Donald Clarke on the female-led best-director nominees and the streaming giant’s 42 nods

Ed Guiney of Element describes the repurposing of footage as ‘deeply disrespectful’

Could it be a perfect spot for your own lingering glances or unspeakably tense dinner party?

Hit drama made for BBC and Hulu has been sold worldwide by distributor Endeavor

The project marries two of Ireland’s most talented artists – Rooney and director Lenny Abrahamson

Celebrating the men and women flying flags for Ireland from Auckland to Rockland, Paris to Belgrade

Lenny Abrahamson to direct adaptation of acclaimed Irish writer’s debut novel

Brown Bag Films amongst others who availed of such breaks

Chief executive Désirée Finnegan signals return of cherished slate funding for producers

Performances praised in film about abused woman caught up in the Irish housing crisis

Dublin director of photography Robbie Ryan wins for Best Cinematography

Profits down on 2017, but dividend payment rises

The director on her semi-autobiographical new film The Souvenir, starring her friend Tilda Swinton’s daughter, and how Batman stole her leading man Robert Pattinson

The BBC Films boss is adored by everyone from Rachel Weisz to Steve McQueen

Interview: Element Pictures founders are back from the Oscars ‘fishbowl’ with plans for expansion

Where can you watch the ceremony? When does it start and end? Who are the favourites?

The Favourite may be overlooked for the big prizes with Roma likely to steal the show

Academy Awards: Dubliner Robbie Ryan has been nominated for best cinematography

And Element Pictures scoop 10 prizes for ‘The Favourite’ at British Independent Film Awards

AirBnb a ‘lightning rod’ for housing crisis and Revenue investigate high-net worth individuals