BROADCAST | Broadcasters Unveil TV Summer Highlights
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TG4, RTÉ and TV3 have announced their summer schedules featuring highlights such as TG4's coverage of Wimbledon and the Tour de France and new series, 'FÉilte 2010' whilst RTÉ will present the World Cup and launch several new series and TV3 will introduce their new shows such as 'Celebrity Salon' and 'Style Wars'. more |
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | Domhnall Gleeson Introduces 'Noreen'
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Domhnall Gleeson has had a busy few months. The actor-cum-writer and director has been jetting back and forth to film sets dotted across the globe. He had finished up work last week on the set of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' just in time to attend the Irish premiere of his latest short film, 'Noreen' when IFTN caught up with him to talk about shooting scenes with Jeff Bridges, his father's occasionally questionable choice in facial hair and keeping secrets from Keira Knightley.
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FESTIVALS | Stephen Daldry Delivering Fleadh Directors' Masterclass |
The Galway Film Fleadh, in association with FÁS Screen Training Ireland, has announced that Oscar nominated director, Stephen Daldry will deliver the Directors' Masterclass at this year's event (6 -11 July). more |
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AWARDS | Irish Wins at BAFTA TV Awards
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The winners of the BAFTA TV awards held on Sunday, June 6th include Northern Irish born actor, Kenneth Branagh, Northern Ireland filmed drama 'Occupation' and other productions with strong Irish connections such as Julie Walters for her role in BBC One's 'Mo' and Channel 4's 'Misfits'. more |
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BROADCAST | Five Million Tune in For 'Father & Son'
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Irish drama 'Father & Son' began broadcasting on Monday 7th June on ITV1 to an audience of 5.127 million viewers. A co-production between RTÉ and ITV, the IFTA winning drama from Left Bank Pictures and Octagon Films stars Dougray Scott (Hitman), Stephen Rea (Ondine) and Sophie Okenedo (Hotel Rwanda). more |
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POST PRODUCTION | Egg Introduces Nucoda Film Master |
In the past few weeks post production house Egg has installed and put to use a Nucoda Film Master 4k/2k colour grading and finishing system. Delivered last month, the system has already been used to grade Finnish romantic comedy 'Lapland Odyssey' by Egg colourist Sebastian Guest and is now being used to grade two further features. more |
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FESTIVALS | Irish Festival News: Yellow Fever & Lightbox |
In the latest Irish festivals news, Animated Film Cinema North West and The Model have partnered to create a dedicated Irish Animation festival, the Lightbox Festival which will take place in Sligo on the 19th and 20th June. In addition, the Yellow Fever Independent Film Festival returns this summer to the Stormont Hotel in Belfast from August 27th to 29th for the second year with a new 1 Minute Movie feature. more |
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FESTIVALS | Pitching Time at Fleadh
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The 22nd Galway Film Fleadh has announced that its Pitching Award will once again take place during the week of the Fleadh which will take place from Tuesday July 6th to Sunday July 11th. The deadline for submissions for the award is Friday, 18th June.more |
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FESTIVALS | Cinemagic Seeks Young 'Film Consultants'
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Cinemagic has launched its annual call for 25 young film enthusiasts to take on the role of 'film consultants' and help select a series of films for the 20th Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People that takes place in Belfast from 11th-26th November 2010. more |
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DISTRIBUTION | 'Zonad' Launches on DVD
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Element Pictures Distribution has announced that 'Zonad' is to receive its Irish DVD release on Friday, 18th June. Written and directed by John Carney (Once) and Kieran Carney (Bachelors Walk) the film stars Simon Delaney (Happy Ever Afters), David Pearse (Fifty Dead Men Walking), Janice Byrne (Uncle Bill's Barrel) and Rory Keenan (The Guard).more |
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