Majority of production loans have gone to female directors.
New projects from Neil Jordan, Neasa Hardiman (both pictured) and John Butler are among those supported by the Irish Film Board in its latest round of funding decisions.
In an apparent nod to recent pledges by the Ifb to commit to gender parity in its funded projects, three of the four production loans in this quarter were given to films with female directors.
Filmmaker Neasa Hardiman, whose television credits include Happy Valley and Tracy Beaker Returns, will make her feature directorial debut with Sea Fever, which has been given a provisional offer of commitment by the Ifb.
The film, centred on a science student who becomes isolated from her superstitious trawler crew as they struggle to overcome a deadly parasite in their water supply, was also written by Hardiman and will be produced by Fantastic Films.
The End of Romance, written and directed by Trish McAdam, based on the...
New projects from Neil Jordan, Neasa Hardiman (both pictured) and John Butler are among those supported by the Irish Film Board in its latest round of funding decisions.
In an apparent nod to recent pledges by the Ifb to commit to gender parity in its funded projects, three of the four production loans in this quarter were given to films with female directors.
Filmmaker Neasa Hardiman, whose television credits include Happy Valley and Tracy Beaker Returns, will make her feature directorial debut with Sea Fever, which has been given a provisional offer of commitment by the Ifb.
The film, centred on a science student who becomes isolated from her superstitious trawler crew as they struggle to overcome a deadly parasite in their water supply, was also written by Hardiman and will be produced by Fantastic Films.
The End of Romance, written and directed by Trish McAdam, based on the...
- 1/31/2017
- ScreenDaily
Some of the best things in life come in pairs, and film is no different. No, I don’t mean sequels and/or remakes, because I think we all know how those often turn out. Instead, I mean those actors and directors who very frequently collaborate on films, so much so that it feels odd when the actor does not appear in one of the director’s films.
There have been some incredible collaborations throughout cinema history; Kurosawa Akira and Toshiro Mifune brought the samurai film to life, Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone breathed new life into the dying western in the 1960s, and Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro brought audiences some of the best films to come out of New Hollywood in the 1970s and into the 90s. And of course there are amazing collaborations in modern cinema: Quentin Tarantino and Samuel L. Jackson, Wes Anderson and his troupe of actors,...
There have been some incredible collaborations throughout cinema history; Kurosawa Akira and Toshiro Mifune brought the samurai film to life, Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone breathed new life into the dying western in the 1960s, and Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro brought audiences some of the best films to come out of New Hollywood in the 1970s and into the 90s. And of course there are amazing collaborations in modern cinema: Quentin Tarantino and Samuel L. Jackson, Wes Anderson and his troupe of actors,...
- 8/14/2015
- by William Penix
- SoundOnSight
Now's the time to get moonstruck. Forty-five years ago Sunday, Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on another world. Armstrong's "one small step ... one giant leap" on the dusty lunar surface July 20, 1969, still stirs hearts. You can join the celebration, without needing to travel to the launch site at Florida's Kennedy Space Center, where Nasa will honor Armstrong on Monday with a renaming ceremony of the historic Operations and Checkout Building. Both Aldrin and Michael Collins, the Apollo 11 command module pilot who orbited the moon, will be there. At the very least,...
- 7/20/2014
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
This is our government werking for us. Congressman John Lewis of Georgia (the last surviving member of the Civil Rights Movement's Big Six) was recorded dancing to Pharrell Williams' omnipresent hit "Happy" during a belated birthday bash at the office. For the record, Rep. Lewis is 74 years young. "Ever since Pharrell came out with the song, he's wanted to know, 'Who sings that song? Who sings that song?" chief of staff Michael Collins, says (via USA Today). "He gets into it. The congressman has this incredible spirit. Whenever he hears the song, he's like, 'Turn it up. Turn it up.' Whenever he hears it, he just lights up." Rep. Lewis isn't alone....
- 3/21/2014
- E! Online
As much as we love all that summer has to offer, fall is where it's at for true cinephiles. The movie lover's season officially kicks off (according to us, anyway) the same day the annual Toronto International Festival launches every year in early September.
As has been the case for several years now, Toronto serves as a platform for studios to launch their Oscar hopefuls and for smaller indies to find a home (and maybe some awards down the line). "The King's Speech," "Slumdog Millionaire," "Precious" and "The Artist" all played at the festival before going on to Oscar glory while films like "Beginners," "Killer Joe" and "Your Sister's Sister," all came into the event without a distributor, and left with one.
