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Archive for December, 2009

Ten of the best

Ten of the best

December 31, 2009 | Comments (1)

‘Film Ireland’ Settles on its 10 Most Loved Films of the Decade.

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'The Knackery' gets screening

'The Knackery' gets screening

December 30, 2009 | Comments (0)

Dublin Road Movie House Cinema to screen George Clarke’s action-comedy.

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Happy Ever Afters

Happy Ever Afters

December 30, 2009 | Comments (10)

An Irish Screwball Comedy that works.

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EAVE selects Irish Producers

EAVE selects Irish Producers

December 29, 2009 | Comments (0)

McCann, Barry and Lyons selected for Producers Workshop.

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Animation and Games Event

Animation and Games Event

December 28, 2009 | Comments (0)

Ballyfermot College of Further Education to host ISA CON 2010.

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Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

December 28, 2009 | Comments (0)

The sleuth returns to our screens with a six-pack to back up his deduction.

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'8.5 Hours' Set for Release

'8.5 Hours' Set for Release

December 23, 2009 | Comments (0)

Brian Lally’s Irish feature due for January release.

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'Dance on the Box'

'Dance on the Box'

December 21, 2009 | Comments (0)

The Arts Council and RTÉ announce the third RTÉ ‘Dance on the Box’.

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Dublin Film Critics Circle Poll

Dublin Film Critics Circle Poll

December 21, 2009 | Comments (0)

‘There Will Be Blood’ tops film poll of the decade.

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2010 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

2010 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

December 21, 2009 | Comments (1)

Some of the 2010 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival’s highlights to look forward to.

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The Girlfriend Experience

The Girlfriend Experience

December 20, 2009 | Comments (0)

A problematic film that doesn’t go all the way.

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A Doctor by Any Other Name

A Doctor by Any Other Name

December 20, 2009 | Comments (0)

Stephen Lord is taking not one but two gambles with his series ‘Dr. Hoo’. Not only is he courting the fury of Timelord fanboys, he’s getting a TV station to start loving the Internet. Niall Kitson reports.

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Swan Cinemas Open

Swan Cinemas Open

December 18, 2009 | Comments (0)

Dublin’s newest and first custom-designed Digital cinema opens.

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'Sugar Stick' Success

'Sugar Stick' Success

December 17, 2009 | Comments (0)

Laura Way’s short picks up a comedy short award.

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US Critics Choice Awards

US Critics Choice Awards

December 17, 2009 | Comments (0)

Thaddeus O’Sullivan’s ‘Into the Storm’ and Saoirse Ronan nominated.

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Dublin’s First Film Fringe Festival

Dublin’s First Film Fringe Festival

December 17, 2009 | Comments (0)

FilmmakersNetwork.ie present Dublin’s first Film Fringe Festival.

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Irish Nominations for Golden Globes

Irish Nominations for Golden Globes

December 16, 2009 | Comments (0)

Gleeson and Day Lewis among Irish contenders.

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Avatar

Avatar

December 16, 2009 | Comments (2)

The blues ain’t that bad after all.

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Docs in Thessaloniki

Docs in Thessaloniki

December 16, 2009 | Comments (0)

5-day documentary pitching forum and workshop.

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Where The Wild Things Are

Where The Wild Things Are

December 15, 2009 | Comments (0)

A melancholic, beautifully photographed reflection on childhood.

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The Box

The Box

December 15, 2009 | Comments (0)

A box better left unopen.

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TV Drama Directors Wanted

TV Drama Directors Wanted

December 15, 2009 | Comments (1)

TG4 Scheme to televise 20th Century Irish Literary Classics

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Christmas at IFI

Christmas at IFI

December 14, 2009 | Comments (0)

IFI screen ‘White Christmas’ and ‘The Nutcracker’

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Screen Directors Guild of Ireland Press Release

Screen Directors Guild of Ireland Press Release

December 11, 2009 | Comments (0)

Despite the reduction in funding to the Arts Council of Ireland and the Irish Film Board, SDGI welcomes the continued financial support of these vital elements of the cultural and economic fabric of Ireland.

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BSÉ/IFB Catalyst Project is first Irish Feature to World Premiere at Slamdance

BSÉ/IFB Catalyst Project is first Irish Feature to World Premiere at Slamdance

December 11, 2009 | Comments (0)

BSÉ/IFB Catalyst Project ‘One Hundred Mornings’ is to have its world premiere at the prestigious Slamdance Film Festival.

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European Documentary Network Launches New Website

European Documentary Network Launches New Website

December 10, 2009 | Comments (0)

EDN, European Documentary Network, has launched a new version of their website. The new edition of edn.dk offers a variety of tools for developing, funding, and distributing your documentary, a number of networking databases as well as the latest news and information from the international documentary scene.

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The Irish Film Board Comment on the 2010 Budget Allocation

The Irish Film Board Comment on the 2010 Budget Allocation

December 10, 2009 | Comments (0)

The 2009 budget for Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) has been announced by the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism as €19.3 million for 2010 which represents a 5% cut from the 2009 budget allocation.

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Upcoming Irish Filmmakers Receive Recognition from the International Film Industry

Upcoming Irish Filmmakers Receive Recognition from the International Film Industry

December 8, 2009 | Comments (1)

Upcoming Irish filmmakers have received major recognition from the international film industry this week with two Irish animation short films Old Fangs and Please Say Something selected for the Sundance Film Festival and a second film The Door shortlisted for an Academy Award® in the short film category, moving closer in the race for an Academy Award® nomination.

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New online directory of talent and crew launched

New online directory of talent and crew launched

December 8, 2009 | Comments (2)

CastingZone.ie, an online actors, model, crew and voiceover directory has been launched. The website is aimed at professionals, fresh talent, amateurs and students.

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Robert Sheehan Selected as Ireland's Best Young Actor

Robert Sheehan Selected as Ireland's Best Young Actor

December 8, 2009 | Comments (0)

European Film Promotion (EFP) announced the ten Shooting Stars of 2010, who will be introduced at its annual presentation of new acting talent at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).

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