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27
Aug

RITA- A brand new animation series on Cúla4 & TG4

27/08/24

A brand new animation series on Cúla4 & TG4 on Mondays from 9th September at 9.25am Find out more: : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRD2iV3Fs4k Presenter Máire Zepf The new series is based on the award-winning ‘Rita’ […]

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27
Aug

New podcast hosted by CINE trainee highlights disability issues and support available within NI film industry

27/08/24

Two dynamic young disabled men have created a frank and funny new podcast that highlights the need for greater representation and accessibility in the film and television industry. Creative Industries New Entrants trainee […]

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23
Aug

DEAD AND BURIED WITH ANNABEL SCHOLEY & COLIN MORGAN STARTS MONDAY 2 SEPTEMBER ON BBC IPLAYER 7 BBC ONE NORTHERN IRELAND

23/08/24

The new four-part psychological thriller Dead And Buried, written by Colin Bateman, starts on Monday 2 September on BBC One Northern Ireland at 10.40pm. The full series will be available on BBC iPlayer […]

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22
Aug

Outlier Games Unveils Mars Attracts at Gamescom 2024: A Theme Park Management Sim Set in the Iconic Mars Attacks™ Universe

22/08/24

Outlier Games, the indie studio known for its innovative strategy titles, has officially announced its latest project, Mars Attracts, at Gamescom 2024. Scheduled for an Early Access release in 2025, Mars Attracts invites […]

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22
Aug

TRC launches new BFI and screen agency backed scripted drama initiative in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

22/08/24

TRC has announced a new initiative to boost production of scripted drama in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding, Creative Wales, Northern Ireland Screen […]

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22
Aug

Studio21 2024 script competition bids to find newform drama

22/08/24

Studio21 International has opened its 2024 Script Competition with a mission to find a global scripted series that can be released scene-by-scene on digital and then stitched together to create a traditional longform […]

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21
Aug

Northern Ireland’s first ever screen sustainability event to empower a greener industry 

21/08/24

  Northern Ireland Screen, in partnership with BBC Northern Ireland and Belfast Harbour will host the inaugural Screen Industry Sustainability Showcase, an event dedicated to fostering sustainability within the screen industry. The event […]

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15
Aug

‘Mahon’s Way’ returns to UTV with a beautiful new series

15/08/24

Joe Mahon returns to UTV on Friday 30th August with ‘MAHON’S WAY’ for another series in which he will travel the length and breadth of Northern Ireland (and sometimes a wee bit further), […]

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09
Aug

Seven teams announced for Ireland’s first all-island fund for indie game devs  

09/08/24

The seven teams taking part in IndieDev 2024 – the games protoype fund – have been announced.  This is a first-of-its-kind all-island fund managed by Ardán in Galway and IMIRT in Dublin on […]

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08
Aug

KNEECAP opens in cinemas across Ireland today

08/08/24

Rich Peppiatt’s award-winning feature film KNEECAP opens in cinemas across Ireland today, 8th August, with international releases scheduled throughout the year. Tickets are now available online through participating cinema websites. This release follows […]

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07
Aug

Launch of digital series How Tae Highland Dance

07/08/24

In a groundbreaking collaboration with the Bready-based Sollus Highland Dancers, and with support from Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund, Triplevision Productions proudly presents the launch of How Tae Highland Dance. This vibrant […]

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06
Aug

Country House Auction premieres on More4 Tuesday 13 August

06/08/24

Newry-based Big Mountain Productions four-part prime Channel 4 series Country House Auction, part funded by Northern Ireland Screen & Tourism Ireland, premieres on More 4 Tuesday 13th  August at 9pm. The series was […]

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06
Aug

Camán na mBan on TG4

06/08/24

TG4 Wednesday 7th August 9.30pm The Camogie Association celebrates its 120th anniversary this year and a new documentary explores the history, evolution and future of the sport. Filmed across the 2023 All-Ireland Club […]

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05
Aug

Bridging the Gap 2024/25 Inspiration Workshop

05/08/24

Join us for a Bridging the Gap Inspiration Workshop about Bridging the Gap 2024. During this workshop you will get the opportunity to pose questions about the applications process and learn how to […]

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02
Aug

IFTA ANNOUNCES KNEECAP AS IRELAND’S ENTRY FOR OSCARS® 2025 – INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM

02/08/24

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced that Irish language feature Kneecap has been selected to represent Ireland in the Oscar® International Feature Film category at the upcoming 97th annual Academy Awards. The […]

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02
Aug

TikTok star Kyle Thomas to Build a Zoo in a new doc for BBC Three and BBC Northern Ireland

02/08/24

Waddell Media, one of Ireland’s largest and most successful independent production companies, has been commissioned by BBC Three and BBC Northern Ireland to follow the ups and downs of 19-year-old TikTok star Kyle Thomas as […]

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01
Aug

Filming commences in Northern Ireland on new series of children’s comedy PICKLE STORM

01/08/24

The live action comedy stars Kassidi Roberts, Cadence Williams, Donna Preston, Inel Tomlinson and Philip Green. BBC Children’s and Education is backing the best homegrown storytelling with filming underway in Northern Ireland for […]

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01
Aug

Channel 4 commissions major new drama adaptation Trespasses, starring Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen and Gillian Anderson

01/08/24

From BAFTA award-winning and double Oscar-nominated Wildgaze Films (Brooklyn, An Education), Channel 4 has commissioned the four-part series Trespasses, in association with All3Media International who will be the show’s global partner. Adapted for […]

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31
Jul

New Podcast ‘The Auld Meetin’- Hoose Green’

31/07/24

A new podcast, The Auld Meetin’-Hoose Green, has been launched, dramatising the joys and hardships of life in a small Ulster-Scots community in the late 19th century. The sixteen episode series, supported by […]

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30
Jul

COOP TROOP CONTINUES ITS FLIGHT ACROSS THE GLOBE

30/07/24

Sixteen South Rights has announced a raft of new sales for Sixteen South’s award-winning animated series, Coop Troop. The wildly funny 52 x 11’ deluxe CGI animation, aimed at kids aged 6-9, has […]

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29
Jul

Steve Coogan cast as Mick McCarthy, and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in SAIPAN, new Irish feature film shooting this summer.

29/07/24

Steve Coogan cast as Mick McCarthy, and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in SAIPAN, new Irish feature film shooting this summer. Bankside Films to handle Worldwide sales, Wildcard and Vertigo Releasing acquire for […]

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15
Jul

KNEECAP WIN BIG AT THE GALWAY FILM FLEADH

15/07/24

The 36th edition of the Galway Film Fleadh has come to an end after another outstanding year. With sold out screenings across the festival programme the Fleadh featured 94 feature films and over […]

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10
Jul

U&Dave thinks Will and Ralf Should Know Better

10/07/24

Will Mellor and Ralf Little will bring their renowned chemistry to U and U&Dave later this year with Will & Ralf Should Know Better (4×60’).  Pulling back the curtain on a bickering bromance that stretches […]

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10
Jul

GB News’ Dougie Beattie explores the Great Migration of 1718 in New England

10/07/24

GB News correspondent Dougie Beattie has embarked on a revelatory journey through New England, capturing largely untold information and footage to bring to life the story of The Great Migration of 1718 from […]

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09
Jul

NORTHERN IRELAND PROJECTS AND TALENT SELECTED FOR THE 2024 GALWAY FILM FLEADH

09/07/24

With new Irish cinema, award-winning world cinema, short films, panels, discussions, and masterclasses, the 36th edition of the Galway Film Fleadh will bring powerful, moving, funny, and provocative storytelling from both emerging and […]

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