Gráinne Humphreys

Dave O'Callaghan, podcast host and film/TV commentator, gives informal reviews and recommendations. Gráinne Humphreys, Dublin International Film Festival director, offers festival and programming insight. They trade takes on horror weddings, twisty romances, Nordic crime, a French hotel thriller, musical con artists, and short cultural pieces. Quick, lively, and full of viewing ideas.

Eoin Sweeney, TV and radio producer who recommends and contextualises new shows. Gráinne Humphreys, Dublin International Film Festival director and film curator. They preview documentaries like Niall Breslin’s All That Remains, new films including Jessie Buckley’s The Bride, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, and festival picks such as Sound of Falling and the Irish-language noir Drowned.

Gráinne Humphreys, the Executive Director of the Dublin International Film Festival, shares her journey from starting in film programming at UCD to leading a major festival. She reflects on the tactile joy of 16mm film and the need for diverse viewing experiences. Gráinne discusses the emotional challenges of curating films, crafting effective marketing strategies, and post-Covid hurdles for the industry. She emphasizes the electrifying atmosphere of gala screenings and the vital role of curiosity and community support in the ever-evolving world of cinema.