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15
Mar

Bloodlands to return for a second series

15/03/21

HTM Television’s ratings-hit Bloodlands, starring James Nesbitt, will return for a second series on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Bloodlands launched with an average of 8.2 million viewers making it the biggest new […]

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12
Mar

Free webinars for emerging producers

12/03/21

*REGISTRATION IS FULL* Northern Ireland Screen is hosting the following webinars for emerging producers in April: Tuesday 20th April at 2pm Starting a production company and running a creative business with Maria Caruana Galizia […]

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11
Mar

The Writers Lab US Launches in the UK & Ireland

11/03/21

The Writers Lab (TWL) has announced the launch of The Writers Lab UK & Ireland (TWL UK & I) with the first script development programme of its kind for women over 40, in […]

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11
Mar

The Tranzfuser Enterprise pathway is open for applications

11/03/21

The Tranzfuser Enterprise Pathway is open for applications. Enterprise Pathway is for aspiring professional games developers (graduates only) that have an original idea for a game and are looking to set up as an independent development […]

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11
Mar

Ulster University seeks participants for a LGBTQIA+ community study in the screen industry

11/03/21

Ulster University is undertaking a study to understand the mental health and wellbeing of screen industry workers in Northern Ireland who are also members of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is widely acknowledged that […]

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09
Mar

Applications open for Amharc 2021/2022

09/03/21

TG4, BBC Gaeilge and Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund are happy to invite submission for the 2021/2022 season of Amharc. The Amharc initiative continues to support the production of feature length […]

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09
Mar

4Skills workshop: How to take your first steps in TV and Film in Glasgow & Belfast

09/03/21

Thinking about a career in TV and film? Take part in Channel 4’s Belfast virtual open day on Tuesday 30th March. Join the free workshop to find out more about how to take […]

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09
Mar

NI Game Awards 2021: Winners

09/03/21

Last weekend saw the first ever virtual NI Game Awards take place live from Farset Labs in Belfast, celebrating two years of creativity and excellence in the growing games industry in Northern Ireland. Presented […]

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08
Mar

Nerve Centre announces winners of the Unlocking Creativity Awards in memory of Sir Ken Robinson

08/03/21

Nerve Centre has announced the details of 11 inspirational individuals and groups who have won a share of the £20,000 Unlocking Creativity award fund, in memory of Sir Ken Robinson. Sir Ken Robinson […]

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05
Mar

Out of Tune Games launch its first ever game: Crooks Like Us

05/03/21

Out of Tune Games first ever game, Crooks Like Us, will be available for early access on PC and Mac via Steam on Wednesday 17th March. Crooks Like Us is a chaotic online […]

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04
Mar

ILBF documentary on a rebranding mission to give Peig the mother of all make over

04/03/21

PEIG, a documentary about the storyteller Peig Sayers will air on TG4 on Wednesday 10th March at 9:30pm. This documentary was produced by Waddell Media for TG4 with funding support from our Irish […]

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04
Mar

BBC Daytime and BritBox North America commission Northern Ireland set crime drama Hope Street

04/03/21

BBC Daytime and BritBox North America have commissioned Hope Street, a new serial crime drama set in Northern Ireland, from acclaimed producers Paul Marquess and Donna Wiffen at Long Story TV. It is […]

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03
Mar

Free QUB leadership courses for those impacted by Covid-19

03/03/21

Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is offering 215 free places across a range of competitive leadership and management courses. Funded by the Department for the Economy NI, the courses are available to individuals in Northern Ireland who […]

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03
Mar

Bóín & Beach, Ladybird & Bee to premiere on RTÉjr in March

03/03/21

Produced by Paper Owl Films, Bóín & Beach, Ladybird & Bee – a beautiful series celebrating diversity in nature – premieres in the Irish language on RTÉjr on the 8th March. With 26 […]

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02
Mar

Irish Language Broadcast Fund Investment Committee vacancy

02/03/21

*Deadline extended to Friday 26th March* Is mian le Northern Ireland Screen ionadaí neamhspleách ar lucht féachana a cheapadh don Chiste Craoltóireachta Gaeilge (CCG). Is comhalta ó Bhord Northern Ireland atá mar chathaoirleach ar […]

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02
Mar

Nerve Centre announces ‘Unlocking Creativity’ awards in memory of Sir Ken Robinson

02/03/21

On Friday 5th March, Nerve Centre will share the details of 11 inspirational individuals and groups who have won a share of the £20,000 Unlocking Creativity award fund, in memory of Sir Ken […]

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02
Mar

Young film fans from across UK and Ireland wanted for ‘On the Pulse’ short film festival Jury this March

02/03/21

The 3rd Cinemagic ‘On the Pulse’ short film festival presents a digital edition from Monday 15th – Wednesday 31st March. The festival, celebrating the short film genre, is funded by the Department for Communities through […]

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01
Mar

Trainee Dressing Props development scheme

01/03/21

Northern Ireland Screen is running a skills development scheme called Production, Craft and Technical Skills 2020.  The scheme will provide training opportunities in varied roles in the film and television industry. Production, Craft and […]

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25
Feb

Whitepot’s Stargazing available for free from 3rd March

25/02/21

Whitepot Studios’ new mobile game, Stargazing will be released on iOS and Android for free from Wednesday 3rd March. Stargazing is a game for puzzlers who enjoy endless challenges, chill seekers who enjoy zen experiences, and astro fanatics who have an interest […]

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25
Feb

Belfast Met Film and TV School Documentary Production course is open for applications

25/02/21

The award-winning Belfast Met Film and TV School is launching a new Level 5 HND in Documentary Production (Moving Image and Audio Productions) and is recruiting now for the September 2021 cohort. This course […]

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23
Feb

BBC seeks Board Member for Northern Ireland

23/02/21

The BBC Board is responsible for the operation of the entirety of the BBC Group, which includes both the public service broadcasting responsibilities as well as its commercial operations, both in the UK […]

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23
Feb

Ulster Screen Academy receives Unreal Academic Partner status and invests £1m in virtual production studio

23/02/21

In an exciting week for the new Ulster Screen Academy, Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite and Unreal Engine, the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D tool, has awarded Unreal Academic Partner […]

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17
Feb

ScreenSkills-funded Unreal Engine bootcamp to open applications

17/02/21

ScreenSkills is joining forces with Escape Studios to create an online suite of free workshops for freelancers and furloughed media professionals, taking place between Monday 15th March and Friday 26th March. The 14-day […]

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15
Feb

Bloodlands airs on BBC One from Sunday 21st February

15/02/21

Bloodlands, a brand-new original crime drama, will air on BBC One on Sunday 21st February at 9pm. The four-part series was produced with funding from Northern Ireland Screen. Filming took place in and around Belfast and Strangford […]

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15
Feb

Blackstaff Games and Merge Games announce digital and physical release of Buildings Have Feelings Too!

15/02/21

Blackstaff Games and Merge Games have announced that their game, Buildings Have Feelings Too!, will be available for purchase on all digital stores (Steam, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store and PlayStation Store) in March. […]

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