Tribute to Michael Dwyer
Posted by Fiona Ashe | Posted in Film Industry News | Posted on 03-01-2010
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It is with great sadness that I heard of the death of The Irish Times’ film correspondent, Michael Dwyer.
Photo courtesy of The Irish Times
The warm comments posted throughout the blogosphere demonstrate the popularity of his film reviews, which elevated the appreciation of film in Ireland.
Michael was more than a film critic, though. His passion for film motivated him to become actively involved in ensuring that Irish audiences got to see arthouse films through his work with the Federation of Irish Film Societies, the Dublin Film Festival and its successor the Dublin International Film Festival. Through these, he was also instrumental in bringing international filmmakers to Ireland to share their expertise and experience with us.
He was also instrumental in furthering and promoting the careers of Irish filmmakers and he publicly supported political initiatives which strengthened the Irish film industry.
Tributes to him can be posted here
Michael was a man of integrity and influence, of personality and passion. May he rest in peace.