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RTÉ issue commissioning call for BAI Sound & Vision 4 - Rounds 44 and 45 |
| 30 May 2022 | RTÉ is now seeking proposals for the following rounds of BAI Sound & Vision 4: Round 44 - Climate Change & Climate Action and Round 45 – Irish Music Sector. |
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An Cailín Ciúin crosses €400,000 box office mark in Ireland and UK over the weekend |
| 30 May 2022 | Following rave reviews, awards, and sold-out screenings, the Cine4-backed An Cailín Ciúin continues to make significant waves at the box office where it looks set to become one of the highest-grossing Irish films in recent years with an Irish/UK box office of €400,000 since it opened on May 13th. |
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Dara Ó Cinnéide and Gemma Ní Chionnaith to front new Sport series, Spórt Iris on TG4 |
| 30 May 2022 | TG4 has confirmed the addition of Spórt Iris to its upcoming summer schedule. |
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Director Colm Bairéad discusses IFTA Best Film winner An Cailín Ciúin |
| 26 May 2022 | When the Cine4 scheme was established in 2017, director Colm Bairéad felt it was the logical next step for his career, but little did he know how significant that decision would be. |
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George Kane's Irish comedy Apocalypse Clown boarded by Charades and Vertigo Releasing |
| 24 May 2022 | Apocalypse Clown, an ensemble comedy directed by BAFTA-nominated George Kane (Timewasters), has been boarded by Charades for international rights excluding the UK, which is being handled by Vertigo Releasing. |
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TG4 confirms 5-year sponsorship extension of All-Ireland Ladies Football Championships |
| 24 May 2022 | TG4 has announced a five-year extension of their sponsorship of the All-Ireland Ladies Football inter-county championships, with the new deal set to last until the conclusion of the 2027 season. |
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Nine EU funding bodies' launch new production fund aimed at improving diversity in film industry |
| 23 May 2022 | Over the weekend at the Cannes Festival, nine European public funding bodies officially launch the fund “New Dawn”, aiming to support more diversity in the international film industry. |
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Bankside Films reveal first-look image for Alan Friel's sci-fi feature Woken |
| 23 May 2022 | Written and directed by Alan Friel, Woken recently wrapped production on the west coast of Ireland, and stars Maxine Peake and Erin Kellyman. |
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Virgin Media Television secures rights to upcoming UEFA and FIFA international football campaigns |
| 23 May 2022 | Virgin Media television has confirmed that it has secured a deal for multi-platform rights to the UEFA Nations League and UEFA Nations League Finals from 2022-2025, UEFA European Qualifiers to UEFA EURO 2024 and European Qualifiers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. |
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“Channel 4 is something we need to safeguard, and make sure that it's treated properly and protected;” Director Ian Fitzgibbon discusses his recent sitcom Hullraisers and working with Channel 4 |
| 19 May 2022 | Irish director Ian Fitzgibbon (Death of a Superhero, Raised by Wolves) spoke with IFTN about his recent sitcom Hullraisers, working with Channel 4 & its importance, and the impact of Covid 19. |
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Entries now being accepted for 2022 edition Galway Film Fleadh Pitching Competition |
| 19 May 2022 | Among the returning in-person events at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh will be its long running Pitching Competition, in which ten finalists pitch their film project to industry stakeholders and a live audience. |
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Netflix reveals first-look images of Liam Neeson and Ciarán Hinds in new Donegal based thriller |
| 18 May 2022 | Currently filming in Donegal, Netflix has released first-look images for In the Land of Saints and Sinners starring Liam Neeson and Ciarán Hinds. |
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TG4 to host CIRCOM Regional Conference in Galway City at the end of May |
| 18 May 2022 | TG4 will host over two hundred delegates who will travel to Galway from across Europe to take part in the 38th CIRCOM Regional Conference from May 25-27th. |
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Minister Martin showcases Irish VFX companies to US Execs as part of LA Trade Mission |
| 18 May 2022 | Earlier this week, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin (T.D.) met with senior executives from Los Angeles-based studios as part of a two day trade mission to support, promote, and grow Ireland’s screen industry. |
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Jordanian and Syrian young people inspired by Cinemagic in ground-breaking initiative |
| 17 May 2022 | Cinemagic Film Festival recently delivered a ground-breaking programme last weekend (May 12th- 14th) in Amman, Jordan, in partnership with Generations For Peace, founded by HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan. |
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Windmill Lane make key appointments as company nears 45th year in business |
| 13 May 2022 | Having experienced a buoyant start to 2022, Windmill Lane recently announced several new senior appointments including VFX Producer Louise Ní Chonchúir, Ed Smith as Head of Operations, and Jason Gaffney taking on the role of Marketing Manager. |
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Animation Ireland membership now open to Northern Ireland studios |
| 12 May 2022 | Animation Ireland, Animation UK, and Northern Ireland Screen have agreed a deal that will open membership to studios based in Northern Ireland. |
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“Irish Film & TV Sector in Danger of Falling Behind EU Colleagues;” Joint group highlighting potential impact of Content Levy |
| 12 May 2022 | Representatives of a Joint Audio Visual sectoral group that includes RTÉ, TG4, Screen Producers Ireland, Screen Directors Guild of Ireland, Writers Guild of Ireland, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland and Animation Ireland are calling on the government to urgently introduce a Content Levy on PayTV and VOD services, in line with other European States. |
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Vacancies for three candidates on the TG4 Board announced by Stateboards.ie |
| 12 May 2022 | Vacancies for three suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the TG4 Board have been announced by Stateboards.ie. |
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BAI allocated new €10.5m fund for TV and radio to support climate action, live music, and Irish language broadcasting |
| 05 May 2022 | Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, has confirmed that €10.5 million in additional funding will be allocated to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s (BAI) Sound and Vision scheme in 2022. |
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