THE FAVOURITE WINS SEVEN BAFTA’S
Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘The Favourite’ took home seven awards at this year’s British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTA’s).
‘THE FAVOURITE’ AND ‘DETAINMENT’ RECEIVE OSCAR NOMINATIONS
We’re over the moon to report that two Screen Scene posted films have been nominated for Oscars at the 91st Academy Awards.
SCREEN SCENE POSTED FILMS TO PREMIERE AT SUNDANCE FILM FEST
We’re happy to report that two Screen Scene posted films have been selected to have their world premieres at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival.
‘Rosie’ opens in Irish cinemas this weekend
Heart-wrenching housing crisis drama ‘Rosie’ opens in cinemas nationwide this weekend.
New Drama series ‘BLOOD’ begins Monday on Virgin Media One
Original drama series ‘Blood’ will make its premiere on Virgin Media One on Monday evening.
Emer Reynold’s ‘The Farthest’ wins Emmy
Fantastic news from across the water! Emer Reynold’s ‘The Farthest’ has taken home the award for Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary at this years 39th International News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
Rave reviews for ‘Rosie’
Housing crisis drama ‘Rosie’ earned rave reviews after its recent world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival!
The Favourite wins Grand Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival
The latest film from renowned director Yorgos Lanthimos, ‘The Favourite’, took home two awards at the Venice Film festival this past weekend.
Four Screen Scene posted features set to make big screen debuts
We’re delighted to report that four Screen Scene and Ardmore Sound posted feature films are set to make their big screen debuts over the coming month.
ROTHCO WIN BIG AT CANNES LIONS FOR THE INCREDIBLE ‘JFK UNSILENCED’
Massive congratulations to Dublin-based agency Rothco, who took home a whopping seven Cannes Lions awards last month for The Times incredible campaign ‘JFK Unsilenced’.
Meet Snuggley in the new BANK OF IRELAND TV spot
‘Wherever you go’ is the charming new Bank of Ireland commercial from Independent and TBWA Dublin.
Lords & Ladles returns for a brand new series this Sunday
The brand new series of Lords & Ladles launches this Sunday on RTE ONE!
Anti-abuse campaign attempts to ‘SAVE OUR TROLLS’ in star studded music video
Screen Scene was recently involved in the ‘Save Our Trolls’ internet awareness campaign.
New series of Daniel & Majella’s B&B Road Trip starts tonight on RTE One
Yes, you read the headline correctly, Daniel & Majellas B&B Road Trip does indeed return to television screens tonight!
New ad campaign ROCKSHORE Lager completes post here at Screen Scene
Screen Scene posted 1 x 30 sec and 3 x 10 sec commercials for the launch of Rockshore, a light and refreshing new larger brewed in St. James gate.
SCREEN SCENE VFX GETS ‘LOST IN SPACE’ THIS APRIL ON NETFLIX
Screen Scene are proud to announce that our incredible VFX team’s work will be on display when LOST IN SPACE makes its worldwide premiere on Netflix this April.
FIRST DATES IRELAND SEASON FINALE AIRS TONIGHT ON RTE TWO
The latest series of First Dates Ireland comes to a close tonight on RTE 2 at 9.30pm.
IRELAND’S GOT TALENT FINAL TAKES PLACE THIS SATURDAY ON TV3
The final of Ireland’s Got Talent takes place this Saturday at 7.00pm on TV3
The unforgivable soon becomes forgivable in new Jameson Whiskey Short ‘Coopers’
‘Coopers’ is the second of two short films from the new global “Taste, That’s Why”campaign from Jameson Irish Whiskey.
‘Scully was to Blame’ in this wonderful new short film for JAMESON Whiskey
Called “Taste, That’s Why”, the campaign reimagines true stories about Jameson and its workers in two stunningly made short commercial films
Londis comes to the rescue of Soccer Mom’s nationwide in this hilarious new spot by Lorcan Finnegan
“Why is it on certain Saturdays, in certain Londis stores, we stock more coffee, gossip mags and oranges?”
