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IFTN talks to 'Viva' Director Paddy Breathnach and writer Mark O'Halloran
'Viva' is the first Oscar shortlisted foreign-language film for Ireland, as nominated by the Irish Film & Television Academy. 'Viva' releases to Irish cinemas today, Friday August 19th and is distributed by Element Pictures. |
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FleadhTV returns to TG4 this week
TG4 are looking to break the 1.1 million viewership achieved in their 2015 run with the latest series, beginning this week. The first episode aired lastnight at 20:30 on TG4, with the second due to air tonight at the same time. FleadhTV received the award for Best Live Event at the 2015 IFTA Gala Television Awards. |
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‘Handsome Devil’ Confirmed for TIFF Premiere
John Butler's film is produced by Treasure Entertainment.
John Butler's Handsome Devil (Treasure Films) is confirmed for a TIFF premiere. 'Handsome Devil' is a coming-of-age story that pokes fun at Ireland's rugby culture. John Butler also wrote the screenplay for the film. |
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Gerard Barrett’s ‘Brain On Fire’ for TIFF
Brain on Fire from Gerard Barrett (Glassland) has today been announced for the Toronto International Film Festival, bringing the number of Irish films in this year's programme to an unprecedented total of eight. |
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‘Land of the Enlightened’ on EFA Doc Selection
'Land of the Enlightened' the feature doc co-produced by Fastnet Films, is included in the EFA Documentary Selection, a list of 15 European documentaries recommended for a nomination for this year's European Film Awards, which take place in Wroclaw next December. |
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Co. Derry documentary ‘Together in Pieces’ screens at inaugural Hip Hop Festival
A documentary on graffiti art in Derry has screened at the inaugural Hip Hop Film Festival in New York.
'Together in Pieces' screened on Saturday August 6th followed by a Q&A session with filmmakers Eileen Walsh and David Dryden. |
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Independent Pictures' 'Keeping Ireland Alive: The health service in a day' TX Confirmed
The new five-part documentary series will give viewers unprecedented access to every aspect of the country's health service. The series debuts Monday August 29th at 21:35 on RTÉ One and was produced by Independent Pictures for RTÉ. |
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VFX and Animation Graduate Traineeship 2016/17 open for applications
Screen Training Ireland and Animation Skillnet are accepting applications until Monday September 5th.
The VFX and Animation Graduate Traineeship is a full-time programme for which a training allowance/bursary will be made available to selected participants. |
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‘Viva’ filmmakers echo industry–wide call to restore Irish Film Board funding
Director Paddy Breathnach and Writer Mark O'Halloran have stressed how vital an increase Irish Film Board funding is to encouraging new Irish Talent.
In a recent interview with RTÉ Entertainment on 'Viva', O'Halloran stated:
"Without the funding there would be no film industry." |
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Monster Entertainment sells animation Jabu’s Jungle to Econet Media
Monster Entertainment has negotiated a broadcast deal with Econet Media for hit South African series, 'Jabu's Jungle,' catering to children aged 4-7 years. |
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IFTN talks to Irish Director Paddy Slattery
The young filmmaker recently announced he is in the planning stages for his debut feature 'The Broken Law of Attraction'.
Slattery has worked on award-winning shorts such as the award-winning 'Today' and 'Skunky Dog', which was also nominated for an IFTA. |
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Irish Co–Production ‘Blinky Bill: The Movie’ in Irish cinemas August 19th
The animated feature from Telegael will screen in Ireland and the UK, following previous releases in in Australia, New Zealand, Poland, South Korea and Turkey. International sales company Studio 100 Film of Munich has also secured releases in US, Canada, Germany and many others. |
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Graham Norton on ‘The Young Offenders’: “It captures everything that makes Ireland so special”
The veteran TV and radio presenter has given Peter Foott's comedy his seal of approval ahead of its Irish cinema release on September 16th. He also says, it's very funny, outrageous, and full of heart. Sell all your cocaine and buy a ticket to see this film!" |
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European Heritage Open Day focus on Northern Ireland Filming Locations
Over 300 property openings and events are scheduled for September 10th and 11th as part of the programme for the European Heritage Open Days.
Screenings and talks dedicated to filming locations in Northern Ireland are included in this year's programme. |
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