Screen International – in association with Screen Ireland – has revealed the filmmakers and actors selected for the first-ever Rising Stars Ireland talent spotlight this morning.

10 up-and-coming actors, directors, producers and writers who are on the verge of their major professional breakthrough have been selected. Those chosen are all either Irish nationals and/or based full-time on the Island of Ireland.

Rising Stars Ireland is a joint initiative from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Screen International, and is an offshoot of Screen’s UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow programme.

The Rising Stars for 2023 are:

• Dónal Finn (actor)
• Thaddea Graham (actor)
• Éanna Hardwicke (actor)
• Ella Lily Hyland (actor)
• Patrick Martins (actor)
• Collie McCarthy (producer)
• Katie McNeice (writer/director)
• Mia Mullarkey (writer/director)
• Rioghnach Ní Ghrioghair (writer/director)
• Derek Ugochukwu (writer/director)