As is usually the case, this year's slate looks supremely promising, with new films from Terence Malick, Ben Affleck, Neil Jordan, Brian De Palma, Joe Wright and a slew of others.
As has been the case for several years now, Toronto serves as a platform for studios to launch their Oscar hopefuls and for smaller indies to find a home (and maybe some awards down the line). "The King's Speech," "Slumdog Millionaire," "Precious" and "The Artist" all played at the festival before going on to Oscar glory while films like "Beginners," "Killer Joe" and "Your Sister's Sister," all came into the event without a distributor, and left with one.
As is usually the case, this year's slate looks supremely promising, with new films from Terence Malick, Ben Affleck, Neil Jordan, Brian De Palma, Joe Wright and a slew of others.
- 9/5/2012
- by Nigel Smith
- NextMovie
Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died. He was 82. "We are heartbroken to share the news that Neil Armstrong has passed away following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures," his family said in a statement Saturday, according to ABC News. The statement describes the astronaut as "our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend," and also as "a reluctant American hero who always believed he was just doing his job." Armstrong made history when he set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," Armstrong, who was...
- 8/25/2012
- PEOPLE.com
When I was growing up, New York 's best (now long-defunct) classical radio station, Wncn, played only American composers' music each Fourth of July. With the classical world dominated by Europeans, this was a welcome and educational corrective. In the history of American music, independence wasn't achieved until the 20th century; 19th century composers such as John Knowles Paine and George Whitefield Chadwick studied in Europe and blatantly imitated European models. Listening to their music "blind," few would guess they were Americans. There was Revolutionary War-era vocal writer William Billings, but his originality was more a lack of proper technique. Continuing Wncn's tradition, here's a look at true American classical. music.
There is a bit of chauvinism in this article, as "American" here refers not to all the Americas (North, Central, and South) but rather the colloquial usage in the United States to mean that country's residents (hence, the Mexican Carlos Chavez,...
There is a bit of chauvinism in this article, as "American" here refers not to all the Americas (North, Central, and South) but rather the colloquial usage in the United States to mean that country's residents (hence, the Mexican Carlos Chavez,...
- 7/4/2012
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Speaker of the House John Boehner (R., Ohio) was emotional as Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong received a Congressional Gold Medal at the Capitol in Washington Wednesday. Astronauts John Glenn, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin also received medals.
Can you really blame Speaker of the House John Boehner (R., Ohio) for getting all emotional as Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong received a Congressional Gold Medal in Washington Wednesday? (See accompanying photo.)
Ever since he became the first...
Can you really blame Speaker of the House John Boehner (R., Ohio) for getting all emotional as Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong received a Congressional Gold Medal in Washington Wednesday? (See accompanying photo.)
Ever since he became the first...
- 11/17/2011
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
The three astronauts of Apollo 11, the moon landing expedition, Neil Armstrong (above, right), Buzz Aldrin (above, middle right), Michael Collins (above, left) and the first American to orbit the Earth, John Glenn (above, middle left), were all awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday (Nov. 16), which is the nation's highest civilian honor.
They are the first astronauts ever to receive the honor, which is described as "the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions." Florida Senator Bill Nelson was the initial Congressman who sought this recognition for the astronauts.
This ceremony comes just months after Nasa announced major budget problems, but Senator Nelson says he expects the Nasa budget of $17.8 billion to be approved by Congress, calling it "a major investment in the next generation of human space flight."
Neil Armstrong was among those urging Congress not to end the space exploration era for the United States back in September.
They are the first astronauts ever to receive the honor, which is described as "the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions." Florida Senator Bill Nelson was the initial Congressman who sought this recognition for the astronauts.
This ceremony comes just months after Nasa announced major budget problems, but Senator Nelson says he expects the Nasa budget of $17.8 billion to be approved by Congress, calling it "a major investment in the next generation of human space flight."
Neil Armstrong was among those urging Congress not to end the space exploration era for the United States back in September.
- 11/16/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The Culture Show | Rostropovich – The Genius Of The Cello | Autumnwatch 2011 | Criminal Minds | A League Of Their Own | Chris Addison: My Funniest Year
The Culture Show
7pm, BBC2
Another week, another eclectic collection of reports from the arts show, which this week visits Glasgow. Top of the bill is host Andrew Graham-Dixon interviewing Grayson Perry, who's lately curated an installation of new works mixed up with objects drawn from the British Museum collection. Mark Kermode discusses We Need To Talk About Kevin with its director Lynne Ramsay, Simon Armitage celebrates National Poetry Day, and critic Michael Collins considers representations of working-class characters in the theatre. Plus, choreographer Akram Khan and the work of artist Gerhard Richter. Jonathan Wright
Rostropovich – The Genius Of The Cello
7.30pm, BBC4
The cello is the closest orchestral instrument to the human voice in its range of expression. It has achieved a pre-eminence in the classical repertoire,...
