the countdown is on: 'bring them down' cinema release and oscars race for 'the apprentice'!
2025 could not have gotten off to a better start for us. We are absolutely thrilled by the continuing success of 'The Apprentice' and 'Bring Them Down' as they accrue a level of accolades and recognition that we have long dreamt of. To top it off, we are now also embarking on our next feature film in addition to a returning international co-production series!
'Bring Them Down' Hits Cinemas February 7th
We are excited to announce that 'Bring Them Down' will be released in cinemas across Ireland, the UK, and the US on February 7, 2025. Check out showtimes for a cinema near you to book your tickets!
Directed by 2019's Screen Star of Tomorrow Christopher Andrews in his feature debut, the film is a dark and visceral revenge thriller starring BAFTA winner and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan alongside Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott, IFTA winner Colm Meaney, 3-time IFTA nominee Nora-Jane Noone, Satellite Award nominee Paul Ready, 3-time IFTA winner Susan Lynch, and Aaron Heffernan. ‘Bring Them Down’ is an Irish-UK-Belgian co-production produced by Tailored Films (Ruth Treacy and Julianne Forde) and Wild Swim (Ivana MacKinnon, Jacob Swan Hyam), and co-produced by Frakas Productions (Jean Yves Roubin, Cassandre Warnauts), VOO et Be tv and Shelter Prod in association with Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán, RTÉ and the UK Global Screen Fund – financed by the UK Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport and administered by the BFI. Charades also handled international sales for the film. Distributed by Mubi, the film prominently features the Irish language and has garnered a fantastic critical response, premiering at Toronto International Film Festival last September before winning Best Picture at Fantastic Fest, Best Screenplay at Rome Film Festival, the FIPRESCI Prize at the Mannheim-Heidelberg Festival, and the BIFA Douglas Hickox Award for Best Debut Director. The film was also shortlisted for the BAFTAs.
In anticipation of its release, we have spotted dozens of Dublin city buses donning the official 'Bring Them Down' poster - a long-held dream of ours finally come true! Check out the exclusive new clip released by Mubi here.
'The Apprentice' Garners Oscar and IFTA Nominations
We are immensely proud and honoured that Ali Abbasi's 'The Apprentice' has continued its incredible awards season following its Cannes debut, with nominations for the OSCARS, BAFTAS, Independent Spirit Awards, IFTA Awards and Golden Globes, in addition to a recent win at the Danish Film Awards for Best English Language Film. The film has secured two Academy Award nominations, including Best Lead Performance for Sebastian Stan and Best Supporting Actor for Jeremy Strong. We are counting down the minutes till the ceremony on Monday March 3rd!
At the BAFTAS, 'The Apprentice' secured 3 nominations including Best Leading Actor (Sebastian Stan), Best Supporting Actor (Jeremy Strong), and Best Casting (Stephanie Gorin & Carmen Cuba). The BAFTAS take place on February 16th. We are just excited for the ceremony, taking place on February 16th!
With a whopping four nominations at the IFTAs, including for Best Film, Best International Actor (Sebastian Stan), Hair & Makeup (Sandra Kelly and Tom McInerney), and Original Music (David Holmes, Martin Dirkov), we are delighted to hold such a strong presence at this years IFTAs, which will be held on February 14th. With the BAFTAs that same week, it will be an edge-of-our-seats week for Tailored!
Upcoming Productions: New Feature Film and 'Der Irland Krimi' Series 6
We are now gearing up to commence filming on our next feature film next week. While details remain tightly under wraps, we are so excited for the shoot and are immensely grateful for the stellar work of the cast and crew as we come to an end of a busy prep period.
Additionally, we are excited to announce the return of 'Der Irland Krimi' for a brand new series, with shooting set to take place in Ireland later his month. This series is close to our hearts and reaffirms our belief in the power of high-quality TV content that can resonate with audiences both on a local and international level.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our talented teams, collaborators, and supporters who make these achievements possible.
Stay tuned for more updates as we keep our fingers crossed for the upcoming nominations!
