#136 | Eva Birthistle | Actor/Director

AVAILABLE NOW on this weeks Episode of Irelands Industry Film and TV podcast Fni Wrapchat is well respected Actor and Director Eva Birthistle. Eva Chats with Remie Michelle Clarke about her latest film "Kathleen was here" a brilliant short film which screened online at this years Virgin Media Dublin International Film festival. Not one, But three of her cast and crew were nominated and won the Rising Star award at this years festival.  Hazel Doupe, Actor  Burschi Wojnar, Cinematographer and Costume Designer, Saileóg O'Halloran. Some achievement.  Eva is more commonly known as a multi-award-winning actress and now from Bray. Her 25-year career in the film business has seen her working with directors such as Ken Loach, Neil Jordan, John Crowley and Peter Greenaway, to name just a few. She has been nominated 8 times and won 6 awards for her work, including the prestigious London Critic's Award, 3 IFTAs and an EFP Shooting Star Award.  Most recently she can be seen in "Behind her Eyes" on Netflix and "The Last Kingdom" Eva won the London Film Critics Circle British Actress of the Year award in 2004 and has twice won the IFTA Best Actress in a Leading Role (Film) award. She has recently turned her hand to writing and directing for her Short Film "Kathleen was here".    PLEASE Support us by becoming a member of Fni on www.BuyMeACoffee.com/fni Get ahead of the pack as we're shortly announcing a membership programme for members on Buy Me A Coffee. Or... you can support WRAPCHAT by joining Headstuff+ on HeadstuffPodcasts.com  #WeAreFni