'Zoo' - a family movie inspired by the true story of a Northern Irish woman who rescued a baby elephant from being put down during World War II - is in development and scheduled to shoot from late summer 2014 in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Ontario, Canada.
The BAI has released the results of the first round of its new Archiving Scheme, designed to protect broadcasting heritage for future generations - with an emphasis on the preservation of fragile historic material.
The Cork Film Festival, due to run from the 9-17th of November, has expanded its already impressive slate of events by adding 21 new films to the festival lineup.
'Game of Thrones' - which is currently shooting season four at Paint Hall studio in Belfast - has been honoured with a 'Visionary award' at the Media Access Awards in LA for its realistic depiction of people with disabilities.
'Philomena' - the heartbreaking true story of Irish woman Philomena Lee, who was forced by nuns to give up her son for adoption, prompting a search for him 50 years later – is now released in Irish cinemas, distributed by Eclipse Pictures.
The online registration for the upcoming edition of the European Film Market 2014, started on the 1st of November 2013 and will be available until January 6, 2014.
Thursday November 28th will see The Royal Television Society of Northern Ireland host Director General of RTÉ Noel Curran as the keynote speaker for the Dan Gilbert Memorial Lecture.
IFTN takes a look at three film festival stories of Irish interest this week, including 'The Gardener' winning a major award in Rome; Munich seeking short film submissions and the 'Why Not? Adventure Film Festival' coming to Dublin, Mayo and Galway.
