Fox Searchlight acquires worldwide distribution for John Crowley's Brooklyn, starring Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, and Jim Broadbent.
Entries are still open for the first Animation Ireland Awards, Dingle March 13th. Submissions close January 30th.
Irish Abroad: Irish/Australian co-production Strangerland acquired by Alchemy for US distribution. Film stars Joseph Fiennes and Nicole Kidman.
The 2015 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival calls for Volunteers, closing deadline February 20th. The festival runs March 19th to 29th.
World renowned psychiatrist Professor Ivor Browne and TV3’s Elaine Crowley to take part in Patrick's Day Q&A in the IFI on February 6th.
Gearrscannán: Trailer for documentary short Aonrú from Lost Productions, detailing life on Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork.
Screen Training Ireland relaunches ASSET initiative to help industry personnel to enhance their specialist skills.
The Producers present Groundhog Day at the Sugar Club Dublin, on February 2nd.
Ag Teacht: Irish/British/Dutch co-production Brand New-U by writer/director Simon Pummell. Starring Nora-Jane Noone and Lachlan Nieboer. Out 2015.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced the award of €1.414m to 25 education and animation projects, through its Sound & Vision funding scheme.