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IFTN caught up with the Producer and Director of the 'Conor McGregor: Notorious' Documentary |
| 01 Nov 2017 | IFTN journalist Nathan Griffin sat down to talk with the guys behind 'Conor McGregor: Notorious', Irish Producer Jamie D'Alton and Director Gavin Fitzgerald who discussed how the project came about, the logistics of making a documentary in an ever-evolving environment, and their 4-year journey to the big screen. The film goes on release this Wednesday November 1st, 2017. |
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British Independent Film Awards announce Nominees |
| 01 Nov 2017 | The British Independent Film Awards have announced their nominees ahead of the ceremony which takes place in London’s Old Billingsgateon on Sunday December 10th 2017. |
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Shooting Wraps on Brendan Gleeson’s debut short film, 'Psychic' |
| 01 Nov 2017 | Principal photography wrapped this week on a new short film directed by and starring Brendan Gleeson. |
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Below the Radar & Fine Point Films Have Three Feature Docs Submitted to American Academy for Consideration |
| 31 Oct 2017 | In a first for the Northern Ireland film industry, Belfast-based production company Fine Point Films and sister company Below the Radar, have submitted three documentary films for Oscar consideration. |
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Celtic Media Festival – Call For Entries Deadline Extended |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Llanelli in Wales has been announced as the host location for the 2018 Celtic Media Festival. The biggest media festival in the Celtic nations and regions has extended its Call for Entries to Friday, 3rd November. Film, programme and content makers may submit entries for the prestigious Torc Awards for Excellence online at www.celticmediafestival.co.uk. |
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RTÉ and Northern Ireland Screen Seek Writers and Producers for new Online Drama Commissions |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Open Days in Belfast, Galway, Dublin and Cork |
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9,000 hours of RTÉ News from 13,332 Tapes Preserved |
| 31 Oct 2017 | RTE News coverage of Irish and world events (1985-1999) is now digitised and accessible online for the first time, with support from the BAI |
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Wildcard Distribution acquires Irish horror 'The Hole in the Ground' |
| 31 Oct 2017 | The film is currently is post, and will hit cinemas across the country in 2018. |
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Irish Titles Included in 170 Features Submitted for Documentary Feature Category for Academy Awards |
| 31 Oct 2017 | A shortlist of 15 films will be announced in December. |
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'Property of the State' Set for Irish Cinema Release - Friday, October 27th |
| 27 Oct 2017 | ‘Property of The State’, a powerful drama based on the true story of a young woman who must deal with the devastating effects of having a murderer for a brother, will launch in Irish cinemas - Friday, October 27th. |
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Aidan Gillen Confirmed for History Channel's 'Blue Book' UFO Series |
| 27 Oct 2017 | Aidan Gillen has been confirmed for the History Channel's 'Blue Book' UFO Scripted drama series. |
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Sales deal confirmed for 'Damo & Ivor: The Movie' |
| 27 Oct 2017 | Carnaby International has confirmed that it has obtained worldwide sales rights to Irish comedy 'Damo & Ivor: The Movie'. |
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Irish Filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice Has Passed Away |
| 27 Oct 2017 | The inspirational writer and director has passed away following a long fought battle with motor neuron disease. |
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LILY wins Iris Prize Youth Award |
| 26 Oct 2017 | IFTA nominated LGBT drama LILY, written and directed by Graham Cantwell, has won the Iris Prize Youth Award, presented at the annual Iris Prize Festival, a six-day celebration of LGBT film in Cardiff, Wales. |
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Filming commences on Ifrah Ahmed Biopic - ‘A Girl From Mogadishu’ |
| 26 Oct 2017 | Inspiring true story of female empowerment starring Aja Naomi King has commenced principal photography in Belgium |
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Cartoon Saloon's 'The Breadwinner' takes home the Grand Prize at the inaugural Animation Is Film Festival in Hollywood |
| 26 Oct 2017 | The festival, which took place in the TCL Chinese Theatre last Friday, October 22nd also saw director Nora Twomey win the audience award. |
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Irish language programmes to be showcased on BBC iPlayer as part of BBC & Northern Ireland Screen initiative |
| 25 Oct 2017 | The BBC have announced a new initiative to boost the prominence of Northern Ireland's Ulster-Scots and Irish Language television programmes. |
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Bryan Dobson Set for Final Six One Broadcast ahead of move to RTÉ Radio |
| 25 Oct 2017 | Broadcaster Bryan Dobson will co-present RTÉ's Six One News for a final time today (October 25th), ahead of his move to RTÉ Radio. |
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Crossing the Line's 'Wild Ireland' Enjoying international success |
| 25 Oct 2017 | Wild Ireland / Éire Fhiáin, the two part series made by Crossing the Line Productions has enjoyed a number of international sales and award nominations around the world. |
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Irish Animation Director, Nora Twomey, to receive inaugural Women in Animation’s Diversity Award in Vancouver |
| 25 Oct 2017 | Cartoon Saloon co-founder and Creative Director, Nora Twomey will be presented with the Women in Animation’s first Diversity Award. |
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