Scannain literally is the Irish word for movies so we honestly couldn’t think of a better name for a website about the Irish screen industry.
Scannain was founded in October 2009 initially as a blog with movie reviews, some news, but mostly rambling views on all things film. As the years have gone by the rambling has decreased and the size of the writing pool has increased from one to many, all of whom are voluntary contributors with a passion and love for film. Scannain has grown over the years to become Ireland’s largest independent film and television industry website.
In our current guise we seek to promote international films and television to an Irish audience, but more crucially Irish film and television to an Irish and international audience. Scannain will always lend a hand to Irish filmmakers and is proud of our work with the Irish independent screen industry.
The site is a collective endeavour and we are always on the lookout for more writers to join our motley crew.
The Editors:
Niall Murphy (@NiallXMurphy)
Founder/ Managing Editor
Niall is a life-long fan of the work of Steven Spielberg and was generally regarded as the comic-book nerd of the group until Graham came along. When not watching, writing or reading about films he can usually be found arguing over the true weight of Thor’s hammer, or spending time with his long-suffering wife, or both! He is currently Head of Business Affairs and Inward Production at Irish production company Treasure Entertainment.
Jason Coyle (@JayCoyle)
Features Editor
Jason’s love of film begins and ends with Raging Bull. He is open to discussing the virtues of other Scorsese films, but do not utter the words “Zack Snyder” in his presence. Jason is the true Irish film expert on the Scannain team, finding them both worthwhile and technically accomplished.
Graham Day (@GrahamGeekEire)
Reviews Editor
Graham is our token “gamer”. Founder of GamEir.ie, which is part of the Scannain Creative Network, Graham is an expert on all things Marvel, DC, and beyond in the comic-book world. Despite being an avid videogame enthusiast, he has never played any of the Zelda console games. A fact for which his day of reckoning will come.
Accolades:
Scannain has been fortunate over the years to have received a number of award nominations and final places. Last year we were awarded the title of Best Film & TV Blog at the Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards 2016.
2016 – Winner – Best Film & TV
2015 – Silver Medal – Best Arts & Culture
2014 – Finalist – Best Podcast
2013 – Long List – Best PopCulture
Irish Web Awards
2016 – Finalist – Best Music & Entertainment Website
2015 – Finalist – Most Beautiful Website in Ireland
2015 – Finalist – Best Daily Online Publication
2015 – Finalist – Best Entertainment Website
2015 – Finalist – Best Arts & Culture Website
2014 – Finalist – Best Daily Online Publication
2014 – Finalist – Most Useful Website
2013 – Finalist – Best Daily Online Publication
2012 – Shortlist – Best Web Only Publication
2012 – Shortlist – Best Entertainment Website
2011 – Finalist – Best Entertainment Website
2011 – Shortlist – Best Arts and Culture Blog
2011 – Shortlist – Best Popculture Blog
2010 – Nominee – Best Arts and Culture Blog
2010 – Nominee – Best Newcomer
2010 – Finalist – Best Individual Blog
To contact the editor, email editor@scannain.com
To join the team, email oneofus@scannain.com
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