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05
Jun

Channel 4 and Northern Ireland Screen select three scripts as part of Comedy Lab writing initiative

05/06/25

Channel 4 and Northern Ireland Screen have selected three half-hour comedy scripts to be written as part of the broadcaster’s Comedy Lab in Northern Ireland, offering a major opportunity for writers to develop […]

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05
Jun

Filming gets underway on Hope Street series five, the BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Daytime, and BritBox International drama, which celebrates its 50th episode this series.

05/06/25

Tara Lynne O’Neill, Jenn Murray, Cameron Cuffe and Kerri Quinn (Credit, Press Eye)   Donaghadee, on Northern Ireland’s coastline, will once again be transformed into the fictional Port Devine, a close-knit community where […]

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05
Jun

More Winners Announced on day two of the Celtic Media Festival

05/06/25

Day two of the Celtic Media Festival 2025 delivered a high-level programme of discussion, commissioning insight and peer recognition that underscored the festival’s continued relevance as a strategic touchpoint for the UK and […]

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05
Jun

The Occupant: Teaser trailer for survival sci-fi thriller 

05/06/25

Photo: Ella Balinska in The Occupant. Ella Balinska and Rob Delaney star in The Occupant.. A woman’s desperate journey back to her dying sister leads to a tough choice in the upcoming sci-fi […]

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04
Jun

Dougray Scott confirmed to star in upcoming BBC family drama Crookhaven

04/06/25

Filming on the series is already underway in Belfast, with the series set to premiere in early 2026 Dougray Scott (Crime, Exterritorial, Enigma, Vigil) will star in the upcoming 8 x 45’ BBC […]

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04
Jun

46th Celtic Media Festival Opens in Cornwall with Major Backing and First Winners Announced

04/06/25

A landmark event in the European media calendar, the 46th Celtic Media Festival officially opened today in the vibrant coastal town of Newquay, Cornwall. Renowned as a crucial meeting point for industry professionals […]

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03
Jun

Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund backs new projects for 250th anniversary of American Independence

03/06/25

The Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund (USBF) Investment Committee has awarded funding to two landmark projects that will mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence in 2026. DoubleBand Films will produce The Road to Revolution, a two-part […]

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03
Jun

Channel 4 opens up applications for aspiring writers in the UK’s Nations and Regions to kickstart their career in TV with New Writers Scheme

03/06/25

Channel 4 has officially opened applications for its New Writers Scheme, which gives unrepresented, new writers looking for their first TV writing credit the chance to develop and nurture their skills. Over the […]

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03
Jun

Cinemagic Call For Entries for 36th Annual Film Programme for October 2025.

03/06/25

Cinemagic is an international film festival for young people based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.  It was established in 1990 and over the years it has developed a worldwide reputation for excellence in children’s […]

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30
May

Northern Ireland Screen Short Film Call 2025 Now Open

30/05/25

Northern Ireland Screen is excited to announce that the Short Film Call 2025 is now open for applications. This funding opportunity supports the production of innovative short films across various formats, including live […]

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29
May

Puffin Rock season 3 flies to CBeebies, BBC iPlayer and RTE this autumn

29/05/25

Following the successful launch of seasons one and two, first airing in February this year on CBeebies and iPlayer, the highly anticipated third season of acclaimed and much-loved Puffin Rock will premiere in September, exclusively […]

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29
May

Northern Ireland Productions Among Broadcast Digital Awards 2025 Nominees

29/05/25

Northern Ireland Screen is delighted to see several locally produced projects shortlisted for the Broadcast Digital Awards 2025, which will take place on Wednesday 2 July at The Brewery in London. Among the […]

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29
May

Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund Seeks New Investment Committee Member

29/05/25

Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund Investment Committee Member Vacancy The Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund Investment Committee (the ‘Committee’) chaired by a Northern Ireland Screen Board Member makes funding decisions at least three times per year and is seeking […]

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28
May

Docs Ireland launches its seventh festival programme celebrating documentary legends and new Irish Language Scheme

