Northern Ireland Screen

The Irish Language Broadcast Fund, together with 𝗙í𝗯í𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 and 𝗣ú𝗰𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, are hosting an 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 with 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 for two 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 on Sunday, December 10th in Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fíaich.

These are open auditions for a range of roles, and anyone over the age of 18 with fluent Irish can apply.

Discover more details, including how to apply, here: https://ow.ly/hJKH50Qehwj

Deadline: December 6th, 5 pm

Tá an Ciste Craoltóireachta Gaeilge i gcomhar le 𝗙í𝗯í𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 agus 𝗣ú𝗰𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 ag réachtáil 𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻 𝗱𝗿á𝗺𝗮í𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗮 agus 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝘀𝗰á𝗶𝗹𝗲á𝗻 do róil éagsúla in 𝗱𝗵á 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮 𝗱𝗿á𝗺𝗮í𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗮 nua Dé Domhnaigh 10ú Nollaig i gCultúrlann McAdam Ó Fíaich.

Is trialacha scáileán oscailte iad seo agus is féidir le haon duine thar 18 le Gaeilge líofa cur isteach air.

Tá tuilleadh eolais & sonraí ar fáil anseo: https://ow.ly/hJKH50Qehwj

Spriocdháta: 6ú Nollaig 5.i.n.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘆+?

Director of Unscripted Originals and Belfast native Sean Doyle, in collaboration with Northern Ireland Screen, is on the hunt for single films from indies in Northern Ireland for Disney+.

Local independent production companies are invited to pitch - the brief, eligibility criteria and deadline for submissions is now live on our website: https://ow.ly/ebsa50Qehcs

We're delighted to see Belfast-born director Kathryn Ferguson announced as one of the creatives among this year's cohort for . 🌟📽️

This comes hot on the heels of her Rose d'Or win earlier this week for the critically acclaimed documentary 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀, which charts Sinéad O’Connor’s phenomenal rise to worldwide fame.

Join presenter Cormac Ó hÁdhmaill tonight in the 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 of 'Rúin na bPortach | Secrets in the Peat', as he meets those looking to the future of the world's bog and peatlands in Ireland and around the globe.

Tonight on 𝗧𝗚𝟰 at 𝟵.𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺

Bí i gcuideachta an láithreoir Cormac ó hÁdhmaill sa chlár deireanach de ‘Rúin na bPortach | Secrets in the Peat’ agus é ag bualadh leo siúd atá ag iarraidh portaigh na tíre agus an domhain a chaomhnú don todhchaí.

Anocht ag 9.30.i.n. ar TG4

📢 Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund Television Call📢

Northern Ireland Screen is pleased to announce the next television application call date for the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund (“USBF”).

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
Closing Date: Friday, 5th January 2024
Decisions to be Made: Tuesday, 23rd January 2024

Check out our website for more details:https://ow.ly/bmET50QcpGT

Introducing the Northern Ireland CoSTAR Screen Lab.

An Ulster University-led consortium featuring Northern Ireland Screen will host one of five new labs specialising in the future of virtual production - a new range of real-time content production techniques using computer-generated imagery (CGI), augmented reality, and motion capture to create virtual sets, virtual worlds, and other experiences.

Learn about the new virtual production facility at Studio Ulster that will enhance Northern Ireland's competitive edge with next-gen visual effects technologies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDzOhxtMf1w

Ulster University Arts and Humanities Research Council - AHRC Humain

Levelling up screen industries in Northern Ireland: the CoStar Screen Lab CoSTAR is the UK R&D network for creative technology. Funded by AHRC, the CoSTAR network will support the design, development and creation of state-of-the-ar...

Congratulations to 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦, winner of the Rose d’Or Award for Arts.

Directed by Kathryn Ferguson and produced by TaraFilms and ArdMhacha Productions, the documentary shares the story of Sinead O'Connor's rise to fame and her subsequent exile from the pop mainstream due to her iconoclastic personality.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/CEVx50Qco8h

Exciting News📢

Five Northern Ireland projects have been nominated for the 2024 Broadcast Awards:

🏁 The Finish Line: A thrilling quiz show from Potato & Nice One Productions is competing for Best Daytime Programme!

📽️ Lyra: A poignant documentary on Lyra McKee, from Erica Starling Productions Ltd is nominated for Best Documentary.

🚓 Blue Lights: A gripping drama on rookie police officers in Belfast, written by Declan Lawn & Adam Patterson is up for Best Drama Series.

🛳️Wreck: A comedy horror series directed and exec produced by Chris Baugh is nominated for International Programme Sales.

📺 Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland: A documentary series from KEO Films & Walk on Air Films capturing personal stories of conflict and peace, competing for Best Documentary Series.

Find out more here: https://northernirelandscreen.co.uk/news/five-nominations-for-northern-ireland-in-the-2024-broadcast-awards/

Two Cities TV

📣Introducing our latest archive collection initiative, Northern Ireland Now: Contemporary Collecting.

