IFTA announces Rising Star nominees for 2024

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has released the nominees for the Screen Ireland - IFTA Rising Star award for 2024, ahead of the upcoming IFTA Awards in Dublin. The five nominees include Siobhán Cullen, Kwaku Fortune, Ian Hunt-Duffy, Agnes O'Casey, and Alison Oliver.

Áine Moriarty, Chief Executive of IFTA, expressed, "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." She added, "This prestigious award has recognized 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."

IFTA and @ScreenIreland are delighted to announce the 2024 Screen Ireland - IFTA Rising Star Nominees ahead of the upcoming IFTA Awards on April 20th.

⭐️Agnes O'Casey
⭐️Alison Oliver
⭐️Ian Hunt-Duffy
⭐️Kwaku Fortune
⭐️Siobhán Cullen

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— Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) (@IFTA) April 9, 2024

Previous winners of this esteemed award include Saoirse Ronan, Michael Fassbender, and Domhnall Gleeson, among others.

The winner will be announced at the 2024 IFTA Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, April 20, at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. This year's event will be hosted by Emmy-winning broadcaster Baz Ashmawy and will be attended by renowned figures from the industry, including Oscar winner Cillian Murphy and Pierce Brosnan, among others.

Check out the full list of nominees for the 2024 IFTA Awards here.