SUBMISSIONS | RTÉ 'Crimecall' Tenders for Production Companies
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RTÉ Factual is currently inviting expressions of interest from production companies for the provision of production services to RTÉ in respect of the production of the monthly Report / Production Information series on crime detection and prevention, 'Crimecall'. Previously produced by Coco Television, the show's tender is now up and it is incumbent upon RTÉ to seek expressions of interest from other parties at this time.more |
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INTERVIEW | Screenwriters Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais
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Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. Their names might not instantly ring a bell but their work will; television gold in the shape of 'Porridge', 'Tracey Takes On. . . ', 'The Likely Lads' and 'Auf Wiedersehen, Pet', alongside cinematic treats such as 'The Commitments', 'Still Crazy' and current release 'Killing Bono' The British pair spoke with IFTN for our Screen Masters Series about absurdities in 'The Commitments', what broadcasters want nowadays and writing for Will Smith. more |
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POST-PRODUCTION | Rick Larkin New Feature 'Dublin in Pieces' Enters Post
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New Irish feature, 'Dublin in Pieces' is currently in post production in London. The feature is a film in nine chapters about Dublin and its diverse people and was shot throughout 2010. The low budget feature boasts a large cast including Emmet Kirwan (Sarah & Steve), Una Kavanagh (Fair City), Mark Tankersley (When Harvey Met Bob) and Brendan Conroy (Kings) more |
PRODUCTION | June Shoot Confirmed for 'Feirm Factor' 4
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Production on the fourth series of 'Feirm Factor' is set to commence this coming June. The broadcast of the third series came to a close at the end of March where Gavin Satchwell was crowned winner of the series. The fourth series will be directed and produced by Evan Chamberlain (Hector I gCeanada) and will again be shot in locations across Ireland. more |
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COMPETITIONS | Votes Tallied for Storyland Comp Semi-Finalists |
The results of the latest round of RTÉ's Storyland competition were announced on April 6th as Kilkenny based comedy 'Rent a Friend' (pictured) and Dublin based comedy 'The Last Security Man'. The projects will now join fellow shortlisted projects, 'The Outlaw Concy Ryan' and 'Lucky Run' in the bid to winning the 2011 Storyland competition. Voting for the next round of the competition launches on Wednesday, April 27th. more |
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PRODUCTION | Rosanna Davison & Calum Best Join 'Salon' 2nd Series |
Straywave Media is currently in production with a second series of 'Celebrity Salon' for TV3. Directed by David Coffey (Fade Street), the series will see Rosanna Davison, Calum Best, Georgia Salpa, Abi Titmuss, Alan Hughes and Aisleyne Horgan Wallace take part in the Beauty Slaon based reality competition. more |
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FESTIVAL | Poland Festival Fetes New Irish Cinema |
Poland's Off Plus Camera International Festival of Independent Cinema will introduce a new section at this year's event entitled New Irish Cinema. The titles selected to be shown include Conor Horgan's 'One Hundred Mornings'; Paul Fraser's 'My Brothers' and Carmel Winter's 'Snap'. Furthermore, Tom Hall's 'Sensation' will screen as part of the Festival's Make Way line-up. more |
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BROADCAST | CBS Orders 'Secret Fortune' Pilot |
US network CBS has ordered a pilot of Wild Rover's quizshow 'Secret Fortune'. The move follows productions of the Wild Rover Production's format commencing in France, Australia, Finland, Turkey and the Middle East amongst many other global locations. News comes in the wake of Wild Rover's original format of the show being re-commissioned for a second series by BBC Entertainment. more |
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REP-BODIES | BFI Takes UKFC Reigns With £3m Fund Increase |
As of Friday, April 1st the British Film Institute (BFI) has taken on the economic, cultural and educational roles formerly held by the UK Film Council. The BFI will now replace the UKFC as the Lottery distributor for film funding in the UK and the body's chair, Greg Dyke has announced that the group is to increase funding for UK film production from £15m to £18m. more |
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TRAINING | Irish Producers Wanted for Inside Pics 2011 |
Business training and leadership skills development programme, Inside Pictures, has launched its 2011 programme and is now looking for applicants. In this, its eighth year, the programme is open to EU participants both inside and outside the UK. more |
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AWARDS | Emmett Scanlan 'Casanova' Wins ECU Actor Award |
Irish actor, Emmett Scanlan walked away with the Best Film Actor Award at the recent ECU European Independent Film Festival for his performance in Independent Irish feature, 'Charlie Casanova'. Written, produced and directed by Terry McMahon, Charlie Casanova had its European Premiere in Paris where it was the only Irish film selected for the Best European Dramatic Feature competition and Emmett Scanlan is the first Irish actor to win this award. more |
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- 'Mo Ghrá Gael' Love Search Arrives on TG4
- Tangerine Serves up 'Head Chef' for TV3
- NI Screen & Belfast FF Host Deal Closure Event
- 'Ceart agus Coir' Returns for 4th Series
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