The Restaurant returns to TV3 for brand new season
The Restaurant returned to TV3 airwaves last week for a brand new series.
DON’T MISS THE OPERATION TRANSFORMATION FINALE TONIGHT ON RTE ONE
The grand finale of Operation Transformation Series 11 airs tonight on RTÉ One.
Londis have all your fake tan and deodorant needs covered in latest ‘School Disco’ commercial
“Why is it on certain nights in certain stores, that we stock more fake tan, deodorant and tissues? ”
VODAFONE celebrates the importance of family firsts in their latest TV spot
This charming spot from Vodafone Ireland, now airing on tv screens nationwide, was recently edited here at Screen Scene by Jake Walshe.
A Fond Farewell to Jim Duggan
Two words that encapsulate the essence of one man: Industry. Legend.
LENNY ABRAHAMSON’S LATEST ‘THE LITTLE STRANGER’ NOW IN POST HERE AT SCREEN SCENE
The next film from Oscar-nominated director Lenny Abrahamson, ‘The Little Stranger’, is currently undergoing post production here at Screen Scene.
WATCH Screen Scene’s Game of Thrones Season 7 VFX Breakdowns
Screen Scene are proud to present our brand new selection of Game of Thrones Season 7 VFX Breakdowns
Cast of Daddy’s Home 2 to feature on tonight’s Gogglebox Ireland
Excitement overload!!! Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Mel Gibson and John Lithgow will take part in a very special ‘Gogglebox Ireland: Celebrity Special’ this Wednesday 22nd November at 10pm!
Moving Doc ‘Condemned to Remember’ opens in cinemas November 3rd
Gripping feature doc ‘Condemned to Remember’ will opens in cinemas this Friday, November 3rd.
Powerful Documentary ‘Condemned to Remember’ opens in cinemas November 3rd
Gripping feature doc ‘Condemned to Remember’ will have its theatrical release this Friday, November 3rd.
‘FIGHT TO BREATHE’ CYSTIC FIBROSIS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
The average person takes 16 breaths per minute. A person with Cystic Fibrosis has to fight for every single one.
SPECIAL SCREENING OF DOCUMENTARY ‘GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI’ TAKING PLACE WEDNESDAY 25th
To celebrate the films October 27th nationwide cinema release, a special screening of Blinder Films Documentary ‘Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami’ is set to take place next Wednesday, 25th October in a number of cinemas across the country.
SPONSOR ‘SHINE A LIGHT’ ORLAGH HOUSE SLEEP OUT
Screen Scene’s Mark Fitzpatrick has organized a sleepout on behalf of Knocklyon United F.C in aid of Focus Ireland, to raise funds for their vital work and ‘Shine a Light’ on the issue of homelessness in the country today.
“On October 13th, we will be sleeping out in the spectacular grounds of Orlagh House, Rathfarnham, to shine a light on the issue of homelessness in Ireland today.
SCREEN SCENE VFX NOMINATED FOR HPA AWARD
Fantastic news! Screen Scene VFX has been nominated for a 2017 Hollywood Professional Association Award for our work on Series Five of Ripper Street.
‘The Drummer and the Keeper’ to screen at BFI London Film Fest
Galway Film Fleadh Best Debut Feature winner THE DRUMMER AND THE KEEPER will screen as part of this years BFI London Film Festival, taking place from the 4th – the 15th of October.
Yorgos Lanthimos latest ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ set for Irish release this November
‘The Lobster’ Director Yorgos Lanthimos chilling new film, ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ will open in Irish cinemas on November 3rd.
Screen Scene’s Juniper Calder wins Shark Award for Best Editing
Massive congratulations to our very own Juniper Calder on taking home the prize for Best Editing at the Kinsale Shark Awards this past weekend.
