FINANCE| EC Proposes €1.6bn For Culture & AV Industry (2014 - 2020)
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The European Commission has proposed in its Multiannual Financial Framework (MMF) for 2014-2020 to allocate €1.6bn for culture and the audiovisual industry. The proposal would see the Culture, MEDIA and MEDIA Mundus programmes combined into an “umbrella” programme called Creative Europe. more |
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FESTIVAL | Irish MIPCOM Registration Deadline 12th August
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| The MIPCOM Market in Cannes with Enterprise Ireland and the IFB's Ireland on Screen stand is inviting applicants to register for participation in the event. Ireland on Screen, with adjoining RTÉ, increases the Irish presence and promoted a strong national focus while providing the opportunity for business meetings in an informal setting. more |
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FESTIVAL | Irish in Venice 2011 Line-up: 'The Moth Diaries' & Films from Fassbender, Rea & Hinds
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The 68th Venice Film Festival Official Competition has been announced including 'Shame' and 'A Dangerous Method', starring Irish actor Michael Fassbender and 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' with Stephen Rea and Ciarán Hinds. Mary Hannon's 'The Moth Diaries' is to screen out of competition at the festival. more |
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POST PRODUCTION | Egg Post Production Expands Ahead of Sky 1's 'Sinbad' Arrival
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Dublin-based post-production house Egg talks to IFTN about their recent expansion, a joint venture with Soho-based Aquarium Studios and their upcoming work on Sky's epic 13x60minute series 'Sinbad'. more |
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ANIMATION | John Lasseter Talks about Pixar's 'Brave' Challenge in Dublin
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Pixar Boss and animation legend John Lasseter shared his stories with a full house at the Q&A hosted by IFTA last night. Producer of 'Cars 2' Denise Ream also attended the talk which was held in Cineworld, with film critic and journalist Paul Byrne chairing the event. more |
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PRODUCTION | Big Mountain's 'The Tenements' Airing on TV3
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Big Mountain Productions' four part documentary 'The Tenements' airs Wednesday 3rd August at 9.30pm on TV3. more |
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TRAILER | Soderbergh's 'Haywire' Official Trailer is Unleashed
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Irish actor Michael Fassbender (Inglorious Basterds, 300, X-Men: First Class) hits our screens alongside an all star cast including Ewan McGregor (Beginners), Gina Carano (Blood and Bone), Channing Tatum, Antonio Banderas (Shrek 2), Michael Douglas (Basic Instinct) and Michael Angarano (The Art of Getting By) in the action thriller 'Haywire'. more |
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PRODUCTION | Visual Impact Equips 'Man on a Mission', 'Franc's DIY Brides' & 'The G Team'
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Visual Impact Ireland have supplied facilities for new Irish productions 'Franc's DIY Brides', 'Man on a Mission' and 'The G Team'. more |
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COURSES | Griffith College Law School Launches 'Specialist Copyright Law Course'
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Griffith College Law School, in consultation with industry lawyers, has developed a 'Copyright course for recent graduates or professionals in the music and entertainment industries'. The first and only course of its kind in Ireland, this specialist course delivers an overview of areas of Copyright law including Intellectual Property law. more |
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INDUSTRY| Brian Dowling To Host C5's 'Big Brother'
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Irish presenter Brian Dowling is to front Channel 5's 'Big Brother' which will begin this August. Brian will be introducing the new housemates, interviewing the latest evictees and bringing all the latest news from the Big Brother House. more |
SHORTS| Cathy Brady's 'Small Change' Wins in Vegas
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TThe IFTA-winning short 'Small Change', has been awarded Best Foreign Short at this year's Las Vegas Film Festival. The National Film School at IADT, Dun Laoghaire short, written and directed by Cathy Brady, was presented with the award during the festivals closing ceremony. more |
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- BBC America Green Lights 'Would You Rather with Graham Norton?'
- 'Devils Interval' Finishes Production
- Seó Spóirt is back on TG4 for 'Championship 2011'
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