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Archive for April, 2011
TT3D: Closer to the Edge
Doc on the Tourist Trophy Tournament on the Isle of Man that’s worth cc-ing.
Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writers
‘The Guardian’ film columnist and travel writer Alex Von Tunzelmann will feature on the programme for the ninth annual Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writers.
Storyland semi-finals voting begins today
The competition continues as RTÉ’s Storyland enters the semi-final stage of the online drama voting. Four dramas have made it through to the semi-finals but only three will make it through to the final.
Isabelle Huppert Exhibition in Filmbase
To celebrate the publication of the Cannes issue of Film Ireland magazine, Filmbase/Film Ireland magazine in association with the French Embassy have an exhibition of photography of leading French actress Isabelle Huppert.
Insidious Q&A with Leigh Whannell and James Wan
Charlene Lydon risks disembowelment as she goes after the brains behind ‘Insidious’ – out in cinemas on Friday, 29th April.
'Munster Rugby: A Limerick Love Affair' to air on Setanta Ireland on Sunday May 1st
‘Munster Rugby: A Limerick Love Affair’ documentary to air on Setanta Ireland on Saturday May 1st at 9pm
Midday Movies
Midday Movie News: Two Irish films make this year’s Cannes slate; Charlie Sheen dumped by text message; Mirren wasn’t keen on first ‘Arthur’; ‘Thor’ was irresistible says Kenneth Branagh; Star to statesman: Interview with George Clooney.
Dare Media UnderGround Short Film Festival, July 11th – 17th 2011 call for entries
Dare Media UnderGround Short Film Festival (11-17 July 2011) are now accepting entries.
‘Guiding Lights’ Call for applications
Lighthouse are offering support for two eligible Irish applicants to participate in the next edition of Guiding Lights.
RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival 2011
In association with the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland, the RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival – which is now in its 59th year – showcases the best of Irish amateur theatre.
'Sleeping Dogs' wins at Arizona Film Festival
The debut feature from Irish director Michael O’Connor, ‘Sleeping Dogs (Schlafende Hunde)’ has recently won the Special Jury Award for Best Cinematography at the 20th Arizona International Film Festival.
Capital Irish Film Festival call for Entries
Solas Nua is now inviting submissions for the 2011 Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington DC.
'Between the Canals' at the Swan cinema, Rathmines
‘Between the Canals’ opens at the Swan cinema, Rathmines for 3 days.
'Children of the Revolution' in competition at the Al Jazeera Documentary Festival
Shane O’Sullivan’s ‘Children of the Revolution’ to screen in competition at Al Jazeera Documentary Festival and have its UK premiere this month.
Invasion Time
Do you dream of seeing a life-size Scout Walker in all its glory or to experience the jaw-dropping life-size Y-Wing fighter up close? Well we certainly do, and here at Film Ireland we have two sets of tickets to give away to Invasion Dublin in the RDS!
Irish feature competes for Palme d’Or
This year, the Cannes programme will see an Irish co-production competing for the coveted Palme d’Or.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec
A strange, unwieldly combination of adventure, low comedy, fantasy and romance.
LIT FF: Awards Ceremony
Eleanor McSherry reports from the 2nd LIT Film Festival Awards Ceremony 2011, which took place in the Millennium Theatre in Limerick at 8pm the 15th of April.
LIT FF: Scriptwriting Workshop & The Behind the Scenes Film Network event
Eleanor McSherry reports from two more events at the LIT Film Festival, the Scriptwriting Workshop and the Behind the Scenes Film Network evening.
‘Na Cloigne’ Success
Supernatural drama series produced by ROSG beats off UK competition to win best ‘Drama Series’ at the Celtic Media Festival.
Bicycle exhibition at Gallery Number One
This April and May, Bear Bicycles will organise a bicycle exhibition, showcasing bicycle products, bicycle films, and bicycle art by Matthew Knight.
MovieExtras.ie Photoshoot
Movie Extras.ie are holding a photoshoot, recruiting new members today, Saturday, 16th April in the Westbury Hotel, Dublin 2.
Chat with Danny: Part 1
Gemma Creagh got to sit down and have a chat with the writer, producer and star of ‘Your Highness’, Danny McBride.
