IFTA announce Cork's Gar O'Brien as new Head of Film and Television

The Irish Film and Television Acadamy (IFTA) have announced Cork's Gar O'Brien as its new Head of Film & Television.

Mr O'Brien, who hails from Clonakilty, will take over from IFTA manager Deirdre Hopkins who moved to London to take up her new position as BAFTA's Head of Film.