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11 Mar 2010
The multi-award winning Irish atmospheric feature film ‘The Eclipse’ will screen on RTÉ1 on March, 17th. The supernatural thriller, crowned Best Film at the 2010 IFTAs, stars Ciarán Hinds with whom IFTN talked recently about the film’s Co. Cork shoot, travelling with director Conor McPherson and why audiences are responding so well to their latest pic. more |
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11 Mar 2010
‘Zonad’, a new Irish feature from John and Kieran Carney, hits cinemas on Wednesday, March 17th. To mark this arrival IFTN caught up with the IFTA nominated actor who fills ‘Zonad’s latex jumpsuit, Simon Delaney, to talk Harvey Weinstein, singing to schoolgirls and having to choose between film and theatre. more |
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Setanta Sports Invites BAI Fund Applications
12 Mar 2010
Setanta Sports Channel Ireland is looking to support qualifying projects for Round 9 of the BAI Sound & Vision Fund. Would-be applicants are advised that series are the preferred submission format. Submissions should be sent by Thursday, March 18th. more |
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Venom Film Searches for ‘Probable Parent’
12 Mar 2010
Auditions will take place across the country next week for four roles in ‘Probable Parent’, a new feature film by IFTA award winner Ken Wardrop (His & Hers). Individuals who fit the character descriptions being sought are welcome to attend – regardless of experience. more |
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Michael Fassbender Finds his ‘Jane Eyre’
12 Mar 2010
Production will commence shortly on the set of ‘Jane Eyre’. The new interpretation of the Charlotte Brontë novel from ‘Sin Nombre’ director Cary Fukunaga will see Irish actor Michael Fassbender take on the role of the ominous Mr. Rochester opposite Mia Wasikowska, Judi Dench and Jamie Bell. more |
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‘Game of Thrones’ Calls for Crew
12 Mar 2010
Applications are currently being invited for dozens of crew positions for ‘Game of Thrones’. The new epic Northern-Ireland based series is seeking applications in the areas of accounts, art, directing, camera, costume, electrical, location, sound, special effects and more. more |
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Verve Pictures Believes in ‘Happy Ever Afters’
12 Mar 2010
Distributor Verve Pictures has announced that Newgrange Pictures’ ‘Happy Ever Afters’ is to receive a UK theatrical release on Friday, March 19th. The deal was negotiated by Paris based sales agent Films Distribution. more |
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Q&A With Special Effects Make-Up Artist Rick Baker
11 Mar 2010
Special effects make-up artist Rick Baker has been creating monsters of the friendly and scary variety for over 30 years. The multi Oscar winner is behind such film creatures as the Grinch, Gremlins, Wolfman and the zombies in both Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and those of ‘Men in Black’ to name just a few. As part of a new Masters Series of interviews, IFTN caught up with the makeup maestro to ask him about his inspirations, his favourite creatures and the battle of make-up versus CGI. more |
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‘Horses’ Gallops onto Irish Screens
11 Mar 2010
‘Horses’, a new feature documentary from Liz Mermin which follows a year in the lives of three Irish racehorses as they partake in races, training and encounter memorable characters daily, will broadcast on RTE One on March 16. The doc is narrated by actor John Hurt (V for Vendetta, The Elephant Man). more |
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‘The Fading Light’ Screenings Brighten Up IFI
11 Mar 2010
The Irish Film Institute will host exclusive screenings of Irish writer, director and editor Ivan Kavanagh’s award-winning ‘The Fading Light’ from March 12th to 18th. The screenings will be run as part of the Institute’s ongoing commitment to new Irish film. The film walked away with honours for both Best Irish Film and Best Actor (for Patrick O’Donnell) from the 2010 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival’s. more |
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‘Triage’ Opening Belfast Festival
11 Mar 2010
The 10th annual Belfast Film Festival will open with the gala Irish premiere screening of Danis Tanovic’s ‘Triage’. This year’s festival will feature screenings of Irish and World cinema works, workshops, an acting masterclass with ‘Sliding Doors’ star John Lynch, short films and documentaries. The event will run from April 15th to 30th. more |
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BBC NI Seeks New Head of Drama
10 Mar 2010
BBC Northern Ireland is currently seeking a new Head of Drama. The broadcaster is seeking an “experienced creative champion and leader for drama development and production in Northern Ireland. more |
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