Scannain

#Fleadh: Galway Film Fleadh Pitching Competition calls for entries

The 30th Galway Film Fleadh Pitching Competition (running from the 10th – 15th of July 2018) in association with 101 Films International (one of the U.K’s leading entertainment labels), is currently accepting entries for its annual Pitching Competition.

Industry

#Industry: Film and Music Entertainment boost 2018 production slate to 10 features

Prolific UK/Irish production powerhouse Film and Music Entertainment (F&ME) boosts 2018 Production Slate to 10 Features consolidating it with another Jonathan Preece project based on Arthur Machen’s Hill of Dreams as well as with the launch of Cinefondation entry Nene.

Industry

#Industry: U.S. production company UEG to expand into Ireland and co-produce two Irish features

U.S.-based production company Union Entertainment Group is set to expand into Ireland with the launch of UEG Global. They will be based in Dublin with the intention of bringing North American film and TV projects to shoot in Ireland. They've teamed up with Zanazibar Films and Five Knight Films on two new projects.

Irish Film

#IrishFilm: Kevin Godley to direct The Gate, based on Orson Welles’ time in Ireland

British musician and video director Kevin Godley intends to direct The Gate, a new film based on Hollywood legend Orson Welles' formative years in Ireland. The film is raising finance in Cannes and intends to shoot in Ireland with a predominately Irish cast.

Industry

#Funding: TG4, the Arts Council and the BAI announce ilDÁNA 2018

TG4 and the Arts Council have announced that the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has joined them as a partner on the arts documentary scheme, ilDÁNA 2018. ilDÁNA is designed to enhance the TG4 schedule by supporting the making of an ambitious and cinematic long-form documentary on the arts in Irish.

Irish Film

#IrishFilm: XYZ Films to shop Morgan Bushe’s The Belly of the Whale at the Cannes Marché

Los Angeles-based XYZ Films has taken on Morgan Bushe's black comedy The Belly of the Whale and will now represent North American sales for the film. at the Marché at the Cannes Film Festival. The film will be released in Irish cinemas by Wildcard Distribution later this year.

Irish Film

New Irish drama ABODE to be released in Irish Cinemas from November 7th

Poster and trailer released for new Irish film Horseshoe ahead of cinema release on December 5th

The Glassworker – A stunning piece of art with cracks

Teki Cometh – Looking back on life

A Samurai in Time – A low budget darling

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc – An emotional explosion

I Swear – A charming, character piece

The Shadow’s Edge – Time has not dulled this blade

Irish Film

#Fleadh: Galway Film Fleadh Pitching Competition calls for entries

#Industry: Film and Music Entertainment boost 2018 production slate to 10 features

#Industry: U.S. production company UEG to expand into Ireland and co-produce two Irish features

#IrishFilm: Kevin Godley to direct The Gate, based on Orson Welles’ time in Ireland

#Funding: TG4, the Arts Council and the BAI announce ilDÁNA 2018

#IrishFilm: XYZ Films to shop Morgan Bushe’s The Belly of the Whale at the Cannes Marché

#IrishFilm: Aoife McArdle’s Kissing Candice to be released in Irish and UK cinemas on June 22nd

#IrishAbroad: Neasa Hardiman’s Sea Fever wins award at Frontières Platform at the Marché du Film

#IrishAbroad: Katrina Costello’s The Silver Branch wins audience award at Hot Docs

#IrishTalent: Hugh Travers-scripted The Matchmaker does the business in The Netherlands