The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the Rising Star nominees for 2024.
The 21st Anniversary IFTA Awards will take place on Saturday, April 20 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
The ceremony will be hosted for the first time by Emmy-winning broadcaster Baz Ashmawy.
The five Rising Star nominees 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)
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.”
A host of famous faces have won this prestigious award in the past, including Michael Fassbender, Saoirse Ronan, Colm Bairéad, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie Dornan, Aisling Franciosi, Domhnall Gleeson and Sarah Greene.
Check out the full list of nominees for the 2024 IFTA Awards here.
