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| 51. | News: The Deepest Breath wins two awards at Critics Choice Awards (5%)
The Deepest Breath, directed by Laura McGann and produced by Jamie D’Alton, has received two awards at the Critics Choice Awards: Best Sports Documentary and Best Cinematography.
Nov 14, 2023
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| 52. | News: Netflix’s Wednesday to shoot season two in Ireland (30%)
One of Netflix‘s most popular series, Wednesday, is relocating production to Ireland. Start of production is reportedly slated for late April.
Nov 14, 2023
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| 53. | News: SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP end latest negotiations with no deal (0%)
Last night, November 6th, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP concluded their most recent round of negotiations for a new three-year contract. The talks have concluded with no new deal.
Nov 7, 2023
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| 54. | News: Apocalypse Clown now available on Netflix in Ireland and UK (22%)
Irish comedy Apocalypse Clown is now available on Netflix in Ireland and the UK.
Oct 25, 2023
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| 55. | News: THR names Sharon Horgan among The 35 Most Powerful Women in International Television (0%)
The Hollywood Reporter has named writer-producer-actor and seven-time IFTA winner Sharon Horgan among the most influential women in international television.
Oct 19, 2023
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| 56. | News: The Deepest Breath receives four Critics Choice Award nominations (1%)
The Deepest Breath, directed by Irish filmmaker Laura McGann, has received four nominations for the Critics Choice Awards.
Oct 17, 2023
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| 57. | News: SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP to resume talks on Friday 6th October (1%)
SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) will resume bargaining tomorrow, Friday 6th October, following a full day of bargaining on Wednesday, October 5th.
Oct 5, 2023
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| 58. | News: New production company Pure Divilment Pictures launches (0%)
Pure Divilment Pictures, a new independent production company based in Dublin,aiming to champion the next generation of great Irish film and television, has officially launched.
Oct 3, 2023
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| 59. | News: 34th Cinemagic Film Festival kicks off with exciting month-long programme (0%)
The 34th Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People opened over the weekend with the 19th Mark Kermode Film Night and seasonal film pick, The Amazing Mr Blunden, workshops from Oscar-winning studio Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit), and the NI Premiere of Danish Animation Rosa and The Stone Troll, with Irish actors Julia Dillon and Susie Power in attendence to introduce the screening in Odeon Cinemas Belfast.
Oct 2, 2023
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| 60. | News: An Cailín Ciúin, Lakelands, and Derry Girls among nominations for 2023 WGI Zebbie Awards (0%)
Shortlisted nominees for the 16th Writers Guild of Ireland (WGI) Zebbie Awards have been announced in what has been an exceptionally strong year for Irish writing for theatre, TV, film, and radio.
Sep 29, 2023
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| 61. | News: Creative Europe Monthly Round-Up – September (0%)
IFTN brings you a round-up of Creative Europe’s key updates such as the announcement of the 2024 Media Funding Call that opens next week, as well as events that include Documentary: A European Perspective in Galway, Pitch A Project, MEDIA Training Programmes with Spotlight, ACE Animation Special Dingle 2024, and Less Is More for writers and directors.
Sep 28, 2023
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| 62. | News: WGA resume bargaining with AMPTP with CEOs in attendance (1%)
Disney CEO Bob Iger, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and NBCUniversal Studio Group chairman and chief content officer Donna Langley attended a meeting between WGA and AMPTP on Wednesday, 20th September. This is the second time that the CEOs of AMPTP-represented companies have attended bargaining sessions.
Sep 21, 2023
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| 63. | News: Screenwriting duo Mary Fox & Marty Thornton discuss Hidden Assets (0%)
We caught up with screenwriting duo Mary Fox and Marty Thornton, two of the writers in the Hidden Assets season two writers’ room, following the premiere of the new season on RTÉ. The thriller is currently airing on Sunday evenings at 9.30pm on RTÉ One until October 8th, and is also available to stream on RTÉ Player.
Sep 12, 2023
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| 64. | News: Official trailer released for In The Land Of Saints and Sinners starring Liam Neeson (0%)
In The Land of Saints and Sinners has a large ensemble of Irish actors including Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Colm Meaney, and Jack Gleeson. The film is having its world premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival today, September 6th.
Sep 6, 2023
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| 65. | News: Netflix have released the trailer for The Killer starring Michael Fassbender (18%)
The trailer for David Fincher’s The Killer, starring Michael Fassbender, has been released. The film will premiere next month at the Venice Film Festival, before a limited theatrical release starting on October 27th via Netflix. The film will begin streaming on the platform on November 10th, 2023.
Aug 29, 2023
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| 66. | News: Documentary and Drama Director Maurice Sweeney to instruct on Content Development for Film & Television at Kerry College (0%)
Kerry College and Gerard Barrett are pleased to announce that acclaimed Documentary and Drama director Maurice Sweeney will instruct on their new Content Development for Film & Television course.
