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28
Oct

ILBF supported ‘Liathróid Láimhe’ to air on TG4

28/10/24

A Dearcán Media production for TG4 with the support of Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund. In handball’s centenary year, we follow the progress of the leading male and female players to […]

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25
Oct

‘What Have The Ulster-Scots Ever Done For Us?’ Airs Sunday, 3 November on BBC Radio Ulster

25/10/24

How exactly have Ulster-Scots figures, their language and culture influenced so much of what we in Northern Ireland and beyond know and appreciate? Jennie Browne and Jane Rea are going to find out […]

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24
Oct

TG4 to premiere ‘Ceol na gCoillte’– A Transatlantic Musical Journey

24/10/24

October 27th at 21:30 on TG4 & TG4.ie Ceol na gCoillte – YouTube On Sunday October 27th TG4 will debut Ceol na gCoillte, an evocative and visually stunning feature documentary that unearths a hidden chapter in the […]

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24
Oct

Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund and Tourism NI Collaborate to Refresh Golf Itinerary Videos Ahead of The 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush

24/10/24

As the world of golf turns its attention to Northern Ireland ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Tourism NI has partnered with Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund to refresh its […]

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21
Oct

‘Ellis’ Release Date Announced For Brand New Drama This Autumn on Channel 5

21/10/24

Acorn TV has unveiled the official trailer for its new, chilling feature-length detective drama, Ellis. Channel 5 has confirmed that the first episode will air at 8 PM on Thursday, October 31. It […]

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18
Oct

Eight ILBF supported projects shortlisted for the 2024 Oireachtas Media Awards

18/10/24

An tOireachtas has unveiled the shortlist for the 2024 Oireachtas Media Awards, and Northern Ireland Screen is proud to announce that 8 projects supported by its Irish Language Broadcast Fund have received nominations. […]

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16
Oct

TRC drives global ambition with new creative development programme for indies based in Northern Ireland

16/10/24

Leading broadcast training provider TRC announces new Northern Ireland Screen backed creative development programme SuperSizing Global Sales aimed at indies based in Northern Ireland. This innovative new initiative builds on the success of […]

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14
Oct

GLOBAL FOCUS FOR BELFAST MEDIA FESTIVAL 2024 TO CELEBRATE NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN INDUSTRY SUCCESS

14/10/24

The 15th Belfast Media Festival (BMF) 2024 entitled ‘Creativity in Motion’ will take place on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 November 2024 at the MAC Belfast, in partnership with Northern Ireland Screen and BBC Northern Ireland. Last year a record […]

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14
Oct

THE CUTEST DINOSTORE IS NOW OPEN AS AMBER ISLE LAUNCHES ON PC

14/10/24

Mayor Clawsworth has approved your shop opening to help reignite the spark of the sleepy village of Amber Isle, so dust off the shelves and open the doors. Ambertail Games are happy to […]

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11
Oct

Lí Ban: First Celtic-Inspired Irish Language Anime with strong Belfast ties premieres on Cúla4 channel

11/10/24

One Fiery Adolescent. One Loyal Friend. Three Hundred Years of Adventure in the Celtic Seas Promo: Lí Ban YouTube Promo   Paper Owl Films’ fast-paced Celtic-inspired adventure anime series Lí Ban is launching on Cúla4 in […]

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09
Oct

Ballybarnock Eco School Ulster-Scots learning resource for Key Stage 1 & 2

09/10/24

The pupils of Derryboy Primary School with Mr McClure and some of the children of Ballybarnock Primary School. Jetpack Learning is pleased to announce the launch of Ballybarnock Eco School – an interactive […]

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08
Oct

CHANNEL 5 COMMISSION NEW CRIME DRAMA THE PUZZLE LADY (w/t) STARRING PHYLLIS LOGAN FROM FACTUAL FICTION & DECEMBER FILMS

08/10/24

Monday 7th October, London: Channel 5 has announced today the commission of brand-new crime drama, The Puzzle Lady w/t (6×60’) produced by Factual Fiction and December Films with additional funding from Northern Ireland […]

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07
Oct

The B Team: A Fast-Paced Comedy Set in the Heart of a Chaotic Belfast Family

07/10/24

The B Team is a fast-paced contemporary comedy one-off set in the loving, chaotic, warm and neurotic world of a tight-knit Belfast family, the Buchanans. Mum and Dad, Brenda and Paddy love each […]

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07
Oct

Iarsmaí-  Airs on TG4 Wednesday 9 October 9.30pm and on BBC Two Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 13 October at 9.50pm.

