The Galway Film Fleadh has revealed a number of new appointments to its board ahead of the 2021 Fleadh & Fair, which will take place from July 20th – 25th. WFT would like to congratulate our member, Dr. Annie Doona, Emeritus President of IADT on her appointment as Chairperson to the Board of the Galway Film Fleadh.
Galway Film Fleadh CEO Miriam Allen said she was “thrilled” to welcome three distinguished new board members and is “ particularly pleased to welcome Dr. Annie Doona in the role of Chairperson.”
Incoming Chairperson, Dr. Annie Doona, said: “The Fleadh plays an important role in the Irish Film industry. It brings together audiences and filmmakers from around the world to Galway every Summer to celebrate film and to connect industry and Irish filmmakers. The Fleadh also plays a key role in nurturing young filmmaking talent. I hope that my skills and experience as a board chair and my background in education will enable me to make a contribution to the important work of the Fleadh within a thriving film industry in Ireland.”
