Ram Bergman will be on hand to talk about their experiences shooting Star Wars: The Last Jedi on the west coast of Ireland.
James Hickey, Chief Executive of the Irish Film Board said: "We’re delighted to support IrelandWeek in its endeavour to showcase the wealth of creative talent coming out of Ireland across the film television and animation industries.
"The Irish screen sectors are thriving as recently indicated by the huge presence of Irish filmmakers at this year’s Toronto International Film.
"IrelandWeek promises to showcase the best work from our industry, focused on a wide range of work from the magnificent feature film The Breadwinner developed and produced in Kilkenny; to Star Wars the Last Jedi which filmed on location along the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland’s west coast.
"We are looking forward to participating in this unique event and building new partnerships with our colleagues in Los Angeles during IrelandWeek and beyond."
