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11
Nov

Filming for thrilling new Channel 4 drama In Flight starring Katherine Kelly underway in Northern Ireland

11/11/24

Filming is underway on In Flight, a gripping new crime thriller produced by Buccaneer (Marcella, Crime, The Burning Girls) for Channel 4. The 6×60’ drama series is written and co-created by Mike Walden […]

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08
Nov

Irish Language crime drama Crá coming to BBC Four

08/11/24

CRÁ YouTube CRÁ, the thrilling six-part Irish-language crime drama that premiered on TG4, BBC One Northern Ireland, and BBC iPlayer, is now set to air on Saturday, 11th January, on BBC Four. This […]

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07
Nov

15TH BELFAST MEDIA FESTIVAL REVEALS EXCITING LINE UP OF 40 PLUS SESSIONS TAKING PLACE 13 – 14 NOVEMBER AT THE MAC

07/11/24

JUST ONE WEEK TO GO TO START OF BELFAST MEDIA FESTIVAL 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 […]

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06
Nov

Soul Office now streaming on Disney+

06/11/24

Soul Office, an animated short film from Taunt Studios and developed through Northern Ireland Screen’s Creative Animation Scheme, is now streaming on Disney+. Soul Office, is a ten-minute animated comedy which follows the misadventures […]

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05
Nov

VOGUE WILLIAMS TO HOST RTS NI AWARDS IN BELFAST

05/11/24

Vogue Williams will once again host this year’s Royal Television Society (RTS) NI Awards, sponsored by Ka-Boom in the Titanic Belfast on Thursday 14 November 2024. Born in Ireland, Vogue is well known […]

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05
Nov

Kneecap nominated for 14 British Independent Film Awards

05/11/24

Stars Mia McKenna-Bruce and Vivian Oparah announced the British Independent Film Awards 2024 nominees this morning at One Hundred Shoreditch, London. Celebrating remarkable films and outstanding talent from the British film industry and beyond, this […]

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04
Nov

Foyle Film Festival Announces Exciting 2024 Line-Up

04/11/24

Foyle Film Festival Showcases New and Emerging Cinematic Voices with an Exciting 2024 Line-Up. The highly anticipated Foyle Film Festival returns from Friday, 22 November to Sunday, 1 December 2024, with a captivating […]

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01
Nov

RTÉ Jr to Premiere New 2D Animated Series ‘Doodle Girl’

01/11/24

Doodle Oodle Doo! Doodle Girl, the brand new 2D animated series, co-produced by ALT Animation in Northern Ireland and Studio Meala in Ireland, will premiere on RTÉ Jr at 7:50am on Monday 4th […]

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01
Nov

Hope Street returns as the cast and crew reveal what to look forward to in series four

01/11/24

New cast join the police drama as Tara Lynne O’Neill, Marcus Onilude and more head to Port Devine Hope Street returns with a new Inspector Eve Dunlop played by Derry Girls star Tara […]

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31
Oct

BELFAST FILM FESTIVAL 2024 Launches Today

31/10/24

Highlights include 25 premieres, including three world-first screenings, 40th anniversary screening of Anne Devlin, In Conversation with renowned director Radu Jude and a host of new international cinema Belfast Film Festival returns for […]

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31
Oct

First-look photo from Saipan film revealed

31/10/24

Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in Saipan Photo: Aidan Monaghan Steve Coogan stars as Mick McCarthy and Éanna Hardwicke stars as Roy Keane in Saipan, a new Irish […]

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30
Oct

Tractor the Future: The New USBF Funded Online Comedy Series

30/10/24

Get ready for a wild and wacky ride through time with Tractor the Future, an uproarious new online comedy series blending Ulster-Scots folklore with an anarchic sense of humour. Funded by Northern Ireland […]

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28
Oct

Four projects selected for funding through Canada-Northern Ireland incentive

28/10/24

Northern Ireland Screen and The Canada Media Fund have announced the four projects selected for funding through the Canada-Northern Ireland Co-Development Incentive for Audiovisual Projects. Shinawil NI Ltd and Sphere Media will develop […]

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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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