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15
Nov

Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene return to Northern Ireland for series two of BBC One quiz show The Finish Line

15/11/23

Set to film in Belfast in 2024, BBC One has confirmed the return of The Finish Line for an extended series two (30×45). After a successful first series, Roman Kemp accompanied by Sarah […]

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15
Nov

Northern Ireland indies secure five new BBC network co-commissions through Hot House scheme

15/11/23

The BBC has commissioned five new unscripted programmes as part of a Hot House initiative, with support from Northern Ireland Screen. The programmes, which are co-commissioned for BBC Factual and BBC Northern Ireland, […]

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14
Nov

Rúin na bPortach | Secrets in the Peat

14/11/23

Rúin na bPortach | Secrets in the Peat Wednesday 15 November TG4 9.30pm Peatlands store more carbon than all the world’s forests combined, covering just 3% of our planet. Could they be our […]

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13
Nov

Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen Returns

13/11/23

Paula McIntyre’s Hamely Kitchen Returns Friday 24 November  BBC iPlayer and BBC One Northern Ireland, 7.30pm   Chef Paula McIntyre is back for series three of Hamely Kitchen beginning on Friday 24 November, […]

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13
Nov

Northern Ireland Screen supported CleanSheet keeping goalies ahead of the game

13/11/23

Fancy becoming the next Pat Jennings and testing your goalkeeping skills in a breathtaking stadium – without getting your clothes dirty? Professor Cathy Craig from Ulster University can make this a reality – […]

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10
Nov

Armistice Day reflected in two new Ulster-Scots poetry dramatisations

10/11/23

Two poetry shorts by esteemed Ulster-Scots writer Charlie Gillen have been transformed into poignant short films reflecting the stories and soldiers immortalised in Remembrance Day, by filmmaker Tristan Crowe, with support from Northern […]

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10
Nov

Northern Ireland Screen and BBC Radio Ulster launch commissioning round to drive new audiences to Ulster-Scots radio programming

10/11/23

As part of its commitment to promoting and curating an Ulster-Scots heritage, culture and language production sector in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund (USBF) has partnered with BBC Radio Ulster […]

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10
Nov

Lyra and Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland win Grierson Awards

10/11/23

The Grierson Trust has announced the winners of the 2023 British Documentary Awards. The awards were presented at a ceremony hosted by comedian Nish Kumar at the Queen Elizabeth Hall London, and attended […]

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08
Nov

14TH BELFAST MEDIA FESTIVAL UNVEILS IMPRESSIVE LINE-UP FOR NEXT WEEK’S TWO-DAY FESTIVAL 

08/11/23

More than 1500 people are expected to descend on The Mac Belfast next week for the opening of the 14th Belfast Media Festival (BMF) entitled ‘A City in Motion’ which starts on Wednesday 15 November at 10am […]

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08
Nov

BFI SCREEN Skills Cluster Training Sessions

08/11/23

Check out the current BFI SCREEN Skills Cluster Training Sessions available to you. Applications are particularly welcome from those who are returning to the industry (after a minimum of 1 years’ absence), those […]

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07
Nov

DESIGN TEAM APPOINTED FOR ‘BELFAST STORIES’ PROJECT

07/11/23

A 12-month competition, led by Belfast City Council and supported by RIBA, has culminated with the appointment of an integrated design team for ‘Belfast Stories’ – a unique destination set to open by […]

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07
Nov

PADDY DEVLIN – THE GALWAY GUNMAN

07/11/23

PADDY DEVLIN – THE GALWAY GUNMAN Wednesday 8 November TG4 9.30pm ‘Paddy Devlin – The Galway Gunman’ an Imagine Media production for TG4, with support from Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund. […]

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07
Nov

The Uncertain Kingdom Short Film Fund Q&A

07/11/23

Northern Ireland Screen is hosting an online Q&A with The Uncertain Kingdom Development Executive Georgia Goggin to discuss their new £100,000 short film fund on Thursday 16th November at 6pm.  Join to ask […]

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07
Nov

The ILBF’s Séamus Mac Murchaidh: Díolta Faoina Luach wins best television programme at the Oireachtas Media Awards 2023 

07/11/23

The ILBF’s Séamus Mac Murchaidh: Díolta Faoina Luach wins best television programme at the Oireachtas Media Awards 2023  The Irish Language Broadcast Fund’s programme Séamus Mac Murchaidh: Díolta Faoina Luach won television programme […]

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07
Nov

The Last Rifleman

07/11/23

THE LAST RIFLEMAN, a drama starring Pierce Brosnan and directed by Terry Loane (Mickybo and Me) filmed on location in Northern Ireland will screen at the Belfast Film Festival on Thursday 9th November […]

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06
Nov

Release date confirmed for Netflix Heist Film ‘Lift’ filmed on location in Northern Ireland

06/11/23

Netflix has premiered the full trailer for its mid-air action comedy, Lift starring Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincet D’Onofori, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Vivek Kalra, Yun Jee Kim and Sam Worthington. Lift lands […]

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03
Nov

Gairm le Gaeilge

03/11/23

Gairm le Gaeilge Monday 6 November BBC iPlayer & BBC Two Northern Ireland, 10pm   BBC Gaeilge’s two-part series, Gairm le Gaeilge, is supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund. Thousands […]

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01
Nov

Foyle Film Festival launches 2023 programme showcasing Irish and International film events, including Taika Waititi’s Next Goal Wins, and welcomes Oscar®-winning guest

01/11/23

Searchlight Pictures Next Goal Wins, directed by Oscar® winner Taika Waititi, will open this year’s festival which takes place from Friday 17 – Sunday 26 November 2023. Q&A with Oscar®-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker will […]

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23
Oct

The Woven Word

23/10/23

THE WOVEN WORD: A NEW 360° VIDEO SERIES EXPLORES THE ULSTER-SCOTS RHYMING WEAVER POETS   Produced by Virtual Visit in partnership with Hidden Ulster Tours and with funding from Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots […]

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23
Oct

Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang

23/10/23

Having posted his life on social media, James Blakes’ face and name is stolen and used in scams. In a fight to get his identity back, he uncovers a world of organised crime. […]

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20
Oct

Belfast Media Festival announces exciting two-day programme at The Mac in November

20/10/23

The 14th Belfast Media Festival (BMF) will be held in the MAC Belfast on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 November, following its largest turnout ever in 2022, when more than 1000 people turned […]

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20
Oct

Police drama Hope Street returns this autumn

20/10/23

Police drama Hope Street returns this autumn with new crimes to solve and big questions to answer, among them- who is Finn’s real Ma? Set in the fictional coastal town of Port Devine, Hope […]

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18
Oct

Solas Nua Capital Irish Film Festival submissions closing 31st October

18/10/23

Solas Nua’s Capital Irish Film Festival has been showing Irish films, films by Ireland-based filmmakers and the best Irish cinematic talent, annually for 17 years. The four-day festival, based in Washington, D.C. at […]

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16
Oct

PUFFIN ROCK AGUS CAIRDE NUA to show in Cineworld as part of Belfast Film Festival

16/10/23

PUFFIN ROCK AGUS CAIRDE NUA, the Irish language version of the new animated feature from Derry-based Dog Ears and Kilkenny-based Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon (Wolfwalkers) is screening as part of Belfast Film Festival […]

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16
Oct

Glúin Nua: Commissioning fund to support emerging directors, writers and creative producers to create short-form content in the Irish language.

16/10/23

Glúin Nua: Commissioning fund to support emerging directors, writers and creative producers to create short-form content in the Irish language. Glúin Nua is back! BLOC will commission a new slate of innovative and […]

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