From casting directors to actresses, here are the Irish women to watch out for in the film industry

Following this year’s success for the Irish during awards season, a new wave of Irish cinema is in motion - much of it propelled by females working in the business – to prove that Oscar season was no flash in the pan.

There’s a feeling of optimism in native movie circles as emerging talents endeavour to consolidate the opportunities created and doors opened by filmmakers like John Carney and Lenny Abrahamson, and actors like Domhnall Gleeson and Saoirse Ronan.