# 486 | 7 October 2010
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INTERVIEW | Steve Carson Talks RTÉ Television
Steve Carson
Steve Carson took on the role of Director of Programmes for RTÉ television in February 2009. Coming from a production background he has already changed RTÉ's commissioning method and has looked to refresh the schedules for both RTÉ One and RTÉ Two. IFTN spoke with Steve to find out what made him apply for the position in the first place, how 'The Savage Eye' reflects modern RTÉ programming and what Irish audiences really want. more
PRODUCTION | Ian FitzGibbon's 'Superhero' Starts Shoot in Ireland
Superhero
Principal photography commenced, October 5th, on the German-Irish coproduction 'Superhero' in Dublin. Andy Serkis (TinTin, The Lord of the Rings trilogy) heads up the feature which is directed by Ian FitzGibbon (Perrier's Bounty), and written by Anthony McCarten. more
INTERVIEW | Acting Up with Robert Sheehan
mipcom
IFTN catches up with young Irish acting talent Robert Sheehan (Misfits, Killing Bono, Love/Hate) where he talks about his latest projects, getting in touch with his animal instincts, taking part in a very enjoyable casting session and looking for Ivan McCormick's twitch! more
PRODUCTION | 'Thor' 3D Movie First For Magma
Thor
Magma Films are currently working on their first stereoscopic feature, 'Legends of Valhalla - Thor'. The Ireland/Germany/Iceland co-production is one of many projects the Galway based animation house is currently involved with - the second series of 'Simsala Grimm' is also in production. In addition, the group are prepping a sequel to 'Niko and the Way to the Stars' plus a feature and TV series entitled 'Ooops . . . Noah is gone!' more
SPECIAL FEATURE | Juanita Wilson's Toronto Diary
As If I Am Not There
Oscar nominated and IFTA winning filmmaker Juanita Wilson (The Door) recently returned from her first trip to the Toronto Film Festival where her feature debut, 'As If I Am Not There' screened in the Discovery section of the event. We asked Juanita to keep a diary of her experiences - read it here. more

- Comic-con New York
- Medimed
- The Pixel Market
- Submissions Deadline for Northern Ireland Screen's 'Short Steps' Scheme
- Extended deadline for IFTA Membership Renewals
- The Sean Lawlor Artists Trust Gala
- Screening of '140'
- Special IFI Screenings of Mick Lally Projects
- TIF Annual Conference 2010
- Come on Eileen IFTA Exclusive Preview Screening plus Q&A
- 11th Annual Planet in Focus Film Festival, Canada
- London Film Festival
- The first MEDIA Mundus Call for Proposals
- Barcelona International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
- Entry Deadline for the 38th Annual Annie Awards
- Cartoon in Canada
- Archidoc 2010 - Leipzig, Germany
- Appliaction Deadline for the 2010 Reel Art Scheme

more dates and deadlines

- Filmbase - Sound for TV & Film
- Filmbase Adobe Photoshop Essentials Course
- Pulse Recording College: Part-time Gaming Course
- Pulse Recording College: Part-time Audio course
- Pulse Recording College: Part-time Film Course
- Part Time Music Production Course
- Filmbase Documentary Filmmaking begins
- Hubbard Acting Class with Simon Hubbard and Jason Figgis
- Adobe Premiere Professional
- 6 Evening Idea to Script Course
- 6 Evening I Stop Motion Course
- The Craft of Editing: 6 Evening Course
- Applications being accepted for TV Direction & Presentation course at The Bil Keating Centre
- Advanced Screenwriting Course at Filmbase
- Acting for Film & TV Course for Beginners
- Deadline for receipt of submissions for GrÉasan na Meán course: 'Produce & Pitch to Perfection for TV'
- Screenwriting Course for Beginners
- FOCAL International One Day Seminar
- Filmbase Special Effects Make Up Course
- Pulse College - Pro Tools 101
- Filmbase 22nd Final Cut Pro 200

more training information

- Mr Nice (E1 Entertainment)
- Life As We Know It (Warner Brothers)
- The Death and Life Of Charlie St. Cloud (Universal Pictures)
- Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (20th Century Fox)
- Restrepo (Irish Film Institute)

more distribution information

- The Element Post Production - Receptionist
- TV3 - Programming Assistant
- Temple Bar Cultural Trust - Financial Accountant with Credit Control Experience (Maternity Cover)
more jobs/classifieds

