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| 101. | News: PJ Dillon on Cinematography (1%)
With the IFTA Awards Season in full swing, we showcase Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera.
Jul 22, 2020
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| 102. | News: Lee Cronin on Directing (1%)
With the nominations for the IFTA Awards announced, we continue to shine a spotlight on Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera.
Jul 21, 2020
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| 103. | News: IFTA nominations announced for the IFTA Film & Drama Awards 2020 (1%)
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the 2020 IFTA Nominations for the Irish Academy Awards across 25 categories in Film and Drama.
Jul 14, 2020
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| 104. | News: Owen McPolin on Cinematography (14%)
With the IFTA Awards Viewing Season in full swing, we showcase Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera.
Jul 6, 2020
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| 105. | News: Peter Robertson on Cinematography (51%)
With the IFTA Awards Viewing Season in full swing, we showcase Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera.
Jun 26, 2020
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| 106. | News: Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith, and Laura Linney to star as Irish women in Lourdes drama, The Miracle Club (1%)
Embankment Films has revealed that Oscar-winner Kathy Bates (Misery), Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey), and Laura Linney (Ozark) will feature as the top-line cast of the film, which centres on three working-class women from Dublin who embark on a pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Jun 19, 2020
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| 107. | News: Screen Ireland updates plan for return to live action film & television production (1%)
The Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland Covid-19 Sub-Committee has been working together with industry stakeholders on the plans of production return, as the Irish Government has set out that film production might recommence on June 29th (Phase 3) subject to approval. In addition, new industry initiatives have been announced, focusing on Actors and Mentorship with high profile industry leaders.
May 28, 2020
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| 108. | News: Applicants wanted for new Screen Mentoring Scheme introduced by Screen Skills Ireland (1%)
Screen Skills Ireland has announced the introduction of a new structured mentoring scheme, Screen Mentoring.
May 28, 2020
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| 109. | News: Rosie set for TV premiere on RTÉ One this St. Patrick’s Day (1%)
Paddy Breathnach’s “enormously powerful and deeply affecting” film Rosie will receive its Irish television premiere this St Patrick’s Day on RTÉ One at 9.30pm.
Mar 13, 2020
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| 110. | News: Jack Reynor's debut short film Bainne to air on Sky Arts this St. Patrick's Day (1%)
Sky Arts will celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a special screening of Bainne, Jack Reynor’s award-winning short film.
Mar 12, 2020
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| 111. | News: A Better You set for International Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival 2020 (1%)
The International Premiere of Irish director Eamonn Murphy’s film, A Better You, will take place as part of the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, New York on April 17th.
Mar 11, 2020
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| 112. | News: Irish director Andrew Baird makes debut with sci-fi mystery Zone 414, starring Guy Pearce (1%)
Andrew Baird’s feature debut Zone 414 recently wrapped shooting in Belfast before heading to market at the European Film Market in Berlin with worldwide sales handled by Highland Film Group.
Mar 3, 2020
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| 113. | News: Exclusive: Laurent Boissel revealed as special guest for annual FÍS TV Summit (1%)
Laurent Boissel, Founder and CEO of About Premium Content (APC) has been announced as a special guest at FÍS Annual TV Summit on 23rd of January.
Jan 14, 2020
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| 114. | News: Three Irish named among the nominees for the 34th American Society of Cinematographers (2%)
The American Society of Cinematographers has revealed three Irish cinematographers amid its documentary and television nominees for the 34th annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards.
Nov 29, 2019
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| 115. | News: Netflix announces new series Vikings: Valhalla to be filmed in Ashford Studios (94%)
Netflix has announced Vikings: Valhalla, a new original series from creator Michael Hirst that continues the storytelling of his crucially acclaimed Vikings saga.
Nov 20, 2019
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| 116. | News: RTÉ and Acorn TV commission second season of Irish Comedy Finding Joy (1%)
Produced by Treasure Entertainment, Series 2 of Finding Joy begins filming in Dublin this week.
Nov 15, 2019
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| 117. | News: Principal photography underway on Deadpan Pictures' comedy-drama The South Westerlies (1%)
RTÉ and Acorn Media Enterprises (AME) have partnered to commission The South Westerlies, an Irish comedy-drama with Dublin based Deadpan Pictures, alongside ZDF Enterprises, TV2 Norway and in association with Screen Ireland.
Oct 15, 2019
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| 118. | News: Minister Josepha Madigan TD announces increase of €1 million to Screen Ireland Budget for 2020 (1%)
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, the national development agency for the film, television and animation industry, has received a funding increase of €1 million, bringing the agency’s annual capital budget to €17.2 million for 2020.
Oct 9, 2019
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| 119. | News: Irish Screen America reveals line-up for NYC showcase this October (1%)
Irish Screen America has announced the return of its annual New York festival from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October.
