Much of the gossip at last week’s Galway Film Fleadh focused on the suggestion that the Irish Film Board would shortly be looking for a new chief executive. Sure enough, the board has issued a statement confirming that, when current CEO Simon Perry reaches the end of his contract in January, a new head will take his place.

“Simon has brought new confidence and renewed energy to Irish film-makers, bringing new talent to the fore while successfully presiding over a period of rapid growth in the range and scale of activities of the IFB,” said board chairman James Morris. If you feel up to the challenge, then contact Suzanne Murray at suzanne.murray@irishfilm board.ie.