Rebecca Daly’s ‘Good Favour’ to premiere at TIFF
Rebecca Daly’s latest film Good Favour will premiere at this years Toronto International Film Festival (taking place from the 7th – 17th September).
‘The Farthest’ opens in UK Cinemas this Friday
Written and directed by Emer Reynolds, ‘The Farthest’ chronicles the four-decade work of nuclear-powered probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, which have travelled over 22 million combined miles since leaving Earth to study the outer solar system.
Check out the First Trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos latest ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’
The chilling first trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster) new film, ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ has arrived online.
BLINDER FILMS DOCUMENTARY ‘GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI’ TO SCREEN AT TIFF
We are delighted to report that Blinder Films Documentary ‘Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami’ will be the opening film in the documentary strand at this years Toronto International Film Festival (taking place from the 7th – 17th September).
Watch the first clip from award winning feature ‘The Drummer and the Keeper’
The first clip of Galway Film Fleadh Best Debut Feature winner THE DRUMMER AND THE KEEPER has just surfaced online!
‘The Farthest’ opens in Irish cinemas this Friday
Written and directed by Reynolds, ‘The Farthest’ chronicles the four-decade work of nuclear-powered probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, which have travelled over 22 million combined miles since leaving Earth to study the outer solar system.
‘The Drummer and the Keeper’ and ‘Wave’ win big at Galway Film Fleadh
Two Screen Scene posted films took home top honours the Galway Film Fleadh this past weekend!
Screen Scene posted feature films to screen at Galway Film Fleadh
We’re happy as always to report that a selection of Screen Scene posted films will screen at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh (taking place 11th – 16th July).
SCREEN SCENE VFX NOMINATED FOR TWO AEAF AWARDS
Screen Scene VFX have received two Nominations at this year Australian Effects and Animation Awards!
Moving documentary ‘Condemned to Remember’ to premiere at Galway Film Fleadh
Gripping feature doc ‘Condemned to Remember’ will get it first public screening in Galway at The Town Hall Theatre at 16.15 on Friday 14th July as part of the Galway Film Fleadh.
‘Maudie’ to screen at Edinburgh International Film Festival
Aisling Walsh’s Maudie will screen at this years Edinburgh International Film Festival, which will run from June 21st – July 2nd.
Ripper Street and Black Sails shortlisted for VFX Emmys
“The shortlist for the 2017 Emmy Awards has been announced!”
Moving documentary ‘School Life’ selected for AFI Docs 2017
Moving documentary feature School life (formerly known as ‘In Loco Parentis‘) has been selected to screen at this year’s AFI DOCS Film Festival.
Check out Screen Scene’s Summer VFX Showreel!
Get ready for a feast for thine eyes!
Watch the first trailer for moving documentary ‘Condemned to Remember’
The first trailer for gripping feature doc ‘Condemned to Remember’ is now online.
Rave reviews for Yorgos Lanthimos latest ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ at Cannes
Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster) latest film, ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ has received rave reviews after premiering at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival.
Yorgos Lanthimos latest ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ to screen at Cannes Film Festival
Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster) latest film, ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ has been selected to screen in competition at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off today.
Emer Reynolds wins Director’s Finders Series award for THE FARTHEST
Emer Reynolds has won the Director Finders series Award for her work on the stunning documentary on NASA’s Voyager mission, THE FARTHEST.
Check out the brilliant new palindrome style TV spot for Orchard Thieves
Rothco and Russell Curran have teamed up to bring us the new TV advert for Heineken-owned cider brand Orchard Thieves, currently airing on TV screens nationwide.
Juanita Wilson’s ‘Tomato Red’ available on DVD & Demand this Friday
Juanita Wilson’s IFTA Award-winning film ‘Tomato Red’ is available on DVD and on demand from this Friday, the 28th of April.
