Earlier this year, the Irish Film & Television Academy announced the nominees for the 2024 awards.
You can read them all here.
The will take place on Saturday 20 April, with Emmy-winning broadcaster Baz Ashmawy hosting the show.
Now the academy has announced their Rising Star nominees.
Previous winners of the award include Michael Fassbender, Saoirse Ronan, Colm Bairéad, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie Dornan, Aisling Franciosi, Domhnall Gleeson and Sarah Greene.
So definitely a gong you want to pick up!
The five Rising Star nominees for 2024 are:
- Siobhán Cullen (Actor – Obituary, The Dry, Bodkin, The Bright Side)
- Kwaku Fortune (Actor – Line of Duty, Hidden Assets, TWIG, Normal People)
- Ian Hunt-Duffy (Director – Double Blind, Gridlock, Love is a Sting)
- Agnes O’Casey (Actor – Lies We Tell, The Miracle Club, Small Things Like These)
- Alison Oliver (Actor – Saltburn, Sound & Colour, Conversations with Friends)
Speaking of the nominations, Áine Moriarty, Chief Executive of IFTA, said: “These five superb individuals are a true reflection of the brilliant new wave of Irish talent who are proving themselves to be world-class screen professionals.
“This prestigious award has recognised many great Irish talents in the early stage of their careers and, for the five nominees this year, we hope this recognition will bolster the next phase of their creative journey internationally. Congratulations to each of them.”
Désirée Finnegan, Chief Executive of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, said: “Sincere congratulations to the 2024 IFTA Rising Star Award nominees announced today, demonstrating creative vision and talent, both in front of and behind the camera.”