Oct 9, 2019
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| 120. | News: Screen Ireland announces plans to expand presence in Los Angeles in 2020 (1%)
Screen Ireland has announced that it will appoint a representative based in Los Angeles in 2020.
Sep 30, 2019
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| 121. | News: IFTN talks with Maddie Rice & Kate Kennedy, writers of new RTÉ Comedy Pilot 'Handy' (1%)
IFTN caught up with Kate Kennedy & Maddie Rice ahead of the release of ‘Handy’ on RTÉ to talk about how the concept for the pilot came about, the dynamics of a writing partnership, and the Screen Ireland /RTÉ Scripted Comedy series initiative.
Sep 20, 2019
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| 122. | News: Moe Dunford Becomes New Patron of the Irish Film Festival London (1%)
Leading Irish film and TV actor Moe Dunford is the new Patron of the Irish Film Festival London (IFFL), one of the world’s largest international Irish film festivals.
Aug 20, 2019
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| 123. | News: Ann Skelly Cast in HBO Sci-Fi Drama Series ‘The Nevers’ (1%)
The Irish actress was one of 12 additions to the cast of the sci-fi series, which is being run by 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' creator and 'The Avengers' writer/director Joss Whedon.
Aug 1, 2019
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| 124. | News: Screen Ireland & Panavision Announce Camera Shooting for Camera Assistants Course (1%)
Screen Skills Ireland is seeking new participants for its two-day course - Film Camera Shooting for Camera Assistants, which takes place in Bray on Saturday, August 10th & 17th.
Jul 23, 2019
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| 125. | News: Paddy Breathnach's Housing Drama 'Rosie' set for US Release on July 19th (1%)
Following a hugely successful domestic run, which garnered critical acclaim and sold-out screenings across Ireland and the UK, Element Pictures, has announced that Rosie will be released in the US on July 19th.
Jul 12, 2019
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| 126. | News: First Titles Announced for 2019 Galway Film Fleadh (1%)
The Galway Film Fleadh has revealed its very first titles in its 31st Festival Programme.
Jun 4, 2019
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| 127. | News: Principal Photography Commences On Irish Language Feature Film 'Mo Ghrá Buan' (1%)
Filming has begun on ‘Mo Ghrá Buan’ - Macalla’s second feature film under TG4’s Cine4 scheme, jointly funded by Screen Ireland, TG4 and BAI, with a budget of €1.2 million.
May 24, 2019
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| 128. | News: Lee Cronin's The Hole in the Ground Wins Best Film at FANT: Festival de Cine Fantástico de Bilbao (1%)
Lee Cronin’s psychological horror ‘The Hole in the Ground’ has picked up the award for Best Film at the 25th FANT: Festival de Cine Fantástico de Bilbao in Spain.
May 9, 2019
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| 129. | News: Four Irish Among the Winners at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2019 (1%)
The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival announced the winners of this year’s awards following its eight-day run (April 25 - May 2, 2019) in Southern California.
May 9, 2019
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| 130. | News: Principal Photography Wraps on Polish-Irish Co-Production 'I Never Cry' (1%)
Directed by Piotr Domalewski’s (‘Silent Night’) starring newcomer Zofia Stafiej as Ola with Irish actors Shane Casey (‘The Young Offenders’) David Pearse (‘Vikings’) and Nigel O’Neill (‘Bad Day for the Cut’, ‘Game of Thrones’) with veteran Polish actors Arkadiusz Jakubik (‘Clergy’, ‘Silent Night’) and Kinga Preis (‘The Lure’, ‘53 Wars’), as well as Cannes Best Actress winner Cosmina Stratan (‘Beyond the Hills’).
Apr 15, 2019
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| 131. | News: IFTN Talks with 'The Limit Of' Star Laurence O'Fuarain (8%)
IFTN caught up with actor Laurence O’Fuarain to find out more about his background in the industry, his work on ‘The Limit Of’ and what the Dublin-native has planned for the future.
Apr 5, 2019
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| 132. | News: Newport Beach Film Festival to Honour Irish Actor Moe Dunford with Breakthrough Artist Award (1%)
The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will present the largest celebration of Irish Cinema in North America during its eight-day run (April 25 - May 2, 2019) in Southern California.
Apr 3, 2019
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| 133. | News: ShinAwil Launches New Drama Division Ahead of Series Mania (1%)
The Irish production company has launched a new drama division as a part of its inaugural scripted slate ahead of Series Mania in Lille, where it will meet with various international broadcasters and production partners.
Mar 26, 2019
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| 134. | News: Paddy Breathnach's Critically Acclaimed Housing Drama 'Rosie' Available on DVD and Digital from April 5th (1%)
Following its recent acclaimed theatrical release in the UK, Element Distribution has announced that ‘Rosie’ will be available on DVD & Digital in Ireland and the UK on April 5th and 8th respectively.
