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News and Events - General

15
Aug

New Northern Ireland police drama Blue Lights shortlisted for Best New Drama in the NTAs

15/08/23

Two Cities Television is delighted to publicly announce that series one of BLUE LIGHTS (6×60’ for BBC/iPlayer) has been shortlisted for best NEW DRAMA at ITV’s NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARDS 2023 which will take […]

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11
Aug

MiniGame @ The Pixel Mill is open for applications

11/08/23

We are seeking new teams to video game development to apply for our MiniGame @ The Pixel Mill scheme. The video game studios must be based in Northern Ireland and working towards developing their […]

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11
Aug

First look at quiz show The Finish Line filmed in Northern Ireland

11/08/23

The BBC released its first images of quiz master Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene on set for new quiz show – The Finish Line – alongside the show’s moving podiums which contestants race […]

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10
Aug

Deliverables/Post-Production Assistant company placement opportunity

10/08/23

We are hiring a Deliverables/Post-Production Assistant as part of its Company Placement Scheme. The programme will provide a placement opportunity for one person with Makematic. This is a paid placement scheme (Real Living Wage) starting in […]

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09
Aug

Ballywalter in cinemas on 22nd September

09/08/23

Break Out Pictures and Elysian Film Group are proud to release the new trailer and artwork for Prasanna Puwanarajah’s celebrated, award-winning directorial film debut BALLYWALTER, coming to UK and Irish cinemas on Friday […]

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08
Aug

Irish language radio series explores how writing heals trauma

08/08/23

Over four weeks, budding writer Conor Torbóid explores the gift of healing through writing in a new Irish Language Broadcast Fund series, Scríbhneoirí an tSléibhe le Conor Torbóid, about a Belfast-based creative writing […]

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08
Aug

Skills development programme at MIPCOM

08/08/23

We are running a skills development programme to attend MIPCOM in Cannes in October 2023. The programme will provide a training opportunity for up to 5 Junior Development Producers, Associate Producers or equivalent […]

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04
Aug

BBC releases first-look pictures of forthcoming drama series The Woman in the Wall

04/08/23

BBC and SHOWTIME have released first-look images for the brand new 6×60’ gothic thriller The Woman in the Wall led by BAFTA award-winner Ruth Wilson (Mrs Wilson, The Affair, Luther), co-starring BAFTA nominee […]

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03
Aug

Ulster-Scots series Mahon’s Way returns to UTV

03/08/23

Joe Mahon returns to UTV on Tuesday 8th August at 8:30pm with Mahon’s Way for another series in which he will travel the length and breadth of Northern Ireland (and sometimes a wee […]

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02
Aug

Call for Training Providers

02/08/23

We are creating a framework of experienced freelance trainers and training organisations from the screen industries to provide training services on an as needed basis. The actual training needs will be identified as […]

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01
Aug

Opportunity for mentors at The Pixel Mill

01/08/23

We are looking for experienced freelancers from the video game industry to provide mentoring services at our collaborative co-working space, The Pixel Mill. The role will involve meeting with companies and other freelancers […]

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01
Aug

Script Reading call

01/08/23

We are seeking Script Readers to apply for our latest call. The Script Readers will be required to provide constructive and succinct reader reports on full draft scripts, treatments, and short synopsis. Individuals […]

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28
Jul

Northern Ireland AP Maria McCloskey named as one of Broadcast’s 2023 Hot Shots

28/07/23

TV industry magazine, Broadcast has revealed its list of Hot Shots for 2023. The emerging talent initiative seeks out the brightest and most promising individuals from across the UK television industry. Northern Ireland […]

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27
Jul

In the Land of Saints and Sinners written by Northern Ireland’s Mark McNally to premiere at Venice Film Festival

27/07/23

The 80th Venice Film Festival announced its line-up earlier this week. Northern Ireland Screen was delighted to see In the Land of Saints and Sinners among the list of selected titles. Written by […]

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27
Jul

Northern Ireland Director Tolu Ogunware named as one of Broadcast’s 2023 Hot Shots

27/07/23

TV industry magazine, Broadcast has today revealed its list of Hot Shots for 2023. The emerging talent initiative seeks out the brightest and most promising individuals from across the UK television industry. Northern […]

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26
Jul

Studio21 2023 script competition is open for entries

26/07/23

The 2023 Studio21 Drama Series Script Competition (#studio21scriptcomp) has opened for entries. They are looking for a pilot script for an international drama that will appeal to audiences and co-producers worldwide. The competition […]

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26
Jul

Interactive Manager vacancy

26/07/23

We are hiring an Interactive Manager to join our Production team. Reporting to the Head of Production, the successful applicant is the organisation’s sector lead for the interactive sector (e.g. video games, virtual […]

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26
Jul

Call for location scouting and budgeting service

26/07/23

Northern Ireland Screen is creating a framework of freelance location scouts and industry professionals to provide a location scouting and budgeting service for prospective TV and film productions. This will involve reading scripts, […]

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25
Jul

ITV announces Northern Ireland-shot Covid-19 drama, Breathtaking

25/07/23

ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill has commissioned Breathtaking, starring Golden Globe Award-winning actress Joane Frogatt. The searing, thought-provoking and poignant account of an NHS doctor in the eye of the storm during […]

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21
Jul

Company placement opportunity for a Trainee 3D Junior Rigger

21/07/23

We are hiring an Trainee 3D Junior Rigger as part of its Company Placement Scheme. The programme will provide a training opportunity for one person with HUMAIN. This is a paid placement scheme (Real Living Wage) […]

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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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18
Jul

ILBF Trainee Radio Producer Scheme opportunity

18/07/23

Our Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) is seeking applications from fluent Irish speakers for the ILBF Trainee Radio Producer Scheme. The trainee on the scheme will learn the craft of radio production while on […]

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07
Jul

Applications open for ScreenSkills’ Leaders of Tomorrow

07/07/23

ScreenSkills is recruiting for Leaders of Tomorrow. Candidates must be nominated by someone who is at senior level working within high-end TV. The nominees should be mid-level freelance professionals who have two or […]

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06
Jul

A Stitch Through Time returns for a brand new series on BBC One Northern Ireland

06/07/23

A Stitch Through Time, presented by Claire McCollum, returns for a second series on Monday 17th July at 8pm on BBC One Northern Ireland. Made by DoubleBand Films with support from Northern Ireland […]

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05
Jul

Call for animation companies to apply for latest funding call

05/07/23

We are calling Northern Ireland based animation companies to apply for our Creative Animation scheme. The scheme provides junior level creators/animators with the opportunity to develop their own ideas with support from established […]

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