Check out the hilarious new Bord Gáis Energy commercial
Directed by Lorcan Finnegan for Butter, hilarious new Bord Gais Energy advert “Eyebrows” is currently airing on television screens nationwide.
Four Screen Scene Posted films to Screen at Newport Film Festival
Taking place from April 20th–27th, this year’s Newport Beach Film Festival will feature over three hundred and fifty films in its lineup, with Screen Scene posted gems ‘Tomato Red’ (Juanita Wilson), ‘A Date for Mad Mary’ (Darren Thornton), ‘Strange Occurrences in a Small Irish village’ (Aoife Kelleher) and ‘The Secret Scripture’ (Jim Sheridan) set to screen as part of the Irish Spotlight program.
Emer Reynolds ‘The Farthest’ makes international debut at Tribeca
Emer Reynold’s stunning documentary on NASA’s Voyager mission, THE FARTHEST, makes its international premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York this evening.
Screen Scene wins Best Sound IFTA for ‘Tomato Red’
The annual IFTA Film & Drama Awards took place on Saturday night, and we’re ecstatic to report that Screen Scene’s Niall Brady, Ken Galvin & Steve Fanagan picked up the Best Sound Award for their work on Juanita Wilsons Tomato Red.
Watch the first trailer for Gerard Barrett’s ‘BRAIN ON FIRE’
The first trailer for Gerard Barrett’s ‘Brain on Fire’ is now online.
Jim Sheridan’s ‘The Secret Scripture’ in Irish cinemas now
Jim Sheridan’s new film, The Secret Scripture, opened in Irish cinemas on Friday, March 24th.
Documentary series ‘An Misean sa tSin’ begins tonight on TG4
Episode One of new documentary series ‘An Misean sa tSin’ airs tonight at 7.30pm on TG4.
Screen Scene nominated for three VFX Awards at this years IFTAS
We’re delighted to report that Screen Scene Visual Effects Supervisors Ed Bruce & Nicholas Murphy have picked up three nominations for Best VFX at this year’s IFTA Film & Drama Awards.
‘TOMATO RED’ AND ‘THE SIEGE OF JADOTVILLE’ NOMINATED FOR BEST SOUND AT IFTA FILM & DRAMA AWARDS
We’re delighted to report that Tomato Red and The Siege of Jadotville have both been nominated in the category of Best Sound at this year’s IFTA Film & Drama Awards.
‘Tomato Red’ opens in Irish cinemas this Friday
Juanita Wilson’s new movie ‘Tomato Red’ opens in Irish cinemas tomorrow, March 3rd.
Emer Reynolds ‘The Farthest’ wins big at ADIFF
Emer Reynold’s stunning documentary on NASA’s Voyager mission, THE FARTHEST, took home the Audience Award and the award for Best Irish Documentary at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival this past weekend.
Dont miss the ‘Operation Transformation’ finale tonight on RTE One
Man, those eight weeks absolutely blew by! The double bill grand finale of Operation Transformation series ten airs tonight at RTÉ One!
FIVE SCREEN SCENE POSTED FILMS TO SCREEN AT ADIFF
Five Screen Scene posted feature films will screen at this years Audi Dublin International Film Festival, kicking off tonight in our country’s capitol.
‘Game of Thrones’ wins five Visual Effects Society Awards
We’re delighted to report that ‘Game of Thrones’ won big at this years Visual Effects Society Awards.
First teasers for Emer Reynolds ‘The Farthest’ now online
The first teasers for Emer Reynold’s stunning documentary on NASA’s Voyager mission, THE FARTHEST, are now online for your viewing pleasure.
‘The Secret Scripture’ coming to Irish cinemas this March
It’s been announced that Jim Sheridan’s new film, The Secret Scripture, will open in Irish cinemas this March.
Emer Reynolds ‘The Farthest’ to premiere at ADIFF
Emer Reynold’s stunning documentary on NASA’s Voyager mission, THE FARTHEST, will premiere at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival on Sunday the 26th of February.
