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First Clip Released for ‘The Drummer and the Keeper’ |
| 28 Jul 2017 | Here is a first look at Writer/Director Nick Kelly’s debut feature, which earned him the award for Best Irish First Feature at the 2017 Galway Film Fleadh. |
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‘The Secret Market’ to premier at the Rhode Island International Film Festival |
| 28 Jul 2017 | The short film directed by Martina McGlynn (A Nightingale Falling) and Garret Daly (A Grand Experience) based on a script from Conor Ryan and stars ‘Once Upon a Time’ actress Victoria Smurfit. |
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RTÉ Confirm Upcoming Independent Review of Gender Equality in the Organisation |
| 28 Jul 2017 | The national broadcaster came under criticism from the NUJ (National Union of Journalists) earlier this week when a statement was published on the website calling for a review of pay and contracts at RTÉ. |
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Final ‘Tonight with Vincent Browne’ episode airs tonight on TV3 |
| 27 Jul 2017 | It was announced earlier this month the long-term presenter of the ‘Tonight’ programme would be stepping down after almost ten years at the forefront of the popular current affairs programme. |
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Ethan Hawke in Dublin with Director Aisling Walsh for IFTA ‘Maudie’ event |
| 27 Jul 2017 | The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) will host a much anticipated Screening and Q&A of ‘Maudie’ with 4 time Oscar Nominee Ethan Hawke (Boyhood, Training Day, Gattaca) and award winning Irish director Aisling Walsh (Song for a Raggy Boy, Fingersmith, Wallander) on Saturday 5th August in Dublin. |
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Winners of 2017 Science on Screen Film Commission Announced |
| 27 Jul 2017 | Galway Film Centre and CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research into Medical Devices are pleased to announce ‘Bittersweet - The Rise of Diabetes’ as the recipient of the 2017 Science on Screen Commission. |
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‘Barbarians Rising’ Nominated for News & Documentary Emmy Award |
| 27 Jul 2017 | The nominees for the 38th Annual Awards were announced this week, with Irish director of photography Richard Kendrick nominated as part of the ‘Barbarian Rising’ team for Outstanding Lighting Direction and Scenic Design. |
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‘The Farthest’ lands North American Cinema Release |
| 27 Jul 2017 | Emer Reynold’s documentary on the iconic Voyager space mission has received widespread acclaim ahead of its Irish cinema release this Friday. |
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RTÉ Commissioning Call: Cláracha Gaeilge |
| 26 Jul 2017 | The national broadcaster has issued a call for proposals to its online eCommissioning system for single, one-hour Irish-language documentary projects. |
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Open for Applications: The Documentary Campus Masterschool |
| 26 Jul 2017 | The intensive training initiative is aimed at European documentary filmmakers, offering tailored training and advice across all genres. |
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Starline Entertainment picks up Global Distribution to Irish Documentary ‘Why Is There Anything Instead of Nothing’ |
| 26 Jul 2017 | ‘Grounds for War’ director Patrick O’Shea helmed the title, which he also co-wrote and co-produced with Aidan Stanley (Jackie Oh!) of Southernman Films. |
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Animation, Casting & Foley Design Workshops at the Fingal Film & Arts Festival |
| 26 Jul 2017 | The 2017 festival kicks off August 11th in Swords Castle, Co. Dublin with a new format which now includes live music, comedy and film. |
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Pluto Film acquires International Sales Rights to Irish Co-Production ‘Black Sun’ |
| 26 Jul 2017 | The English-language drama is set to film in Ireland, Finland and Latvia later this year and into early 2018, and is helmed by ‘Hollow Sky’ writer/director Maria Ruotsala. |
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‘Mary Shelley’, ‘The Breadwinner’ & ‘Disobedience’ make Official #TIFF17 Selection |
| 26 Jul 2017 | At a press conference held yesterday, July 25th, organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival made its first announcement of the year in relation to the upcoming programme. |
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Final Round Applications for Higher Diploma In Television & Digital Media Production |
| 26 Jul 2017 | This course is run by the Waterford Institute of Technology in association with Nemeton TV, one of Ireland's leading production companies, and Údarás na Gaeltachta. |
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Pulse College to launch Springboard+ Animation Certificate |
| 25 Jul 2017 | Twenty-five places are now available on the course for unemployed applicants who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. |
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Pierce Brosnan English-Speaking Narrator for ‘Aldabra: Once Upon An Island’ |
| 25 Jul 2017 | Steve Lichtag’s (A Myth Called Shark) eco-centric family film has just wrapped the Irish talent’s voice work in Hawaii, with Brosnan’s work directed by René Veilleux (Snow Queen). |
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Channel 5’s Milkshake! to air Cartoon Saloon series ‘Puffin Rock’ |
| 25 Jul 2017 | The animated series is set to air on the channel following a deal with Hoho Rights, who hold international rights in all territories bar China. |
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RTE Responds on Staffing Issues |
| 25 Jul 2017 | In a statement from RTÉ this morning, responding to a story in the daily Irish newspaper the Irish Independent, RTÉ can clarify that it has not introduced ‘secret bonuses’ to RTÉ staff. |
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NUJ Calling for External Review of Employment Contracts at RTE |
| 24 Jul 2017 | From the NUJ website, Séamus Dooley, NUJ acting general secretary, said the union had serious concerns about a variety of employment contracts, with particular reference to gender. |
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