UK entertainment trade publication Screen International has published its first Rising Stars Ireland list.
Ten actors, directors, producers, and writers who are either Irish nationals and/or based full-time on the Island of Ireland feature on the list, which was published in association with Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland.
They are:
- Dónal Finn (actor, SAS Rogue Heroes)
- Thaddea Graham (actor, The Irregulars)
- Éanna Hardwicke (actor, Smother)
- Ella Lily Hyland (actor, Fifteen-Love)
- Patrick Martins (actor, Redemption)
- Collie McCarthy (producer, I Used to Be Famous)
- Katie McNeice (writer/director, In Orbit)
- Mia Mullarkey (writer/director, Safe as Houses)
- Rioghnach Ní Ghrioghair (writer/director, Balor Hall)
- Derek Ugochukwu (writer/director, To All My Darlings)
The ten were chosen by Screen International's Executive Editor, Reviews and Talent, Fionnuala Halligan.
"It has been my ambition since the day I started work on UK Stars of Tomorrow to break Ireland out, and it's certainly the year for Irish breakout success," said Halligan ahead of the BAFTAS and Oscars.
"It's a delight to select these passionate Irish storytellers for this first edition of Rising Stars Ireland and get a look at the force which is brewing there through the many thoughtful applications we received."
Désirée Finnegan, Chief Executive of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, added: "Screen Ireland is delighted to congratulate the actors, directors, writers, and producers selected for Rising Stars Ireland.
"This partnership with Screen International is a showcase of the incredible range of emerging talent working in Ireland and an opportunity to provide an international platform for new voices.
"We're looking forward to seeing what comes next from these filmmakers - both on screen and behind the camera."
