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02
Sep

RTS NI 2020 Programme Awards open for entries

02/09/20

The Royal Television Society (RTS) launched its 2020 Programme Awards for the Northern Ireland creative industries. The winners will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony hosted by Patrick Kielty on Thursday 12th […]

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28
Aug

On the passing of Sir Ken Robinson

28/08/20

Sir Ken Robinson’s contribution to digital creativity in Northern Ireland will have lasting impact. The death of Sir Ken Robinson was announced by his family on August 21, 2020. Originally from Liverpool where […]

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25
Aug

Trainee opportunity for a Script Editor

25/08/20

Northern Ireland Screen, BBC Drama Commissioning and Element Pictures, and supported by ScreenSkills HETV Training Fund, is recruiting a Trainee Script Editor for a one year paid placement opportunity. The placement will be […]

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24
Aug

Creative Europe Desk UK Co-Production Weekender

24/08/20

Creative Europe Desk UK is pleased to announce the second edition of Co-Production Weekender, albeit taking a slightly different form this year due to COVID-19. Rather than taking place over one weekend, this […]

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21
Aug

#LoveCinema invites everyone to fall in love with the big screen all over again

21/08/20

The Irish Film Distributors Association with Cinema First, the industry body charged with the promotion of UK cinemagoing, has launched #LoveCinema, a nationwide campaign designed to capture the attention of audiences across the UK and […]

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17
Aug

Derry Playhouse seeks film production company

17/08/20

The Playhouse, Derry-Londonderry is seeking a film production company to work on an upcoming short educational film that explores justice issues, and which will be made for young people. The film will be […]

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13
Aug

Film + TV Charity BAME Community Grants

13/08/20

Film + TV Charity is currently awarding grants of between £300 up to a maximum of £3,500 for projects that focus on bringing people together to: Share experiences Break down barriers and amplify […]

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05
Aug

Northern Ireland based game development studios selected for Creative Europe MEDIA Programme

05/08/20

Two Northern Ireland based Game Development Studios, Italic Pig and Brain and Nerd, have each been awarded €150,000 as part of this year’s Creative Europe MEDIA programme. Creative Europe is the European Union’s […]

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28
Jul

WFTV: The Sheriff Screening and Q&A

28/07/20

WFTV is delighted to host a Q&A with some of the team behind the documentary The Sheriff and offer members an exclusive opportunity to watch the film on Tuesday 11th August at 6-7pm. Watch the trailer […]

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27
Jul

Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund New Entrant Training scheme 2020-21

27/07/20

Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots New Entrant Producer Training Scheme, is an 18 month programme (NMW/NLW) for 1 new entrant.  The successful candidate will be placed with local production companies working on USBF projects.  You […]

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24
Jul

Marketing Internship at Northern Ireland Screen

24/07/20

Marketing Internship 2020 is a new entrant scheme for aspiring marketers. Northern Ireland Screen is looking for motivated individuals who want to develop a career in marketing. Can you write engaging press releases, […]

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23
Jul

DoubleBand’s Lost Lives shortlisted for Grierson Awards

23/07/20

The Grierson Trust today announced the shortlist for the 2020 British Documentary Awards in association with All3Media. Northern Ireland Screen is delighted to see DoubleBand Films’ Lost Lives shortlisted in the Best Historical […]

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21
Jul

Eight emerging filmmakers selected for Puttnam Scholars Scheme

21/07/20

Screen Skills Ireland in Partnership with Northern Ireland Screen and Atticus Education Announces Puttnam Scholars Screen Skills Ireland, the skills development unit within Screen Ireland, has partnered with Northern Ireland Screen, Future Screens […]

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20
Jul

Waddell Media new series Gardening Together with Diarmuid Gavin’ starts on RTE and BBC One NI

20/07/20

Gardening Together with Diarmuid Gavin is a new six part series by leading independent production company Waddell Media for RTÉ and BBC NI which sees Diarmuid Gavin tap into this explosion of interest […]

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10
Jul

Glúin Nua: new commissioning fund to support emerging talent to create short-form content in the Irish language

10/07/20

A new commissioning and mentorship fund to support up and coming talent in the industry has been launched by Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund in partnership with TG4, the Broadcasting Authority […]

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08
Jul

Supermarket Shriek to be available on more gaming devices this year

08/07/20

Billy Goat Entertainment and PQube have announced that they are bringing Supermarket Shriek to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC on Steam. Supermarket Shriek is a unique and amusing co-operative experience in which players […]

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02
Jul

Winners of the See Yourself on Screen Challenge announced

02/07/20

The BFI, through its Young Audiences Content Fund (YACF), has announced the winners of its See Yourself on Screen Challenge – a UK-wide competition for 4-18-year olds, launched by doctor and TV presenter […]

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25
Jun

Splendid Isolation: Lockdown Drama from top NI talent on BBC Two NI tonight

25/06/20

Splendid Isolation: Lockdown Drama from top NI talent on BBC Two NI tonight Splendid Isolation: Lockdown Drama, six new short drama commissions from some of Northern Ireland’s biggest names in writing and acting […]

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25
Jun

The Pixel Mill Video Game Production Workshop

25/06/20

Video Game Production: Embedding R&D into production workflows The Pixel Mill is hosting a talk and Q&A from video game designer and producer Elizabeth Simeons on video game production exploring how R&D, and […]

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24
Jun

Northern Ireland projects nominated for 2020 International Format Awards

24/06/20

The nominees for this year’s International Format Awards have been revealed, two projects from Northern Ireland – Pulling With My Parents and Flinch, have been shortlisted. The awards will be presented online this […]

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23
Jun

Minister announces board appointments to Northern Ireland Screen

23/06/20

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced the appointment of three new members to the board of Northern Ireland Screen. Carmel Mullan and Peter Weil have been appointed by the Minister to serve on […]

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15
Jun

Channel 4 and NFTS Online Masterclass & Training Sessions

15/06/20

Channel 4 and the National Film and Television School will be launching a four-week online training programme for independent producers and the freelance community. This initiative is part of Channel 4’s ongoing commitment […]

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15
Jun

BFI Doc Society Production SOS Fund Webinar

15/06/20

The BFI Doc Society Production SOS Fund has been launched to support British producers whose independently financed documentary feature project has been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and would therefore benefit from National […]

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09
Jun

Galway Film Fleadh announce the launch of new Festival Network

09/06/20

Galway Film Fleadh have today announced the launch of a new Festival Network. The primary purpose of the network is to formalise a system for sharing information, strategies and culture amongst festivals that will […]

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09
Jun

BFI Future Film Festival 2021 submissions are open

09/06/20

Are you a filmmaker aged 16 to 25? Would you like one of your short films to be considered for inclusion in the 14th BFI Future Film Festival, in February 2021? The BFI […]

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