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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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24
Sep

Economy Minister, Conor Murphy praises Northern Ireland’s screen industry on visit to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms set

24/09/24

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has visited the set of the HBO Original drama series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in Glenarm, Co. Antrim. The six part high-end TV drama series filmed on […]

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19
Sep

Belfast Film Festival to open with Halloween night screening of Irish language horror flick Fréwaka

19/09/24

Belfast Film Festival returns for its 24th edition from 31st October to 9th November, opening with a Halloween night screening of Irish language horror Fréwaka, written and directed by Aislinn Clarke. Belfast Film Festival is […]

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19
Sep

Idir Dhá Bhaile – Ó Chív go Corcaigh

19/09/24

Pic: Father and daughter – Leo & Nadia Dobrianska TG4 Wednesday 25th September 9.30pm  YouTube Clip: https://youtu.be/fq-V0-43UfM    Idir Dhá Bhaile – ó Chív go Corcaigh, a documentary for TG4, explores the challenges faced by […]

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18
Sep

Clean Slate TV Announces New Irish Language Mathematics Series for Children

18/09/24

Clean Slate TV is thrilled to announce the launch of “Mat na Maitice,” the very first Irish language live-action mathematics series aimed at children aged 5-9 years. The series will premiere on Foghlaim […]

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17
Sep

Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive launch archive for teachers

17/09/24

Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive launch archive for teachers the Digital Archive team at Northern Ireland Screen is excited to announce the launch of its new Digital Film Archive teacher site. This […]

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16
Sep

TG4 Series tells the stories of Ireland’s most iconic provincial GAA grounds in Pobail na Páirce

16/09/24

TG4 Thursdays from 19th September 2024 9.30pm Check out a preview here: https://youtu.be/lPtB83tRByc Pobail na Páirce, a four-part series for TG4, tells the stories of Ireland’s most iconic and revered provincial GAA grounds. Spending a day […]

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16
Sep

PROGRAMME UNVEILED FOR 35TH ANNUAL CINEMAGIC FILM AND TELEVISION FESTIVAL

16/09/24

The Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People has unveiled its 35th annual Belfast programme. The Festival launch was marked with the Northern Ireland Preview of stunning animation Sirocco and The […]

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13
Sep

FINALISTS REVEALED FOR 2024 RTS NORTHERN IRELAND TELEVISION AWARDS

13/09/24

The Royal Television Society, Northern Ireland (RTS NI) is delighted to reveal the nominees shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Television Awards, with headline sponsor Ka-Boom. The winners will be announced at the 9th […]

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13
Sep

ULSTER-SCOTS BROADCAST FUND TELEVISION CALL

13/09/24

Northern Ireland Screen is pleased to announce the next television application call date for the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund (“USBF”). Call dates: Closing date: Friday 17th January 2025 Decisions to be made before end […]

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