20 Nov 2008 Lance Daly Talks 'Kisses'

Lance Daly’s third feature film ‘Kisses’ goes on nationwide release from Friday 21st November. Having charmed audiences at international film festivals, IFTN talks to the director on the challenges of directing kids and the influence of 'musical god' Bob Dylan in the film. more

20 Nov 2008 Michael Flatley Hosting Dance Olympics Series For NBC

‘Lord of the Dance’ star Michael Flatley is set to host a new US reality programme for NBC. ‘American Idol’ producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller are behind the Olympic-style dance competition. more

20 Nov 2008 TV Training Workshop at The Bil Keating Centre

The Bil Keating Centre is inviting applications to its workshop in Television Production, Direction and Presentation, taking place from December 6th. more

20 Nov 2008 Shortlist Announced For ZeBBies

The Irish Playwrights and Screenwriters Guild have announced the nominees for their Zebbies, which will take place on the 25th of November, at the Sugar Club, in Dublin. more

20 Nov 2008 Contestants Wanted For ‘Glas Vegas’

Adare Productions are currently looking for contestants to participate in TG4’s talent search show ‘Glas Vegas’ for series three to air in January 2009. more

17 Nov 2008 Cameras Roll on 'Wide Open Spaces'

Principal photography is a week in on the feature ‘Wide Open Spaces’ penned by Arthur Mathews (Father Ted), directed by Tom Hall (Bachelors Walk) and starring Ewen Bremner (Fool’s Gold), Ardal O’Hanlon (Father Ted) and Owen Roe (Alarm). more

17 Nov 2008 Mike Leigh At National Film School

Acclaimed writer/director Mike Leigh will give a lecture in the National Film School today while Creative Director of the NFS in IADT, Dun Laoghaire, Donald Taylor Black, has been elected to the Executive of GEECT (Groupement Européen des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision), the European regional section of CILECT. more

17 Nov 2008 Kildare Arts Council to Screen Shorts

Kildare County Council Arts Service will screen a selection of short Irish films in Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge on Wednesday 26th November at 8.00pm. more

17 Nov 2008 Catalystproject ‘One Hundred Mornings’ In Production

One of the three ‘catalystproject’ funded features ‘One Hundred Mornings’ written and directed by Conor Horgan (About Beauty) is currently shooting in and around locations in Roundwood Co. Wicklow. more

14 Nov 2008 IFTA Submissions Deadline Approaches

The deadline for the 6th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards is fast approaching. Submissions must be received at the IFTA office or via the online submissions form by 5.30pm Monday 17th November 2008. more

13 Nov 2008 John Moore On ‘Max Payne’

Irish director John Moore (Behind Enemy Lines, Flight of the Phoenix) talks to IFTN on the eve of the release of his latest film, an adaptation of the hugely popular video game ‘Max Payne’, which topped the US box office on its opening weekend. Moore also reveals the new feature drama he has in the works. more

13 Nov 2008 UTV Petitioned To Halt Job Cuts

The leaders of all the major political parties in Northern Ireland have signed a petition urging Belfast-based media group UTV to halt proposed jobs cuts from the service. more

12 Nov 2008 RTÉ Agree to Pay Cuts

RTÉ's Director General Cathal Goan and Chief Financial Officer, Conor Hayes addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications last week on pay cuts cuts worth more than €50m to its budget for 2009 to avoid a deficit for the company. more

11 Nov 2008 ‘Camelot’ In Works for ‘Tudors’ Creators

Canadian company Showtime and the BBC are reportedly developing a contemporary take of ‘Camelot’ with ‘The Tudors’ creator and scriptwriter Michael Hirst and producer Morgan O'Sullivan. more

11 Nov 2008 ‘Hunger’ Nominated for Three EFAs

The Northern Irish feature film ‘Hunger’ has received three nominations for the 21st European Film Awards while the shorts ‘Frankie’ and ‘Joy’ have all been nominated for the European Film Academy Short Film award. more

10 Nov 2008 Seoige to Present New Talent Show

Gráinne Seoige has been announced as the presenter of new RTÉ television programme 'The All Ireland Talent Show' to be produced by Tyrone Productions. more

06 Nov 2008 Gerry Stembridge Talks ‘Alarm’

Director/ Writer Gerry Stembridge (About Adam, Guiltrip) talks to IFTN on the eve of the release of his new psychological thriller ‘Alarm’. Stembridge chats about eerie commuter towns, his leading lady Ruth Bradley and creating terror out of the ordinary. more

05 Nov 2008 Sheridan to Present Fricker With Kerry Award

Jim Sheridan will present Brenda Fricker with the inaugural Maureen O’ Hara award at this year’s Kerry Film Festival currently running until November 8th. more

05 Nov 2008 Ronan Receives Australian Nomination

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan (Atonement, City of Ember) has been nominated for her role in ‘Death Defying Acts’ for this year's L’Oréal Paris 2008 Australian Film Institute Awards. more

04 Nov 2008 UTV Hits back at BECTU Claims

Following on from BECTU’s attack on UTV over potential redundancies, Michael Wilson, Managing Director, UTV Television gives his response. more

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