| 21st Irish Film & Television Awards | |
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| Date | 14 February 2025 |
| Site | Dublin Royal Convention Centre |
| Hosted by | Kevin McGahern |
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| Channel | RTÉ |
The21stIrish Film & Television Academy Awards, also called theIFTA Film & Drama Awards 2025 took place on 14 February 2025.[1] The ceremony was held at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre for the second consecutive time.[2][3] The host for the ceremony wasKevin McGahern.[4]It honouredIrish films andtelevision drama released between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024.[5]
The nominations were announced on 14 January 2025.[6] In the film categories, musical comedy-dramaKneecap led the nominations with seventeen, followed bySmall Things Like These with nine. In the television side,Disney+'s miniseriesSay Nothing received the most nominations with ten, followed byApple TV+ drama seriesBad Sisters with eight.[7][8]
Nominees for the Rising Star Award were announced on 29 January 2025.[9] The recipient was North Irish actorAnthony Boyle. Irish actorColm Meaney will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his "extraordinary contributions to cinema and television".[10]
In regards of the nominations, Academy CEO Áine Moriarty said "The 2025 nominees shortlisted for Irish Academy Awards this year is an incredible showcase of skill and talent in front and behind the camera". She also commented that "There is absolutely no doubt that Irish talent is amongst the best in the world, delivering such high standards of acting, filmmaking, and storytelling. The Irish Academy is proud to showcase this industry’s great work and to reward their achievements."[11]












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| Best Lead Actor | Best Lead Actress |
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| Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
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| Best Script | George Morrison Award for Best Feature Documentary |
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| Best Live Action Short Film | Best Animated Short Film |
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| Best International Film | |
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| Best International Actor | Best International Actress |
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| Best Casting | Best Cinematography |
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| Best Costume Design | Best Production Design |
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| Best Hair & Makeup | Best Editing |
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| Best Sound | Best Original Music |
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The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland are delighted to announce the 2025 Screen Ireland - IFTA Rising Star Nominees.