At an IFTA/Screen Training Ireland Industry Masterclass on Tuesday, June 14th, Oscar winner Michael Moore spoke about his unique process which has made him one of the most celebrated documentary filmmakers of all time. Click here to read more »
The 70th Edinburgh International Film Festival opens this week with 10 Irish films screening, including nine funded by the IFB.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival takes place this year June 15th - 26th. Established in 1947, it is the world's oldest continually running film festival. Click here to read more »
Domhnall Gleeson has been cast as the Winnie The Pooh creator in Simon Curtis's upcoming period drama 'Goodbye Christopher Robin'. The Irish actor will play A.A Milne alongside Margot Robbie who plays Milne’s wife Daphne. Click here to read more »
After receiving over 500 submissions resulting in a total of 14 short film screenings with the addition of four new strands, the Galway Film Fleadh (5th-10th July) has announced the successful shorts for their 28th edition. Click here to read more »
RTÉ are currently looking for proposals for Comedy, Talent Development and Music across RTÉ One, RTÉ2, and online to build on recent successes at the broadcaster. The brief comes from Head of Comedy, Talent Development & Music, Eddie Doyle and Executive Producer Justin Healy. Click here to read more »
For the first time ever this year, Cartoon Forum (13-16 September 2016) will be hosting a spotlight on one country with Ireland the focus – recognition of the country's performance on the world stage over the past few years. Click here to read more »
IFTA-winning Irish actress Ruth Negga has been confirmed for an Acting Masterclass at this year's Galway Film Fleadh, kicking off on July 5th next month.
Last year's masterclass was held with Oscar nominated US actor John C. Reilly, who recently starred in Irish co-production 'The Lobster.' Click here to read more »
Element Pictures Distribution has acquired Irish and UK rights on Irish-German co-production 'Halal Daddy', a culture clash comedy which started principal photography this week in Sligo. Click here to read more »
Acclaimed Irish musical drama 'Sing Street', written and directed by John Carney, will be released on Blu Ray, DVD, Digital HD & On Demand from July 26th after an incredibly successful theatrical release worldwide. Click here to read more »
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