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Director Emer Reynolds discusses Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away |
| 08 Jan 2021 | We caught up with director Emer Reynolds to get a better insight into bringing the story of one of Ireland’s greatest ever frontmen to the big screen. |
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2021 Awards Calendar: New dates, unconventional ceremonies, and Irish hopefuls |
| 07 Jan 2021 | With the major International Awards ceremonies slightly delayed this year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, IFTN rounds up the ceremony and nomination dates of the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, BAFTA Awards and 93rdAcademy Awards, as a number of Irish hopefuls seek nominations. |
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Jessie Buckley cast as lead in Men, Alex Garland next film for A24 |
| 07 Jan 2021 | Following on from the success of her leading role in Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Irish actress Jessie Buckley looks set to take on the leading role in Alex Garland’s next feature film for A24. |
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Broken Law available on Netflix from January 13th |
| 06 Jan 2021 | Written and directed by Offaly-native Paddy Slattery, Broken Law will be available to watch on Netflix from January 13th. |
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RTE confirms new episodes of Reeling in the Years will air this Spring |
| 06 Jan 2021 | RTE has confirmed that the first new episodes of Reeling in the Years for over a decade will be screened this spring. |
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Planning Permission granted for "State of the art" Greystones Film Studio and Media Campus |
| 06 Jan 2021 | Wicklow County Council has granted a 10-year planning permission to Greystones Media Campus (GMC) Ltd for a multi-studio film and media campus in Greystones. |
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Kings now streaming on Solstice, Galway Film Fleadh's archive programme |
| 05 Jan 2021 | Solstice, Galway Film Fleadh’s winter season of earlier works of Irish cinema, has added the 2007 feature film Kings to its line-up. |
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New Dungeons & Dragons film adaptation set to be filmed in Belfast |
| 05 Jan 2021 | The fantasy classic is set to start shooting at Titanic Studios, Belfast in early 2021. |
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BAI's Sound & Vision Scheme: Element Pictures' The Dry and Deadpan Pictures' Dead Still S2 among recipients |
| 05 Jan 2021 | The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced details of the latest funding awards under the Sound & Vision 4 Broadcasting Funding Scheme and details of additional funding for 2021. |
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Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart discuss Wolfwalkers |
| 21 Dec 2020 | We caught up with the directors behind Cartoon Saloon’s Wolfwalkers, Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart to find out more about the intricacies involved in developing and creating an animated feature film, their approach as co-directors, what animation can teach live-action filmmakers, and the influence of Wes Anderson on the Cartoon Saloon family. |
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New documentary Maureen O’Hara – Banríon Hollywood airs on TG4 this Christmas Day at 9pm |
| 21 Dec 2020 | As 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of O’Hara’s birth, the latest documentary from Dearg Films looks back over the life and career of one of the most extraordinary Irish women of all time. |
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Wolfwalkers wins Best Irish Film at Dublin Film Critics Circle 2020 awards |
| 18 Dec 2020 | Céline Sciamma's Portrait of a Lady on Fire has been named best film of 2020 in the annual poll from the Dublin Film Critics Circle (DFCC). |
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Screen Ireland seeks input for Screen Industry Key Stakeholders Survey |
| 17 Dec 2020 | Screen Ireland want to hear from the people who make up the Irish film, television, and animation industry in all its forms – from directors, writers, producers, actors, crew, and industry stakeholders. |
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Fanning at Whelans: a two-part special showcasing upcoming Irish musical talent |
| 17 Dec 2020 | Part one of the brand new series Fanning at Whelans airs on Virgin Media Two tonight at 10pm. |
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TV premiere of heart-warming kids' film about grief ends 2020 Winter Solstice on TG4 |
| 16 Dec 2020 | An inspiring film about a little boy’s journey through grief, Sol premieres in the UK and Republic of Ireland on the darkest night of the year, Winter Solstice, this Monday, December 21st. |
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National Film School lecturer Eilish Kent talks with IFTN |
| 15 Dec 2020 | We caught up with lecturer Eilish Kent to discuss the growing influence of Television Drama, potential career paths for aspiring writers, being named among Variety’s Top Film Schools 2020, and what people can expect from the NFS’ Writing Television Drama course. |
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Galway Film Fleadh announces Solstice; a digital Christmas programme reflecting on the first wave of Irish Film |
| 15 Dec 2020 | The Galway Film Fleadh has revealed a digital programme celebrating the pioneers of the Irish film and television industry with a selection of films on offer from Irish filmmakers including Bob Quinn, Margo Harkin, and Lelia Doolan. |
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Landmark cultural showcase Samhlú 2020, hosted by Tommy Tiernan, debuts on TG4 this Tuesday |
| 14 Dec 2020 | Taking place this Tuesday, December 15th at 9:30pm, Samhlú, TG4’s landmark cultural showcase seeks to celebrate the artistic endeavours and creativity that have endured throughout Ireland despite a very challenging year. |
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10 brand new commissioned Christmas animations to be aired on RTÉjr and RTÉ Player |
| 14 Dec 2020 | RTÉ has revealed Shorts Yule Love, a series of 10 animated shorts from Irish animation companies all over the country, airing daily, from today, on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. |
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All-Ireland Screenwriting Prize announced by Stellify Media and Sony Pictures Television |
| 14 Dec 2020 | Sony Pictures Television and Stellify Media, in partnership with Northern Ireland Screen, are launching a brand-new All-Ireland screenwriting prize. |
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