28/05/25

PHOTO: Credit Jim Corr. Michele Devlin, Docs Ireland CEO, Dawn Richardson from Hosta Projects (Music For Domes) and Grizzly Bear (Grizzly Man Live Commentary event) at On The Square Emporium. Docs Ireland returns to […]

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27
May

Irish Animation Awards 2025 Winners Announced

27/05/25

Dublin studio Turnip + Duck lead Irish Animation Awards tally with 4 awards for groundbreaking animated TV series Maddie + Triggs The who’s who of Ireland’s globally renowned animation sector gathered at The […]

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27
May

Behind the Scenes: How to Train Your Dragon Cast on Filming in Northern Ireland

27/05/25

 NEW FEATURETTE IN CINEMAS MONDAY JUNE 9 From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action […]

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23
May

BBC STUDIOS ANNOUNCE TV ADAPTATION OF GLOBAL HIT BOOK SERIES ‘CROOKHAVEN’

23/05/25

Thrilling new family drama centres on a secret school for crooks where students learn how to hone their skills in order to do good   BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions has today […]

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23
May

PIERCE BROSNAN AND HELENA BONHAM CARTER ROMANCE ‘FOUR LETTERS OF LOVE’ COMING TO UK & IRISH CINEMAS THIS SUMMER

23/05/25

Based on Niall Williams’ international bestselling novel of the same name, FOUR LETTERS OF LOVE will release on 18th July in the UK and Ireland Four Letters Of Love is a Genesius Pictures, AX1 […]

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22
May

Writer Spotlight: Carly Mills

22/05/25

Carly Mills’ journey as a screenwriter took off through Northern Ireland Screen’s New Writer Focus scheme, where she developed her debut feature Can’t Abride It. In this spotlight, Carly reflects on the process […]

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21
May

New Crime Drama Art Detectives for Acorn TV

21/05/25

ACORN TV RELEASES OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR THE NEW, HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CRIME DRAMA, ART DETECTIVES, STARRING STEPHEN MOYER Captivating Art World Drama Premieres Monday, June 9 Acorn TV released the official trailer from the gripping art world […]

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21
May

Burkitt – A film about the life of Irish surgeon Denis Burkitt

21/05/25

Burkitt- Clár faisnéise cruthaitheach faoi shaol an mháinlia Denis Burkitt, fear as Éirinn a d’aimsigh liomfóma Burkitt TG4 Dé Céadaoin an 21 Bealtaine ag 9.30pm YouTube Burkitt   lár faisnéise cruthaitheach faoi shaol an […]

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20
May

The Warp, The Weft and The Weaver – Arrived on BBC Two NI and iPlayer

20/05/25

Monday 26 May, BBC Two Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer, 10.30pm  In a quiet barn, master handloom weaver Deborah White is attempting the difficult task of bringing a 200-year-old Jacquard loom back to life. […]

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20
May

Northern Ireland Screen wins two Global Production Awards at Cannes Film Festival

20/05/25

Cannes Film Festival, France, 20 May 2025 – Northern Ireland Screen was presented with the Special Recognition Award at the Global Production Awards for its outstanding contribution to sustainable production. Taking place during the Cannes Film […]

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19
May

The Flats – Award-Winning Belfast Documentary Hits Cinemas

19/05/25

A film by ALESSANDRA CELESIA, winner of IFTA Award for Best Documentary 2025   IN CINEMAS QUEENS FILM THEATRE 30 MAY – 5 JUNE 2025 MOVIE HOUSE CITYSIDE 2 JUNE – 5 JUNE […]

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15
May

DOCS IRELAND ANNOUNCES A SELECTION OF INDUSTRY EVENTS AND NEW CRAFT AWARD

15/05/25

DOCS IRELAND ANNOUNCES A SELECTION OF INDUSTRY EVENTS AND NEW CRAFT AWARD IN HONOUR OF IRISH CINEMATOGRAPHER ROSS MCDONNELL Docs Ireland honours the late Irish cinematographer Ross McDonnell with the inaugural Ross McDonnell […]

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