The Belfast group shone at a recent award ceremony, leading with 17 nominations and winning top honors. Cillian Murphy received the Best Actor award for his performance in 'Small Things Like These,' also awarded Best Film. Saoirse Ronan and Colin Farrell each earned accolades in their respective categories, while Rich Peppiatt won Best Director for 'Kneecap.' In addition, attendees expressed enthusiasm for the rising international appeal of Irish cinema, emphasizing the importance of authentically representing Irish culture in filmmaking.
"We have incredible crews here, and the standard of our work is going from strength to strength, and I just hope that we continue making films that are authentically Irish and what it means to be Irish."
"I got to make this film with the love of my life" said Ronan of Lowden as she took to the stage.
"Sorry Kneecap. You had me outnumbered," he joked.
"There is a real international audience for not just the actors who are doing well at the moment, but all types of filmmakers. It's a really incredibly exciting time at the moment."
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