Ireland has chosen Damian McCann’s Irish-language heist thriller “Aontas” as its entry for the Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 ceremony. The Irish Film & TV Academy (IFTA) selects the submission, with input from an IFTA committee that includes industry figures such as director Lee Cronin and writer-producer Lisa McGee, according to outlets.
“Aontas” is directed by McCann and stars Carrie Crowley, who is associated with “The Quiet Girl,” a film that received Ireland’s first-ever nomination in the category. One outlet notes the film is backed by TG4. Another reports the selection marks Ireland’s fifth submission to the category within five years, placing the decision in a recent pattern of continued participation.
While the sources consistently identify the title, director, and Ireland’s official selection process, they differ slightly in emphasis—some focus on the film’s genre and language, others highlight Crowley’s recognition and “The Quiet Girl” connection, and one underscores the broadcaster backing and the recent frequency of Ireland’s submissions.
