In this Film Ireland Podcast, supported by Coimisiún na Meán, we shine a light on two powerful new documentaries.
Beo Faoin Bhfód (Buried Alive) was supported by Coimisiún na Meán’s Sound & Vision Scheme, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. First, we catch up with director Daire Collins to discuss the film, which recently aired on TG4 and is now available to stream on the TG4 Player.
Then, actor and musician Olivia Phoenix sits down with award-winning photographer and filmmaker Ian Thuillier to talk about his moving documentary Conflicted.
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In this Film Ireland Podcast, supported by Coimisiún na Meán, we shine a light on two powerful new documentaries.
Beo Faoin Bhfód (Buried Alive) was supported by Coimisiún na Meán’s Sound & Vision Scheme, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. First, we catch up with director Daire Collins to discuss the film, which recently aired on TG4 and is now available to stream on the TG4 Player.
Then, actor and musician Olivia Phoenix sits down with award-winning photographer and filmmaker Ian Thuillier to talk about his moving documentary Conflicted.
State of the Arts: Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight (Spartacus: House of Ashur) with host Des Doyle
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State of the Arts: Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight (Spartacus: House of Ashur) with host Des Doyle
In the latest episode of the State of the Arts Podcast, host filmmaker and writer Des Doyle chats with Steven S. DeKnight, acclaimed screenwriter, director, producer, and creator/showrunner behind some of the most influential genre series of the past two decades.
Produced in partnership with Film Ireland and supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, the State of the Arts series explores the creative processes, industry challenges, and new opportunities that both Irish and international creatives face in today’s ever-evolving artistic landscapes.
In this conversation, DeKnight reflects on his journey breaking into the entertainment industry as a writer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He discusses his work writing, directing, and producing on iconic series such as Angel, Smallville, and Dollhouse, before creating the hit show Spartacus for Starz and showrunning season one of Marvel’s Daredevil. He also talks about making his feature directorial debut with Pacific Rim: Uprising and his return to the Spartacus universe with the upcoming Spartacus: House of Ashur.
Chapters:
2:11 – Nerves for “House of Ashur” impending release
09:29 – Inside the Writers’ Room
12:25 – Season Orders & Long-Game Planning
13:32 – How the Strikes Shook Production
15:07 – Showrunner Writing Process Explained
16:46 – Running a Show: LA vs New Zealand
18:58 – Why DeKnight Hasn’t Yet Directed Spartacus
22:35 – 22-Episode TV vs Today’s 10-Episode Sweet Spot
25:19 – Sticking With “House of Ashur” + Other Projects
28:37 – DeKnight’s Comic Book Worlds
36:03 – Working With Comic Artists
37:08 – AI in Entertainment: Hot Takes & Concerns
40:30 – Showrunning in 2025: Budgets & Tech Shift
45:07 – Are Spec Scripts Still Worth It?
48:01 – Top Writing Advice: Passion, Persistence, Failure
51:33 – What Failure Really Looks Like in Hollywood
01:00:52 – Rapid-Fire Favourites: TV, Music & More
Follow the journey of State of the Arts here: https://www.instagram.com/sotapod/
Read more about this episode here: www.filmireland.net/state-of-the-arts-podcast-showrunner-steven-s-deknight-spartacus-house-of-ashur-with-host-des-doyle
Film Ireland Podcast
In this Film Ireland Podcast, supported by Coimisiún na Meán, we shine a light on two powerful new documentaries.
Beo Faoin Bhfód (Buried Alive) was supported by Coimisiún na Meán’s Sound & Vision Scheme, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. First, we catch up with director Daire Collins to discuss the film, which recently aired on TG4 and is now available to stream on the TG4 Player.
Then, actor and musician Olivia Phoenix sits down with award-winning photographer and filmmaker Ian Thuillier to talk about his moving documentary Conflicted.
