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Harland Honors Irish Talent at IFTA Awards
20 Feb
Summary
- Louisa Harland received an award at the Irish Film and TV awards.
- She praised fellow actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.
- Harland dedicated her award to a unit driver who died this year.
Rising star Louisa Harland received an award at the Irish Film and TV Awards, using the occasion to celebrate the talents of Irish actors and crews.
Speaking to reporters, Harland shared how Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal were exceptionally kind and welcoming during her time filming Hamnet. Despite a brief filming period, their supportive demeanor made a significant impact.
In her acceptance speech, Harland dedicated her award to Brian Murphy, a unit driver on The Walsh Sisters series who died this year. She praised him as an incredibly kind man and a prime example of the high caliber of crew members in Ireland.
Harland described the win as "meaning everything" and expressed immense pride in being part of the Irish film industry, particularly noting the unique shorthand and camaraderie among Irish crews, which she finds unparalleled in her career.
