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News and Events - Filming in Northern Ireland

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 This February, an old dog learns some deadly new tricks. Get ready for a generational clash like no other. Christoph Waltz, Cooper Hoffman, and Lucy […]

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10
Dec

EDDIE MARSAN AND ÉANNA HARDWICKE TO STAR IN ‘NO ORDINARY HEIST’

10/12/24

Photo Credit: Greg Williams/Madeline Mulqueen NEW IRISH THRILLER TO SHOOT IN DUBLIN & BELFAST IN JANUARY Award-winning actors Eddie Marsan (Back To Black, Happy Go Lucky) and Éanna Hardwicke (Lakelands, The Sixth Commandment) […]

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09
Dec

Kneecap wins 7 BIFA Awards, including Best British Independent Film

09/12/24

The winners of the 2024 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) were announced last night at the annual ceremony, which saw BIFA make a return to the Roundhouse. Kneecap dominated the Awards with seven […]

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05
Dec

New two part Documentary Series by DoubleBand Films to air on Channel 4

05/12/24

New two part Channel 4 Documentary Series by DoubleBand Films airs this Saturday 7th December at 9.15pm on Channel 4 “Edward vs George: The Windsors at War”   A compelling new documentary series from […]

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04
Dec

First look images for Video Nasty, new comedy drama coming soon to BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Three and BBC iPlayer

04/12/24

The BBC has released new pictures for Video Nasty, a six part original comedy drama written by Hugh Travers, set to air in January 2025. It will be broadcast on BBC Northern Ireland, […]

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29
Nov

Dalgliesh returns on Acorn and Channel 5

29/11/24

See the trailer here.  In the third series of the returning crime drama for Channel 5 and Acorn, we meet Commander Dalgliesh on the cusp of Thatcher’s rise to power, as he is […]

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27
Nov

Puffin Rock and the New Friends nominated for Kidscreen Award

27/11/24

Kidscreen has announced the nominees for its annual awards. Northern Ireland Screen is delighted to see Puffin Rock and the New Friends nominated for Best One-Off Special or TV Movie. A co-pro between […]

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26
Nov

Kneecap wins four BIFA Craft Awards

26/11/24

BIFA today announced the winners of its ten film craft categories, celebrating the importance of craftspeople in the creative industries. Kneecap, Rich Peppiatt’s comedy following the west Belfast hip-hop trio and their mission to […]

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15
Nov

Afro Mic secure double Channel 4 commission

15/11/24

Titanic: Our Secret Histories’ to tell the forgotten stories of passengers aboard the Titanic Access documentary ‘Secrets of the Christmas Market’ films in Belfast this December Northern Ireland’s Afro Mic Productions has secured commissions for two […]

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14
Nov

BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Three commission Hunting The Cybersex Crime Gang

14/11/24

BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Three have commissioned new documentary film Hunting The Cybersex Crime Gang. Presented by Northern Ireland’s James Blake, the film will take a look at ‘cybersex’ crime in the […]

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