There’s a ‘Sing Street’ screening and 80s Fancy Dress party in the Sugar Club this Month
Dublin Venue The Sugar Club will hold a Sing Street screening & 80’s Fancy Dress Party on the 28th of January.
Perfect for anyone who missed the Golden Globe nominated film on the big screen the first time round, the screening will be accompanied by Beers, cocktails, pizzas, gourmet popcorn, and followed by DJs spinning your favourite 80s jams. This promises to be a night not to be missed!
‘Strange Occurrences in a small Irish Village’ now available to rent or buy
Feature documentary ‘Strange Occurrences in a Small Irish village’ is now available to rent or buy!
Irish Documentary ‘In Locos Parentis’ to screen at Sundance
Moving documentary feature ‘In Loco Parentis‘ will screen at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival (January 19th-29th).
John Carney’s ‘Sing Street’ up for Best Musical or Comedy at Golden Globes
The 2017 Golden Globes take place this Sunday, with John Carney’s critically acclaimed Sing Street in the running for Best Motion Picture in the Comedy or Musical category.
Operation Transformation returns tonight on RTE One
The wait is over! Operation Transformation returns to TV screens tonight for its 10th season!
‘Here’s to the hosts’ with Tesco’s Christmas Campaign
Tesco’s Christmas ad campaign ‘Here’s to the Hosts’ continues to run across television screens in the run-up to Christmas this Sunday.
‘If you witnessed domestic violence, what would you do?’ asks new ad campaign
Assembly and Cawley Nea TBWA have teamed up to bring us this provocative new ad campaign for the Department of Justice and Equality that asks: If you witnessed domestic Violence, what would you do?
TWO SCREEN SCENE POSTED SHOWS MAKE IMDB’S TOP TEN OF 2016
IMDB released their ‘Top 10 TV shows of 2016’ list this week, and we’re delighted to report that HBO’s drama ‘Game of Thrones’ and History channels ‘Vikings’ were prominently featured.
John Carney’s ‘Sing Street’ nominated for Golden Globe
John Carney’s critically acclaimed Sing Street has been nominated for Best Motion Picture in the Comedy or Musical category at the 2017 Golden Globes!
First trailer for ‘The Secret Scripture’ is now online
The first trailer for Jim Sheridan’s new film, The Secret Scripture has been released online.
‘ROOM’ Nominated for Two European Film Awards
We’re happy to report that Lenny Abrahamson’s ‘Room’ has been nominated for two European Film Awards!
ROOM NOMINATED UP FOR ‘OUTSTANDING SOUND’ AT THIS WEEKS HPA AWARDS
The Hollywood Professional Association Award (HPA Awards) take place this week, and we’re delighted to report that Screen Scene and Ardmore Sound have been nominated in the category of Outstanding Sound – Feature Film, for their work on Lenny Abrahamson’s multi award winning ‘Room’.
Ireland’s Fittest Family now available on RTEPLAYER
The first two episodes of Ireland’s Fittest Family Season 4 are now available to watch on RTEplayer.
‘The land of the enlightened’ opens in IFI this Friday
Stunning quasi-documentary feature, ‘The Land of the Enlightened’, opens in the Irish Film Institute this Friday the 11th November.
Bye Bye, Peter Tighe
How much pain can a human heart take?
Screen Scene nominated for ‘Outstanding Visual Effects – TV’ at this years HPA AWARDS
For a 2nd year in a row Screen Scene VFX have picked up a Hollywood Professional Association Award (HPA Awards) nomination in ‘Outstanding Visual Effects – TV’ category for their VFX work on Season 4 of Ripper Street.
Ireland’s Fittest Family returns this Sunday
The Brand new series of Ireland’s Fittest Family kicks off this Sunday!
‘Siege of Jadotville’ now available on Netflix
Blistering true life war drama, The Seige of Jadotville, is now available to watch on Netflix.
