Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) and the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) are delighted to unveil the Rising Star Award nominees for 2017, the winner of which will be announced at the IFTA Film & Drama Awards ceremony on Saturday, April 8th.
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Ireland's continued success on the international film scene this year has benefited from our growing pool of non-fictional filmmakers, and the poignant stories our talent are choosing to tell through the medium of documentary.
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The Irish talent who was also nominated this year in the BAFTA Film Awards for 'Nocturnal Animals', has in turn been honoured with a nomination for his work on S03 of Charlie Brooker's cult Netflix series, in the Photography & Lighting: Fiction category.
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TV3 Group have announced a new drama initiative and call out for submissions to transmit in 2018. TV3 Group are currently seeking development scripts and content proposals for 6 x 60' drama projects in a new slot opportunity post 9pm.
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RTÉ Entertainment is seeking a cost effective studio based entertainment show for RTÉ One. They are looking for a family friendly show with a strong emphasis on light hearted fun. Ideas must be block- recordable, repeatable and returnable.
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The new awards which total €20,000 each bring the total awards offered by the council to ten, and will be awarded at the co-production markets of San Sebastian Film Festival, Transilvania International Film Festival and Cartoon Movie.
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Due to demand, 'Between Land and Sea' the latest documentary project from award-winning Irish filmmaker Ross Whitaker (When Ali Came to Ireland, Saviours, Unbreakable: The Mark Pollock Story), adds additional screenings in the IFI Dublin, Naas, Kilkenny, Limerick, Sligo, Bray and Westport.
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After the glitz and glam of the 'Dancing with the Stars' grand finale saw Kerry GAA player and Garda Aidan O'Mahony take home the grand Glitterball trophy. IFTN look back at the success of the first Irish version of the BBC celebrity ballroom dancing format produced by ShinAwil for RTÉ.
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For IFTN readers & relevant industry members involved within broadcasting here in Ireland and the United Kingdom. LK Shields Solicitors have provided an informative piece detailing concerns for UK-based broadcasters in the face of Brexit and why Ireland is an attractive place for relocation.
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Galway Film Centre are seeking participants for a workshop on Understanding Formats with BAFTA-winning formats guru, Patrick Uden, in association with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI).
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Following the Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sound Mixing for his team's work on 'Peter Rabbit: The Tale Of The Unexpected Discovery', we catch up with Head of Audio in Mutiny Post, Steve Maher.
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The first short film to air on the channel this month in a bid to give a platform to stories from independent filmmakers was 'Noreen', from Domhnall Gleeson. 'Breakfast Wine' directed by Ian Fitzgibbon is next up and will air on Monday, April 17th.
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Animation Ireland's second awards ceremony sponsored by RTÉjr, the Irish Film Board & Animation Skillnet was held in Dingle last weekend (25th March). It acknowledged the outstanding creative talent within the Irish animation, visual effects and gaming industries.

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The short film written and directed by Liam O'Neill is set to screen four times at the Toronto-based festival, which runs from April 7th-23rd. 'Lost & Found' is a family drama which sees a young boy try to help his mother through hardship.

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The Authorised Adobe Training will run from April 19th-21st in the Meadowlands Hotel, Oakpark and features Keith Bailey of Taught Media as a lead tutor.
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The annual programme returns for its 10th anniversary this year, with a hundred events and diverse creative opportunities to inspire and motivate young people.
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Laptops, large tablets and computer users will soon have to buy a TV licence as Communications Minister Denis Naughten plans to broaden the legal definition of "television set".
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The collection of nine short films funded by the Irish Film Board are a creative response by Irish filmmakers to the events of Easter 1916, and include live action as well as animation and documentary formats.
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