The innovative project seeks to address underrepresentation in the Digital Film Archive, championing equality, diversity, and inclusion while fostering collaboration and advancing the skills of those working in the field of moving image curation in Northern Ireland.

With our partners, Nerve Centre, we're searching for contemporary material submissions related to several key themes and communities – including ethnic minorities, diversity of religious belief, disabled people, neurodivergent people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and working-class communities, especially young men.

Northern Ireland Now: Contemporary Collecting is funded by BFI

Find out more👇 https://ow.ly/FcTW50Qc0lg

Moving Image Arts is 20!

We recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Moving Image Arts subject, with Northern Ireland's most talented young filmmakers being recognised at CCEA's annual Moving Image Arts Showcase.

The ceremony celebrated student achievement and screened their films across different genres. Industry professionals, including Oscar award-winning writer, producer, and director Ross White, presented some of the Moving Image Arts Awards.

By pursuing this qualification in schools, you can unlock exciting career opportunities in the dynamic and ever-evolving TV and film industry.

Find out more about this year's winners and the MIA subject: https://ow.ly/oOZT50QbYlM

Ulster University CCEA

Unlock the skills needed to become a top-tier TV and production researcher! 🔍

Join the comprehensive course led by Pam Relton, a seasoned media trainer with a wealth of experience in creativity and TV research, as part of SCREEN skills cluster.

Perfect for runners, aspiring researchers, production coordinators, and anyone in the TV industry looking to master essential skills.

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/ejcB50Q9VEj

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 for the latest opportunities at Hazimation!

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Are you a passionate Unreal Engine 5 enthusiast with a flair for filmmaking? Join the team as a Shot Animator and bring our video game cinematics to life!

𝟯𝗗 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Are you a 3D wizard with a flair for bringing characters to life through animation? Join their dynamic team as a 3D Generalist with Characters Experience and embark on a creative journey like never before!

Find out more, including requirements and how to apply: https://ow.ly/ioML50QaIl4

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.

Hello UK and Ireland Puffin Pals! We are very excited to announce that Puffin Rock and The New Friends is now available to watch and download at home. The film is available across most major sites and links for UK and Ireland options are below.

🇬🇧 https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/puffin-rock-and-the-new-friends

🇮🇪 https://www.justwatch.com/ie/movie/puffin-rock-and-the-new-friends

We appreciate all our fans across the world are still waiting. We are working on the distribution deals to make it available right across the world as soon as we can.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿– a new crafts series set in Ulster-Scots heartlands

Ulster's rich heritage of craftsmanship takes centre stage in Makkin Ulster, a captivating new series funded by Northern Ireland Screen's Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund, set to reveal the soulful artistry of the region.

Through this six-part series, viewers will gain exclusive access to the studios and workshops of Ulster's most gifted artisans, exploring a diverse spectrum of crafts ranging from glassblowing to jewellery making, chocolate to metalwork, fiddle making to leatherwork.

Find out more, including 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵, here- https://ow.ly/gOEt50QbrNh

We were delighted that the cast and crew were able to come together this evening for a screening of the new Sky Original Christmas Special, "The Heist Before Christmas", filmed in Northern Ireland.

Tonight, we celebrated the dedication and passion of our talented crew alongside special guests and stars James Nesbitt, Bronagh Waugh, Bamber Todd, and Joshua McLees.

Offering a captivating blend of comedy, drama and festive magic, "The Heist Before Christmas" will be available on Sky and Now in late December.

📢Attention: Calls for Crew📢

An Independent Feature Filming in December 2023 Seeks Talented Crew in all Departments.

Apply online by Wednesday 29th November: https://northernirelandscreen.co.uk/vacancies/calls-for-crew/

As part of SCREEN skills cluster, 6ft From The Spotlight are training 3 Freelance Wellbeing Facilitators based in Northern Ireland.

They are looking for 3 individuals who:

• Are passionate about mental health and wellbeing.
• Want equal, positive workplaces.
• Are experienced in Northern Ireland’s screen sector.

Between January and March 2024, they will be selecting three applicants for participation in the deep-dive, 11-module training programme on mental health and wellbeing. This is an amazing opportunity for individuals who want to contribute to creating a healthy, inclusive, and happier workforce for the screen sector.

They welcome applications from underrepresented groups and those returning to the industry after a career break or with caring responsibilities.

Find more and apply today: https://ow.ly/8Cze50Q9UZ4

Applications close 1 December.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: Northern Ireland Screen's Company Placement Scheme has two new exciting opportunities!

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 at HHaZimation- a chance to support artists in delivering high-quality animated content at a dynamic and innovative animation and game studio.

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿 at MMakematic- an opportunity to work alongside a lead producer across several educational projects!