Aug 29, 2023
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| 67. | News: Windmill Lane’s Jason Gaffney talks animation with Graham Gallagher (0%)
Guardians of the Galaxy. Jungle Book. Gravity. You would be forgiven for assuming these credits belong to a current A-List Hollywood powerhouse with the ability to pick and choose projects / budgets at will. However these are just some of the credits from Irish born Graham Gallaghers careers that have helped establish an international reputation that is only in its infancy. Although he could be described as a Disney veteran having begun with a pencil and paper drawing traditional animation on Disney’s Tarzan in 1997 in Paris, where he also had the opportunity to study life drawing and anatomy under Thomas Wienc.
Aug 21, 2023
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| 68. | News: First look at Barry Keoghan & Brian Gleeson in Top Boy Season 3 (14%)
Netflix have released a new trailer and first-look images for the third and final season of Top Boy. This season’s cast includes Barry Keoghan and Brian Gleeson.
Aug 21, 2023
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| 69. | News: Kerry College announces new screenwriting programme with writer-director Gerard Barrett, and the support of the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) (0%)
Kerry College has announced an all-new Screenwriting programme entitled Content Development for Film & Television, which starts on 25th September.
Aug 16, 2023
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| 70. | News: “They were each other's missing piece”, director Laura McGann and producer Jamie D’Alton discuss The Deepest Breath (34%)
We caught up with director Laura McGann and producer Jamie D’Alton following their latest documentary’s release on Netflix. It is currently the fifth-most watched film on the platform internationally.
Aug 3, 2023
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| 71. | News: Windmill Lane’s Jason Gaffney talks opening Studio 5 (0%)
Windmill Lane Dublin, Ireland has unveiled major upgrades to its audio facility with the consolidation of its famous Number4 into their headquarters at 29 Herbert Street. This now means that all audio facilities are under one roof. The new studio, featuring Avid – Pro Tools HD ensures Windmill Lane will continue to operate at the highest standard of post-production.
Jul 26, 2023
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| 72. | News: In The Land of Saints and Sinners to premiere at 80th Venice Film Festival (1%)
Robert Lorenz’s upcoming thriller In The Land of Saints and Sinners will have its premiere at the 80th Venice Film Festival. The cast includes Colm Meaney, Kerry Condon, Jack Gleeson, and Sarah Greene.
Jul 25, 2023
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| 73. | News: Wild Atlantic Pictures expands production team with addition of former Screen Ireland executives (0%)
Wild Atlantic Pictures, one of Ireland’s leading production companies - headed up by Macdara Kelleher, has confirmed the appointment of two former Screen Ireland Executives to its expanding team.
Jul 17, 2023
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| 74. | News: SAG-AFTRA’s board expected to launch strike, following breakdown in contract negotiations (0%)
Contract negotiation between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP last night did not result in a new contract deal, consequently the guild’s national board will meet today to formally approve the launch of a strike.
Jul 13, 2023
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| 75. | News: SAG-AFTRA agrees to federal mediation in contract negotiations (0%)
SAG-AFTRA has agreed to what they have described as a “last minute request” to bring in federal mediation in contract talks with studios and streamers, one day before the Guild’s current agreement expires.
Jul 12, 2023
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| 76. | News: WGA strike impacts US series featuring Irish actors, locations, and VFX houses (0%)
The Writers’ Guild of America strike has been ongoing since May 2nd, 2023.
Jun 21, 2023
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| 77. | News: Netflix release trailer for The Deepest Breath (14%)
The documentary comes from Irish filmmaker Laura McGann, and explores the world of freediving.
Jun 20, 2023
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| 78. | News: Black Mirror season 6 now on Netflix (14%)
All episodes of Black Mirror season 6 are now available to stream on Netflix, including the John Crowley-directed episode Beyond The Sea.
Jun 15, 2023
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| 79. | News: Anna Rodgers and Zlata Filipovic receive Netflix Documentary Talent Fund (59%)
Netflix has announced the five filmmaking teams who will receive funding and professional support to make a short documentary on the theme of connection, as part of the second year of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund.
Jun 13, 2023
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| 80. | News: Bizet Media acquires Dublin-based High Wire Post Production (0%)
Bizet Media, the parent company of Milk VFX, aims to develop a range of talent-led businesses across the VFX and production solutions space.
Jun 8, 2023
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| 81. | News: Eve Hewson to join Tessa Thompson in film adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler (0%)
Hedda is described as “an epic and visceral reimagination of Henrik Ibsen’s famed 1891 stage play Hedda Gabler”, directed and written by Nia DaCosta.
Jun 6, 2023
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| 82. | News: Bloomsday Film Festival announce programme, including Charlie Kaufman Q&As (0%)
The Bloomsday Film Festival has announced their programme of events from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th June including a number of very special screenings in association with the Irish Film Institute.
May 30, 2023
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| 83. | News: Boulder Media appoints Colm Tyrell to Head of Studio Production (1%)
Boulder Media has announced the appointment of Colm Tyrrell to the animation studio as Head of Studio Production on 6th June.
