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17
Dec

Kneecap shortlisted for Best International Feature & Best Original Song Oscars®

17/12/24

Rich Peppiatt’s Kneecap has been shortlisted for two Academy Award® nominations for Best International Feature and Best Original Song for ‘Sick In The Head’. The critically acclaimed Irish box office sensation will vie […]

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17
Dec

BBC NI and Northern Ireland Screen launch new scripted initiative for companies with a base in Northern Ireland

17/12/24

The Green Lit project is designed to support new writing, production, directing and acting talent BBC Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen have launched the new collaboration Green Lit. Green Lit will support […]

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16
Dec

Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour

16/12/24

Starts Monday 6 January BBC iPlayer and BBC Northern Ireland, 8pm   Celebrity chef Anna Haugh is embarking on a culinary journey from Ballycastle in County Antrim to Cork city for the new […]

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11
Dec

New Trailer Drop: Christoph Waltz Stars in OLD GUY

11/12/24

In theatres and on digital February 21, 2025 This February, an old dog learns some deadly new tricks. Get ready for a generational clash like no other. Christoph Waltz, Cooper Hoffman, and Lucy […]

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10
Dec

EDDIE MARSAN AND ÉANNA HARDWICKE TO STAR IN ‘NO ORDINARY HEIST’

10/12/24

Photo Credit: Greg Williams/Madeline Mulqueen NEW IRISH THRILLER TO SHOOT IN DUBLIN & BELFAST IN JANUARY Award-winning actors Eddie Marsan (Back To Black, Happy Go Lucky) and Éanna Hardwicke (Lakelands, The Sixth Commandment) […]

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09
Dec

Kneecap wins 7 BIFA Awards, including Best British Independent Film

09/12/24

The winners of the 2024 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) were announced last night at the annual ceremony, which saw BIFA make a return to the Roundhouse. Kneecap dominated the Awards with seven […]

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06
Dec

INCISIV Levels Up Virtual Sports Gaming with the Launch of DodgeCraft on Meta Quest

06/12/24

Belfast-based VR game studio INCISIV, known for its creative take on sports training, is excited to launch DodgeCraft, a new VR game that mixes fast action with the art of deception. Coming to […]

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05
Dec

New two part Documentary Series by DoubleBand Films to air on Channel 4

05/12/24

New two part Channel 4 Documentary Series by DoubleBand Films airs this Saturday 7th December at 9.15pm on Channel 4 “Edward vs George: The Windsors at War”   A compelling new documentary series from […]

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05
Dec

New Irish Language Series La Vie sa Bhruiséil on RTÉ

05/12/24

From the corridors of power in the European Parliament to the busy GAA pitches in the heart of this bustling city, La Vie sa Bhruiséil follows some of the Gaeilgeoirí building careers and […]

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04
Dec

First look images for Video Nasty, new comedy drama coming soon to BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Three and BBC iPlayer

04/12/24

The BBC has released new pictures for Video Nasty, a six part original comedy drama written by Hugh Travers, set to air in January 2025. It will be broadcast on BBC Northern Ireland, […]

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04
Dec

Northern Visions Television & Scots-Irish Media / EEO Ltd Announce the Launch of New TV Series: Ulster-Scots Voices: Shaping a Global Legacy

04/12/24

This compelling four-part series explores the enduring rich heritage, cultural impact and global influence of the Ulster-Scots community, and has been supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund. The series, which premiered […]

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03
Dec

AWARD-WINNING ACTOR, JAMIE DORNAN, ANNOUNCED AS NEW INTO FILM AMBASSADOR FOR NORTHERN IRELAND AND PATRON OF INTO FILM’S EVERY CHILD A FILMMAKER INITIATIVE

03/12/24

“I hugely admire Into Film’s work with children and young people, and I am excited and honoured to be a new Into Film Ambassador for Northern Ireland and Patron of Into Film’s Every […]

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03
Dec

Ceathrar Guildford: 50 bliain na mbréag on TG4

03/12/24

TG4, 11 December 2024 9.30pm Ceathrar Guildford: 50 bliain na mbréag, a documentary for TG4, tells the story of four young people who spent 15 years in prison for a crime they didn’t commit. Produced […]

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02
Dec

Screenwriting Seminar – Creating Narrative Momentum

02/12/24

A focus on story structure and dialogue. Delivered by Mary Kate O Flannigan.When: Tuesday 17th December, 12pm – 2pm Apply here.  In this seminar you will learn how to appreciate this necessary task in a […]

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29
Nov

Dalgliesh returns on Acorn and Channel 5

29/11/24

See the trailer here.  In the third series of the returning crime drama for Channel 5 and Acorn, we meet Commander Dalgliesh on the cusp of Thatcher’s rise to power, as he is […]

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28
Nov

Bad Sisters star Thaddea Graham visits former school Bloomfield Collegiate to launch Into Film’s new Story Builder

28/11/24

Northern Ireland actress Thaddea Graham returned to her former school Bloomfield Collegiate today to launch Into Film’s new edition of Story Builder, an education tool created in Belfast that is now used across […]

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27
Nov

Puffin Rock and the New Friends nominated for Kidscreen Award

27/11/24

Kidscreen has announced the nominees for its annual awards. Northern Ireland Screen is delighted to see Puffin Rock and the New Friends nominated for Best One-Off Special or TV Movie. A co-pro between […]

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27
Nov

Pogrom Bhéal Feiriste-New TG4 documentary

27/11/24

TG4 Wednesday 4th December 9.30pm This TG4 programme by Clean Slate Television tells the story of a book banned over 100 years ago. A new documentary from Clean Slate Television tells the story of […]

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27
Nov

A Virtual Journey Through Ulster-Scots Poetry: The return of The Woven Word

27/11/24

A 360° VIDEO SERIES EXPLORING THE ULSTER-SCOTS RHYMING WEAVER POETS Virtual Visit, in partnership with Hidden Ulster Tours, proudly presents The Woven Word: Series Two, an immersive ten-episode virtual reality (VR) series that […]

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26
Nov

Kneecap wins four BIFA Craft Awards

26/11/24

BIFA today announced the winners of its ten film craft categories, celebrating the importance of craftspeople in the creative industries. Kneecap, Rich Peppiatt’s comedy following the west Belfast hip-hop trio and their mission to […]

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26
Nov

Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund Announces 2024 Funding Decisions.

26/11/24

Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) is delighted to announce its latest funding decisions for 2024. Funding was awarded across a wide genre of content with a total of 15 projects receiving funding. […]

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25
Nov

Vacancy – Finance & Procurement Lead

25/11/24

Northern Ireland Screen is recruiting a Finance and Procurement Lead. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement activities and financial operations within Northern Ireland Screen. This role ensures […]

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20
Nov

Shot in Northern Ireland, Universal Pictures present trailer for the live action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

20/11/24

IN CINEMAS JUNE 13th, 2025 Watch trailer here.   Cast: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, Murray McArthur Written and […]

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18
Nov

Two Minute Masterpiece is back! 

18/11/24

We’re excited to announce that submissions are now open for the latest series of BBC NI and Northern Ireland Screen’s short filmmaking initiative Two Minute Masterpiece. Whether it’s your first time submitting, you’ve applied […]

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15
Nov

An Interview with: Roisin Agnew, Director of the Documentary The Ban

15/11/24

Roisin Agnew is the director of the short documentary The Ban, which examines a key period during The Troubles in Northern Ireland. The film explores the British government’s ban that prevented Sinn Féin […]

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