Goodbye, Tracy Reid
The passing of a titan. The setting of a sun. Tracy Reid, former world class Receptionist, current top drawer Head of Hospitality, leaves Screen Scene today after 16 years of immeasurable service.
NEW FAMILY JOINS GOGGLEBOX IRELAND THIS THURSDAY
A brand new family joins Gogglebox Ireland this week.
ROOM NOMINATED FOR ‘OUTSTANDING SOUND’ AT THIS YEARS HPA AWARDS
Screen Scene and Ardmore Sound have been nominated for a Hollywood Professional Association Award (HPA Awards) for their work on Lenny Abrahamson’s multi award winning ‘Room’.
2016 IFTA GALA TELEVISION AWARDS TAKE PLACE TONIGHT
The 2016 IFTA Gala Television Awards take place at the Double Tree Hotel tonight.
Check out the hilarious new EuroMillions advert from Russell Curran and DDFH&B
Currently airing on televisions nationwide, this hilarious new advert for EuroMillions was Directed by Damien O’Donnell and Produced by Russ Russell for Russell Curran Productions.
Screen Scene Editors win Bronze at Kinsale Shark Awards
We’re happy to report that Screen Scene’s Jake Walshe and Juniper Calder were winners at this years Kinsale Shark Awards.
GOGGLEBOX IRELAND IS A RATINGS SMASH FOR TV3
A total of 392,000 tuned in to watch episode one of the eagerly anticipated Irish version of ‘Gogglebox’ last night!
GOGGLEBOX IRELAND STARTS TONIGHT ON TV3
The eagerly anticipated Irish version of ‘Gogglebox’ debuts tonight on TV3 at 9.30pm.
IFTA NOMINATIONS FOR SCREEN SCENE POSTED SHOWS
The Nominees for the 2016 IFTA Gala Television Awards have been announced, and we’re delighted to report that a number of Screen Scene posted shows are in the running for glory at this years ceremony.
‘Game of Thrones’ wins VFX Emmy
HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ has taken home the Best Visual Effects award at this years Creative Arts Emmys!
‘The Secret Scripture’ and ‘Maudie’ to screen at TIFF
Jim Sherdan’s The Secret Scripture and Aisling Walsh’s Maudie will screen at this years Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
‘Maudie’ to screen at the Telluride Film Festival
Directed by five time IFTA nominee Walsh, ‘Maudie’ is the true story of Maud Lewis, who overcame the physical challenge of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to become one of Canada’s premier folk artists.
A DATE FOR MAD MARY in cinemas this Friday
Screen Scene posted Galway Film Fleadh winner, A Date For Mad Mary opens in cinemas this Friday, 2nd of September.
Gerrard Barrett’s ‘Smalltown’ premieres on TV3 this Thursday
Smalltown tells the story of Conor (played by Charlie Kelly), a twenty something who leaves his small town in rural Ireland to emigrate to London in search of a better life. When circumstances bring him home years later, he discovers much has changed…
‘Strange Occurrences in a small Irish Village’ opens in cinemas august 26th
Feature documentary ‘Strange Occurrences in a Small Irish village’ opens in Irish cinemas on the 26th of August.
Gerard Barrett’s ‘BRAIN ON FIRE’ TO PREMIERE AT TIFF
Gerard Barrett’s ‘Brain on Fire’ will have its world premiere at this years Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
‘TRADERS’ AVAILABLE ON DVD AND ON DEMAND FROM THIS FRIDAY
Irish thriller ‘Traders’ will be released on DVD and on demand on August 12th.
Watch Academy Award winner Benjamin Cleary’s moving spec advert ‘The Suit’
Benjamin Cleary’s fantastic spec advert for HSBC, The Suit, is now available online for your viewing pleasure.
A DATE FOR MAD MARY WINS AUDIENCE AWARD AT GAZE FILM FESTIVAL
Screen Scene posted film, A Date For Mad Mary has been given the audience award at this years Gaze Film Festival.
