IFTA 2024 Nominations: “Lies We Tell” Dominates with 13 Nods

Here’s the full list of IFTA 2024 Nominations!

The anticipation for the 21st Irish Film and Television Academy Awards (IFTA) reaches a crescendo as IFTA 2024 Nominations have been officially unveiled.

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Standing tall amongst the contenders is Lisa Mulcahy’s “Lies We Tell,” an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu’s gothic classic “Uncle Silas,” which dominates the list with a staggering 13 nominations!

Close on its heels are Pat Collins’s acclaimed rendition of John McGahern’s “That They May Face The Rising Sun” and Ian Hunt-Duffy’s gripping horror narrative “Double Blind,” both garnering 11 mentions each. Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Poor Things,” fresh from its triumph at the Oscars, also finds itself in contention within the international categories.

IFTA CEO Áine Moriarty tweeted her excitement over the outstanding group of finalists: “What an amazing showcase of nominees shortlisted for the Irish Academy Awards this year.” When it comes to acting, filmmaking, and narrative, Irish talent is rising to the top of the global scene both in front of and behind the camera.

Premiering at the Galway Film Fleadh last July, “Lies We Tell” boasts Agnes O’Casey in the lead role, portraying a young heiress entangled in a sinister plot against her uncle in a remote setting during the late 19th century. 

O’Casey’s stellar performance has propelled her into the Best Actress category, where she contends with industry stalwarts like Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley, and Eve Hewson.

“That They May Face the Rising Sun,” a poignant exploration of rural life, particularly captivated audiences during its premiere at the London Film Festival. 

Barry Ward’s portrayal of a writer navigating life amidst eccentric characters has earned him a nomination for Best Actor, with the film itself being touted as a frontrunner for the coveted Best Film award.

Six films stand poised for the top prize, with contenders like “Flora and Son,” “Double Blind,” and “Lies We Tell” vying for recognition alongside other noteworthy entries. 

The competitive landscape also extends to the acting categories, where established names such as Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan face off against rising talents like Andrew Scott.

The IFTA 2024 Nominations transcend boundaries, recognizing excellence not only in indigenous productions but also in international cinema. With categories spanning across film, television, and craft, the stage is set for a celebration of artistic prowess and creativity at the upcoming ceremony, slated to be held at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on April 20th.

As the countdown begins to the much-anticipated event, the industry eagerly awaits to see which talents will emerge victorious and etch their names in the annals of Irish cinematic history.

In a year marked by exceptional storytelling and remarkable performances, the IFTA Awards promise to be a testament to the enduring spirit of Irish filmmaking.

IFTA 2024 Nominations – A Full List:

Film:

Best Film:

• “Double Blind”
• “Flora and Son”
• “Lies We Tell”
• “LOLA”
• “That They May Face The Rising Sun”
• “Verdigris”

Best Director:

• Ian Hunt-Duffy, “Double Bind”
• John Carney, “Flora and Son”
• Lisa Mulcahy, “Lies We Tell”
• Andrew Legge, “LOLA”
• Pat Collins, “That They May Face The Rising Sun”
• Patricia Kelly, “Verdigris”

Best Script:

• “Double Blind,” Darach McGarrigle
• “Flora and Son,” John Carney
• “Lies We Tell,” Elisabeth Gooch
• “LOLA,” Andrew Legge
• “That They May Face The Rising Sun,” Éamon Little
• “Verdigris,” Patricia Kelly

Lead Actor:

• Andrew Scott, “All Of Us Strangers”
• David Wilmot, “Lies We Tell”
• Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
• Barry Keoghan, “Saltburn”
• Barry Ward, “That They May Face The Rising Sun”
• Pierce Brosnan, “The Last Rifleman”

Lead Actress:

• Jessie Buckley, “Fingernails”
• Eve Hewson, “Flora and Son”
• Saoirse Ronan, “Foe”
• Agnes O’Casey, “Lies We Tell”
• Bríd Brennan, “My Sailor, My Love”
• Geraldine McAlinden, “Verdigris”

Supporting Actor:

• Paul Mescal, “All Of Us Strangers”
• Diarmuid Noyes, “Double Blind”
• Chris Walley, “Lies We Tell”
• Kenneth Branagh, “Oppenheimer”
• Liam Carney, “Sunlight”
• Lalor Roddy, “That They May Face The Rising Sun”

Supporting Actress:

• Bronagh Gallagher, “Dance First”
• Catherine Walker, “My Sailor, My Love”
• Alison Oliver, “Saltburn”
• Ruth McCabe, “That They May Face The Rising Sun”
• Agnes O’Casey, “The Miracle Club”
• Maya O’Shea, “Verdigris”

TV:

Best Drama:

• “Blue Lights”
• “Hidden Assets”
• “Kin”
• “Northern Lights”
• “Obituary”
• “The Woman in the Wall”

Director – Drama:

• Fergus O’Brien, “Happy Valley”
• Christine Molloy & Joe Lawlor, “Kin”
• Kate Dolan, “Kin”
• Tom Hall, “Northern Lights”
• John Hayes, “Obituary”
• Hannah Quinn, “The Gone”

Script – Drama:

