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| ‘P.S. I Love You’ Premieres in Dublin |
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Oscar winning actress Hilary Swank was among the stars that descended on Dublin’s Savoy cinema for the European Premiere of ‘P.S. I Love You’. With scenes filmed in Ireland and based on the novel by Irish author Cecelia Ahern, the movie has a distinct Irish flavour. IFTN was there to taste some of the action. more |
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| O'Hanlon, Moran & Shortt Explore 'Wide Open Spaces' |
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Irish actors Ardal O’Hanlon, Dylan Moran and Pat Shortt are lining up to star in the forthcoming Irish comedy film ‘Wide Open Spaces’. Written by ‘Father Ted’ co-writer Arthur Matthews, the film will be the feature directorial debut for award winning cinematographer PJ Dillon. more |
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| Quinn’s ‘32A’ To Screen At Berlinale |
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Irish feature film ‘32A’, from writer/director Marian Quinn, is set to screen as part of the Generation 14 Plus category at the prestigious Berlinale Film Festival, which takes place from the 7th-17th February 2008. more |
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| National Film School IADT Wins Euro Funding |
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The National Film School at IADT, Dún Laoghaire, has secured €150,000 of funding from the EU’s MEDIA programme to help film and TV students and graduates collaborate across frontiers. more |
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Culture Ireland Provide Travel Grants for LA Trade Mission
Culture Ireland is providing 15 travel grants of €1,500 each for Irish producers to take part in a Los Angeles trade mission, led by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/ the Irish Film Board, which takes place from 18 - 22 February 2008. more |
London Critics Shortlist Saoirse Ronan & ‘Once’
Irish actress Saoirse Ronan had been nominated for two awards from the London Critics Circle – British Actress in a Supporting Role and British Breakthrough: Acting. John Carney’s ‘Once’ is also in the running for Film of the Year. more |
RAAM Honour Film Reviewer Ciaran Carty
Sunday Tribune film correspondent Ciaran Carty is set to receive the 2008 RAAM Support and Service to the Film Industry Award in recognition of his outstanding editorial contributions in support of the Irish film industry.
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Aslan Penning Track For ‘RA Child’
Chart topping Dublin group Aslan are set to pen the title track for upcoming feature ‘RA Child’, set to shoot in Ireland and Thailand in summer 2008. more |
4 Talent’s Pitch in Time Open for Entries
The 2008 International Screenwriters Festival’s pitching event ‘Pitch In Time’ run in association with 4 Talent at Channel 4, is now open for entries. more |
Irish Film Festivals Receive €42,500 Funding Boost
Culture Ireland has awarded €42,500 funding to boost Irish film festivals abroad, in its winter funding round. more |
Belfast Set for Festive Carols on UTV
UTV and the ITV Network are set for a major outside broadcast at Custom House Square, Belfast, at 6.15pm this Friday, 21 December. As part of Britain Sings Christmas, ITV will be recording the Belfast crowd singing along with a celebrity choir in London via satellite. more |
Double Success For Nemeton TV
Waterford based television production company Nemeton has scooped the Údarás na Gaeltachta ‘Gradaim Gnó na Gaeltachta’ and the Language Based Enterprise Awards, at an inaugaral ceremony which took place at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Galway, earlier this month. more |
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- VooDooDog Enrolls In 'St. Trinian's'
- Casting Begins For Catalyst Winner 'One Hundred Mornings'
- RTÉ Unveils New Series Of Arts Docs
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