Edition 342 Date: 27/09/2007
Once Becoming Jane
IFTAs Pilgrim Speed Dating
 ‘Alarm’ Set for Gerry Stembridge
Award winning writer/director Gerry Stembridge (About Adam, Nora) readying his latest feature film ‘Alarm’ for November. The psychological thriller, set in Dublin’s commuter belt, will star IFTA winning actress Ruth Bradley (Stardust). more
 James Flynn Talks 'The Tudors'
With 'The Tudors' about to begin broadcasting on BBC2, IFTN discusses the making of series one in Ireland at Ardmore Studios with producer James Flynn, examining the show's success and why the production returned to Ardmore for series two. more
 Corona Cork Film Festival Shorts Line-up
The Corona Cork Film Festival, which takes place from October 14th- 21st, has announced the line-up of Irish and international shorts competing for the festival’s top awards. more
 Double Win for ‘Strength and Honour’ at Boston Fest
Mark Mahon’s feature debut, ‘Strength and Honour’, has won Best Picture and Best Actor at the Boston Film Festival, which took place from the 14th-21st September. Michael Madsen picked up the Best Actor award for his role as widowed father Sean Kelleher in the movie.  more
Ireland AM Series to Explore All-Women’s Prison
Ireland AM, TV3’s Breakfast Television Series will go behind bars next week when it takes an exclusive look inside the all-women’s prison at Mountjoy in a special series. more
McCabe, Rea and Devlin Attending Cavan Fest
Award winning screenwriter and author Pat McCabe (Breakfast on Pluto, The Butcher Boy), Irish actor Stephen Rea (The Crying Game, V For Vendetta) and screenwriter Barry Devlin (Ballykissangel) will be in Cavan this weekend for the inaugural Cavan Film Festival. more
‘Closing the Ring’ European Premiere at Ghent Fest
Richard Attenborough’s ‘Closing the Ring’, shot on location in Northern Ireland, will have its European premier at the Ghent International Film Festival in October. Officially selected as one of three films to open the Belgian fest, director Attenborough and the film’s cast will attend the launch. more
Channel 4 Seek Short Docos For ‘3 Minute Wonder’
Channel 4 is seeking three-minute documentaries on the theme of Storytelling for the Channel’s ‘3 Minute Wonder’ slot. more
Roy Keane Doco Airs On Setanta
Setanta Sports are set to air ‘Red Mist’, Wildfire Films 60-minute documentary which looks at Ireland's chaotic preparations for the 2002 World Cup finals, this Sunday at 9.30pm. more
Emer Conroy Tutors Script Supervisors Programme
FÁS Screen Training Ireland has announced details of a forthcoming Script Supervisors Training Programme. Tutored by Emer Conroy (Rough Diamond, The Mighty Celt, Song for a Raggy Boy, Divorcing Jack), the five day course commences 5th November 2007. more
Abú Media Brings New Irish Gangster Series to TG4
Abú Media’s new six-part documentary TV series ‘Mobs Mheiricea’, which follows the rise of the Irish Mob in America, kicks off on TG4 tonight (Thurs) at 10.15pm. more
 PLUS:

- ‘The Running Mate’ Kicks Off on TG4
- RTÉ Salutes Theatre Fest With 90-Second Shorts
- Abrahamson Introduces 'La Strada' At Ranelagh Fest
- BBC Hunt for Budding Doco Makers
- Irish Film Festival Arrives in New Zealand

COLM MEANEY - ACTOR
IFTN presents a Q&A with 'Kings' star Colm Meaney where he offers advice to aspiring actors & talks about the impact training has had on his career to date.

THE BRAVE ONE IRISH PREMIERE
Neil Jordan premiered his latest directorial outing at Dublin's Savoy Cinema.

- Documentary Forum
- 1st Festival of Irish Women’s Film Paris
- New York Film Festival
- Adaptation: Edna O’Brien on Screen Festival, Leitrim
- Cavan Film Festival
- 10th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, Cork and Galway Screenings
- 4Talent C4 Commission Deadline For Entries
- Simon Cumbers Media Challenge Fund Standard Grant Round II
- Clones Film Festival Short Film Submissions Deadline
- Foreign Language and Short Film Oscar Entries Deadline
- INCORE's Diversity in Action: Race and Media Conference (Derry)
- Clones Film Festival ScanBitz Film Challenge Deadline for Entries
  full listing


- The Brave One (Warner Bros.)
- Across The Universe (Sony)
- Hot Rod (Paramount)
- Michael Clayton (Pathe)
- Death at a Funneral (Eclipse)
- War (Lionsgate)
  full listing

- FÁS Screen Training Ireland Health and Safety for Film & Telelvision Production
- Soho Editors Course: DVD SP 101
- DIT Course MA in Media Studies begins
- Filmbase Course: Being An Independent
- Shake 4 Training Course at Filmbase
    full listing

29th September - Saturday
2.00pm - Day Shift - CH6
8.45pm - Siar sna Seachtoidi - TG4
9.30pm - The National Movie Awards - UTV
9.45pm - Tubridy Tonight - RTE1
10.05pm - The Running Mate - TG4

30th September - Sunday
3.00pm – Rugby World Cup: Irealnd v Argentina - TV3
6.00pm – Ultimate Ulster - UTV
6.30pm – Class Act - RTE1
7.30pm – War Stories - RTE1
7.30pm – Lobby Lives - BBC2
7.30pm – Mna na Meala - TG4
8.30pm – Killinaskully - RTE1
8.30pm – Glas Vegas - TG4
9.35pm – The Clinic - RTE1
10.40pm – Would You Believe - RTE1

1st October - Monday
7.30pm - Oilean - RTE2
8.00pm - Insight - UTV
8.00pm - Cogar - TG4
9.00pm - Murphy's Law - BBC1
9.30pm - Ireland's Generation Game - RTE1
9.30pm - The English Class - RTE2
10.00pm - Paisean Faisean - TG4
10.00pm - The Panel - RTE2
10.35pm - Questions and Answers - RTE1
10.55pm - Dan and Becs - RTE2

2nd October - Tuesday
6.00pm – Xpose - TV3
7.00pm – Special Olympics Opening Ceremony - RTE2
7.00pm – No Frontiers - RTE1
8.00pm – Comhra – TG4
8.30pm – About the House – RTE1
10.00pm - The Tudors - TV3
10.15pm - Hidden History - RTE1

3rd October - Wednesday
4.25pm – Seoige and O'Shea - RTE1
7.30pm – Belfast Zoo - BBC1
7.30pm – Rachels Favourite Food for Living - RTE1
8.30pm – Off the Rails - RTE1
11.30pm - The Last Broadcast - RTE2

4th October - Thursday
7.30pm - Ultimate Ulster - UTV
8.30pm – Diarmuid's Pony Kids - RTE1
9.05pm – Yu Ming Is Ainm Dom - TG4
9.30pm – Prime Time - RTE1
10.00pm – Grassroots of the GAA – TV3
10.15pm – Mobs Mheiricea – TG4
10.20pm – Ryan Confidential - RTE1

5th October - Friday
7.30pm - The Transatlantic Sessions - RTE1
8.00pm - Canuinit Ceoil - TG4
8.30pm - Home Salvage - RTE1
9.40pm - The Late Late Show - RTE1