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IFTA To Honour Film Icon Mel Gibson |
| 08 Feb 2008 | The Irish Film and Television Academy has announced producer/director/actor Mel Gibson (Braveheart, Apocalypto, Lethal Weapon) will be the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema Award at the 5th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards, taking place in Dublin on the 17th of February 2008. |
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UK Group Buys MediaMarket |
| 14 Jan 2008 | British firm Taylor Nelson Sofres has acquired Irish media intelligence firm MediaMarket. The Irish company provides media monitoring, measurement and analysis services for leading business and organisations. |
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IFTA Nominees Announced |
| 09 Jan 2008 | The Irish Film and Television Academy has announced the shortlist of nominees in 33 strongly contested categories for the 5th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards, taking place on Sunday 17th February at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre. |
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Irish Film & TV Expenditure Increase by 13% |
| 21 Nov 2007 | IBEC's 2007 review, released this week, show that there has been an overall increase of 13% in Irish expenditure in Film and TV production for 2007. Figures have increased for the second year running, from €96.9 million in 2005, €161.2 million in 2006 to an estimated €182 million in 2007. |
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Irish Film Institute Seeks New Director |
| 02 Nov 2007 | The Irish Film Institute, the national body for the promotion and preservation of film culture in Ireland, is seeking applications from prospective candidates for the position of Director. After nearly seven years as Director, Mark Mulqueen is moving to the Oireachtas as Head of Communications. |
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Figures Show 9.6% Growth in Irish Adspend |
| 18 Oct 2007 | Latest figures published by IAPI BASE show an increase of 9.6% in Republic of Ireland adspend with an estimated €1,138.1m spent on mainstream advertising for the first eight months of 2007. |
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Autodesk Showcasing 3DS Max and Maya |
| 17 Oct 2007 | Autodesk and their Irish partners Eurotek have announced a seminar to showcase the new features of both 3DS Max and Maya 2008 in Ireland. |
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Irish Film & Television Awards Call For Entries |
| 16 Oct 2007 | The call for entries for the 5th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards is now open. Submissions are invited for categories in film, television, shorts and animation. |
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TV3 Sales Secures Channel 6 Contract |
| 15 Oct 2007 | TV3 Sales has secured the exclusive rights to sell advertising for Channel 6 as part of TV3's Channels Sales division. |
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Montgomery Joins EGG Editing Team |
| 14 Sep 2007 | Documentary editor Guy Montgomery is set to join the in-house team at EGG Post-Production on Monday 17th September. |
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Irish Ad & Promo Agencies Shine at Shark Awards |
| 13 Sep 2007 | Irish International BBDO picked up the Irish Grand Prix award for Diageo’s ‘Music Machine’ commercial, at the 45th Shark Awards which took place from the 6th-8th September in Kinsale, Co. Cork. |
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UTV Posts 4% Profit Growth |
| 04 Sep 2007 | Multi media group UTV posted a 4% rise in operating profit for the first six months, to 30 June 2007. The interim results showed profits up to £13m (£12.5m in 2006) with television operating profits remaining static (£5.6m) and an increase in new media revenue. |
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Des Lynam Signs For Setanta Sports |
| 01 Aug 2007 | Dublin-based broadcaster Setanta Sports has recruited TV veteran Des Lynam to front a multi-million pound TV advertising campaign promoting the launch of its live Premier League football coverage. |
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Irish Duo Saint & Mather For ‘Lost Squad’ Feature |
| 28 Jun 2007 | Irish filmmakers Stephen St. Leger and James Mather have signed to write and direct the feature film adaptation of a Chris Kirby’s Devils Due comicbook ‘Lost Squad’ for US production outfit Rogue Pictures (The Hitcher, Balls of Fury). |
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Jim Duggan Highlights Service At Screen Scene |
| 27 Jun 2007 | With high profile feature, broadcast and commercials projects currently underway at Screen Scene, IFTN talks to MD, Jim Duggan, about the services offered at his Dublin facility. Ranging from online/offline editing, sound editing & mixing, telecine & grading CGI & visual effects and satellite uplink, the company has grown to become one of the most renowned and successful post facilities in Ireland. |
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Galway Fleadh Announces Real Deal Lineup - Update |
| 26 Jun 2007 | The Galway Film Fleadh has announced the full lineup for the 2007 Real Deal Conference, taking place during the forthcoming festival on the 12th of July. Comprising of five sessions, the conference includes debates, discussions and case studies on topics ranging from film festivals to film financing and broadcasting to the success of the Irish film ‘Once’ in America. |
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Stellar Sound Toasts Ballygowan ‘Lets Dance’ Success |
| 24 May 2007 | Steve Lynch of Stellar Sound is celebrating the success of Paula Flynn’s cover version of David Bowie’s 1983 hit ‘Let’s Dance’. The Irish composer re-invented the track for Ballygowan’s Bodies Never Lie campaign, enlisting vocalist Flynn and playing all the instruments on the new recording. |
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Gold & Silver for Spoton at PANi Awards |
| 17 May 2007 | At the recent Publicity Association for Northern Ireland (PANi) Awards, Spoton picked up 4 Gold and a Silver for 4 of its productions. |
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IFTA Academy Early Deadline Approaches |
| 24 Apr 2007 | |
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IFTA Academy Event Welcomes ‘The Tudors’ Crew |
| 20 Apr 2007 | |
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