The Culture Show
7pm, BBC2
Another week, another eclectic collection of reports from the arts show, which this week visits Glasgow. Top of the bill is host Andrew Graham-Dixon interviewing Grayson Perry, who's lately curated an installation of new works mixed up with objects drawn from the British Museum collection. Mark Kermode discusses We Need To Talk About Kevin with its director Lynne Ramsay, Simon Armitage celebrates National Poetry Day, and critic Michael Collins considers representations of working-class characters in the theatre. Plus, choreographer Akram Khan and the work of artist Gerhard Richter. Jonathan Wright
Rostropovich – The Genius Of The Cello
7.30pm, BBC4
The cello is the closest orchestral instrument to the human voice in its range of expression. It has achieved a pre-eminence in the classical repertoire,...
- 10/7/2011
- by Jonathan Wright, David Stubbs, John Robinson, Martin Skegg
- The Guardian - Film News
Stalwart of the TV police series Juliet Bravo
Noel Collins, who has died of cancer aged 74, was a linchpin of the police series Juliet Bravo throughout its entire six-series run. As Sergeant George Parrish, he was familiar for his "Yes, ma'am" response to consecutive uniformed inspectors Jean Darblay (Stephanie Turner) and Kate Longton (Anna Carteret). Parrish and his male colleagues were seen adjusting to working with a female boss in the BBC programme, which was launched a decade before the more hard-edged Prime Suspect – although four months after ITV's The Gentle Touch, which starred Jill Gascoine as a detective inspector.
The pace of life was slow in Juliet Bravo, whose title came from a police call-sign. The series (1980-85), set in the fictional Lancashire town of Hartley and described by one television critic as "Dixon in skirts", was also notable for being the flipside to its creator Ian Kennedy-Martin's previous,...
Noel Collins, who has died of cancer aged 74, was a linchpin of the police series Juliet Bravo throughout its entire six-series run. As Sergeant George Parrish, he was familiar for his "Yes, ma'am" response to consecutive uniformed inspectors Jean Darblay (Stephanie Turner) and Kate Longton (Anna Carteret). Parrish and his male colleagues were seen adjusting to working with a female boss in the BBC programme, which was launched a decade before the more hard-edged Prime Suspect – although four months after ITV's The Gentle Touch, which starred Jill Gascoine as a detective inspector.
The pace of life was slow in Juliet Bravo, whose title came from a police call-sign. The series (1980-85), set in the fictional Lancashire town of Hartley and described by one television critic as "Dixon in skirts", was also notable for being the flipside to its creator Ian Kennedy-Martin's previous,...
- 9/11/2011
- by Anthony Hayward
- The Guardian - Film News
New York -- The recently launched Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund on Wednesday announced seven projects set to split $80,000 from its film finishing fund.
Jury members John Battsek, Gael Garcia Bernal, Alex Gibney, Jacquie Jones, Rory Kennedy, Diego Luna, Albert Maysles and Diane Weyermann selected the winners from 12 finalists chosen by the Tribeca Film Institute, which runs Gtdf with the fashion house.
The recipients are Ian Olds' "The Fixer," Laura Poitras' "Release," Jennilyn Merten & Tyler Measom's "Sons of Perdition," Andrew Berends' "Delta Boys," Martin Syjuco and Michael Collins' "Give Up Tomorrow," and Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman's "If a Tree Falls" and Beadie Finzi's "Vida Ballet."...
Jury members John Battsek, Gael Garcia Bernal, Alex Gibney, Jacquie Jones, Rory Kennedy, Diego Luna, Albert Maysles and Diane Weyermann selected the winners from 12 finalists chosen by the Tribeca Film Institute, which runs Gtdf with the fashion house.
The recipients are Ian Olds' "The Fixer," Laura Poitras' "Release," Jennilyn Merten & Tyler Measom's "Sons of Perdition," Andrew Berends' "Delta Boys," Martin Syjuco and Michael Collins' "Give Up Tomorrow," and Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman's "If a Tree Falls" and Beadie Finzi's "Vida Ballet."...
- 8/13/2008
- by By Gregg Goldstein
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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