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“Channel 4 is something we need to safeguard, and make sure that it's treated properly and protected;” Director Ian Fitzgibbon discusses his recent sitcom Hullraisers and working with Channel 4 |
| 19 May 2022 | Irish director Ian Fitzgibbon (Death of a Superhero, Raised by Wolves) spoke with IFTN about his recent sitcom Hullraisers, working with Channel 4 & its importance, and the impact of Covid 19. |
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Entries now being accepted for 2022 edition Galway Film Fleadh Pitching Competition |
| 19 May 2022 | Among the returning in-person events at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh will be its long running Pitching Competition, in which ten finalists pitch their film project to industry stakeholders and a live audience. |
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TG4 to host CIRCOM Regional Conference in Galway City at the end of May |
| 18 May 2022 | TG4 will host over two hundred delegates who will travel to Galway from across Europe to take part in the 38th CIRCOM Regional Conference from May 25-27th. |
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Minister Martin showcases Irish VFX companies to US Execs as part of LA Trade Mission |
| 18 May 2022 | Earlier this week, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin (T.D.) met with senior executives from Los Angeles-based studios as part of a two day trade mission to support, promote, and grow Ireland’s screen industry. |
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Jordanian and Syrian young people inspired by Cinemagic in ground-breaking initiative |
| 17 May 2022 | Cinemagic Film Festival recently delivered a ground-breaking programme last weekend (May 12th- 14th) in Amman, Jordan, in partnership with Generations For Peace, founded by HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan. |
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Windmill Lane make key appointments as company nears 45th year in business |
| 13 May 2022 | Having experienced a buoyant start to 2022, Windmill Lane recently announced several new senior appointments including VFX Producer Louise Ní Chonchúir, Ed Smith as Head of Operations, and Jason Gaffney taking on the role of Marketing Manager. |
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Animation Ireland membership now open to Northern Ireland studios |
| 12 May 2022 | Animation Ireland, Animation UK, and Northern Ireland Screen have agreed a deal that will open membership to studios based in Northern Ireland. |
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“Irish Film & TV Sector in Danger of Falling Behind EU Colleagues;” Joint group highlighting potential impact of Content Levy |
| 12 May 2022 | Representatives of a Joint Audio Visual sectoral group that includes RTÉ, TG4, Screen Producers Ireland, Screen Directors Guild of Ireland, Writers Guild of Ireland, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland and Animation Ireland are calling on the government to urgently introduce a Content Levy on PayTV and VOD services, in line with other European States. |
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Vacancies for three candidates on the TG4 Board announced by Stateboards.ie |
| 12 May 2022 | Vacancies for three suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the TG4 Board have been announced by Stateboards.ie. |
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An Cailín Ciúin selected for Sydney Film Festival; releases in Irish cinemas on May 12th |
| 12 May 2022 | IFTA Best Film winner An Cailín Ciúin has been officially selected for the Sydney Film Festival. |
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New Generation of Nemeton and SETU Filmmakers to premiere their work at Dungarvan Cinema next Wednesday, May 11th at 1pm |
| 06 May 2022 | It’s an exciting time for this year’s talented emerging filmmakers at Nemeton TV and South East Technological University. |
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BAI allocated new €10.5m fund for TV and radio to support climate action, live music, and Irish language broadcasting |
| 05 May 2022 | Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, has confirmed that €10.5 million in additional funding will be allocated to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s (BAI) Sound and Vision scheme in 2022. |
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Submissions now open for the IFI Documentary Festival 2022 |
| 05 May 2022 | The IFI Documentary Festival is looking for original and exciting documentary films from Irish filmmakers to be included as part of its 2022 edition. |
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Virgin Media Television and Sky agree new long-term partnership; deal to run until 2027 |
| 05 May 2022 | Sky Ireland and Virgin Media Television have announced a new long-term partnership, which secures carriage of Virgin Media Television channels and on-demand content, on all Sky TV products until 2027. |
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Colin Farrell to receive Outstanding Talent Award at Richard Harris International Film Festival |
| 05 May 2022 | October 2022 will see the Richard Harris International Film Festival (RHIFF) return to the Irish festival circuit and celebrate its tenth birthday in person this year. |
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IFTA announces Masterclass with Oscar winning director Chloé Zhao |
| 04 May 2022 | The Irish Film & Television Academy, in association with Screen Ireland, presents a special Masterclass with Oscar-Winning Director Chloé Zhao. |
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Alan Tyler appointed as RTÉ's new Group Head of Entertainment and Music |
| 04 May 2022 | RTÉ has appointed Alan Tyler as Group Head of Entertainment and Music, following an external competition. |
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Wolf producer Jessie Fisk selected as 2022's Irish Producer on the Move |
| 04 May 2022 | Irish producer Jessie Fisk has been selected by European Film Promotion (EFP) as Ireland’s Producer on the Move for 2022. |
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Filming underway in Dublin on Irish-set adaptation of Mid-August Lunch; Fionnula Flanagan and James McArdle to star |
| 03 May 2022 | Principal photography is underway on Four Mothers, an Irish-set adaptation of Gianni di Gregorio’s 2008 box office hit film Mid-August Lunch (Pranzo Di Ferragosto). |
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“Intellectual property has a massive value in the market, but currently the people who create that do not get rewarded”; WGI director Hugh Farley discusses the potential of the proposed Content Levy |
| 29 Apr 2022 | As the discussion around the introduction of a proposed content levy on PayTV and VOD services begins to intensify, IFTN explores the potential benefits that industry stakeholders believe will come with the implementation of this levy. |
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