Mar 25, 2019
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| 135. | News: 'Lost & Found' to Release Theatrically in North America on March 22nd (1%)
The feature film from Irish writer director Liam O Mochain (‘WC’, ‘The Book That Wrote Itself’) was picked up last November by US based distributor & sales company Gravitas Ventures for all rights worldwide (excluding Ireland, UK, Australia and New Zealand).
Mar 21, 2019
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| 136. | News: Irish-American Feature Film 'Misty Button' Wins Best Narrative Feature Award on St. Patrick's Day (1%)
'Misty Button', a dark comedy written & directed by Kerryman, Seanie Sugrue and produced by fellow Tralee man Bertie Brosnan has won Best Narrative Feature at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival following its world premiere on St Patrick’s Day.
Mar 20, 2019
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| 137. | News: Trailer Released for Alan Mulligan's Debut Drama 'The Limit Of' (1%)
The first look trailer has been released for Alan Mulligan's gripping new psychological thriller ‘The Limit Of’.
Mar 15, 2019
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| 138. | News: Lee Cronin's Irish Psychological Horror 'The Hole in the Ground' Releases in Cinemas on March 1st (1%)
Lee Cronin’s eagerly awaited psychological horror ‘The Hole in the Ground’ opens in Irish cinemas on Friday, March 1st.
Mar 1, 2019
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| 139. | News: Screen Skills Ireland's Passport to Production for New Entrants Gets Underway in Ardmore Studios (1%)
Screen Skills Ireland has announced that ‘Passport to Production’, a 5 day training programme for new entrants to the screen industries, has started this week in Ardmore Studios with 17 participants.
Feb 26, 2019
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| 140. | News: Exclusive: First Look Artwork Released for Alan Mulligan’s Debut Drama ‘The Limit Of’ (1%)
Producer Tim Palmer (‘Into the West’, ‘Patrick's Day’) gives us a first look at Artwork for Alan Mulligan's new gripping psychological thriller ‘The Limit Of’.
Feb 22, 2019
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| 141. | News: Director Paddy Breathnach to Tour across UK with ‘Rosie’ and Irish Film London (1%)
Following the success of its previous Irish film tours, Irish Film London has announced that it is partnering with independent cinemas and Irish organisations in Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham once again.
Feb 21, 2019
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| 142. | News: Seanie Sugrue's Irish-American Feature Film 'Misty Button' to Premiere on St. Patrick's Day (1%)
‘Misty Button’, a dark comedy written & directed by Kerryman, Seanie Sugrue and produced by fellow Tralee man Bertie Brosnan will make its world premiere at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival this St Patrick’s Day.
Feb 13, 2019
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| 143. | News: Alan Mulligan's 'The Limit Of' Releases in Irish Cinemas on April 5th (1%)
Alan Mulligan’s debut feature film ‘The Limit Of’, has secured an Irish theatrical release with Sentioar.
Feb 12, 2019
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| 144. | News: Ashford Studios €90m Expansion Gets Planning Permission Green Light (20%)
Ashford Studios has been granted planning permission by An Bord Pleanála to proceed with the proposed €90m expansion of its current studio space in Co. Wicklow.
Jan 31, 2019
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| 145. | News: IFTN Talks with 'Cellar Door' Actress Karen Hassan (1%)
IFTN caught up with Irish actress Karen Hassan to find out more about the filming process, taking on such a challenging role and working with director Viko Nikci on the chilling and thought-provoking mystery thriller.
Jan 25, 2019
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| 146. | News: IFTN Talks with 'Cellar Door' Writer/Director Viko Nikci (1%)
IFTN caught up with writer/director Viko Nikci to find out more about the story’s inspiration, the filming process and the importance of post-production in delivering this chilling and thought-provoking mystery thriller.
Jan 18, 2019
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| 147. | News: Element Pictures' Rosie Set for UK Cinema Release on March 8th (1%)
Element Pictures Distribution has announced that the critical acclaim Irish drama will be released in the UK on March 8th.
Jan 17, 2019
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| 148. | News: Trailer Released for Viko Nikci’s New Mystery Drama 'Cellar Door' (1%)
Viko Nikci’s mystery drama is set for an Irish release in cinemas on January 25th.
Jan 7, 2019
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| 149. | News: IFTN Festive Q&A with Actor Moe Dunford (1%)
In the run in to Christmas, we have invited some of Ireland’s leading Film & TV talents to take part in IFTN’s festive Q&A.
Dec 19, 2018
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| 150. | News: Liam O Mochain's Lost & Found Acquired by Gravitas Ventures (1%)
The third feature film from the Irish writer/director (following ‘The Book That Wrote Itself’ and ‘W.C.’)has been picked up by Gravitas Ventures for all rights worldwide (excluding Ireland, UK, Australia and New Zealand).
Dec 12, 2018
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