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The New Frontiers: Ireland and the (Film Studio) Space Race |
| 15 Jan 2021 | COVID 19 has left the Film & TV industry in something of a contradictory situation at the moment. With lockdown driving more and more audiences towards streaming platforms this has increased the need for original content while simultaneously making it more and more difficult to shoot content. |
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Screen Skills Ireland launch Lunchtime Talk Series, ‘WolfWalkers: The Exhibition’ |
| 15 Jan 2021 | Screen Skills Ireland have announced they are supporting a series of online talks exploring the inspiration and creation of Cartoon Saloon’s latest film WolfWalkers. |
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Arracht eyes potential Oscar nomination as voting nears for 15-film shortlist |
| 15 Jan 2021 | With the Oscars’ Best International Feature 15-film shortlist expected on February 9th, Irish-language feature film Arracht is in with the chance to become the first Irish film nominated in the category’s history. |
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Virgin Media Player to undergo revamp as VMTV launches its Spring 2021 Schedule |
| 15 Jan 2021 | Virgin Media Television (VMTV) has announced details of its Spring 2021 TV schedule with a major revamp of the Virgin Media Player, expanded News and Current Affairs coverage, brand new entertainment shows, top class free-to-air sport, and a selection of international drama and entertainment. |
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BAI launches three-year strategy statement |
| 14 Jan 2021 | The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has launched its new Strategy Statement 2021-2023, which will guide its work for the next three years. |
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George Kane directs Back: Season Two starring Peep Show's David Mitchell & Robert Webb |
| 14 Jan 2021 | Peep Show's David Mitchell & Robert Webb reunite next week for the long-awaited second series of Channel 4 sitcom Back, directed by Irish director George Kane (Crashing, Flack) for Big Talk Productions (Rev, Mum, Spaced). |
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Trailer released for Gerard Lough's Irish thriller Spears |
| 14 Jan 2021 | Shot in four different countries, this ambitious independent production will have a much larger scope than Lough’s debut feature horror, Night People (2015). |
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Cinemagic launches Creative and Digital Technologies Academy to inspire young talent |
| 14 Jan 2021 | The ground-breaking initiative brings the creative industries together with the Further Education and career sectors, to address the impact of Covid-19 on young people, and to showcase how partnerships focused on digital skills development and investment in young talent can create a strong pipeline to employment and local economy growth. |
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Finné producer Aisling Ni Fhlaithearta talks with IFTN |
| 13 Jan 2021 | We caught up with producer Aisling Ni Fhlaithearta ahead of the return of her award-winning documentary series, Finné to find out more about the research and development process, filming during COVID-19, and what we can expect from season three. |
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Ten projects shortlisted for 2021 Virgin Media Discovers & Screen Ireland Short Film Competition |
| 13 Jan 2021 | Ten successful projects, selected from a pool of over 600 entries, have been shortlisted for the short film competition, which has an overall fund of €150,000. |
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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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BBC Academy Digital Cities returns this January with a series of free events |
| 13 Jan 2021 | Digital Cities Virtual returns on January 26th for another fantastic lineup of Online events for people working in or interested in TV and related creative industries. |
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Call for applications: Series Women - new EPI online training for female producers |
| 12 Jan 2021 | Applications are open until February 1st for Erich Pommer Institut's new online training programme for female television series producers. |
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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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Job Recruitment: Screen Ireland seeks Business Affairs Co-Ordinator |
| 12 Jan 2021 | Screen Ireland currently wishes to engage a Business Affairs Co-Ordinator who will join the Business Affairs team. |
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Scéalta Grá na hÉireann about Ireland’s Greatest Love Stories starts on TG4, 13th January 8.30pm. |
| 11 Jan 2021 | The new six-part factual series that examines some of the iconic relationships throughout the history of Ireland. |
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Northern Ireland Screen announces development round for Irish Language Broadcast Fund |
| 11 Jan 2021 | The January Development Round 2021 for the Irish Language Broadcast Fund is now open for applications. |
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Irish Short Reel Series returns to CIACLA for a second year; showcasing 21 short films for a brighter 2021. |
| 11 Jan 2021 | The Contemporary Irish Center Los Angeles (CIACLA) has announced that the Irish Short Reel Series is returning for a second year after its successful first run in 2019. |
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Irish Film & Television and the VoD Market |
| 11 Jan 2021 | VoD (Video-on-Demand) is no longer the upstart newcomer disrupting the traditional video and television markets, rather it has become a cornerstone of the industry. |
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Filming underway in Northern Ireland for debut feature Ballywalter |
| 11 Jan 2021 | Actor Prasanna Puwanarajah’s feature directorial debut Ballywalter is currently shooting in Northern Ireland. |
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