http://www.iftn.ie/rss/rss.xml Latest news and features from IFTN Copyright © IFTN http://www.iftn.ie/archive/storimag/iftnlogorss.gif http://www.iftn.ie/rss/rss.xml http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282927&tpl=archnews&only=1 http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282927&tpl=archnews&only=1 'Zonad', a new Irish feature from John and Kieran Carney, his cinemas on Wednesday, March 17th. To mark this arrival IFTN caught up with the IFTA nominated actor who fills 'Zonad's latex jumpsuit, Simon Delaney, to talk Harvey Weinstein, singing to schoolgirls and having to choose between film and theatre. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:19:00 GMT http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282926&tpl=archnews&only=1 http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282926&tpl=archnews&only=1 Special effects make-up artist Rick Baker has been creating monsters of the friendly and scary variety for over 30 years. The multi Oscar winner is behind such film creatures as the Grinch, Gremlins, Wolfman and the zombies in both Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and those of 'Men in Black' to name just a few. As part of a new Masters Series of interviews, IFTN caught up with the makeup maestro to ask him about his inspirations, his favourite creatures and the battle of make-up versus CGI. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:18:00 GMT http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282929&tpl=archnews&only=1 http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282929&tpl=archnews&only=1 The Irish Film Institute will host exclusive screenings of Irish writer, director and editor Ivan Kavanagh's award-winning 'The Fading Light' from March 12th to 18th. The screenings will be run as part of the Institute's ongoing commitment to new Irish film. The film walked away with honours for both Best Irish Film and Best Actor (for Patrick O'Donnell) from the 2010 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival's. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:17:00 GMT http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282928&tpl=archnews&only=1 http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282928&tpl=archnews&only=1 The 10th annual Belfast Film Festival will open with the gala Irish premiere screening of Danis Tanovic's 'Triage'. This year's festival will feature screenings of Irish and World cinema works, workshops, an acting masterclass with 'Sliding Doors' star John Lynch, short films and documentaries. The event will run from April 15th to 30th. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:16:00 GMT http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282925&tpl=archnews&only=1 http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282925&tpl=archnews&only=1 BBC Northern Ireland is currently seeking a new Head of Drama. The broadcaster is seeking an “experienced creative champion and leader for drama development and production in Northern Ireland. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:15:00 GMT http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282924&tpl=archnews&only=1 http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282924&tpl=archnews&only=1 Three Irish projects have been selected for competition at the Byron Bay International Film Festival and Michael Lavelle's short film screenplay 'Mother's Little Helper' has been chosen to compete for the 2011 Berlinale Today Award. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:14:00 GMT http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282923&tpl=archnews&only=1 http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282923&tpl=archnews&only=1 Post production on 'The Caged Bird' finishes up, 'The Polish Language' is invited to screen at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Texas and Baby Skip invites would-be short filmmakers to 'Shoot a BabySkip and Bag €3000'. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:13:00 GMT http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282922&tpl=archnews&only=1 http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282922&tpl=archnews&only=1 The Indian Film Festival Ireland (IFFI), Ireland's first dedicated Indian Film Festival will take place in Swan Cinemas Rathmines from 25 – 28 June. The IFFI aims to celebrate and highlight the potential of Indian film in Ireland by introducing Indian films to Irish audiences throughout the four day event. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:12:00 GMT