07/10/24

YouTube Clip: https://youtu.be/5sWGxonJU7U Museums and institutions around the world are actively decolonising their collections and practices to provide a renewed perspective on the history of their artefacts. Iarsmaí (Remnants) explores the issues around decolonisation, […]

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07
Oct

Libraries NI Presents: Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive (DFA)

07/10/24

Explore Northern Ireland’s rich cultural and historical tapestry through film with Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive (DFA), coming to a library near you for a series of special sessions as part of […]

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07
Oct

LÍ BAN Special Preview Sat 26th October

07/10/24

To mark the autumn tv broadcast launch of Lí Ban, Paper Owl Films will host a special Cinemagic Festival preview screening and Q&A with writer Myra Zeph and voice of Lí Ban, Sadbh […]

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04
Oct

Showtrial Series 2- available on BBC iPlayer from 6am on Sunday 6 October

04/10/24

The five-part series will be available on BBC iPlayer from 6am on Sunday 6 October and will air on BBC One on Sunday nights at 9pm. Created and written by Ben Richards, Showtrial […]

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04
Oct

Three Northern Ireland Films Selected for Newport Beach Film Festival

04/10/24

THREE local productions have been selected for the prestigious 25th Newport Beach Film Festival in Southern California in what can only be described as a remarkable achievement for Northern Ireland’s film industry. The […]

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03
Oct

Northern Ireland’s Inaugural Screen Industry Sustainability Showcase Drives Positive Change

03/10/24

Northern Ireland Screen, in partnership with BBC Northern Ireland and Belfast Harbour, successfully hosted the inaugural Screen Industry Sustainability Showcase at Belfast Harbour Studios on Wednesday, 2nd October. The event brought together key […]

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03
Oct

Latest Cohort of Irish Language Broadcast Fund Trainees Celebrate Graduation

03/10/24

Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) proudly celebrates the graduation of nine emerging talents who have successfully completed its training schemes, marking another milestone in the enrichment of Irish language broadcasting […]

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02
Oct

PAPER OWL FILMS AND CAKE PARTNER WITH CRAYOLA STUDIOS ON PABLO: BOY MEETS SCHOOL

02/10/24

New series goes into production for BBC Children’s and Education and RTÉjr Belfast-based independent producer Paper Owl Films and leading kids and family entertainment company CAKE have partnered with Crayola Studios on their […]

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02
Oct

Is Mise le Mess- The brand-new cleaning show on TG4

02/10/24

A brand-new cleaning show that features a craic team of cleaners from Donegal who tour Ireland cleaning the country’s messiest homes. YouTube Clip Is Mise Le Mess The series will air on TG4 starting […]

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26
Sep

Five New Comedy Shorts From BBC Northern Ireland

26/09/24

BBC Northern Ireland has commissioned five new comedy shorts from Nice One Productions, and supported by Northern Ireland Screen. They will debut on October 7, as part of its on-going commitment to develop […]

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25
Sep

Economy Minister launches new Digital Skills Action Plan

25/09/24

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a Digital Skills Action Plan for 2024-34. The Action Plan sets out how digital skills will be nurtured and supported over the next decade by creating alternative […]

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25
Sep

Bantracht podcast series returns for a second series

25/09/24

Bantracht podcast series returns for a second series where friends Méabh Nic Alastair & Milène Fegan share their even deeper highs and deeper lows of motherhood having both expanded their families since series […]

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