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Additional Screenings for Irish Surf Film ‘Between Land and Sea’ |
30 Mar 2017 | Due to demand, ‘Between Land and Sea’ the latest documentary project from award-winning Irish filmmaker Ross Whitaker (When Ali Came to Ireland, Saviours, Unbreakable: The Mark Pollock Story), adds additional screenings in the IFI Dublin, Naas, Kilkenny, Limerick, Sligo, Bray and Westport |
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Trans Atlantic Partners (TAP) Programme for Producers Application Deadline: April 18th 2017 |
30 Mar 2017 | The established training and networking programme designed for experienced film and TV producers from Europe, Canada and the US is run by the Erich Pommer Institut and is funded by Creative Europe and Telefilm Canada. |
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3e to Showcase Short Films from emerging Irish Film Talent |
30 Mar 2017 | The first short film to air on the channel this month in a bid to give a platform to stories from independent filmmakers was ‘Noreen’, from Domhnall Gleeson. ‘Breakfast Wine’ directed by Ian Fitzgibbon is next up and will air on Monday, April 17th. |
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Understanding Formats with Patrick Uden: Workshop & One-to-One Meetings |
30 Mar 2017 | Galway Film Centre are seeking participants for a workshop on Understanding Formats with BAFTA-winning formats guru, Patrick Uden, in association with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). |
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BAI Launches Revised General Commercial Communications Code |
29 Mar 2017 | The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has launched its revised General Commercial Communications Code, which sets out the rules that Irish radio and television stations must comply with when it comes to airing advertising, sponsorship, product placement and other forms of commercial communications. |
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Irish Animation Award Winners 2017 |
29 Mar 2017 | Animation Ireland’s second awards ceremony sponsored by RTÉjr, the Irish Film Board & Animation Skillnet was held in Dingle last weekend (25th March).
It acknowledged the outstanding creative talent within the Irish animation, visual effects and gaming industries. |
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TV3 Group Seeks Submissions for New Drama Series |
29 Mar 2017 | TV3 Group have announced a new drama initiative and call out for submissions to transmit in 2018. TV3 Group are currently seeking development scripts and content proposals for 6 x 60’ drama projects in a new slot opportunity post 9pm. |
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IFTA Film & Drama Awards Focus: George Morrison Feature Documentary Nominees #IFTA17 |
28 Mar 2017 | Ireland’s continued success on the international film scene this year has benefited from our growing pool of non-fictional filmmakers, and the poignant stories our talent are choosing to tell through the medium of documentary. |
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“When they go to Dingle they get inspired,” Students Win Several Awards at Dingle Animation Festival |
28 Mar 2017 | Ballyfermot College of Further Education animation students celebrate after scooping several awards at the annual Dingle Animation Festival held at the Dingle Skellig Hotel over the weekend. |
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Success for Ireland's First 'Dancing with the Stars' Series |
28 Mar 2017 | After the glitz and glam of the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ grand finale saw Kerry GAA player and Garda Aidan O'Mahony take home the grand Glitterball trophy. IFTN look back at the success of the first Irish version of the BBC celebrity ballroom dancing format produced by ShinAwil for RTÉ. |
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Specialist AV expand facilities with VidChecker QC Software |
28 Mar 2017 | Specialist AV is Ireland’s leading providers of tape and file mastering and replication have recently expanded their facility with Telestream’s newly acquired VidChecker QC Software. |
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Seamus McGarvey Nominated for BAFTA Craft Award for ‘Black Mirror: Nosedive’ |
28 Mar 2017 | The Irish talent who was also nominated this year in the BAFTA Film Awards for ‘Nocturnal Animals’, has in turn been honoured with a nomination for his work on S03 of Charlie Brooker’s cult Netflix series, in the Photography & Lighting: Fiction category. |
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Eurimages Announces Three New Development Co-Production Awards for 2017 |
28 Mar 2017 | The new awards which total €20,000 each bring the total awards offered by the council to ten, and will be awarded at the co-production markets of San Sebastian Film Festival, Transilvania International Film Festival and Cartoon Movie. |
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2017 Irish Equity AGM for Members on April 9th with focus on Taxation for Performers |
28 Mar 2017 | The 2017 Irish Equity AGM will take place in the Theatre in Liberty Hall on Sunday April 9th and is open to current members of the union. |
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IFTN chats to ‘Peter Rabbit’ Sound Supervisor Steve Maher |
28 Mar 2017 | Following the Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sound Mixing for his team’s work on ‘Peter Rabbit: The Tale Of The Unexpected Discovery’, we catch up with Head of Audio in Mutiny Post, Steve Maher. |
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‘Lost & Found’ from Paradox Pictures to screen at TIFF Kids International Film Festival |
27 Mar 2017 | The short film written and directed by Liam O’Neill is set to screen four times at the Toronto-based festival, which runs from April 7th-23rd. |
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Gréasán na Meán Skillnet to host three-day Premiere Pro CC 2017 Training in Tralee, Co. Kerry |
27 Mar 2017 | The Authorised Adobe Training will run from April 19th-21st in the Meadowlands Hotel, Oakpark and features Keith Bailey of Taught Media as a lead tutor. |
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Cinemagic Film and Television Festival runs from May 5th-14th in Dublin |
27 Mar 2017 | The annual programme returns for its 10th anniversary this year, with a hundred events and diverse creative opportunities to inspire and motivate young people. |
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RTÉ Search for Primary School Weather Star |
27 Mar 2017 | The search is on for one lucky girl or boy, in either 5th or 6th class, to become an RTÉ Weather Star. |
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TV Licence Fee Will Soon Apply to Laptops, Large Tablets & Computers |
27 Mar 2017 | Laptops, large tablets and computer users will soon have to buy a TV licence as Communications Minister Denis Naughten plans to broaden the legal definition of “television set”. |
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