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24
Feb

Call for entry: IDFAcademy Summer School 2017

24/02/17

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is looking for emerging documentary film talent. From July 3rd through July 8th 2017, the IDFA is set to organise the 10th edition of the Summer […]

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24
Feb

BEST (George Best: All By Himself) Opens in Cinemas

24/02/17

Today (Friday 24th February) marks the release of the George Best biopic BEST (George Best: All By Himself) in 22 screens across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland today. The release follows the […]

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22
Feb

Ben Hardy and Jessie Buckley to star in BBC One production of The Woman in White

22/02/17

Filming has commenced on BBC One’s adaption of Wilkie Collins’ psychological thriller The Woman in White, starring Ben Hardy (X-Men, EastEnders) as Walter Hartright and Jessie Buckley (War and Peace, Taboo) as Marian […]

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21
Feb

Disney Channel returns to The Lodge as series two begins filming

21/02/17

Disney Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) has announced the start of production for season two of The Lodge. Zodiak Kids Studio will once again produce the music-filled drama. The Lodge receives funding […]

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03
Feb

An Intensive Course for New Broadcasters with Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm

03/02/17

Begin your new year with the Raidió Fáilte Intensive Course in Radio and Broadcasting Skills. Raidió Fáilte are inviting Irish-speakers to take part in a new intensive course in radio and broadcasting skills. […]

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03
Feb

Access Shorts Decision 2017

03/02/17

Northern Ireland Screen is delighted to announce that five short films have been chosen to go into production from its Access Shorts scheme. Access Shorts is an initiative to find film-makers exclusively from […]

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03
Feb

Puffin Rock nominated at the 44th Annual Annie Awards.

03/02/17

Puffin Rock, the animated pre-school series narrated by Chris O’Dowd, has received three Annie Award nominations for an episode in the second series titled, ‘The First Snow’. The series, which receives funding support […]

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01
Feb

Irish Language platform Meon Eile now accessible via smartphones

01/02/17

Meon Eile, the Irish language multimedia web platform has undergone a transformation this month. The site which is funded by Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund has been available since 2012. “Meon […]

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31
Jan

Wee Man Studios to launch Lifespeed on Nintendo 3DS

31/01/17

Belfast-based video game developer Wee Man Studios is set to launch Lifespeed for the New Nintendo 3DS on Thursday 2nd February 2017. Lifespeed is the ultimate race for survival with players battling galactic […]

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26
Jan

A Special Relationship, Sunday 5th February, BBC Two Northern Ireland at 10pm

26/01/17

Scottish journalist Lesley Riddoch explores the connection between Northern Ireland and Scotland in A Special Relationship, which starts on BBC Two Northern Ireland on Sunday 5th February at 10pm. The new three-part series, which […]

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20
Jan

Burns Night At The Waterfront, Wednesday 25th January, BBC Two Northern Ireland, 7pm

20/01/17

The life and poetry of Robert Burns is celebrated in a special concert of song, dance and music on BBC Two Northern Ireland. Recorded at the Belfast Waterfront Hall, Burns Night at the […]

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18
Jan

Big Motive launches stunning children’s virtual reality story for iOS and Android

18/01/17

Tara’s Locket is a short virtual reality story adventure for 5-7 year olds set in a beautifully illustrated world. This unique virtual reality experience allows children to step into the story and meet […]

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17
Jan

Sony Camera Range Training course by Acorn

17/01/17

Acorn Film & TV Ltd is running a two day course focusing on the Sony camera range in February 2017. The course will be led by tutor Alister Chapman who is a renowned […]

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16
Jan

Assembler Programme returns

16/01/17

The Assembler Programme for early stage game development returns for 2017.

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16
Jan

Selling Invisible Fun – Game pitching seminar

16/01/17

Northern Ireland Screen invites you to Selling Invisible Fun, a game pitching seminar presented by Brian Upton on Tuesday 24th January from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the MAC Theatre Belfast. Making games takes money, so […]

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16
Jan

Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund New Entrant Training Scheme

16/01/17

Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund is seeking applications for its New Entrant Training Scheme. The scheme will provide a twelve month training programme for two new entrants to develop skills in all […]

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11
Jan

Camera Operating course in Belfast

11/01/17

Grip Etc Ltd intends to run a course in camera operating using the wheels method, in Belfast this March. They are now inviting you to register your interest in attending. Tuition will be […]

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09
Jan

Ar Mo Bhealach Féin Monday at 10pm on BBC Two NI

09/01/17

Viewers have another opportunity to watch the Irish Language Broadcast Fund series Ar Mo Bhealach Féin, which is being repeated on BBC Two Northern Ireland from 10pm tonight (Monday 9th January). The three-part […]

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06
Jan

Music Night At Brownlow, Sunday 8 January, BBC Two NI at 10pm

06/01/17

Music Night At Brownlow, a new three-part series on BBC Two Northern Ireland, captures the variety and scope of the music that is Ulster-Scots. The series, which received funding from Northern Ireland Screen’s […]

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05
Jan

Creative Skillset’s Trainee Finder open for Feature Films and High-End TV Drama

05/01/17

Since its launch, Creative Skillset’s Trainee Finder has helped place trainees on Feature Films and High-End TV Drama across the UK. Productions featured include Wonder Woman, Jurassic World, God’s Own Country, Breathe and […]

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04
Jan

BBC Gaeilge Irish language commissioning brief

04/01/17

BBC Gaeilge is currently seeking programme ideas from independent television companies who have experience in producing the following content which will be considered for submission to Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund […]

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03
Jan

Sad death of Aodán Mac Póilín

03/01/17

Everyone at Northern Ireland Screen is deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of Aodán Mac Póilín who served on the board of Northern Ireland Screen for 5 years from 2012, with particular […]

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16
Dec

An Biongó, 30th December 2016, TG4 at 8pm

16/12/16

An Biongó, a poignant yet entertaining look at the tradition of bingo nights in Ireland, airs Friday 30th December at 8pm on TG4. An Biongó is an Imagine Media Production for TG4, with […]

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13
Dec

Big Toe Needs a Hand, All 4, Friday 16th December

13/12/16

Big Toe Needs a Hand, a new music series on Channel 4’s All 4 online platform, will be available to view from Friday 16th December. The series, which received funding from Northern Ireland […]

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13
Dec

Trainee AD course applications now open

13/12/16

Northern Ireland Screen will run a 3 day training course aimed at new entrants to the Film and TV industry who would like to work as Trainee Ads. The sessions are scheduled to […]

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