May 24, 2023
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| 84. | News: Line-up announced for Irish Film Festa, May 25th - 28th (0%)
The event, now in its 14th edition, offers the public a wide selection of feature film premieres, meetings with filmmakers, and the traditional short-film competition.
May 23, 2023
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| 85. | News: Clinton Liberty and Niamh McCormack to star in vampire horror film Feed (0%)
Daisy Jelley (How to Have Sex), Clinton Liberty (Normal People, Red Election), and Niamh McCormack (The Witcher, Willow) will star in vampire horror Feed, which is being launched for the Cannes Market.
May 18, 2023
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| 86. | News: John Crowley to direct episode of Black Mirror season 6 (1%)
Crowley will direct Beyond The Sea, the third episode in the upcoming season of Charlie Brooker’s anthology series.
May 16, 2023
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| 87. | News: IFTA Q&A Series: Kerr Logan on Acting (0%)
To mark the 20th anniversary of the IFTA awards, we are showcasing Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera.
May 5, 2023
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| 88. | News: “We all felt a lot of responsibility with Elvis’ legacy”, editor Jonathan Redmond discusses Elvis (0%)
To mark the 20th anniversary of the IFTA awards, we are showcasing Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera.
May 3, 2023
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| 89. | News: Netflix releases teaser for Top Boy Season 3 (5%)
The third and final season will see Barry Keoghan (The Batman, Banshees of Inisherin) and Brian Gleeson (Bad Sisters, Peaky Blinders) feature as new characters Jonny & Tadgh.
Apr 28, 2023
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| 90. | News: IFTA Q&A Series 2023: Peter Robertson on Cinematography (0%)
To mark the 20th anniversary of the IFTA awards, we are showcasing Irish talent who are blazing a trail across our industry, working in front of and behind the camera.
Apr 27, 2023
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| 91. | News: Animation Ireland announces 2023 Irish Animation Awards nominees (0%)
The nominees for the 2023 Irish Animation Awards have been announced today by Animation Ireland, the trade association for Irish animation studios. This year’s ceremony takes place in Galway on Saturday 27th May. In a record year for the Irish animation sector, 53 Irish productions were nominated for an award.
Apr 26, 2023
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| 92. | News: IFTA reveals nominees for 2023 IFTA - Screen Ireland Rising Star (0%)
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the Screen Ireland - IFTA Rising Star Nominees for 2023, with the Winner to be announced at the 20th Anniversary IFTA Awards Ceremony on Sunday May 7th.
Apr 25, 2023
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| 93. | News: Joan Bergin to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 20th Anniversary IFTA Awards (0%)
The 20th Anniversary Irish Academy Awards Ceremony (the IFTAs), will be hosted by Deirdre O’Kane. The Red Carpet will be unveiled at the new Dublin Royal Convention Centre, beside Dublin Castle, on Sunday, 7th May, and broadcast on RTÉ. The IFTA Awards are funded by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and Tourism Ireland.
Apr 24, 2023
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| 94. | News: “I couldn’t write a sitcom about The Troubles without looking it in the eye”, writer Lisa McGee discusses Derry Girls (0%)
IFTA-winning writer Lisa McGee speaks with us about Derry Girls, how her writing developed over the course of running the show, and the impact the series has had on audiences at home and abroad.
Apr 20, 2023
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| 95. | News: Winners of RTS Ireland Television Awards 2023 Announced (0%)
Winners were announced yesterday at an event in Galway City. A range of small screen stars gathered to celebrate excellence in Irish Television over the last year. Juries considered over 130 entries from across the industry.
Mar 29, 2023
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| 96. | News: Applications open for Pathways Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund 2023 (0%)
Applicants seeking opportunities in Film & TV may apply to the Film, TV Drama, TV Unscripted & Documentary Pathways Fund, and those seeking opportunities in animation may apply to the Animation Pathways Fund.
Mar 28, 2023
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| 97. | News: Stephen Murphy announced as new President of the Irish Society of Cinematographers (0%)
Stephen Murphy has been announced as the new President of the Irish Society of Cinematographers (ISC). He takes over from Ciaran Tanham who has been president of the society since its inception 10 years ago.
Mar 23, 2023
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| 98. | News: Milk to open VFX studio in Ireland (1%)
Award-winning VFX Studio Milk is to continue its growth by opening a new studio in Dublin, having announced the opening of a new studio in Bordeaux in January.
Mar 22, 2023
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| 99. | News: Oscars 2023: An Cailín Ciúin, An Irish Goodbye, and the Banshees among Irish hopefuls (0%)
Ahead of this Sunday’s ceremony in Los Angeles, we look at the Irish hopefuls in contention for this year’s Academy Awards.
Mar 10, 2023
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| 100. | News: “If you don't have your stories and your songs, you're doomed as a people;” Showrunner Declan de Barra discusses The Witcher: Blood Origin (18%)
We caught up with Declan de Barra, the showrunner behind the new Netflix mini-series The Witcher: Blood Origin, which is now available to stream.
Mar 8, 2023
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