Myrid Carten Archives

Donegal director’s delight at second IFTA nomination

February 16, 2026 by live-feeds

Donegal artist and filmmaker Myrid Carten has received a second prestigious IFTA nod ahead of this Friday’s ceremony. In January, Myrid learned of her nomination for Best Film Director for her deeply personal production, A Want in Her. Now, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland has also put her forward for a Rising Star Award. Selected by a … Read more

Donegal director scoops IFTA nod with powerful film debut

January 21, 2026 by live-feeds

Donegal-born artist and filmmaker Myrid Carten has received her first IFTA nomination. Carten is up for Best Film Director for her deeply personal production, A Want in Her. The multi-award-winning film, released in cinemas last October, is a raw, honest portrayal of Myrid’s relationship with her alcoholic mother. The true story goes back to the … Read more