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18
Nov

Celebs explore north coast B&B in new BBC series

18/11/22

B&B By The Sea is a new entertainment series set in a unique coastal hideaway on Downhill Beach. Despite the tranquil setting it won’t all be rest and relaxation for the famous faces […]

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17
Nov

Two Minute Masterpiece is open for applications

17/11/22

Attention content creators! BBC Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen is seeking documentary, animation and comedy ideas for Two Minute Masterpiece. Two Minute Masterpiece is a talent development project that encourages the next […]

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16
Nov

Female farmers take the spotlight in a new ILBF series

16/11/22

Mná na Talún is a new Irish Language Broadcast Fund series that following four female farmers over the course of a single Irish farming year. The four-part series produced by Dearcán Media begins […]

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15
Nov

Paper Owl Films launches new pre-school show on littleBe and RTÉjr

15/11/22

Paper Owl Films, the production company behind the award winning series Pablo, has announced the launch of its latest show, Happy the Hoglet. The first 26 x 7’ episodes of Happy the Hoglet […]

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15
Nov

TG4 announces multiple commissioning rounds for new children’s channel Cúla4

15/11/22

TG4 announced multiple commissioning rounds at Lá na Léiritheoirí, an event organised by TG4 for the independent production sector in Athlone. The commissioning rounds announced will be funded from the additional €7.3m funding […]

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15
Nov

Introduction to Script Editing for TV workshops

15/11/22

Every good television drama starts with the script and script editing is a key part of the process. The script editor helps the writer tell their story so that it best connects with […]

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14
Nov

Mini Matchmakers help singletons find love in new BBC One NI series

14/11/22

Six singletons place their love lives into the hand of the Mini Matchmakers – a dating agency run by nine-year-olds – in a new series beginning Monday 21st November at 8:30pm on BBC […]

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11
Nov

Nothing Compares receives three Cinema Eye Honors nominations

11/11/22

Cinema Eye Honors, the organization founded in 2007 to celebrate outstanding artistry and craft in nonfiction filmmaking, has announced the full slate of nominees for its 16th Annual Awards Ceremony. Nothing Compares from […]

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09
Nov

Legal workshops at The Pixel Mill

09/11/22

The Pixel Mill is hosting two workshops covering legal for companies and legal for freelancers on Thursday 24th November with Simon Sellars. The workshops will be run separately during the day however individuals […]

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09
Nov

Foyle Film Festival launches 35th programme

09/11/22

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Strange World will kick off an exciting and varied programme of films, music and events celebrating cinema at the 35th Foyle Film Festival from Friday 18th – Sunday 27th November. The […]

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08
Nov

Belfast Media Festival unveils line-up of speakers and sessions

08/11/22

More than 1500 people are expected to descend on The Mac Belfast next week for the opening of the 13th Belfast Media Festival (BMF) which starts on Wednesday 16th November at 10.30am with […]

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07
Nov

Interactive CINE vacancies

07/11/22

CINE is recruiting for a number of interactive vacancies, including: Assistant Producer / Community Support Interactive Scheme Junior Games Programmer / Developer Each role supports individuals development to progress in a career in […]

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07
Nov

Bectu NI Freelance Pensions Webinar

07/11/22

Bectu is hosting a NI Freelance Pensions webinar on Thursday 10th November from 7:30pm to 9pm. Bectu will explain pensions in a simple and straightforward way – and give information on how to look after your […]

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04
Nov

Northern Ireland talent receive 2022 BIFA nominations

04/11/22

The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) announced the 2022 nominees this morning, with hosts Sam Claflin and BIFA winner Kosar Ali revealing the list of exceptional contenders at the Everyman Broadgate event. Once […]

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03
Nov

Step-up to Production Accountant Programme 2023

03/11/22

The Production Guild of Great Britain is seeking applications for ScreenSkills’ Step up to Production Accountant in film Programme. Course Overview This programme will support assistant production accountants in their transition to the […]

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02
Nov

Irish Language Broadcast Fund announces funding decisions for 2022

02/11/22

Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) is delighted to announce its latest funding decisions for 2022. Funding was awarded across a wide genre of content with a total of 16 projects receiving funding. […]

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01
Nov

Stepping into Virtual Production

01/11/22

Stepping into Virtual Production (VP) is a five-day deep dive course for film and broadcast professionals in Northern Ireland. This training and development programme will build your understanding of what VP is and […]

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01
Nov

Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund Investment Committee Member

01/11/22

The Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund (USBF) Investment Committee has delegated authority within Northern Ireland Screen to make funding decisions regarding the USBF. This is an exciting time to join our Committee as we look […]

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31
Oct

Conolly McCausland restores Drenagh Estate in new Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund series

31/10/22

Drenagh Estate: Deep Roots, a new Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund series, follows Conolly McCausland as he restores 70 acres of gardens and builds a visitors’ centre on his family’s Drenagh Estate, outside Limavady. Conolly […]

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31
Oct

Hope Street returns to BBC One NI for a second series

31/10/22

Police drama Hope Street is back for a second series to reveal the fate of Inspector Finn O’Hare after the first series’ dramatic cliff-hanger. The 10-part series begins on Monday 7th November at […]

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28
Oct

Dogleap Productions’ REROOT screening as part of Liverpool Irish Festival

28/10/22

The Liverpool Irish Festival 2022 has launched a new short animation film, REROOT written by local children’s TV writer, Claire Handley, and created, directed and produced by local filmmaker, Connor Richmond of Dogleap […]

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27
Oct

Lyra and Young Plato shortlisted for the IDA Documentary Awards

27/10/22

Two Northern Ireland Screen backed documentaries, Lyra and Young Plato have been shortlisted for Best Feature Documentary at this year’s IDA Documentary Awards. The International Documentary Association (IDA) supports the vital work of […]

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27
Oct

Cinema Eye Awards recognises Nothing Compares in its 2023 Unforgettables and Audience Choice Long List

27/10/22

Cinema Eye Honors, the organization that recognises outstanding artistic achievement in nonfiction and documentary films & series, has announced this year’s Audience Choice Long List as well as the 2023 Unforgettables. Nothing Compares, from Belfast director […]

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26
Oct

Sunny Side of the Doc Global Pitch 2023

26/10/22

The climate emergency affects us all without exception and requires urgent climate action. The third Global Pitch organised online by Sunny Side of the Doc from 7-8 February will be dedicated to climate change, […]

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25
Oct

Filmarket Hub Feature Film 2022 Screenwriting Contest

25/10/22

Filmarket Hub is seeking applications for its Feature Film 2022 Screenwriting Contest. Filmarket Hub is looking for fresh, original voices and stand out feature film scripts. Its aim is to connect emerging screenwriters with the […]

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