9th October - Saturday
12.45pm - Airtricity League Live - RTÉ2
5.35pm - Ponc@na Movies - TG4
6.35pm - Boyzone: A Tribute to Stephen Gately - TV3
7.15pm - 1916 Seachtar na Cásca - TG4
8.10pm - Winning Streak - RTÉ1
8.10pm - Cairdeas na bhFidilÉirí - TG4
9.45pm - The Saturday Night Show - RTÉ1
10.05pm - Tim McGarry's Irish History Lesson - BBC2
11.00pm - The Saturday Night Show - RTÉ2
12.00am - Amharc Aneas - TG4
12.00am - Guinness Arthur's Day Concert 2010 - TV3

10th October - Sunday
3.00pm - GAA Beo - TG4
6.30pm - Laochra Gael - TG4
6.30pm - Celebrity Bainisteoir - RTÉ1
7.00pm - Lesser Spotted Ulster - UTV
7.15pm - An Jig Gig - TG4
7.30pm - Reeling in the Years - RTE1
8.00pm - Fair City - RTÉ1 (Daily)
8.00pm - OB Sport World Equestrian Games - UTV
8.00pm - Our Man in the Vatican - BBC2
8.15pm - Ceist GAA le Hector - TG4
8.45pm - Glór Tíre - TG4
9.30pm - Love/Hate - RTÉ1
9.30pm - Cogar - TG4
10.00pm - Marian Keyes' Watermelon - TV3
10.00pm - Geantraí - TG4
10.30pm - The Meaning of Life, with Gay Byrne - RTÉ1
10.30pm - Ollclár Ros na Rún - TG4
11.05pm - Spooked - RTÉ2

11th October - Monday
4.00pm - Four Live - RTÉ1 (Weekdays)
4.30pm - Elev8 - RTÉ2
4.50pm - The Daily Show - RTÉ1 (Weekdays)
6.00pm - Xposé - TV3 (Weekdays)
7.00pm - Nationwide - RTÉ1
7.00pm - MSN - RTÉ2
7.30pm - CSí: Murder in Little Jerusalem - RTÉ1
7.30pm - In Your Corner - BBC1
8.30pm - GAA 2010 - TG4
8.30pm - The Consumer Show - RTÉ2
9.00pm - The Apprentice - TV3
9.35pm - Ireland's Greatest - RTÉ1
10.20pm - The Apprentice: You're Fired - TV3
10.25pm - Seinn Liom - BBC2
10.35pm - The Frontline - RTÉ1
12.00am - The Apprentice at Home - TV3

12th October - Tuesday
5.00pm - The Rumour Room - RTÉ2 (Weekdays)
5.15pm - Primary School Musical - RTE2
5.25pm - Aifric - TG4
6.25pm - Ponc XL - TG4
7.00pm - The Eagles Return - RTÉ1
7.00pm - Euro 2012 Qualifier - RTÉ2
7.30pm - 7 Lá - TG4
8.00pm - Imeall - TG4
8.00pm - Irish Dream Debs 2010 - TV3
8.30pm - Rescue 117 - RTÉ1
8.30pm - Ros na Rún - TG4
10.00pm - Idir Mná - Tg4
10.15pm - The Music of What Happens - RTÉ1
10.50pm - Hardy Bucks - RTÉ2
11.15pm - The View - RTÉ1
11.30pm - The Jig Gig - TG4

13th October - Wednesday
7.00pm - Nationwide - RTÉ1
7.30pm - How Healthy Are You? - TV3
8.00pm - Off the Rails - RTÉ1
8.30pm - Meon na mBan - TG4
8.30pm - Corrigan Cooks Naturally - RTÉ1
9.30pm - 1916 Seachtar na Cásca - TG4
9.35pm - When Harvey Met Bob - RTÉ1
10.25pm - Glór Tíre - TG4
10.00pm - Midweek - TV3
10.45pm - Festival Nights - BBC1
11.05pm - Tonight with Vincent Browne - TV3
11.10pm - Amharc Aneas - TG4
11.20pm - Under Ether - RTÉ2

