The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) will welcome the cream of Ireland’s creative talent from the world of film and television as they gather in Dublin on Saturday 20th February to acknowledge and celebrate the Irish industry’s achievements both at home and abroad.

Hosted by Victoria Smurfit, the winners of 39 awards will be broadcast live across Ireland on RTÉ One.

Nominees walking the red carpet include; Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell, Saoirse Ronan, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Aidan Quinn, Ciarán Hinds, Michael Fassbender, Elaine Cassidy and Amy Huberman. A host of production talent will also be in attendance including Composer Neil Hannon and Costume Designers Joan Bergin, Consolata Boyle and Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.

GUEST PRESENTERS

International guests coming in to join their Irish industry colleagues include Irish/American actors Matt Dillon and Josh Hartnett and British director Sir Alan Parker, who will each reveal the winner of key film Awards at the IFTA ceremony.

Award winning actor/producer Josh Hartnett, whose ancestors hail from the Co. Kerry seaside town of Dingle, will present the Best Actress award at IFTA 2010. The 31 year old actor has appeared in many feature films including Black Hawk Down, Pearl Harbour, The Black Dahlia, Lucky Number Slevin and 40 Days and 40 Nights. Commenting on his visit to Ireland, Josh Hartnett said: “I’m thrilled to attend the Irish Film & Television Awards and spend some more time in my ancestors’ country. I’m proud of my Irish roots and really looking forward to being part of this great night.”
The 7th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards take place in Dublin’s Burlington Hotel on Saturday 20th February. The IFTA ceremony broadcasts live on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

FULL ARTICLE & SOURCE: Ifta.ie