Hot Press meets Former IFB Chairman James Morris
Roe McDermott of Hot Press met with the former Chairman of Bord Scannán na hEireann/the Irish Film Board James Morris. Here's a small snippet of the interview:
"James Morris has had a varied and fascinating career. Originally a musician and film editor, he became the boss of the now iconic music recording studio, Windmill Lane, where most of U2's albums were recorded. He was subsequently, variously, founder of The Mill film and television production company; a founding member and original chair of TV3; a board member of the Irish Music Rights Organisation; boss of Windmill Lane Pictures; and, latterly, while still active with Windmill, chair of the Irish Film Board.
No wonder James Morris is a walking wealth of knowledge and insight into the film, television and music industries. After eight hugely successful years, he has just stepped down from his role with the film board. Despite the harsh budgetary cuts inflicted recently due to the recession, James' tenure saw the production of some of Ireland's most critically and financially successful films ever, including The Wind That Shakes The Barley, Once, His & Hers and The Guard, as well as the Oscar-nominated short films The Door and Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty. His sharp business sense and keen eye has helped the Irish film industry to grow and develop. The results are internationally acclaimed."
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