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IFTA welcomes Oscar-nominated Production Designer Peter Francis for Skills in Focus: Production Design event |
| 10 Sep 2021 | On September 16th, the Irish Film & Television will welcome celebrated Production Designer Peter Francis for an in conversation as part of the latest Skills in Focus event, in association with Screen Skills Ireland. |
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Aidan Turner, Sam Neill set to star in Mr. Shaw Goes to Hollywood |
| 10 Sep 2021 | IFTA nominee Aidan Turner (The Hobbit) and Emmy Nominee Sam Neill (Jurassic Park) are set to star in the feature comedy Mr. Shaw Goes to Hollywood. |
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“I felt like a yin had met a yang”; Cathy Brady and Nora Jane Noone on the journey of Wildfire |
| 10 Sep 2021 | We caught up with director/writer Cathy Brady and actor Nora Jane Noone to find out more about their incredibly poignant drama Wildfire – the unique workshopping process, developing an intimate shorthand, and shining light on taboo subject matters. |
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NFTS and Film4 announce £50,000 scholarship in honour of the late Sue Bruce-Smith |
| 09 Sep 2021 | The National Film and Television School (NFTS) and Film4 have announced a new scholarship in honour of the late Sue Bruce-Smith. |
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Kerry International Film Festival announces Kerry Airport as new headline sponsor |
| 09 Sep 2021 | Running for its 22nd year, the festival will take place October 14th – 17th 2021 and this new partnership between Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) and Kerry Airport has provided a significant boost for the festival. |
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Quorn opens applications to filmmakers for new sustainability film fund |
| 09 Sep 2021 | Plant-based food company Quorn has launched a film fund worth £15,000, which is looking to select three teams of filmmakers from Ireland and the UK to create short documentaries (8-12 mins) exploring the topic and the challenges faced to become a society with more sustainable sources of food. |
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A24 boards Shane Meadows' new BBC drama The Gallows Pole; George Mackay named among cast |
| 08 Sep 2021 | In tandem with the casting announcement, Element Pictures has also confirmed that A24 have boarded the six-part series for the BBC, which is currently filming in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. |
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TG4 reveals 2021 Gradam Ceoil Awards recipients; ceremony to air as part of TG4's 25th anniversary celebrations |
| 08 Sep 2021 | TG4 has announced the recipients of the 2021 Gradam Ceoil Awards, which pay homage to musicians who have advanced, strengthened, and preserved traditional music in Ireland. |
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Pat Collins' The Dance selected for 65th BFI London Film Festival |
| 07 Sep 2021 | Irish director Pat Collins latest film, The Dance, will have its world premiere at the prestigious BFI London Film Festival where it will compete for the acclaimed Grierson Award for best documentary. |
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Netflix acquires Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot starring Moe Dunford and Olwen Fouéré |
| 06 Sep 2021 | The global streaming giant has struck a deal with Legendary Pictures for global rights to the latest instalment of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (TCM). |
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Official trailer released for Irish comedy Deadly Cuts ahead of cinema release on October 8th |
| 06 Sep 2021 | Wildcard Distribution released the official trailer for new Dublin-set comedy Deadly Cuts to coincide with the announcement that the film will hit cinemas nationwide on Friday, October 8th. |
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Wildfire receives Irish premiere at Clones; McGuigan family accept Nika McGuigan’s IFTA Award |
| 30 Aug 2021 | Nika McGuigan’s final film Wildfire, received its Irish premiere in her hometown of Clones, Co Monaghan in the Barry McGuigan Park at 6pm Sunday evening August 29th. The premiere was hosted by Clones Film Festival and presented by Wildcard Distribution to a sellout crowd at the outdoor event. |
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Animator Brenda Chapman shares her career insights expertise at IFTA Skills in Focus Event |
| 27 Aug 2021 | Yesterday (Thursday, August 26th) The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA), supported by Screen Skills Ireland, hosted a special IFTA Skills in Focus: Animation event with celebrated Animator Brenda Chapman (The Lion King, The Prince of Egypt, Brave.) |
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“We had very little money… so my blissful ignorance was ‘let’s make a feature film!'”; Philip Doherty and Aaron Monaghan discuss Redemption of a Rogue |
| 27 Aug 2021 | Ahead of the release of Cavan-set comedy Redemption of a Rogue this Friday, August 27th, IFTN caught up with the director Philip Doherty and lead actor Aaron Monaghan, to find out more about their ambitious 21-day shoot, the benefit of longstanding local collaboration, and help from the authorities in building their very own rain machine. |
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Irish Famine film Arracht optioned by Hurt Locker producer for Hollywood remake |
| 27 Aug 2021 | Following on from the films critical acclaim, award wins, and selection as Ireland’s official entry for the 2021 Oscars® Arracht has now been optioned by Smuggler and Kingsgate Films for a Hollywood remake. |
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Applications now open for Animation, VFX, & Games Graduate Traineeship 2021 |
| 26 Aug 2021 | Animation Skillnet and Screen Skills Ireland are seeking applicants for the next iteration of the hugely successful graduate Traineeship Programme for Animation, VFX, and Games, which is supported by Skillnet Ireland under the Skills Connect Programme. |
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Virgin Media Television launches its New Season Schedule; Irish thriller Redemption & variety show The Big Deal lead line-up |
| 26 Aug 2021 | Virgin Media Television (VMTV) has promised viewers more original drama and entertainment this autumn at the launch of the broadcaster’s new season schedule. |
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IFTA welcomes Oscar-winning animation director Brenda Chapman for Skills in Focus: Animation event |
| 25 Aug 2021 | On August 26th, the Irish Film & Television Academy will welcome Animation veteran and Oscar winner Brenda Chapman for an in conversation as part of the latest Skills in focus event, in association with Screen Skills Ireland. |
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Stephen Fingleton's Nightride starring Moe Dunford selected for Toronto International Film Festival |
| 25 Aug 2021 | Irish director Stephen Fingleton’s latest feature film Nightride has been selected for the Industry Selects strand at the Toronto International film festival. |
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Element Pictures and The Lir launch new acting bursary for people with disabilities |
| 25 Aug 2021 | The Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin has announced Element Pictures as their new sponsorship partner. |
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