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IFTN Industry News View this email in your browser IFTN Industry Newsletter - weekly round-up “We had an ongoing dialogue with the workers”, director Joe Lee discusses 406 Days Director Joe Lee sat down with us to discuss the origins of this documentary, collaborating with the Debenhams workers, and shooting and editing the film with a minimal crew. “We all felt a lot of responsibility with Elvis’ legacy”, editor Jonathan Redmond discusses Elvis Redmond is a long-time collaborator of director Baz Luhrman, having previously edited his 2013 film The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The creative duo originally met when Redmond was backpacking in Australia with friends. “Everything has been said before, but not yet from everyone”, actor Albrecht Schuch discusses All Quiet On The Western Front Albrecht Schuch talks with us about embodying his character, being open in his performance, and why he values authenticity in his craft. Bloomsday Film Festival announce programme, including Charlie Kaufman Q&As Dublin audiences will have a chance to see, for the first time, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, on the big screen. The film, which went directly to Netflix, will be followed by a Q&A with Kaufman hosted by Donald Clarke.  First look at Colin Farrell in Apple TV+ series Sugar Sugar is “a new genre-bending series” from creator and executive producer Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend, Thor), with the IFTA-winning Colin Farrell (The Batman, The Lobster) attached to executive produce and star in the lead role. TG4 alternative documentary series Éire Eile launches on June 2nd Éire Eile is a documentary series presented by Cóilí Collins, aka Shampain, that delves into Irish subcultures, everything from electronic music and mediaeval sword fighting, to queer punk and wheelchair basketball.  First look at Mary & George starring Julianne Moore, Niamh Algar, and Jacob McCarty Mary & George is an upcoming period drama with a cast including Julianne Moore (May December, Magnolia), IFTA-winner Niamh Algar (Censor, Calm with Horses), and IFTA Rising Star winner Jacob McCarthy (A.P. Bio, SAS Rogue Heroes). Caitríona Balfe is set to co-star with Rami Malek in Amateur Caitríona Balfe, along with Rachel Brosnahan and Laurence Fishburne, are joining Rami Malek in thriller Amateur. Slow Horses series director James Hawes will direct. Griffith College Dublin to launch graduate showcase at Creative Show 2023 Creative Week, which launches on June 8th, will see the college showcase and celebrate the creativity and innovation of Griffith’s graduating class of 2023. Latest Jobs Dublin International Film Festival: Head of Commercial and Marketing TG4: Ealaíontóir Grafach TG4: Eagarthóir CÚLA4 Virgin Media Television: Transmission & Programme Compliance Editor Virgin Media Television: Senior Producer, News and Current Affairs   Other News IFTA Q&A Series: Jason O’Mara discusses Acting O’Mara began his acting career in theatre, moving to London shortly after graduating from English and Drama studies in Trinity College Dublin. He went on to perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and has performed opposite Ian Holm (Alien) in a production of Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming. DIFF 2024 Submissions are now open Early Bird Submissions are open until June 23rd. Full rules for short films, documentaries and feature films are listed on FilmFreeway. Please read carefully before submitting. First look at hitman comedy Old Guy starring Christoph Waltz, Cooper Hoffman, and Lucy Liu Lucy Liu and Cooper Hoffman join Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz in Old Guy, the upcoming hitman comedy from Simon West. House of Waterford Crystal to host the 17th Waterford International Film Festival The festival takes place from Monday, 20th November to Sunday, 26th November 2023 with a series of online short film presentations. Aislinn Clarke-directed Irish horror Fréwaka begins production Written and directed by Aislinn Clarke, the horror film stars Clare Monnelly (Doineann, Moone Boy), IFTA-winner Bríd Ní Neachtain (Róise & Frank) and Ukrainian actress Alexandra Bystrzhitskaya (F20). Copyright © IFTN 2023, All rights reserved.   Not signed up? Register here

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