The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the Screen Ireland - IFTA Rising Star nominees for 2023 ahead of the IFTA Awards in Dublin next month.
The five Rising Star nominees are: Kathryn Ferguson (Director - Nothing Compares), Danielle Galligan (Actor - Lakelands), Éanna Hardwicke (Actor - Lakelands), Aoife McArdle (Director - Severance) and Daryl McCormack (Actor - Bad Sisters, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande).
Áine Moriarty, Chief Executive of IFTA, said: "These five superb individuals are a true reflection of the brilliant new wave of Irish talent who are proving themselves to be world-class screen professionals."
Désirée Finnegan, Chief Executive of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, said: "Each nominee is being recognised for their drive, vision and skill, both in front of and behind the camera, and we can't wait to see what they do next."
IFTA and @ScreenIreland announce the 2023 Screen Ireland - IFTA Rising Star 2023: Aoife McArdle, Danielle Galligan, Daryl McCormack, Éanna Hardwicke and Kathryn Ferguson.
— Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) (@IFTA) April 25, 2023
Winner announced at The 20th Anniversary IFTA Awards, Sunday May 7th
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Previous winners of the Rising Star Award include Colm Bairéad, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie Dornan, Michael Fassbender, Aisling Franciosi, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Greene and Saoirse Ronan.
The IFTA Awards take place at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Sunday 7 May and will be shown on RTÉ Television.
