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Jim Sheridan to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at this years IFTAs

Acclaimed film director Jim Sheridan will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at this years IFTAs.

The Wicklow native has had a pivotal influence on Irish cinema with US critic Roger Ebert previously labelling him “a leading figure in the renaissance of Irish cinema”.

“The Academy is honoured to pay tribute to the great Irish filmmaker Jim Sheridan,” IFTA CEO Aine Moriarty said.

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“He is a master storyteller, bold and brilliant, whose skill and vision continues to inspire so many, and his constant support and nurturing of Irish creative talent is part of his ongoing legacy.”

After developing an early interest in theatre, the My Left Foot went on to become artistic director of Dublin’s Project Arts Centre.

A major turning point came in Jim’s career when he emigrated with his family to New York in 1982 – providing him with the inspiration for the acclaimed drama In America.

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“Jim Sheridan is a force of nature and truly unique, he is a most worthy recipient of the IFTA ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’,” casting directors Nuala and Frank Moiselle said.

“Having had the great privilege of working with Jim on his extraordinarily wonderful movies; My Left Foot, The Field, In the Name of The Father, The Boxer, In America and most recently The Secret Scripture we can absolutely say that Jim is that rare being; a true genius of cinema.”

The IFTA Film & Drama Awards will take place at the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dublin on Sunday, May 24 and will air on TV3 in a one hour IFTA Awards Special on Monday May 25th .

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