04/12/24
This compelling four-part series explores the enduring rich heritage, cultural impact and global influence of the Ulster-Scots community, and has been supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. The series, which premiered […]
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27/11/24
A 360° VIDEO SERIES EXPLORING THE ULSTER-SCOTS RHYMING WEAVER POETS Virtual Visit, in partnership with Hidden Ulster Tours, proudly presents The Woven Word: Series Two, an immersive ten-episode virtual reality (VR) series that […]
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30/10/24
Get ready for a wild and wacky ride through time with Tractor the Future, an uproarious new online comedy series blending Ulster-Scots folklore with an anarchic sense of humour. Funded by Northern Ireland […]
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25/10/24
How exactly have Ulster-Scots figures, their language and culture influenced so much of what we in Northern Ireland and beyond know and appreciate? Jennie Browne and Jane Rea are going to find out […]
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24/10/24
As the world of golf turns its attention to Northern Ireland ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Tourism NI has partnered with Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund to refresh its […]
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09/10/24
The pupils of Derryboy Primary School with Mr McClure and some of the children of Ballybarnock Primary School. Jetpack Learning is pleased to announce the launch of Ballybarnock Eco School – an interactive […]
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13/09/24
Northern Ireland Screen is pleased to announce the next television application call date for the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund (“USBF”). Call dates: Closing date: Friday 17th January 2025 Decisions to be made before end […]
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09/09/24
Chef Paula McIntyre (right) sits out on a porch with Rachel Parton George (left) during filming for Paula’s new series. Paula McIntyre returns for a new six-part series, Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen […]
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15/08/24
Joe Mahon returns to UTV on Friday 30th August with ‘MAHON’S WAY’ for another series in which he will travel the length and breadth of Northern Ireland (and sometimes a wee bit further), […]
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07/08/24
In a groundbreaking collaboration with the Bready-based Sollus Highland Dancers, and with support from Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund, Triplevision Productions proudly presents the launch of How Tae Highland Dance. This vibrant […]
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31/07/24
A new podcast, The Auld Meetin’-Hoose Green, has been launched, dramatising the joys and hardships of life in a small Ulster-Scots community in the late 19th century. The sixteen episode series, supported by […]
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10/07/24
GB News correspondent Dougie Beattie has embarked on a revelatory journey through New England, capturing largely untold information and footage to bring to life the story of The Great Migration of 1718 from […]
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25/06/24
Subculture Media is pleased to announce the premiere of five short educational films, collectively entitled Harry and the Art of Flight, directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker John T. Davis and funded by Northern […]
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29/05/24
Tourism and golf, Ulster-Scots poetry, American pioneers, drum majors and bedtime stories for children are among the diverse mix of digital projects recently supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. With thousands […]
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08/05/24
NVTV is honoured to present coverage of a celebration event marking the 50th Anniversary of the publication of John Hewitt’s Rhyming Weavers poetry anthology. The event was hosted by the Ulster University in […]
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12/04/24
RMS Titanic, World War One and life in Victorian Times all feature in a new Ulster-Scots learning resource created by local educational technology company Jetpack Learning and funded by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast […]
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21/03/24
NVTV is honoured to announce the broadcast premiere of VC of Kilkeel: The Story of Robert Hill Hanna, an evocative documentary that celebrates the heroic life of Robert Hill Hanna, a son of […]
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19/03/24
Oul Treasures is a Below The Radar production for BBC Northern Ireland, made with assistance from the Northern Ireland Screen Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. The new four-part series for BBC Northern Ireland, following presenter Lolly […]
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07/03/24
The Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund (USBF) is seeking digital projects that reflect aspects of Ulster-Scots language, culture and heritage and have the potential to reach a local and international audience. These projects will be […]
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29/02/24
Thran – The Ulster-Scots Podcast invites listeners on a year-long journey into Ulster-Scots culture through 12 insightful and seasonal episodes. Led by Liam Logan and the Negative Waves team, and with funding from […]
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15/02/24
DEVELOPMENT CALL The Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund is seeking no more than a one-page proposal around the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence in 2026. Proposals must be written with an American […]
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12/02/24
Monday 12th February, 9.35pm A 50-minute documentary presented by former Ulster and Ireland rugby player Andrew Trimble, produced for RTÉ by NPE Media, part-funded by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. Andrew Trimble […]
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05/02/24
Viewers can now immerse themselves in a virtual Ulster-Scots world with newly launched digital project Ulster-Scots in VR. Local production companies Negative Waves and Sub-Culture Productions have created six virtual reality Ulster-Scots experiences […]
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29/01/24
The USBF Investment Committee has confirmed support for a series of BBC Northern Ireland productions, with funding awarded to Clean Slate Television, DoubleBand Films, Below the Radar and Triplevision Productions. Chef Paula McIntyre […]
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10/01/24
It takes discipline, commitment and hard work to be part of a marching band with members devoting much of their lives to their music and community. Co-funded by the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund, the […]
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