President hails ‘remarkable year’ for Irish film as An Irish Goodbye and Richard Baneham triumph

PRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins has said it’s been a “remarkable year for the Irish film industry” as he congratulated An Irish Goodbye and animator Richard Baneham on their Oscar success.

Shot entirely on location in the North, black comedy An Irish Goodbye follows the story of two estranged brothers coming to terms with the death of their mother. President Higgins said: “May I congratulate An Irish Goodbye and Richard Baneham for their fantastic achievements in winning the Best Live-Action Short Film and Best Visual Effects Awards respectively at last night’s Oscars ceremony.

“The success which we are seeing is built on the acquisition of skills and pursuit of excellence by all in the Irish film community.”Alamy Stock Photo Eric Saindon, from left, Richard Baneham, Daniel Barrett and Joe Letteri accept the award for best visual effects for Avatar: The Way of Water. Alamy Stock Photo

The minister and the Irish Consulate hosted an Oscars viewing event in Los Angeles for producers, film executives and the Irish community on Sunday night.

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