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RTÉ and Irish Film Board Announce Five Successful Series for the Storyland Commissioning Project
30 Oct 2014 : Seán Brosnan
RTÉ Drama and the Irish Film Board today announced the commission of five new original dramas for the new season of Storyland.

Close to 200 aspiring and experienced drama production teams pitched their ideas to make a series for Storyland, which looks to develop new TV drama talent.

The five production companies who have been awarded the commissions are Black Sheep Productions, Blinder Films, Deadpan Pictures, Fantastic Films and Stirling Film and Television Productions.

In a change to previous years the five series will be commissioned in full, each consisting of four by six minute episodes.

Commenting on the announcement, David Crean, Drama Development Executive, RTÉ Television said: ‘Both ‘Love/Hate’ and ‘Amber’ show that there's an enormous appetite in Ireland for great drama. Storyland is a big part of that story. These five brand new commissions are a real chance for writers, directors and producers to make a drama that is wholly original and can engage and delight its audience. It's a launch-pad for drama makers to grow and become the hit makers of tomorrow.’

James Hickey, Chief Executive, the Irish Film Board said: ‘This is Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board's first year to be involved with Storyland and we very much welcome the opportunity of working with RTÉ in supporting the development of storytelling skills for television and creating new opportunities for Irish creative talent. Television drama plays a vital role in the continuing development of Irish writers, directors and producers in film. I would like to congratulate the successful teams and I look forward to working with them on this Storyland venture.’

Now in its fifth season, Storyland has proven to be a hugely successful commissioning platform to bring fresh creative ideas to RTÉ, and identify emerging creative talent for the TV and film industry in Ireland. For writers, actors, directors and producers, Storyland has been an invaluable springboard for past participants, who include, among many others, Thomas Martin (‘Danger High Voltage’, ‘Jenny Was a Friend of Mine’, ‘RAW’), Kevin McGahern (‘Republic of Telly’, ‘Hardy Bucks’), Marie Caffrey and Nikki Racklin of Zanzibar Films (‘Cuckoo’), Paul Duane, Rob Cawley and Gary Duggan (‘Happy Slapper’) who went on to make ‘Amber’ for RTÉ One and actress Charlie Murphy (‘Love/Hate’) as well as ‘Hardy Bucks’ who went on to have an RTÉ Two TV series and a feature film following their Storyland success.

The five series that have been commissioned are:

  • ‘CTR.ALT.DEL.’ - A brilliant young hacker must prove himself to an elite hacktivist group in order to gain their trust and help secure his freedom. Production company is Black Sheep Production, producers are John Wallace and Emmet Fleming. It is written by Matthew Roche and directed by Brian Deane. Production taking place in Dublin.
  • ‘Rapt’ - When everyone in Dublin vanishes in an instant, paramedic Angela Smith is left entirely alone - even her baby daughter has disappeared - but then she starts to receive mysterious messages and she realises there are even darker forces at work. Production company is Blinder Films and the producer is Yvonne Donohue. It is written by Devin John Doyle and directed by Kieron J. Walsh. Production taking place in Dublin.
  • ‘Burning Wishes’ - a black comedy about death, friendship and grave-robbing. Production company is Deadpan Pictures and the producer is Ailish McElmeel. It is written by Cian McGarrigle and directed by Vincent Gallagher. Production taking place in Dublin.
  • ‘(R)onanism’ - the story of Ronan, a man who's involved in a romantic relationship with himself. Production company is Fantastic Films and the producer is Deirdre Levins. It is written by Tadhg Hickey and directed by Shaun O’Connor. Production taking place in Cork.
  • ‘Farr’ - A young police officer, investigating the city's most dangerous crime family, is conflicted when the investigation may mean destroying his own career. Production company is Stirling Film and Television Productions and the producer is Margaret McGoldrick. It is written by Aidan Largey and Shaun Blaney with Largey also doubling as director. Production taking place in Belfast.

For further information, visit: www.rte.ie/storyland.





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