14th October - Thursday
6.25pm - Ponc@na Movies - TG4
7.00pm - Capital D - RTÉ1
7.30pm - Comhrá - TG4
8.00pm - Do Thinteán FÉin - TG4
8.30pm - Rachel Allen's Dinner Parties - RTÉ1
8.30pm - Ros na Rún - TG4
9.00pm - Gangland Ireland: Terror on the Streets - TV3
9.30pm - Laochra Gael - TG4
9.35pm - Prime Time - RTÉ1
10.00pm - Blas Ceoil - BBC2
10.00pm - Imeall - TG4
10.15pm - The Panel - RTÉ1
11.30pm - Fíorscéal - TG4

15th October - Friday
7.00pm - The 2010 GAA All-Stars - RTÉ1
7.30pm - Cogar - TG4
8.00pm - Geantraí - TG4
8.00pm - The Apprentice at Home - TV3
8.30pm - Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year - RTÉ1
8.30pm - Seoda - TG4
9.35pm - The Late Late Show - RTÉ1
11.10pm - Ceist GAA le Hector - TG4

DISTRIBUTION | Channel 4 Audiences Set for 'Camelot' Knights
Channel 4 has secured the UK premiere broadcast rights to 'Camelot'. The Irish-Canadian Co-Production is set to air in 2011 on Starz in the U.S and, now, Channel 4 in the UK. The deal was brokered for Channel 4 by Acting Head of Acquisitions, Penny Harris and GK-TV President Craig Cegielski. more
GUEST WRITER | Andrew Power Examining 'The Social Network'
To coincide with the release of 'The Social Network', David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin's controversial take on the birth of Facebook, IFTN welcomes this week's guest writer, Andrew Power to discuss this phenomenon of communication, the reality behind the varied stories of "the young, gifted and rich" and the democratising function of the Internet. more
FESTIVALS | Gar O'Brien is New Galway Fleadh Programmer
It has been announced that Gar O'Brien is to take on the role of programmer for the 23rd Galway Film Fleadh. The event will take place from 5 - 10 July 2011. O'Brien replaces Felim Mac Dermott who has been Fleadh programmer for the last five years. more
ACTORS | Delaney & Plunkett Join Cast of 'RAW'
Production is currently underway on the third series of Dublin restaurant drama, 'RAW'. The Ecosse Film/Octagon Films co-production started shooting at the end of August and cameras will continue rolling until the end of November. more
PRODUCTION | Karl Golden's 'Weekender' Wraps
The shoot of the recent feature from Karl Golden (Pelican Blood, Belonging to Laura) is to wrap Sat 2 October. 'Weekender is shooting in London having already shot in Amsterdam and Spain for the last five weeks. The film, which will post in London, has already secured distribution deals in UK, Canada and Spain. more
BROADCAST | Setanta Debut First Irish HD Channel
Setanta Ireland has announced that it will become Ireland's first indigenous channel to broadcast in High Definition. The Setanta HD channel will launch by Jan 2011 and will initially be available on UPC's cable platform with a launch on satellite at a later date. more
FESTIVALS | 'Small Island' Receives International Emmy Nod
The Northern Irish drama 'Small Island' was one of the nominees for the 38th International Emmy Awards announced by The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a press conference at MIPCOM. The Awards look to honour excellence in TV production outside the US. 'Small Island' was nominated in the best TV Movie/Mini Series category. more
SHORTS | 'Switch' Wraps, 'Bye Bye Now' Wins
'Switch', a new short film from Thomas Hefferon shot last weekend. The director's previous award-winning short, 'The Pool' is to screen as part of the worldwide Manhattan Short Film Festival in Dublin's Sugar Club on October 3rd. Furthermore 'Bye Bye Now' from Aideen O'Sullivan and Ross Whittaker has won awards at four festivals in the last week. more
FESTIVALS | Boston CFE, 'Paradiso' & San Fran Irish Winners
San Francisco Irish Film Festival lauds Conor Horgan and Mark Doherty amongst others, 'Paradiso' enjoys Chichester International Film Festival Audience win, and Boston's Irish Film festival calls for entries. more
FINANCE | HBC Launches Media & Entertainment Practice
Horwath Bastow Charleton recently announced the launch of their Media and Entertainment practice providing audit, tax and wealth management services to the Media and Entertainment industry. more
- CR Entertainment Win at Cannes
- Dara O'Brian Says 'You're Fired'
- 'Ask Rhod Gilbert' is Belfast Bound
- 'Idir Mná' Back with a Vengeance

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