The Irish Film Festival Australia has launched its Online Festival program, which will stream online from September 30th – October 16th. “I’m delighted to be able to provide an online program to meet the needs of our audiences in far-off places in Australia and allow them to join our film community after our cinema festival concludes.” Festival Director, Dr Enda Murray commented.
Dr Murray said that following a successful festival in cinemas finishing up in Canberra, from 22nd Sept to 25th September, the Irish Film Festival will launch online from 30th September to 16th October. Dr Murray explained that the online program includes 6 films that were part of the cinema festival – Love Yourself Today, Steps of Freedom, The Cry of Granuaile, Who We Love, You Are Not My Mother and Young Plato. Dr Murray also pointed out that there will be 6 additional titles. They are, Bicycle Thieves: Pumped Up, Breaking Out, How To Tell A Secret, Keep It A Secret, Untold Secrets and Ulysses.
“I’m delighted Bicycle Thieves: Pumped Up is going to be available as part of the Irish Film Festival on demand in Australia, because an Australian person saw it and tweeted me to say it was ‘an absolute ripper’, which I believe is high praise and bodes well. If that was in fact an insult, please take that as fair warning.” Director Conor O’Toole commented.
“Film as a medium, film as an art-form and film as entertainment is unique in its ability to bring us inside another culture. When you marry Irish people’s ability to tell stories; our need to share enjoyment and our strong connection to our heritage, you achieve the irresistible cocktail of culture and craic that is the Irish Film Festival.” Irish Ambassador to Australia, Tim Mawe commented “I hope the films on show finds their audience in Australia. Pick your favourites or binge them all. I am sure that any time invested in each and all the titles will be well-rewarded.”
Stills from Bicycle Thieves: Pumped Up & Keep It A Secret
courtesy of Irish Film Festival Australia