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News and Events - Filming in Northern Ireland

20
Jul

Grierson Awards: shortlist announced features Lyra, Nothing Compares, James Joyce Ulysses and Once Upon a Time in NI

20/07/23

The Grierson Trust has announced the shortlist for the 2023 British Documentary Awards. Northern Ireland Screen is delighted to see a number of documentaries produced in Northern Ireland on the prestigious shortlist. LYRA, NOTHING […]

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17
Jul

Success for Lie of the Land at 2023 Galway Film Fleadh

17/07/23

Northern Ireland Screen’s latest New Talent Focus film, Lie of the Land won Best Irish First Feature at the 2023 Galway Film Fleadh. The tense drama was created through Northern Ireland Screen’s New Talent […]

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03
Jul

Trailer released for BBC’s World on Fire series

03/07/23

The BBC has released the first full trailer for the second series of World on Fire ahead of the programme airing on BBC One from Sunday 16th July. The series was filmed on location in Northern […]

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22
Jun

Talking Production with HBO’s Janet Graham Borba

22/06/23

Janet Graham Borba (Vice President for Production at HBO) talks production in this talk illustrated with film and television highlights from her exceptional career. Date: June 28, 2023 Location: Queen’s Film Theatre, University […]

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26
May

“PUFFIN ROCK AND THE NEW FRIENDS” TO OPEN IN CINEMAS ON 14TH JULY

26/05/23

PUFFIN ROCK AND THE NEW FRIENDS, the new animated feature from Derry-based Dog Ears and Kilkenny-based Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon (Wolfwalkers) will be released in cinemas from Friday 14th July.  Based on the […]

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22
May

Lucy Liu and Cooper Hoffman Join Christoph Waltz in Contract Killer Comedy ‘Old Guy’ filmed in Northern Ireland

22/05/23

Lucy Liu (Strange World, Shazam! Fury of the Gods) and Cooper Hoffman (Licorice Pizza) have joined two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz (No Time to Die, Big Eyes, Inglourious Basterds) in Old Guy, the upcoming action comedy […]

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15
May

Two more BAFTA TV Awards for Derry Girls

15/05/23

The BAFTA Television Awards, hosted by Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, took place last evening, Sunday 14 May, at a star-studded ceremony in London celebrating the very best of television in 2022. Northern Ireland […]

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05
May

Explore new worlds with Silverpoint series 2 on BBC iPlayer & CBBC

05/05/23

The gripping sci-fi adventure drama, Silverpoint, is back for a second series. All episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from Wednesday 17th May, with episodes also airing on CBBC on Wednesdays and […]

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28
Apr

New ITV drama Tom Jones, made in Northern Ireland, available from 4th May

28/04/23

Tom Jones, a four-part drama reimagining of The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling based on Henry Fielding’s classic novel arrives on ITVX on Thursday 4th May. The series is a rollercoaster story […]

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24
Apr

Derry Girls’ creator Lisa McGee wins BAFTA for best Writer: Comedy

24/04/23

BAFTA last night announced the winners of the BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2023 at a ceremony in London, celebrating the very best behind-the-scenes television talent of 2022. Northern Ireland Screen was delighted to […]

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20
Apr

BBC announces second series of Blue Lights

20/04/23

The BBC has announced that hit Belfast-based drama Blue Lights produced by Two Cities Television will return for a second 6 x 60’ series. Directed by Gilles Bannier, co-created and written by Declan […]

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19
Apr

Second series of Dalgliesh to air on Channel 5

19/04/23

Dalgliesh starring Bertie Carvel as Inspector Adam Dalgliesh returns to Channel 5 for a second series on Thursday 27th April at 9pm. Filmed entirely on location in Northern Ireland Dalgliesh adapts another three […]

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07
Apr

B&B By The Sea brings fifteen celebrities to Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast

07/04/23

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, Gavin and Stacey actor Larry Lamb, and Dragon’s Den’s Deborah Meaden are amongst celebrities who discover a unique coastal hideaway in BBC Two’s series B&B by the […]

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05
Apr

Third series of popular daytime drama Hope Street confirmed

05/04/23

A third series of the BBC Daytime, BBC Northern Ireland and BritBox International drama Hope Street has been confirmed with an extended run of 15 episodes. The drama, made by Long Story TV, […]

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03
Apr

A new docu-reality series unveils the life behind a global cosmetics company in Co. Antrim

03/04/23

Made Up In Belfast – the new docu-reality show that unveils the lives, loves and friendships of a dynamic young team working at a global cosmetics company based in County Antrim begins on […]

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03
Apr

Documentary about Father Alec Reid’s plan to end violence in NI to air on BBC One NI

03/04/23

The Secret Peacemaker charts the fascinating story of Father Alec Reid’s ambitious plan to bring an end to violence in Northern Ireland. Produced by New Decade with support from Northern Ireland Screen, the […]

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31
Mar

Northern Ireland made large-scale feature film, ‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves’ released in cinemas globally today 

31/03/23

New figures released today by Northern Ireland Screen show over 500 people from Northern Ireland were involved behind the scenes of feature film ‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves’. A charming thief and […]

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30
Mar

New RTÉ documentary series marks the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement

30/03/23

A new two-part documentary, The Agreement, marking the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement will air across two consecutive nights on Monday 3rd April at 9:35pm and Tuesday 4th April at 10:15pm […]

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28
Mar

New BBC Northern Ireland series to document the life and career of Ian Paisley

28/03/23

The House Of Paisley follows the life of ‘Big Ian’ with insights from journalists past and present, as well as political allies and opponents. It explores the many twists and turns of his […]

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22
Mar

Derry Girls secures three Bafta TV nominations

22/03/23

BAFTA today announced the nominations for the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards and the BAFTA Television Craft Awards. Lisa McGee’s critically acclaimed comedy Derry Girls has been nominated for three awards. The series has […]

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16
Mar

New Northern Ireland police drama Blue Lights on BBC One Mondays at 9pm

16/03/23

Blue Lights, an original police drama created and written by Northern Ireland men Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn begins on Monday 27th March at 9pm on BBC One Northern Ireland. The 6-part series was […]

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09
Mar

BBC One commissions new quiz format – The Finish Line

09/03/23

BBC One Daytime has commissioned a brand new quiz show The Finish Line to air later this year. Made and filmed in Belfast by Potato (part of ITV Studios) and Nice One Productions […]

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09
Mar

Award-winning short film An Irish Goodbye on BBC One NI and RTÉ One

09/03/23

The BAFTA-winning and Academy Award-nominated An Irish Goodbye is to air on BBC One NI on Sunday 12th March at 10:30pm and RTÉ One on Saturday 11th March at 10:40pm. The premieres are […]

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08
Mar

Northern Ireland projects and talent nominated for the 2023 IFTA Awards

08/03/23

Congratulations to the Northern Ireland projects and talent nominated for this year’s Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Awards. Projects made in Northern Ireland and homegrown talent feature heavily across the 25 categories in […]

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06
Mar

Northern Ireland projects nominated for RTS Ireland Television Awards 2023 

06/03/23

Congratulations to the Northern Ireland projects nominated for this year’s RTS Ireland Television Awards 2023. The awards aim to showcase and give recognition to the Irish TV industry for achievements and excellence in […]

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