Edition 340 Date: 13/09/2007
Once Becoming Jane
IFTAs Pilgrim Speed Dating
 ‘Kings' Irish Selection for Foreign Language Oscar
The Irish Film and Television Academy today announced that Tom Collins’ ‘Kings’ starring Colm Meaney, Donal O’Kelly and Brendan Conroy has been officially selected by an independent IFTA jury for submission to the 80th Academy Award(s)®, for the ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ category. more
 Cameras Roll on John Carney’s ‘Zonad’
‘Once’ writer/director John Carney begins production this week on his latest feature film ‘Zonad’. The low budget comedy reunites the director with his ‘Bachelors Walk’ star Simon Delaney and shoots for 24 days around Co. Wicklow. more
 New Home-Grown Series in TG4’s Autumn Schedule
TG4 have launched their new Autumn schedule, which includes a range of comedy drama series along with lots of sport, music and entertainment from home-grown talent. more
 Emmy Award For ‘Tudors’ Designer Joan Bergin
Irish costume designer Joan Bergin has won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Series for her work on ‘The Tudors’.  more
Cillian Murphy Joins Salvador Dali Bio-Pic
Irish actor Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins, Red Eye) is set to star opposite Al Pacino in Room 9 Entertainment’s 'Dali & I: The Surreal Story'. more
‘New Boy’ Wins Top Award At Dingle Fest
Steph Green’s film ‘New Boy’, produced by Tamara Anghai for Zanzibar films, came away with the Best Film Award last Sunday night at the inaugural Dingle Film Festival, which took place from the 6th-9th September. more
Brown Bag’s ‘Teenology’ on RTE Two
‘Teenology’, a new series from leading animation company Brown Bag Films (Crap Rap, Give Up Yer Aul Sins) kicked off last Tuesday evening on RTE Two. more
Irish Ad & Promo Agencies Shine at Shark Awards
Irish International BBDO picked up the Irish Grand Prix award for Diageo’s ‘Music Machine’ commercial, at the 45th Shark Awards which took place from the 6th-8th September in Kinsale, Co. Cork. more
Irish Documentaries At Stranger Than Fiction Festival
Eleven Irish films will feature at this weekend’s Stranger Than Fiction documentary film festival, which takes place from Thursday 13th September- Sunday 16th September at the Irish Film Institute, Temple Bar. more
Gabriel Byrne Tops Kerry Film Fest Jury Lineup
Irish actor and Oscar-nominated producer Gabriel Byrne is amongst the prestigious line-up of judges for this year’s Samhalíocht Kerry Film Festival, which runs from October 27 - November 3. more
UK Release For ‘Small Engine Repair’
Niall Heery’s award winning Irish feature ‘Small Engine Repair’ is set for release across cinemas in the UK this weekend. British critics for the BBC and The Times have welcomed the film with four star ratings. more
 PLUS:

- Moonstone International Extends Lab Deadlines
- Film Workshops & Events For Culture Night ‘07
- Moore Presents Three Northern Ireland Docos
- Leitrim Adopts Edna O’Brien Adaptation Fest

KINGS
Tom Collins' bi-lingual feature, starring Colm Meaney, Donal O’Kelly & Brendan Conroy, is released in Ireland next week. Check out the trailer for a sneak preview!

TG4 AUTUMN LAUNCH
TG4 invited presenters and special guests to launch their autumn schedule.

THE BRAVE ONE
Irish director Neil Jordan presents Oscar winner Jodie Foster as a woman struggling to cope with a vicious attack who embarks on a mission for revenge.

THE SHARK AWARDS
A selection of pics from the 45th Shark Awards which took place in Kinsale last weekend.

- Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival
- Mediated Bodies Forum
- Culture Night 2007
- Waterford Film Festival Short Film Deadline
- CARTOON FORUM CATALUNYA
- Arts Council Commissions Award Deadline
- Irish Language Broadcasting Fund Deadline
- Birds Eye View Film Festival UK entries Deadline
- ThinkShootDistribute Application Deadline
  full listing

- The Ex (Eclipse)
- Disturbia (Parmount/Dreamworks)
- December Boys (Warner Bros)
- Crazy Love (Eclipse)
- In the Hand of the Gods (Lionsgate)
  full listing

- Final Cut Pro 100 Training Course at Filmbase
- FÁS Screen Training Ireland Trainee Art Department
- Filmbase: Camera and Lighting for Beginners
- FÁS Screen Training Ireland Dramatic Vision: A Further Development Programme Module 3
- FÁS Screen Training Ireland's Digital MultiSkilling
- FÁS Screen Training Ireland's Production Management for Animation
- Simon Cumbers Media Challenge Fund Applicants Workshop
- Soho Editors Course: Final Cut Pro 6 200
- DIT Course MA in Digital Media Technology Begins
- Filmbase: Producing a Low Budget Feature
- Filmbase: Autumn Digital Filmmaking Course Begins
    full listing

15th September - Saturday
2.00pm - Day Shift - CH6
7.20pm - Rugby World Cup 2007 - TV3
9.00pm - MOVIE: Goldeneye (P. Brosnan) - RTE2
9.00pm - MOVIE: Munich (C. Hinds) - SM Action
9.55pm - Up For the Match - RTE1

16th September - Sunday
12.30pm – Sunday Game Live - RTE2
6.00pm – Lesser Spotted Ulster - UTV
7.30pm – War Stories - RTE1
8.30pm – Cartai Poist - TG4
9.30pm – Imeacht na Niarlai - TG4

17th September - Monday
7.30pm - Oilean - RTE2
9.30pm - Prosperity - RTE2
9.30pm - Ireland's Generation Game - RTE1
10.00pm - Hector Amu i Meiricea Theas - TG4
10.35pm - Questions and Answers - RTE1
11.00pm - Dan and Becs - RTE2
11.15pm - Movie Connections:The Commitments - BBC1

18th September - Tuesday
6.00pm – Xpose - TV3
8.30pm – About the House – RTE1
10.00pm - The Tudors - TV3
10.15pm - The Naked Election - RTE1
10.50pm - A Boyz Own Wedding - RTE2
11.15pm - The View - RTE2

19th September - Wednesday
7.00pm – The One Show - BBC1
7.00pm – Fiche La Ag Fas - BBC2
7.30pm – Belfast Zoo - BBC1
7.30pm – Rachels Favourite Food for Living - RTE1
7.30pm – Feilte 2007 - TG4
9.05pm – Barr go Sail - TG4
11.30pm - The Last Broadcast - RTE2

20th September - Thursday
7.00pm - Capital D - RTE1
7.30pm - Ultimate Ulster - UTV
8.30pm – Diarmuid's Pony Kids - RTE1
9.30pm – Prime Time - RTE1
10.00pm – Grassroots of the GAA – TV3
10.15pm – Ryan Confidential - RTE1
10.30pm – Rugby World Cup Weekly - TV3

21st September - Friday
7.30pm - The Transatlantic Sessions - RTE1
8.30pm - Home Salvage - RTE1
9.40pm - The Late Late Show - RTE1
9.50pm - Siar an Bothar - TG4