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James Nesbitt stars in Northern Ireland-set BBC Drama Bloodlands |
| 10 Feb 2021 | The new BBC One series, which is set in Northern Ireland and supported by Northern Ireland Screen, is Executive Produced by Jed Mercurio, the mastermind behind Line of Duty and Bodyguard. |
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The Irish at the Oscars |
| 05 Feb 2021 | With 2021 nominations on the horizon, Ireland’s screen industry has good reason to hope for successful nominations across a number of categories. |
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Screen Producers Ireland CEO Susan Kirby discusses Production during COVID |
| 05 Feb 2021 | We spoke with Screen Producers Ireland CEO Susan Kirby to get an update on the status of production in Ireland at present, the implications of COVID on film sets, the need for industry-focused PUP, the need for more support from insurance brokers, the future potential of SVOD markets, and settling into the new role at SPI. |
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Wolfwalkers, Herself, and Calm With Horses lead Irish contingents long-listed for BAFTA Awards |
| 04 Feb 2021 | Ten Irish contenders including Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley, and Niamh Algar have been named among the BAFTA long list ahead of the 74th edition of the British Academy Film Awards, which take place on April 11th. |
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Normal People, Wolfwalkers, and Brendan Gleeson lead Irish nominations at the 78th Golden Globe Awards |
| 03 Feb 2021 | The Hollywood Foreign Press has announced the nominees for the 78th Golden Globes. |
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St. Brigid's Day: Irish Female Talent on the Rise |
| 01 Feb 2021 | Today IFTN will celebrate St. Brigid’s Day by highlighting the work of some of the Irish Women making waves in the Irish and international Screen industries, with a look at recent developments, how the industry continues to improve for female cast and crew, and a look back at some of our recent interviews with the Irish Women blazing a trail in the industry. |
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Actress Leah McNamara talks with IFTN |
| 29 Jan 2021 | We caught up with Normal People and Dublin Murders star Leah McNamara to find out more about her subtle rise in recent years, advice for young actors breaking into the business, and keeping busy during lockdown. |
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Liam Neeson tops US Box Office as The Marksman shoots down Wonder Woman: 1984 |
| 22 Jan 2021 | Liam Neeson's latest action thriller The Marksman, dominated a quiet Martin Luther King Day box office in the US takin in $3.2 million for three-day weekend and currently standing at $3,905,869. |
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“The story will continue in another form”; Peaky Blinders to end on the BBC after sixth season |
| 19 Jan 2021 | Peaky Blinders creator and writer Steven Knight has revealed that the forthcoming sixth season of his hit period drama will be the last, though it could return in a film format. |
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Irish actress Alisha Weir cast as lead in upcoming Netflix adaptation of Matilda |
| 18 Jan 2021 | Alisha Weir (11) has been cast in the titular role in the Sony Pictures and Netflix movie adaptation of Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book Matilda, opposite Emma Thomson. |
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Spotlight joins leading casting technology provider Talent Systems |
| 13 Jan 2021 | Spotlight has been acquired by global casting technology solution provider Talent Systems. |
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Fionn O'Shea selected for European Shooting Stars Award 2021 |
| 12 Jan 2021 | Fionn O’Shea has been selected for the 24th edition of European Shooting Stars, a prestigious initiative to promote European acting talent. |
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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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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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Niamh Algar, Clare Dunne, and Barry Keoghan nominated for 2021 BIFA Awards |
| 09 Dec 2020 | It has been a fantastic morning for Irish production company Element Pictures as two of their recent feature films Calm with Horses and Herself have been nominated for 11 awards in total at this year’s BIFA Awards. |
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Pixie set visit: Behind-The-Scenes interview with actress Olivia Cooke |
| 09 Dec 2020 | We caught up with Olivia Cooke while she was on set filming in Belfast to get some behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the new Northern Irish action-comedy, working with Alec Baldwin and Colm Meaney, learning the Irish accent, and finding out what attracted her to the role of Pixie. |
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SIPTU members' pass ballot to accept the 2020 Shooting Crew Agreement |
| 07 Dec 2020 | The new Agreement will make Ireland an even more attractive location to shoot feature film and High-End TV Drama. |
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BBC Academy Digital Cities returns with a series of free events for the creative industries |
| 16 Nov 2020 | Digital Cities Virtual returns on the 24th November for another fantastic line-up of Online events for people working in or interested in TV and related creative industries. |
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Lenny Abrahamson and Lisa McGee revealed as Judges for Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition |
| 13 Nov 2020 | The four judges for the 2020 Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition, in association with Screen Ireland have been revealed. |
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New Irish horror The Cellar starts shooting in Ireland this month; Eoin Macken and Elisha Cuthbert lead cast |
| 02 Nov 2020 | Elisha Cuthbert and Irish actor Eoin Macken have been cast to star in the upcoming Irish feature film, The Cellar. |
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