Focus

IFTN - Broadcast Focus - October 2012

An in-depth look at the Irish television industry in 2013

Tuning-In to The Future of Irish Television

The Irish broadcasting industry - like the television world - is going through unprecedented change, but what are the challenges ahead and how are Irish broadcasters facing up to them in the current economic landscape?

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MIPCOM: Your Guide to the Top Irish Companies

As companies from all across the globe get ready to attend the world's leading content market for creating, co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment, we profile the top Irish companies heading to Cannes.

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Irish Moone-Shine: O'Dowd & Co Reach for the Sky

Just half way through its first season, Irish co-production 'Moone Boy' has already become one of the year's most acclaimed television hits. We meet creator and star Chris O'Dowd as well as the rest of the Sky One series' cast in Boyle, Co Roscommon.

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The Inside View

Interview: Discovery Networks Boss Dee Forbes

With Discovery Networks actively seeking programme pitches from Irish producers ahead of a formal pitching session next month, IFTN meets Dee Forbes, the Irish-born president and managing director of the global broadcasters' Western Europe operation.

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Sony Zooms In On Ireland

Capping off a bumper month of launches at this year's IBC event in Amsterdam, Sony Professional's sizeable imprint on the Irish television industry continues to grow following the announcement of a HD studio deal with TV3 and, as IFTN discovers, the tech giant has big future plans.

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Top Broadcast News Stories

» Discovery To Hold Programme Pitching Session In Dublin

» Sideline Makes Major Move Into Comedy

» 200,000 Irish Homes Yet To Make Digital Switchover

» Irish TV Format 'Feirm Factor' Sells Internationally

» Screentime ShinAwiL Goes Global

» TV3's New Sony HD Studio Could Create 'Hundreds of Jobs'