Edition 330 Date: 28/06/2007
Once Becoming Jane
IFTAs Pilgrim Speed Dating
 Irish Duo Saint & Mather For ‘Lost Squad’ Feature
Irish filmmakers Stephen St. Leger and James Mather have signed to write and direct the feature film adaptation of a Chris Kirby’s Devils Due comicbook ‘Lost Squad’ for US production outfit Rogue Pictures (The Hitcher, Balls of Fury). more
 Galway Film Fleadh Unveils 2007 Programme
Unveiling their full programme of events and screenings, the 19th Galway Film Fleadh has announced Cristiano Bortone’s Italian feature ‘Red Like the Sky’ will open the prestigious festival. The 2007 programme offers world premieres, classic movies, Irish and international documentaries, features and shorts. more
 Jim Duggan Highlights Service At Screen Scene
With high profile feature, broadcast and commercials projects currently underway at Screen Scene, IFTN talks to MD, Jim Duggan, about the services offered at his Dublin facility - ranging from online/offline editing, sound editing & mixing, telecine & grading CGI & visual effects and satellite uplink.  more
 Irish Animation ‘Skunk Fu!’ to Air on BBC
The first 26 episodes of the 52x13 Irish comedy/action animated series ‘Skunk Fu!’ is to air on the BBC from July. The children’s series is a Cartoon Saloon production, directed by Aidan Harte and produced by Paul Young, Tom Van Waveren and Paul Cummins. more
TG4 Invite Production Tenders For Gradam Ceoil Gala
TG4 are inviting programme tenders for the feature length TV event Gradam Ceoil 2008. Tipped as TG4’s biggest entertainment event in their programme schedule, Gradam Ceoil concert and award ceremony is a highlight of the Irish traditional music calendar. more
MEDIA Seeks Applications for EU Funding Schemes
With seven deadlines approaching for July, MEDIA are seeking submissions for film and television funding schemes available to Irish filmmakers in 2007. more
Ardmore Sound Mixes ‘Damage’ for Theatrical Release
Ardmore Sound Plus in Dublin completed the sound design, editorial and sound mix for Aisling Walsh’s latest TV drama ‘Damage’ for Subotica/RTE which broadcast on Irish television last weekend. Following an acclaimed international response, Ardmore Sound’s IFTA winning mix team recently re-recorded the drama for theatrical release and screenings on the international festival circuit. more
Bell X1 DVD Directed by Ian Thuillier
Ian Thuillier, director of award winning documentary 'Darkroom', has edited and directed a live concert DVD for Irish rock Band, Bell X1. The live DVD, titled 'Tour de Flock', released on Friday 15th June, has entered the charts at number six and has received very favorable reviews. more
Crisis Pregnancy Agency Issues Tender for New DVD
The Crisis Pregnancy Agency, the Department of Education and Science and the HSE have issued a request for tender for the production of a 30 minute DVD and resource pack on Relationships and Sexuality Education for use in Post-Primary Schools. more

Liam Neeson Finds ‘The Other Man’
Irish actor Liam Neeson (Kinsey, Michael Collins) has been linked to star in ‘The Other Man’ alongside French actress Juliette Binoche (Hidden, Chocolat). The romantic drama has been written and will be directed by ‘Notes On A Scandal’ director Richard Eyre. more

Ultan Guilfoyle Q&A For Pollack Screening
Ultan Guilfoyle, producer of Sydney Pollack’s ‘Sketches of Frank Gehry’, will participate in a Q&A at the IFI this Friday, 29th June, after the 6.40pm screening of the documentary film. more
 PLUS:

- Avid Prize for Winners of Green Film Comp
- O'Briain Returns For ‘Mock the Week’ & ‘The Panel’
- Eurimages Announce New Guidelines for Digitisation Support
- Open Auditions for New Harry Potter Movie
- Loopline Unveil More Tutors for Feature Doco Course
- Mark Mahon To Present Action On Film Award
- ‘Teeth’ Screens at ‘Message to Man’ Film Festival

- Arts Council Annual Programming Grants Deadline
- Corona Cork Film Festival International Deadline
- Karlovy Vary IFF
- Kerry Intl. Film Festival Closing Date for Entries
- Propeller TV Ident Competition Deadline For Entries
- Arts Council Artist In The Community Scheme Deadline
- Filmbase/RTE Short Film Award Deadline
- Documentary in Europe 2007 Registration Deadline
- AsoloArtFilmFestival deadline for entires
- Sound + Vision 2007: Ballina Film Festival
- Documentary in Europe
- ITV Producers' and Commissioners' Forum, London
- Tory Island Maritime Film Festival
- Stranger Than Fiction Festival Deadline
- Documenting The Arts Deadline For Submissions
  full listing

- Hostel Part II (Sony)
- Shrek The Third (Paramount)
  full listing

- Galway Film Centre Course in Makeup for TV
- FÁS STI Dramatic Vision: A Further Development Programme Module 2
- Writing Movies: Laurence Henson Two Day Screenwriting Masterclass
    full listing

23rd June - Saturday
2.00pm - Day Shift - CH6
6.30pm - MOVIE: Ella Enchanted - RTE1

9.45pm - Saturday Night with Miriam - RTE1
12.30am - Underdogs - TG4

24th June - Sunday
7.30pm – Rachel's Favourite Food - RTE1
8.30pm – I Want a Garden - Chelsea Special – RTE1
9.00pm – Neelo – TG4
9.30pm – MOVIE: The Blackwater Lightship – RTE1
9.30pm – Cogar - TG4
10.00pm – Ceol na bhFanaithe - TG4

25th June - Monday
7.30pm - Three 60 - RTE1
7.30pm - SJAI Boswell Equestrian League - TG4
8.00pm – Peil na mBan– TG4
8.30pm - Off The Rails: The Collection - RTE1
9.30pm – Feud – RTE1
10.00pm - Hector Amu i Meiricea Theas - TG4
10.35pm - James Ellis - An Actors Life - BBC1
11.00pm - Where 2 + 2 = 5 - RTE1
11.40pm - Shortscreen: Teeth - RTE2

26th June - Tuesday
6.00pm – Xpose – TV3
7.30pm – Popcorn – TV3
8.00pm – Leargas - TG4
8.30pm – Corrigan Knows Food – RTE1
8.30pm - Cartai Poist - TG4
10.00pm - Patrick Kielty's Tough Gig - UTV
10.35pm - Play it Again Sam - BBC1
10.40pm - Modest Adventures of David O'Doherty - RTE2

27th June - Wednesday
7.30pm – Consuming Passions - RTE1
7.30pm - The Greenmount Garden - BBC1
8.30pm - Room To Improve - RTE1

28th June - Thursday
7.00pm - Capital D - RTE1
8.30pm - Baby on Board - RTE1
9.30pm - I'm An Adult Get Me Out Of Here - RTE2
10.15pm – Class Clowns – RTE1
11.05pm - Soupy Norman - RTE2

29th June - Friday
7.30pm - The Full Set – RTE1
8.30pm - Life Without Me - RTE1