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‘Celebrity MasterChef Ireland’ Returns |
06 Jan 2017 | The second series of ‘Celebrity MasterChef Ireland’ filmed at Dun Laoghaire harbour and produced by ShinAwiL is back. With two new Chef Judges Robin Gill & Daniel Clifford the new eight-part series will broadcast every Monday on TV3 at 10pm starting 16th January to 6th March 2017. |
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IFTN Talks ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Production with ShinAwiL CEO, Larry Bass |
06 Jan 2017 | The man bringing ‘Dancing with the Stars’ to Ireland. ShinAwiL CEO Larry Bass, speaks to IFTN about his excitement ahead of the Irish version of the show which kicks off Sunday 8th January on RTÉ at 6.30pm. |
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Mental Health tackled in ‘Infinitely Polar Bear’ & ‘The Wonder Eye’, presented by IFI & First Fortnight |
05 Jan 2017 | This marks the second year of collaboration between the Irish Film Institute and First Fortnight, in which films which engage with mental illness in an insightful and formative way will screen. |
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BBC Gaeilge Seeking Programme Ideas for NI Screen's ILBF |
05 Jan 2017 | The deadline for submission of ideas to Editor, BBC Gaeilge Friday 10th February 2017 at 12pm. |
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Paul Jackson joins Creating Showbusiness: The Entertainment Television Format Creation Seminar |
05 Jan 2017 | The Executive Producer of ITV Comedy Drama ‘Benidorm’ whose credits also include ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ has been added to the line-up of tutors for the three-day seminar, hosted by Screen Training Ireland. |
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Eddie Award Nominations for ‘The Lobster’ & ‘Kubo & The Two Strings’ |
04 Jan 2017 | ‘The Lobster’ is up for Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy) and ‘Kubo & The Two Strings’ is nominated in the Best Edited Animated Feature Film category at this years Eddie Awards, from the American Cinema Editors (ACE) guild. |
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Hot Drop Films and Baboon Animation announce Creative Alliance |
04 Jan 2017 | Irish-based Hot Drop Films and New York’s Baboon Animation have announced a transatlantic creative alliance, enabling the development companies to share each other’s credits and experience. |
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The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Connection & Boosting Irish Tourism |
04 Jan 2017 | A workshop held by the ACFI (Association Of Film Commissioners International) on how content can boost tourism, recently looked at the ways in which tourism can capitalise on filming locations such as the HBO ‘Game of Throne’ series in Northern Ireland. |
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From ‘Loving’ to ‘First Dates Ireland S02': Upcoming Irish Film & Television Releases |
04 Jan 2017 | With what has been celebrated as a landmark year in terms of film and TV production in Ireland, there are some big titles crafted in Ireland and featuring homegrown talent due to release in the coming months. |
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National Skills Centre: Creative Skillset Certificate in Temporary Electrical Installations |
04 Jan 2017 | The two-day course runs on February 13th and 14th in association with BECTU and is suitable for electricians or lighting technicians working in broadcasting or film. |
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Irish Film Festa to run from March 30th-April 2nd 2017 |
04 Jan 2017 | The Italian festival dedicated exclusively to showcasing Irish film has confirmed its dates for this year and will continue to accept short film submissions until Sunday, January 15th. |
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TV3 Reveals It’s Top 10 Programmes of 2016 |
03 Jan 2017 | Taking a look back at the year TV3 reveals its top ten rating programmes of 2016. Home productions that aired as part of the autumn schedule such as ‘Living With Lucy’ and ‘Gogglebox Ireland’ were two of TV3’s most popular series in 2016. |
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Upcoming Deadlines for RTÉ Commissioning Briefs |
03 Jan 2017 | RTÉ Commissioning deadlines are fast approaching with strict deadlines of 12 noon on the 5th, 16th & 18th January 2017. |
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Irish Actress Sarah Greene stars in ‘Ransom’, airing weekly on CBS |
03 Jan 2017 | The ‘Penny Dreadful’ actress plays crisis negotiator Maxine Carlson in the new series created by Frank Spotnitz, whose credits also include ‘X-Files’. The series enjoyed its premiere on New Year’s Day. |
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Irish Nominations at the British National Television Awards 2017 |
03 Jan 2017 | Voting is now open for the British National Television Awards 2017 and there is plenty of Irish talent featured throughout the categories of nominations. |
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Creating Showbusiness: The Entertainment Television Format Creation Seminar |
03 Jan 2017 | This three-day seminar hosted by Screen Training Ireland begins Tuesday, January 24th with two creative modules followed by a pitching session on Wednesday, February 1st. |
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from IFTN! |
23 Dec 2016 | The IFTN Team will be sharing some of our favourite news and interviews with you on social media over the Christmas break. |
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The Best of Irish Shows on TV over Christmas |
23 Dec 2016 | It’s time to have a pick through of the Irish shows and programmes featuring Irish talent scheduled to air over the upcoming holiday period, there’s a great selection of Christmas comedy specials , documentary and new drama lined up. |
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IFTA has had a busy 2016, reflecting an extraordinary year of international success for Irish productions |
22 Dec 2016 | Irish Academy Members actively participated in the Academy’s Viewing Seasons (in Cinemas and on the private Academy Online Viewing Platform) across both the Film & Drama season in early Spring and the Television viewing season in the Autumn. |
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Northern Ireland Screen wrap up 2016 with a bundle of Awards, Broadcast and Locations highlights |
22 Dec 2016 | Of its many accolades this year, NI Screen is proudest of Northern Ireland’s ongoing reputation as a top filming location in Europe for both film and television. |
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