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IFTN Industry News View this email in your browser IFTN Industry Newsletter - weekly round-up BAFTA TV: Cillian Murphy, Bad Sisters, and Derry Girls among Irish talent nominated Several Irish talents including Cillian Murphy, Anne-Marie Duff, and Lisa McGee are among the nominees for the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards and British Academy Television Craft Awards.  Principal photography begins on Small Things Like These in Wicklow Principal photography began on Small Things Like These in Wicklow early last week. Cast and crew arrived in New Ross, County Wexford on Sunday for four weeks of filming.  Stephen Murphy announced as new President of the Irish Society of Cinematographers Stephen Murphy has been announced as the new President of the Irish Society of Cinematographers (ISC). He takes over from Ciaran Tanham who has been president of the society since its inception 10 years ago.  Ciarán Hinds joins The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Ahead of the series’ second season, Prime Video has announced that Ciarán Hinds will be joining the cast, along with Rory Kinnear and Tanya Moodie.  Tilda Swinton and George MacKay filming The End in Ireland Tilda Swinton stated at her SXSW keynote last weekend that she would be headed to Dublin after leaving the festival in Austin to begin production on The End.  New Irish drama Our Father selected for Series Mania Co-Pro Pitching Sessions Irish production Our Father has been selected as one of 15 projects for the Co-Production Pitching Sessions at this year’s Series Mania Forum.  Eddie Redmayne to lead Ronan Bennett’s TV Adaptation of Day of the Jackal The series is based on the 1971 Frederick Forsyth novel about an assassin contracted to kill French president Charles de Gaulle, as well as the subsequent 1973 film adaptation of the same name from Universal Pictures. Barry Keoghan to play opposite Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel Barry Keoghan is reported to be playing Emperor Geta in Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated Gladiator Sequel. Paul Mescal’s casting as the film’s protagonist Lucius was confirmed last year.  Applications now open for broadcasting course from Creative Futures Academy RTÉ and Virgin Media Television, together with Creative Futures Academy (CFA) have announced applications are now open for their brand new course in IADT, Professional Training for Live Studio Broadcasts.  Horror film One of Us starring Heartstopper's Kit Connor wraps filming in Northern Ireland Emmy-winner Kit Connor (Heartstopper, Rocketman) leads the cast in One of Us. The new mystery-horror film began filming in late February, and wrapped in Belfast last week.  Ryan Tubridy to step down from Late Late Show Tubridy will present his final Late Late Show at 9.35pm on Friday 26th May on RTÉ One. He first began hosting the late night talk show in 2009. No decision has been made on his successor as of yet. Latest Jobs TG4: Iriseoirí Ilmheán Nuachta agus Cúrsaí Reatha x 2 TG4: Eagarthóir / Léiritheoir Ábhair Dhigitigh Nuachta agus Cúrsaí Reatha The Lisa Richards Agency: Administrative Assistant Raygun: Assistant Editor Mumha Media Ltd: Post Production Supervisor Mumha Media Ltd: Post Production Coordinator SSVFX: Production Manager   Other News The Banshees of Inisherin and Bad Sisters lead list of 2023 IFTA Nominations The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the 2023 nominations for the Irish Academy Awards across 28 categories in Film & Drama.  “I think the reality of the situation is a terrifying concept in itself;” Actor Niamh Algar on new ITV drama Malpractice Algar speaks with us about starring in the upcoming ITV medical thriller Malpractice, which releases on Virgin Media Television later this year.  Four Letters of Love wraps filming in Donegal Four Letters of Love is directed by Polley Steele (Let Me Go, Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras) and written by Niall Williams, adapted from his novel of the same name.  An Buachaill Gealgháireach wins Audience Award at Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival The film was written and presented by poet Theo Dorgan, and directed by Alan Gilsenan. Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival is an annual festival held in Greece.  RTÉ and Virgin Media Television Acquire Rugby World Cup 2023 Rights World Rugby has confirmed Rugby World Cup 2023 will be available to watch on RTÉ and Virgin Media Television.  Northern Irish police drama Blue Lights to premiere on BBC One From Northern Irish writing duo Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn, the six-part series was produced by Two Cities Television with support from Northern Ireland Screen, and filmed on location in Northern Ireland. Applications now open for Animation, VFX & Games Graduate Traineeship 2023 Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet and Screen Ireland are currently seeking applicants for the next iteration of the Graduate Traineeship Programme for Animation, VFX and Games.  New trailer releases for Andrew Legge’s Irish sci-fi drama LOLA A new trailer has been released for Irish sci-fi drama LOLA, from director Andrew Legge and Irish production house Cowtown Pictures.  Celtic Media Festival announce nominees for this year’s Torc Awards for Excellence The full list of nominees for this year’s Torc Awards for Excellence have been announced. Many of the projects are supported by TG4, Northern Ireland Screen, and Screen Ireland respectively.  Copyright © IFTN 2023, All rights reserved.   Not signed up? Register here

