We are so proud to see so many of our members recognised for their outstanding work across multiple categories. If there are any WFT members whose contributions haven’t been highlighted, please get in touch at info@wft.ie – we want to make sure everyone’s achievements are acknowledged and celebrated!
Here is a look at some of our incredible nominees:
LEAD ACTRESS – FILM
Hazel Doupe – Kathleen Is Here
Hazel was one of the panellists at our Changemakers in December
DIRECTOR – DRAMA
WFT member, director Lisa Mulcahy – Sanctuary
WFT Board member, director Hannah Quinn – The Boy That Never Was
WFT member, director Dearbhla Walsh – Bad Sisters
LEAD ACTRESS – DRAMA
WFT member Elaine Cassidy – Sanctuary
SUPPORTING ACTRESS – DRAMA
Hazel Doupe – Say Nothing
GEORGE MORRISON FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
Don’t Forget to Remember – produced by WFT Ireland member Louise Byrne
Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story – Executive co-produced by WFT member Katie Holly
Co-produced by WFT Ireland sponsors, Screen Ireland
Released in Ireland through Break Out Pictures
Mrs Robinson – Released in Ireland through Break Out Pictures
LIVE-ACTION SHORT FILM
Clodagh – Starring WFT member Bríd Ní Neachtain
Room Taken – Casting director – WFT member Dawn Mac Allister
Turnaround – Directed by WFT member, Aisling Byrne
Two Mothers – Directed by WFT member Anna Rodgers; Produced by WFT member Zlata Filipovic
Wife of the Future – Produced by WFT member Louise Byrne
CRAFT CATEGORIES:
CASTING
2025 marks the inaugural year of IFTA’s Casting Award, recognising the pivotal role of casting directors.
Bodkin – Casting by WFT member Louise Kiely
ORIGINAL MUSIC
The Dry – Sarah Lynch
The 22nd anniversary IFTA Awards Ceremony takes place on Friday, February 14th at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. The Irish Academy Awards are funded by Screen Ireland and Coimisiún na Meán.
Wishing the best of luck to all the nominees!