• “Blue Lights,” Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson
• “Hidden Assets,” Peter McKenna
• “Kin,” Peter McKenna
• “Northern Lights,” Stephen Jones
• “Obituary,” Ray Lawlor
• “The Woman in the Wall,” Joe Murtagh

Lead Actor – Drama:

• Martin McCann, “Blue Lights”
• Francis Magee, “Kin”
• Sam Keeley, “Kin”
• Michael Smiley, “Obituary”
• Éanna Hardwicke, “The Sixth Commandment”
• Daryl McCormack, “The Woman in the Wall”

Lead Actress – Drama:

• Sharon Horgan, “Best Interests”
• Clare Dunne, “Kin”
• Niamh Algar, “Malpractice”
• Elva Trill, “Northern Lights”
• Siobhán Cullen, “Obituary”
• Caitríona Balfe, “Outlander”

Supporting Actor – Drama:

• Richard Dormer, “Blue Lights”
• Jared Harris, “Foundation”
• Aaron Monaghan, “Hidden Assets”
• Aidan Gillen, “Kin”
• Emmett J. Scanlan, “Kin”
• Simon Delaney, “The Woman in the Wall”

Supporting Actress – Drama:

• Niamh Algar, “Culprits”
• Cathy Belton, “Hidden Assets”
• Maria Doyle Kennedy, “Kin”
• Danielle Galligan, “Obituary”
• Fionnula Flanagan, “Sisters”
• Hilda Fay, “The Woman in the Wall”

International Film:

Best Film:

• “All Of Us Strangers”

• “Oppenheimer”
• “Past Lives”
• “Poor Things”
• “Saltburn”
• “The Holdovers”

• Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”
• Leonardo DiCaprio, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
• Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
• Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things”
• Willem Dafoe, “Poor Things”
• Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”

Best Actress:

• Margot Robbie, “Barbie”
• Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
• Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”
• Annette Bening, “Nyad”
• Greta Lee, “Past Lives”
• Emma Stone, “Poor Things”

Other Awards:

• George Morrison Feature Documentary:

• “In The Shadow of Beirut”
• “Joan Baez: I Am A Noise”
• “Notes from Sheepland”
• “Stolen”
• “The Days of Trees”
• “The Deepest Breath”

• Live-Action Short Film:

• “Calf”
• “Mud Queen”
• “Sound & Colour”
• “The Golden West”
• “Two for the Road”
• “Waiting Day”

• Animated Short Film:

• “Nana Dee”
• “The Small Makings of a Storm”
• “The Presenter”
• “Wind & The Shadow”

Craft Categories

Cinematography:

• “Double Blind” by Narayan Van Maele
• “Kin” by JJ Rolfe
• “Lies We Tell” by Eleanor Bowman
• “Poor Things” by Robbie Ryan
• “That They May Face The Rising Sun” by Richard Kendrick

Costume design:

• “Double Blind” by Gwen Jeffares Hourie
• “Lies We Tell” by Joanne O’Brien
• “LOLA” by Lara Campbell
• “That They May Face The Rising Sun” by Louise Stanton
• “The Pope’s Exorcist” by Lorna Marie Mugan

Production design:

• “A Haunting in Venice” by John Paul Kelly
• “Double Blind” by Steve Kingston
• “Lies We Tell” by Caroline Hill
• “LOLA” by Ferdia Murphy
• “That They May Face The Rising Sun” by Padraig O’Neill

Hair and makeup:

• “Double Blind” by Jennia Readman and Madonna Bambino
• “Flora and Son” by Lyndsey Herron and Barbara Conway
• “Lies We Tell” by Helen O’Connor and Aitana Silvana
• “That They May Face The Rising Sun” by Sandra Dunne and Edwina Kelly
• “The Pope’s Exorcist” by Orla Carroll and Lynn Johnston

Sound:

• “Barbie” by Nina Rice
• “Double Blind” by Brendan Rehill, Rob Moore, and Peter Blayney
• “Evil Dead Rise” by Garret Farrell, Peter Albrechtsen, and Myk Farmer
• “Lies We Tell” by Aza Hand, Damien Lynch, and Peter Nicell
• “Saltburn” by Nina Rice, Nina Hartstone, and Adam Scrivener

Original music:

• “Double Blind” by Die Hexen
• “Flora and Son” by Gary Clark and John Carney
• “Lies We Tell” by Aza Hand
• “LOLA” by Neil Hannon
• “That They May Face The Rising Sun” by Irene Buckley and Linda Buckley

Editing:

• “Double Blind” by Colin Campbell
• “Lies We Tell” by Weronika Kaminska
• “LOLA” by Colin Campbell
• “Still: A Michael J Fox Movie” by Michael Harte
• “The Last Rifleman” by John Walters

VFX:

• “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” by Kev Cahill and Diana Giogiutti
• “Evil Dead Rise” by Liam Neville and Declan Boyle
• “Paradise” by Niall McEvoy and Liam Neville
• “The Nevers” by Ed Bruce and Andrew Barry

With an eclectic mix of films, television dramas, documentaries, and short films vying for recognition, the IFTA 2024 Nominations showcase the breadth and depth of talent within the Irish film and television industry. 

As the countdown to the ceremony begins, excitement mounts to see who will emerge victorious on the prestigious night of April 20th.