Podcast: Actor Keith Dunphy & Filmmaker/Festival Founder Christine "C.C." Braithwaite on Dyslexia & RIFF

In today’s episode of the Film Ireland Podcast, we’re delighted to be partnering with the Roscommon International Film Festival (RIFF) to discuss a very important topic.

As part of Dyslexia Awareness Month, RIFF is teaming up with Dyslexia Ireland to showcase films created by dyslexic filmmakers and raise awareness of dyslexia.

We’re delighted to welcome Christine (CC) Braithwaite, a BAFTA-winning filmmaker, writer, director and producer, and co-founder of the Roscommon International Film Festival; and Keith Dunphy, an award-winning RADA-trained actor working across theatre, film and television. His screen credits include Star Wars: Rogue One, Children of Men and The Wind That Shakes the Barley. He is currently touring with his one-man play, Word Against the Word.

In this episode, we discuss filmmaking, dyslexia, representation, and the importance of creating space for diverse voices within the film industry.

Roscommon International Film Festival (RIFF) takes place from 22–24 October 2026 at Roscommon Arts Centre. Check out the full programme and get your tickets now at roscommonfilm.com.

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Keith Dunphy

Keith Dunphy is an award-winning actor with over 25 years’ experience across theatre, film and television in London and Ireland. A RADA-trained actor, his extensive theatre work includes the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare’s Globe, Abbey Theatre Dublin, Bristol Old Vic, Royal Exchange and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. His screen credits include The Winter King, Professor T, Peaky Blinders, The Hollow Crown, Beowulf, No Offence and Rebellion, alongside feature films including Star Wars: Rogue One, Les Misérables, Children of Men, The Wind That Shakes the Barley and Inside I’m Dancing. Most recently, Keith filmed the feature Improper Bastards for Fire in the Whole Productions and toured Ireland with his acclaimed one-man play Word Against the Word, written and performed by Keith.

Christine “CC” Braithwaite

Festival director, Christine is a writer, director, producer, festival director and workshop facilitator with over 30 years of experience across television, film, theatre, radio and creative writing. She recently directed for Channel 5’s Milkshake! children’s documentary series Lo