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21 May 2025

Black & Irish, BNI Media and NTA Film & TV Mentorship Programme: Open Call for Mentees

Black & Irish (B&I), BNI Media, and the NTA for Film & TV Drama (NTAFT) are curating a new mentorship programme for emerging writers, directors, and producers.

Black & Irish, BNI Media and NTA Film & TV Mentorship Programme: Open Call for Mentees

1 Mar 2025

Albert Hooi, Cinematographer, wins Discovery Award at Dublin International Film Festival.

The Discovery Awards at the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) 2025 recognized Cara Loftus (writer of Spilt Milk), Clare Monnelly (writer of Cat & Mouse), and Albert Hooi (cinematographer on Bunker Baby + Nay Day).

Albert Hooi, Cinematographer, wins Discovery Award at Dublin International Film Festival.

17 Feb 2025

Actor Florence Adebambo discusses 'Nay Day' ahead of DIFF and her Discovery Award Nomination.

We chatted with lead actor Florence Adebambo who plays Naomi, about her experience on the short, her nomination for the DIFF Discovery Award.

Actor Florence Adebambo discusses 'Nay Day' ahead of DIFF and her Discovery Award Nomination.

4 Jan 2025

The Irish Times lists Derek Ugochukwu as one of the '50 people to watch in 2025'.

The Irish Times reveals the 50 people to watch in 2025: From film and music to arts, activism, sport and more.

The Irish Times lists Derek Ugochukwu  as one of the '50 people to watch in 2025'.

25 Jun 2024

'Nay Day' set to World premiere at the 36th Galway Film Fleadh

'Nay Day' a DLR First Frames short produced by Samson Films premieres at the 36th Oscar-qualifying Galway Film Fleadh

'Nay Day' set to World premiere at the 36th Galway Film Fleadh

20 Apr 2024

'Pediment' wins Spirit of the Festival Award at Catalyst International Film Festival.

Catalyst International Film Festival Awards 2024. Pictured left to right: Dr Susan Liddy, Derek Ugochukwu & Celine Roustan.

'Pediment' wins Spirit of the Festival Award at Catalyst International Film Festival.

2 Feb 2024

'DIFF 2024 Podcast: Filmmakers’ Roundtable'

In this podcast, Gemma Creagh talks DIFF short films with Tania Notaro, Derek Ugochukwu, Jessica Patterson and Dennis Harvey.

'DIFF 2024 Podcast: Filmmakers’ Roundtable'

21 Nov 2023

Sean Rocks talks 'Nay Day' with director, Derek Ugochukwu, on RTÉ Radio.

Sean chats to this year’s recipients of the dlr First Frames scheme, Gemma Creagh and Derek Ugochukwu.

Sean Rocks talks 'Nay Day' with director, Derek Ugochukwu, on RTÉ Radio.

26 Oct 2023

IFTA Screen: Dynamic | Diverse Panel featuring Derek Ugochukwu

IFTA Dynamic | Diverse returns to the Lighthouse Cinema for second edition

IFTA Screen: Dynamic | Diverse Panel featuring Derek Ugochukwu

27 Jun 2023

'Pediment' set to World Premiere at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh

Galway Film Fleadh announces full programme for 35th Edition

'Pediment' set to World Premiere at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh
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