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“If you make something a little bit weird, it's probably no harm,” director Andrew Legge discusses LOLA We caught up with Andrew Legge, the director of LOLA, ahead of the film’s release in Irish cinemas. Principal photography began in late 2020, and the film was shot on location in Ireland. “Our hope for this film is that it starts really difficult conversations;” Producer Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly, and directors Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer discuss God’s Creatures God’s Creatures was filmed on the coast of Donegal in Spring 2021, having been delayed from filming in early summer 2020 due to the pandemic.  Applications open for Pathways Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fund 2023 Applicants seeking opportunities in Film & TV may apply to the Film, TV Drama, TV Unscripted & Documentary Pathways Fund, and those seeking opportunities in animation may apply to the Animation Pathways Fund.  Submissions now open for Virgin Media Television (Round 49 of BAI Sound & Vision Fund) Deadline for submissions regarding Round 49 of the BAI Sound & Vision Fund for Virgin Media Television is Friday 28th April 2023.  Keith Farrell wins best director award for Wait for Me at MANFF23 Dublin and Wexford based production company Tile Media's first feature film Wait for Me has picked up the best director award at the Manchester Film Festival 2023.  The Westmeath Arts Office announces return of €10,000 Film Award for 2023 Award applications will be open from April 17th to May 22nd 2023. The Award aims to further filmmaking activity in Westmeath.  Winners of RTS Ireland Television Awards 2023 Announced Winners were announced at an event in Galway City. A range of small screen stars gathered to celebrate excellence in Irish Television over the last year. Juries considered over 130 entries from across the industry.  Applications open for James Eade’s Temporary Electrical Power Safety course James Eade’s Temporary Electrical Power Safety course will be held in Tralee from April 3rd – 5th. This course is City & Guilds assured and is aimed at experienced crew that understand electrical fundamentals.  Latest Jobs

The Lisa Richards Agency: Administrative Assistant Raygun: Assistant Editor Mumha Media Ltd: Post Production Supervisor Mumha Media Ltd: Post Production Coordinator SSVFX: Production Manager

Virgin Media Television: Producer, News & Current Affairs Mind the Gap Films: PA/Researcher Post-Production Company: Long Term Ownership Opportunity Screen Scene: Client Service Co Ordinator   Other News

BAFTA TV: Cillian Murphy, Bad Sisters, and Derry Girls among Irish talent nominated Several Irish talents including Cillian Murphy, Anne-Marie Duff, and Lisa McGee are among the nominees for the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards and British Academy Television Craft Awards.  Principal photography begins on Small Things Like These in Wicklow Principal photography began on Small Things Like These in Wicklow early last week. Cast and crew arrived in New Ross, County Wexford on Sunday for four weeks of filming.  Stephen Murphy announced as new President of the Irish Society of Cinematographers Stephen Murphy has been announced as the new President of the Irish Society of Cinematographers (ISC). He takes over from Ciaran Tanham who has been president of the society since its inception 10 years ago.  Ciarán Hinds joins The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Ahead of the series’ second season, Prime Video has announced that Ciarán Hinds will be joining the cast, along with Rory Kinnear and Tanya Moodie.  Tilda Swinton and George MacKay filming The End in Ireland Tilda Swinton stated at her SXSW keynote last weekend that she would be headed to Dublin after leaving the festival in Austin to begin production on The End.

Eddie Redmayne to lead Ronan Bennett’s TV Adaptation of Day of the Jackal The series is based on the 1971 Frederick Forsyth novel about an assassin contracted to kill French president Charles de Gaulle, as well as the subsequent 1973 film adaptation of the same name from Universal Pictures.

Barry Keoghan to play opposite Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel Barry Keoghan is reported to be playing Emperor Geta in Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated Gladiator Sequel. Paul Mescal’s casting as the film’s protagonist Lucius was confirmed last year.  Applications now open for broadcasting course from Creative Futures Academy RTÉ and Virgin Media Television, together with Creative Futures Academy (CFA) have announced applications are now open for their brand new course in IADT, Professional Training for Live Studio Broadcasts.  Horror film One of Us starring Heartstopper's Kit Connor wraps filming in Northern Ireland Emmy-winner Kit Connor (Heartstopper, Rocketman) leads the cast in One of Us. The new mystery-horror film began filming in late February, and wrapped in Belfast last week.

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