Apply by Wednesday, 29 November: https://ow.ly/f3SN50Q8S1I

The Irish Language Broadcast Fund, Fíbín Films and Zoogon are seeking fluent Irish language trainees across various positions for an upcoming drama series ‘Saor Sinn Ó Olc’ shooting in Gweedore in Donegal from January 2024.🎥

These are paid placements with accommodation. Candidates must have a minimum of one year’s experience.🎬

Apply by 24th November 2023: https://ow.ly/TXhQ50Q9UGN

Tá Oiliúnaithe le Gaeilge líofa a lorg do róil éagsúla i sraith dhrámaíochta nua de chuid an ILBF, 'Saor Sinn Ó Olc' a bheidh á léiriú ó mhí Eanáir 2024 ar aghaidh i gceantar Ghaoth Dobhair i nDún na nGall.

Ní mór d’iarrthóirí ar a laghad bliain taithí a bheith acu san earnáil léiriúchan le cur isteach ar na róil seo.

Spriocdháta: 24ú Samhain 2023

Congratulations to 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀!🏆🎉

The third and final season of Derry Girls, which was created and written by Lisa McGee on Channel 4 and follows a group of teenagers growing up in Northern Ireland in the 1990s, was named joint winner of the 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 at the International 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀!

Elevate your screenwriting game at the Screenwriting seminar – Creating Narrative Momentum.

📅 Date: Friday, December 8th
🕙 Time: 10 am – 1 pm
📍 Venue: The Pixel Mill – Ormeau Baths, 18 Ormeau Ave, Belfast BT2 8HS

Join us for an exciting session led by the renowned writer, journalist, and expert in Storytelling, Mary Kate O'Flanagan and discover the secrets to creating flexible story shapes, building dramatic tension, adding plot twists, developing characters, and more!

Learn more and register your interest here: https://ow.ly/pMNM50Q7q8b

For the first time, the UK Film and Television sectors have come together to tackle the systemic challenges to skills development in the industry. The Task Force, made up of 28 organisations from across the sector, was convened to respond to the BFI’s Skills Review published in June 2022.

With this report, the Task Force has set out a new long-term vision to resolve the long-standing skills challenge in the sectors. The Task Force will continue until March 2024 to support the implementation of these proposals.

Read more:

UK Screen Sectors Unveil a New and Transformative Approach to Skills Development Across the UK - Northern Ireland Screen The Screen Sectors’ Skills Task Force have published a raft of recommendations, including a new remit for a pan-sector strategic skills body Other recommendations include apprenticeship reform, strengthening partnerships with the Education sector, […]

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CINE is currently looking for a 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲 who can provide support to the 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗕𝗖 𝗡𝗜. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced professionals in the business.

Take the first step towards launching your career with CINE. 🚀

🎯 Interested? Discover more and apply today at: https://ow.ly/ORgj50Q5uq1

The Irish Language Broadcast Fund's Séamus Mac Murchaidh: Díolta Faoina Luach has won the prestigious award for the best television programme at the 𝗢𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯. This incredible programme delves into the fascinating life of the Gaelic nobleman, poet, and rapparee and explores his rich legacy.

The awards celebrate and recognise excellence in Irish language media, and the incredible Irish Language Broadcast Fund team based at Northern Ireland Screen is thrilled to have been a part of it.

Congratulations to all the crew and team behind this remarkable programme!

Séamus Mac Murchaidh: Díolta Faoina Luach is currently available on BBC iPlayer.

Bhain clár de chuid an Chiste Craoltóireachta Gaeilge, Séamus Mac Murchaidh – Díolta Faoina Luach clár teilifíse na bliana ag Gradam Chumarsáide an Oireachtais 2023. Sa chlár speisialta seo téitear sa tóir ar an fhile, ar an uasal Gaelach agus ar an ropaire trí thaiscéalaíocht a dhéanamh ar cheantar an amhráin agus ar an oidhreacht a d’fhág sé ar an áit.

Comhghairdeas don fhoireann ildánach a bhí ag obair air!

Is féidir breathnú ar Séamus Mac Murchaidh: Díolta Faoina Luach ar BBC iPlayer.

📢Exciting times ahead for Northern Ireland's production sector!

Disney+ UK and Northern Ireland Screen are joining forces in a ground-breaking collaboration, as announced at the Belfast Media Festival .🎬

This remarkable initiative to support and grow the production sector in Northern Ireland invites local independent production companies to pitch for a chance to receive a development fund awarded by Disney+ UK and Northern Ireland Screen.

Up to five Northern Ireland-based companies will be awarded funding and exclusive one-on-one creative sessions with Sean Doyle, Director of Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA.

Stay tuned for more updates, and find out more on our website: https://ow.ly/jkYR50Q8Fsv

The 2023 Belfast Media Festival kicked off yesterday with a bang, bringing together industry leaders and delegates across Northern Ireland.

Yesterday was filled with enlightening talks, panels, and workshops, including those which featured some of our Northern Ireland Screen team. Gavin Kelly, our Facilities & Sustainability Manager, shared insights into our progress and continued commitment to sustainability, and Bronagh McAtasney from the Digital Film Archive delved into the challenges of working with sensitive archive material.

Northern Ireland is proud to support the Belfast Media Festival- Check out today's schedule here: https://belfastmediafestival.co.uk/schedule/