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13
May

Writer Ewen returns to ‘The Toon’ in a USBF film on BBC Two NI

13/05/22

Home is everything to writer Ewen Glass – he’s from Ballymoney and is Ulster-Scots born and bred. How can he preserve his language and Ulster-Scots cultural identity when he’s living in England? And […]

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13
May

Cast of Hope Street return to Donaghadee to film highly-anticipated second series

13/05/22

Following the success of serial police drama Hope Street, filming has begun for its second season, promising a treat of gripping storylines, intriguing characters and stunning settings. With series one’s tense cliffhanger leaving […]

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13
May

Conversations with Friends begins on BBC Three on Sunday

13/05/22

The highly anticipated TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s debut novel, Conversations with Friends, begins this Sunday 15th May at 10pm on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. Partly filmed on location in Northern Ireland […]

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10
May

Ireland, UK and NI join forces as Animation Ireland membership is now open to Northern Ireland studios

10/05/22

Animation Ireland, Animation UK and Northern Ireland Screen have agreed a deal that will open membership to studios based in Northern Ireland. The studios will be able to be members of both Animation […]

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09
May

Digital Film Archive partners with artists to preserve memorable footage in The Looking Glass Anthology

09/05/22

A unique record of archive film has been beautifully preserved for future generations and will now be showcased by an eclectic selection of artists in a series of projects collectively titled The Looking […]

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06
May

Mimi’s World begins Saturday at 9:05am on Channel 5’s Milkshake!

06/05/22

Mimi’s World, an exciting new mixed media series featuring an inspirational childminder on a mission to help kids to be confident, kind and inclusive and to take ownership of their emotions begins tomorrow […]

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03
May

New issue based ILBF series Croí na Ceiste le Caoimhe airs on BBC NI

03/05/22

Broadcaster and journalist Caoimhe Ní Chathail fronts a new Irish Language Broadcast Fund series Croí na Ceiste le Caoimhe to investigate the growing issues affecting young people today. The four-part series made for BBC […]

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28
Apr

Denise Van Outen to host RTS NI Programme Awards in Belfast

28/04/22

Multi-talented actress, singer, TV presenter, and musical theatre star Denise Van Outen will host this year’s Royal Television Society (RTS) NI Programme Awards, sponsored by Ka-Boom at City Hall, Belfast on Thursday 26th May. […]

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28
Apr

ILBF New Entrant Scheme in Television Skills

28/04/22

Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) is seeking applications from fluent Irish speakers for its New Entrant Scheme in Television Skills. The scheme is a 12 month paid placement (real living […]

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28
Apr

Here Before to tour Northern Ireland with special Film Hub NI Collective Tour

28/04/22

Here Before, the debut feature film by Belfast writer and director Stacey Gregg will be touring Northern Ireland in May and June, as part of Film Hub NI’s (FHNI) Collective Tour programme which brings […]

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25
Apr

Tourism Ireland announces Publicity Programming Fund 2022

25/04/22

Following the success of last year’s initiative, Tourism Ireland is seeking applications from content producers for high quality international programming featuring the island of Ireland for its Publicity Programming Fund. Through the fund, […]

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25
Apr

USBF documentary explores Glentoran FC’s 1914 victory in Vienna

25/04/22

In a new Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund documentary, Belfast’s Victory in Vienna: A Footballing Odyssey, presenter Holly Hamilton and author – and lifelong Glentoran Football Club fan – Sam Robinson explore the fascinating story of […]

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21
Apr

Galway Film Fleadh now open for applications

21/04/22

The Marketplace at Galway Film Fleadh has opened its applications for this years festival. The Marketplace will take place from Friday 8th – Saturday 9th July. A pre-selected group of producers with feature films/documentary projects […]

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21
Apr

BBC Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen offer new documentary opportunity with BBC Three

21/04/22

BBC Three has partnered with BBC Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen again to launch a new creative scheme for one independent production company to produce and deliver a 3 x 30 documentary […]

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15
Apr

Young Plato airs on BBC One NI

15/04/22

In Young Plato: The Philosophy Boys Of Ardoyne, the charismatic Elvis loving headmaster Kevin McArevey shows how critical thinking and pastoral care can empower and encourage the four to 11-year-old children. Along with […]

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15
Apr

Trainee opportunities for 3D modellers and 3D Animators

15/04/22

We are running a skills development programme as part of our skills development programme, COMPANY PLACEMENTS, called 3D Junior Modeller and 3D Junior Animator. The programme will provide a training opportunity with Humain Studios. This placement is a paid placement scheme […]

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15
Apr

The Northman in cinemas now

15/04/22

One of the most highly anticipated films of the year Robert Eggers’ The Northman, opens in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from today (Friday 15th April).  The Northman is an immersive Viking […]

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15
Apr

BBC Daytime serves a flavour of Northern Ireland’s coastline with a whole host of celebrities

15/04/22

As part of the BBC’s commitment to its Across the UK plan, BBC Daytime has announced a new co-commission with BBC Northern Ireland that will inject more local culture into the schedules. B&B […]

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14
Apr

Police drama Hope Street filmed in Northern Ireland recommissioned for second series

14/04/22

BBC Daytime, BBC Northern Ireland and BritBox International recommission police drama Hope Street for another 10×45 episodes. Set in the fictional town of Port Devine on the Northern Ireland coast, the series made […]

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13
Apr

Jam Media’s Nova Jones gets double recommission

13/04/22

BBC Studios jump aboard as distribution partner for season two as Universal Music also join in the adventures of the intergalactic pop sensation! 20 new episodes from the Bafta award-winning creators will air […]

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13
Apr

BAFTA launches Connect membership

13/04/22

BAFTA has launched its applications for BAFTA Connect, a new type of BAFTA membership as part of its ongoing mission to strengthen support for future creative leaders across roles and disciplines in the screen […]

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13
Apr

Blu Hydrangea returns to our screens in new series Stitch, Please!

13/04/22

Hot on the heels of being crowned Ru Paul’s inaugural Queen of the World, Blu Hydrangea returns to our screens with a new series, Stitch, Please!, beginning Monday 18th April on BBC Three […]

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12
Apr

Derry Girls returns for its final series

12/04/22

The wait is finally over! The third and final series of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Derry Girls begins tonight (Tuesday 12th April) at 9:15pm on Channel 4. Derry Girls will once again follow Erin (Saoirse-Monica […]

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11
Apr

Short film 2022-23: 1st call for applications

11/04/22

We have launched our first funding call for Short Film 2022-23. Funding is available at individual and production company levels for the production of live action, factual and virtual reality short films. By […]

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08
Apr

New ILBF music archive series looks at traditional and folk tracks over the last 50 years

08/04/22

A new four-part Irish Language Broadcast Fund music series, Ar Scáth an Cheoil, looks at some of the most significant traditional and folk recordings over the last 50 years. Each week a host […]

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