Edition: 386 Date: 28/08/2008
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 TV3 Launches New Autumn Season
TV3 has announced nineteen new home produced series and specials across all genres, as part of their autumn schedule which was launched today. Headlining the new schedule is the station's debut drama 'School Run'. more
 Sue Land Creates CGI For Cromwell
CGI specialist Sue Land of UK visual effects company Red Vision speaks to IFTN on the recreation of 17th century war torn Ireland on Tile Films' docudrama 'Cromwell in Ireland' to be broadcast on 9th and 16th September on RTE One at 10.15pm more
  New Irish Animation Draws International Attention
Three exciting new animated series currently in production in Ireland; school hurling drama 'Ballybraddan'; a series based on the award winning short 'Badly Drawn Roy', which begins a year of production next week; and Magma Films' 'Just a Thought', are among the projects presenting at the CARTOON Forum (16 - 19 September). more
  Deadline For IFTA Membership Renewals & Applications
The deadline for new membership applications and renewals to the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) is this Friday 29th August 2008.more
'Hunger' & 'Fifty Dead Men Walking' For Toronto
Northern Ireland shot features 'Hunger' and 'Fifty Dead Men Walking' have been selected for the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival which runs 4-13 September. more
'Whistleblower' Drama On RTΙ One
The Saffron Pictures drama 'Whistleblower' based on the findings of the Lourdes Hospital Inquiry report and the misconduct of obstetrician Dr Michael Neary will air this Sunday, 31st August & Monday 1st September. more
Abu Media To Play 'Cupid' For TG4
Galway based TV production company Abϊ Media (Teenage Cics, Fear an Phoist) are set to begin production on new a 13 part dating series next month. Entitled 'Cupid ar Cuairt', the new series will be broadcast on TG4 in January 2009 and producers are seeking Irish speakers to participate. more
Irish Cinema Feast at Electric Picnic
The Cinema Tent at this year's Electric Picnic Festival in Stradbally Castle will play be host to a range of Irish shorts and features as well as a line up of international classics. more
Cine Electric Light Up Tralee Roses
Lighting and facilities supplier Cine-Electric has provided all lighting for this years 49th Annual International Rose of Tralee competition from the Festival Dome in Tralee, more
New Date for Dorothy Cross Doc 'About Beauty'
The new date for the showing of the Wildfire documentary 'About Beauty' is next Monday the 1st September at 22.30pm on RTE One. Directed by Conor Horgan and produced by Martha O'Neill of Wildfire films, the film centers on the work of artist Dorothy Cross. more
Heritage Week Hosts 'O'Hara' & 'Hurling' Lectures
As part of National Heritage Week (24- 31 August) talks will be given on Irish actress Maureen O'Hara (The Quiet Man, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and the place of 'Hurling in Hollywood', both being held in the capital on Thursday 28th August. more
Lugh Film Doc Scoops Award at Island Fest
Donegal based Lugh Films' documentary 'Fear na nOileαn', based on the story of Fr. Diarmuid Σ Pιicνn and the Tory Island Community's fight for survival at the beginning of the 1980's, has scooped the Public Award of the International Islands Film Festival on the Isle de Groix in Brittany. more

City Channel - DV Camera Operator
Tangerine - FCP Editor
Gillian Reynolds Casting - Blind/Visually Imparied Actors
Trilogy Media - Presenter
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BEIJING DEMO
Check out The Element's CGI spectacular for the Beijing Olympics in the IFTN Digital Showcase.

- The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Deadline for Membership Renewals and New Membership Applications
- Ranelagh Arts Festival: Minicinefest Deadline
- Wicked Young Filmmakers Festival Wicklow
- International Film Festival Rotterdam Deadline Shorts
- Waterford Film Festival Deadline
- Ranelagh 'Pint and a Picture show' Film Club
- ECOETNOFOLK Festival
- 81st Oscar Documentary Film Entries Deadline
- Toronto Film Festival
- Boston Irish Film festival Late Submission Deadline
- Lisbon Docs Submission Deadline
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- Step Brothers (Sony)
- Babylon A.D. (Fox)
- Mirrors (Fox)
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- Soho Editors: Adobe After Effects Intermediate
- Soho Editors: Color 101
- Writing Movies: Laurence Henson Two Day Screenwriting Masterclass
- Velvet Voice Voiceover Workshop
- ArtsLinks Wicklow Workshop Support & Advice for Filmmakers
- Screen Training Ireland Course: Writing for Children Aged 6 - 11
- Soho Editors: Final Cut Pro 300 Advanced Techniques in Final Cut Pro
- Filmbase Training: Sound For TV and Film
- Filmbase Training: Assistant Directing
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30th August - Saturday
4.00pm – Pell na mBan Beo - TG4
8.10pm – The Big Money Game – RTE1
10.40pm – A Song For Rebecca – RTE2
11.45pm – Seacht - TG4
31st August - Sunday
5.30pm – Homeland– Townland – UTV
6.30pm – No Experience Required – RTE1
7.00pm – Martin King's Commercial Breakdown – TV3
7.30pm – Use It or Lose It - RTE1
8.00pm – Festival of World Cultures 2008 - RTE2
8.30pm – Living the Dream – RTE1
9.00pm – Naked Camera – RTE2
9.30pm – Whistleblower – RTE1
10.30pm - The Running Mate – TG4
11.05pm – The Tudors – TV3

1st September - Monday
3.00pm – The Afternoon Show- RTE1
7.30pm – Scannal! – RTE 1
8.30pm – Not Enough Hours –RTE 1
9.00pm – Bully For You – BBC1
9.35pm – Whistleblower – RTE1
10.00pm – Amϊ le Hector - TG4
10.30pm – The Wire - TG4
10.35pm – About Beauty- RTE1

2nd September - Tuesday
7.00pm – The One Show- BBC1
7.00pm – Flight of the Earls – BBC2
7.00pm – How Long Will You Live Revisited– RTE1
8.00pm – Shabby go Chic – TG4
8.30pm – Disasters – RTE1
9.35pm – Future Shock: The Last Drop
10.00pm – The Tudors – TV3
10.40pm – Looking For a Miracle: A Would You Believe? Special - RTE1

3rd September - Wednesday
7.00pm – Nationwide – RTE1
7.30pm – Trish's Paris Kitchen – RTE1
8.30pm – Showhouse – RTE1
9.30pm – Joe Steve O Neachtain – TG4
10.30pm – Glσr Tire: Rogha and Togha – TG4
10.45pm – In Cold Blood – BBC1

4th September - Thursday
2.50pm – Popscene – Ch6
7.00pm – Capital D - RTE1
7.30pm – Fabulous Food Adventure– UTV
8.30pm – At Your Service – RTE1
10.15pm – Ryan Confidential – RTE1
10.35pm – Lit by Love and Sunshine – BBC1
10.45pm – The Children Beyond Chernobyl - RTE1

5th September - Friday
8.00pm – Xpose Friday Night Special - TV3
9.00pm – The Tudors - BBC1
9.30pm – A Queer Try - BBC1