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News and Events - Filming in Northern Ireland

07
Apr

Stephen Rea: The Fire in Me Now

07/04/25

Stephen Rea: The Fire in Me Now, Thursday 10 April, 10:15pm, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.   Over an acting career spanning decades, Stephen Rea has shown himself to be a versatile and […]

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07
Apr

Ride or Die Premieres on BBC One Northern Ireland

07/04/25

Wednesday 9 April – BBC iPlayer & BBC One Northern Ireland, 10:40pm Thursday 10 April – BBC One, 10:40pm “Do you really understand what living is if you never put your life at […]

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27
Mar

Northern Ireland projects and talent nominated for the BAFTA TV and TV Craft Awards

27/03/25

The nominations for the BAFTA Television Awards and the BAFTA Television Craft Awards have been announced today. Northern Ireland Screen is delighted to see local projects and talent among the prestigious list of nominees. […]

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19
Mar

Channel 4 releases first look images from upcoming drama Trespasses

19/03/25

Starring Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen and Gillian Anderson with further cast announced From BAFTA award-winning and double Oscar-nominated Wildgaze Films (Brooklyn, An Education), and in association with All3Media International, first look images have […]

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13
Mar

Nazis, U-boats And The Battle For The Atlantic on BBC One Northern Ireland

13/03/25

Wednesday 19 March BBC iPlayer & BBC One Northern Ireland, 10.40pm It was the longest campaign of World War 2 – the Battle of the Atlantic. Between 1939 to 1945 more than 100,000 […]

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12
Mar

Northern Ireland Projects Amongst Nominations for the RTS Programme Awards 2025

12/03/25

The nominations for the 2025 RTS Programme Awards were announced yesterday on the RTS website and YouTube channel, hosted by television presenter Gaby Roslin. The awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 25th […]

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10
Mar

Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene return to screens for series three of BBC One quiz show The Finish Line

10/03/25

The Finish Line is back on screens, returning for six weeks with a brand-new series at 4.30pm from Monday 10th March on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The Finish Line is produced with […]

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27
Feb

ITV UNVEILS FIRST LOOK AT GRIPPING MEDICAL THRILLER MALPRACTICE

27/02/25

ITV’S HIT DRAMA MALPRACTICE RETURNS WITH HELEN BEHAN AND JORDAN KOUAMÉ – JOINED BY NEW STARS TOM HUGHES, SELIN HIZLI AND ZOË TELFORD  WRITTEN BY FORMER NHS DOCTOR GRACE OFORI-ATTAH, PRODUCED BY WORLD PRODUCTIONS […]

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25
Feb

Hunting The Online Sex Predators investigates ‘cybersex’ crime in the UK and beyond.

25/02/25

Hunting The Online Sex Predators presented by James Blake takes an in-depth look at ‘cybersex’ crime in the UK and beyond. Hunting The Online Sex Predators (formerly announced at the Belfast Media Festival […]

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17
Feb

Northern Ireland talent triumphs at the 2025 IFTA awards

17/02/25

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) announced the winners of the 2025 IFTA Awards, honouring exceptional achievements in Film and Drama at a star-studded ceremony on Friday, 14th February at the Dublin Royal Convention […]

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17
Feb

BAFTA wins for Rich Peppiatt and Nick Emerson

17/02/25

The winners of the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards were announced last night in a ceremony hosted by David Tennant at The Royal Festival Hall in London. Northern Ireland Screen was delighted to […]

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13
Feb

Shot in Northern Ireland, Universal Pictures releases new trailer for the live action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

13/02/25

IN CINEMAS JUNE 13th, 2025 Cast: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, Murray McArthur Written and directed by: Dean DeBlois Producers: Marc […]

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07
Feb

Cathy Tyson and Michael Smiley join Blue Lights cast as filming begins on series 3

07/02/25

Cathy Tyson (Boiling Point, Dune: Prophecy) and Michael Smiley (Bad Sisters, Censor) have joined the cast of Blue Lights as filming begins on the third series of the multi award-winning Belfast-based drama. Produced […]

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07
Feb

Funboys cast and creators on the new comedy about three young men in small-town Northern Ireland

07/02/25

Set in Northern Ireland, Funboys explores the emotional chaos of young men navigating their own messy lives. Funboys is a brand new comedy series for BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. […]

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06
Feb

Blue Lights Wins Best Drama Series at the 2025 Broadcast Awards

06/02/25

The critically acclaimed Belfast-based police drama Blue Lights triumphed at the 2025 Broadcast Awards, winning Best Drama Series or Serial, sponsored by Maidstone Studios. The awards ceremony took place last night at the […]

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27
Jan

First Communion

27/01/25

Every year, thousands of seven and eight year-olds across the UK take their First Holy Communion – an important rite of passage in the Catholic Church. It’s a sacred ceremony but the celebrations, […]

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16
Jan

Funboys further casting announced

16/01/25

Jamie Demetriou joins new BBC Comedy from the producer of This Country The Funboys pilot blew me away. Their dedication to making something genuinely funny and specific is deeply exciting and very rare- Jamie […]

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15
Jan

Kneecap nominated for 6 BAFTA Awards

15/01/25

Rich Peppiatt’s KNEECAP has earned 6 nominations at the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, including recognition in the categories of Outstanding British Film, Original Screenplay, Outstanding Debut by […]

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13
Jan

Kneecap Wins FIPRESCI Prize for Best Actor at Palm Springs International Film Festival 2025

13/01/25

The 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival has revealed this year’s juried award winners. PSIFF took place from Jan. 2-13, 2025, and screened 165 films from over 71 countries, including 68 premieres. The FIPRESCI […]

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06
Jan

New Series ‘Video Nasty’ to Air on BBC This January

06/01/25

Set in 1985, when the home video revolution is in full analogue swing, VIDEO NASTY tells the story of three mostly-normal-but-kind-of-weird teenagers who go on an epic quest to complete a cult VHS […]

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03
Jan

Kneecap & The Ban Make Longlist for the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards

03/01/25

BAFTA today announced the longlists of films and talent advancing to Round Two of voting for the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards with both Kneecap and The Ban earning recognition. Roisin Agnew’s  short […]

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02
Jan

Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour is coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC Northern Ireland as the celebrity chef returns home for a special culinary journey

02/01/25

Celebrity guests including Katherine Ryan, Dennis Taylor, Ed Byrne, Shayne Ward, Laura Whitmore and Carl Frampton join Anna in the new 15-part series. Celebrity chef Anna Haugh is embarking on a culinary journey […]

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02
Jan

NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN FILM AND TV PRODUCTION

02/01/25

2024 has proven to be a remarkable year for Northern Ireland’s film and television industry, with a diverse slate of productions showcasing local talent, captivating audiences worldwide, and garnering critical acclaim. From epic […]

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16
Dec

Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour

16/12/24

Starts Monday 6 January BBC iPlayer and BBC Northern Ireland, 8pm   Celebrity chef Anna Haugh is embarking on a culinary journey from Ballycastle in County Antrim to Cork city for the new […]

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11
Dec

New Trailer Drop: Christoph Waltz Stars in OLD GUY

11/12/24

In theatres and on digital February 21, 2025 in the US. This February, an old dog learns some deadly new tricks. Get ready for a generational clash like no other. Christoph Waltz, Cooper […]

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