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The latest on the Galway Film Fleadh
In top Fleadh news this week the teaser trailer for 'Cardboard Gangsters' has arrived, Paul O'Brien's directorial debut is to screen on Saturday, and music documentary 'Lost in France' is to have its Irish premiere. Are you heading to the Fleadh? Keep an eye out for the IFTN stand in The Filmmakers' Lounge. |
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Ken Wardrop Talks to IFTN about ‘Mom and Me’
Ahead of it's release this Friday, documentary filmmaker Ross Whitaker talks with Mom and Me director Ken Wardrop about the film.
In 'Mom and Me', Wardrop weaves a sympathetic portrait of what mothers mean to their sons, showing a vulnerable side of American masculinity that viewers rarely see. |
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‘Into the Badlands’ Confirmed for Shoot in Ireland
AMC's martial arts hit show, 'Into the Badlands', will shoot with two full units for 16 weeks in Ireland from end of August, in locations in Dublin and Wicklow. The American television series premiered on AMC November 15, 2015, and stars Daniel Wu, Orla Brady and Sarah Bolger. |
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Aidan Turner to return for third season of ‘Poldark’
The Dublin native is to reprise his leading role as Ross Poldark in the third season of BBC series 'Poldark'.
Turner received the Best Breakthrough Award at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards for his portrayal of the American Revolutionary War hero, with the series itself picking up the Audience Award at this year's BAFTA. |
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Irish Film Board launches Five–Year Strategic Plan, ‘Building on Success’
The Irish Film Board (IFB) today launched its Five-Year Strategic Plan - 'Building on Success' - detailing its ambitious vision and plans for the role of the IFB within the thriving Irish film, television and animation industry. The strategy was following extensive consultation and engagement with stakeholders from all parts of the industry. |
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Final Call for Entries for Dublin Animation Film Festival 2016
Dublin Animation Film Festival have put out a final call for entries for the Dublin Animation Film Festival Awards, with The Audience Choice Award sponsored by Mutiny Post. The final date for receipt of entries is Friday, 15th July 2016 at 5pm.
The Festival which is celebrating its sixth year. |
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Maeve McGrath appointed Artistic Director of Kerry Film Festival
Kerry Film Festival have announced the appointment of Maeve McGrath to the post of Artistic Director. Maeve will take up the position on July 18th 2016.
Maeve has extensive experience in film production and film festival management. |
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Four Irish companies receive MEDIA Slate Funding
A combined total of €648,689 has been awarded to Irish companies Crossing the Line Films, Fantastic Films, Fastnet Films and Treasure Entertainment from Creative Europe Slate Funding. The scheme is designed for independent European production companies who wish to develop a slate of projects with international potential. |
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Special Effects SFX) Make-Up Courses for Film, TV & Theatre in Dublin now enrolling
The Dublin-based LA College of Creative Arts are now accepting applications for their SFX make-up course, commencing in October of 2016. The course is designed for those developing careers in film, TV and theatre. |
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New Audiovisual Coproduction Treaty between Ireland and Canada comes into force
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, has announced that the new Audiovisual Coproduction Treaty between Ireland and Canada has come into force. |
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New children's series ‘Circus World’ commissioned by RTÉ
RTÉ has commissioned 'Circus World', a new ten-episode series of documentaries for children. The series airs to a young Irish audience on RTÉ 2 and RTÉjr on Mondays. The series was commissioned by RTÉ from independent production company Fubar Films. |
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Film In Cork Production Club draws to a close with talk from Alex Fegan
'Older than Ireland' filmmaker final speaker at Production Club initiative.
Film In Cork's popular Production Club series drew to a close on Friday, July 1st with a talk from Irish wriiter, director, producer, Alex Fegan, at RTÉ Cork. Best known for directing the hit documentaries 'Older Than Ireland' and 'The Irish Pub'. |
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