Irish cinema didn’t really get going internationally until the 1970s and 80s, thanks to the establishment of the Irish Film Board in 1980, which finally provided much-needed funding and support for domestic films. From this period emerged the likes of Jim Sheridan and Neil Jordan, who both first got their start in Ireland before having considerable success in the British (And occasionally American) film industries with films like My Left Foot, The Crying Game and Michael Collins. This momentum has continued into the 21st Century, with playwright Martin McDonagh turning to film and creating one of the tightest filmographies in cinema, while directors like Lenny Abrahamson and John Carney have both experienced considerable success.