We Love… 2011 – Moneyball
We laughed, we cried, we sneaked in our own popcorn. 2011 brought with it some memorable trips to the cinema to revel in the joy of film. Gemma Creagh salutes ‘Moneyball’.
Archive for December, 2011
We Love… 2011 – Beginners
We laughed, we cried, we sneaked in our own popcorn. 2011 brought with it some memorable trips to the cinema to revel in the joy of film. Ciara O’Brien looks back with hope at ‘Beginners’.
We Love… 2011 – We Need to Talk About Kevin
We laughed, we cried, we sneaked in our own popcorn. 2011 brought with it some memorable trips to the cinema to revel in the joy of film. Martin Cusack reminds us that ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’.
We Love… 2011 – 13 Assassins
We laughed, we cried, we sneaked in our own popcorn. 2011 brought with it some memorable trips to the cinema to revel in the joy of film. David Neary brandishes his sword for ’13 Assassins’.
We Love… 2011 – Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy
We laughed, we cried, we sneaked in our own popcorn. 2011 brought with it some memorable trips to the cinema to revel in the joy of film. Brian Lloyd spies on ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy’.
‘Dreams of a Life’ at IFI
‘Dreams of a Life’, a new Irish co-production telling the true story of a woman that society tragically forgot has been nominated for Documentary of the Year by the London Film Critics’ Circle
We Love… 2011 – The Tree of Life
We laughed, we cried, we sneaked in our own popcorn. 2011 brought with it some memorable trips to the cinema to revel in the joy of film. Derek Mc Donnell climbs ‘The Tree of Life’.
Steph Green’s ‘Run and Jump’ receives €310,000 in Support
Eurimages have announced that Steph Green’s upcoming debut feature film ‘Run and Jump’ is to receive €310,000 in support as part of their next round of funding
We Love… 2011 – Drive
We laughed, we cried, we sneaked in our own popcorn. 2011 brought with it some memorable trips to the cinema to revel in the joy of film. Sarah Griffin takes us on a ‘Drive’.
UNTITLED Screenwriting Competition Shortlist Announced
Bord Scannán na hÉireann / the Irish Film Board (IFB) and the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival are delighted to announce the shortlist for the second UNTITLED public screenwriting competition.
Netflix And BBC Worldwide Announce Streaming Agreement for the United Kingdom and Ireland
Starting In Early 2012, Netflix Members In The UK And Ireland Will Be Able To Instantly Watch Many Previous Series of “Doctor Who,” “Top Gear,” “Little Britain” and more
We Love… 2011
We laughed, we cried, we sneaked in our own popcorn. 2011 brought with it some memorable trips to the cinema to revel in the joy of film. And so the Film Ireland collection of filmbots look back in love and recall their favourite films of the last year in the latest installment of We Love… 2011.
‘Pentecost’ shortlisted for Oscar® Nomination
Peter McDonald’s short film Pentecost has been selected as one of ten short films from all over the world to be shortlisted for Oscar® nomination, for the coveted prize of Best Live Action short. It is joined by The Shore, written, directed and produced by Belfast native Terry George. Funded through the Bord Scannán na [...]
‘The Shore’ in Oscar® Race
Northern Ireland Screen funded short film, ‘The Shore’, written, directed and produced by Belfast native Terry George, is among the final 10 live action short films which will advance in the voting process for the 84th Academy Awards®.
Kavaleer Animations Announce 30 New Animation Jobs for 2012
Kavaleer Animations, the award winning Irish animation production company who have just celebrated their 10 year anniversary have announced that in order to keep up with their international work load, they will create 30 new animation jobs over the course of 2012.
Irish among Golden Globe Nominations
Michael Fassbender, Brendan Gleeson, Irish feature ‘Albert Nobbs’ and Irish filmed drama ‘Game of Thrones’ are among the nominees for the 69th Annual Golden Globes.
Call for Entries: ICCL Human Rights Film Awards
Applications are now open for the 2012 ICCL Human Rights Film Awards, marking the competition’s fourth year as Ireland’s only human rights short film competition.
Interview: Frank Berry, whose documentary ‘Ballymun Lullaby’ opens in selected cinemas on Friday.
Steven Galvin caught up with Frank Berry, the man behind the inspirational documentary
John Ford Ireland Project Announced & Clint Eastwood accepts the Inaugural John Ford Award
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA), in association with the John Ford Estate and the Irish Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, is delighted to announce the establishment of ‘JOHN FORD IRELAND’ – the annual Symposium celebrating the work and legacy of John Ford. American filmmaker CLINT EASTWOOD (J. Edgar, Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby) has received the inaugural JOHN FORD AWARD.
Film on the 75th anniversary of the biggest disaster ever to hit Arranmore Island, Donegal on TG4
‘Tubaiste Árainn Mhór Wednesday’, 14th December at 9.30pm on TG4
Interview: Tommy Tiernan
Tommy Tiernan’s new DVD, ‘Crooked Man’ premiered at this year’s Cork Film Festival. Emmet O’Brien was there to meet the storyteller.
‘Ballymun Lullaby’ at the IFI from Friday, 16th December
New Irish documentary ‘Ballymun Lullaby’ at the IFI tells the story of a creative community, an inspirational teacher and an extraordinary piece of music
Lasair Short Film Awards Info Session
Filmbase and TG4 are organizing an information session, which will take place on Thursday, 15th December, for filmmakers interested in the Lasair short film award scheme.
European Film Awards
Brogen Hayes reports from the European Film Awards, which took place on 2nd December in Berlin.
