The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) is an

all-Ireland All-Ireland (sometimes All-Island) refers to all of Ireland, as opposed to the separate jurisdictions of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. "All-Ireland" is most frequently used to refer to sporting teams or events for the entire islan ...

organisation focused on film and television. It has about 1000 members, and is based in

Dublin Dublin (; , or ) is the capital and largest city of Ireland. On a bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, a part of the Wicklow Mountains range. At the 2016 c ...

, with branches in London and Los Angeles. The IFTA now holds separate ceremonies for the

IFTA Film & Drama Awards The IFTA Film & Drama Awards are awards given by the Irish Film & Television Academy for Irish television and film, the awards began in 1999. The ceremonies recognise Irish creative talent working in film, drama, and television, and winners receiv ...

and IFTA Gala Television Awards; before 2015, they were one ceremony, known as the Irish Film & Television Awards. IFTA also holds the

John Ford Ireland John Martin Feeney (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973), known professionally as John Ford, was an American film director and naval officer. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers of his generation. He ...

Symposium each June, and over 30 networking and learning events throughout the year. IFTA also established

in 2011, in association with the estate of American director

John Ford John Martin Feeney (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973), known professionally as John Ford, was an American film director and naval officer. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers of his generation. He ...

and the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht.

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