Watch the first trailer for Galway film Fleadh winner ‘A Date For Mad Mary’
The first trailer for Screen Scene posted feature A Date for Mad Mary is now available online for your viewing pleasure.
‘Game of Thrones’ recieves Emmy nomination for VFX
We’re delighted to report that HBO fantasy ‘Game of Thrones’ has been nominated for the Best Visual Effects award at this years Creative Arts Emmys!
‘A Date For Mad Mary’ named Best Irish Film at Galway Film Fleadh
Screen Scene posted feature A Date for Mad Mary was named joint Best Irish Film at this years Galway Film Fleadh, sharing the honours with Peter Foott’s The Young Offenders.
Screen Scene posted films to screen at Galway Film Fleadh
Taking place from the 5th to the 10th of July, the Galway Film Fleadh is the summer highlight in the Irish film calendar with over 150 films from more than 30 countries appearing in this years lineup. We’re pleased to announce that four Screen Scene posted features will screen at this years event, first up…
‘A Date For Mad Mary’ gets rave reviews ahead of Film Fleadh screening
The first reviews of Screen Scene posted feature A Date for Mad Mary have been published, with critics effuse in their praise for the film.
‘ROOM’ NOMINATED FOR 2016 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC + SOUND AWARD
Steve Fanagan and Niall Brady’s sound design work on Room has been nominated for a 2016 International Music + Sound Award.
Rothco’s ‘Heineken Light’ campaign currently airing on TV Screens nationwide
Rothco recently launched a series of television adverts for Heineken Light, featuring a colourful array of characters like Karl LaMorte (as seen above).
See Screen Scene’s VFX on display in ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
“We had twenty years to prepare. So did they.”
Goodbye Maud Ribbens
In a move eerily reminiscent of England’s departure from the European Union, beloved receptionist Maud Ribbens disentangles herself from the loving arms of her Screen Scene family today.
Rothco campaigns for life changing Cystic Fibrosis drug #yesorkambi
“Orkambi is a breakthrough drug that could change the lives of 600 Cystic Fibrosis sufferers in Ireland. It’s the first drug to treat the underlying cause of the most common form of CF – Double Delta F508.
New Electric Ireland advert wants you to ‘Be Happy’
Pull the Trigger and Cawley Nea /TBWA have teamed up to bring this charming 40 second commercial for Electric Ireland to our screens.
Check out the moving new ISPCC advert from Ogilvy & Mather and Pull the Trigger
Edited by Jake Walshe, and coloured by Donal O’Kane, Hubert Montag and the Screen Scene commercials graphics team (Dave Head, Mike McCarthy, Ben Klimmek) provided the VFX and animation for this moving ISPCC advert, now airing on TV screens nationwide.
Check out the massive new trailer for ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
“We had twenty years to prepare. So did they.”
Watch our VFX breakdown video for IFTA award winning ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’
To celebrate their recent IFTA award win, Screen Scene VFX have released an amazing breakdown video of their work on ITV Encore Drama The Frankenstein Chronicles!
The Blaskets wins big at Celtic Media Festival
We’re delighted to report that Cuimhní ón mBlascaod was named Spirit of the Festival at this years Celtic Media Festival!
Screen Scene VFX working on ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
“We had twenty years to prepare. So did they.”
‘Game of Thrones’ Season Six premiers tonight on Sky Atlantic
The eagerly anticipated new series of the phenomenally successful HBO fantasy ‘Game of Thrones’ kicks off tonight on Sky Atlantic!
Screen Scene VFX working on ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
“We had twenty years to prepare. So did they.”
First Dates Ireland starts tonight on RTE 2
First Dates Ireland airs tonight on RTE Two!
Watch our VFX breakdown video for IFTA award winning ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’
To celebrate their IFTA award win at the weekend, Screen Scene VFX have just released an amazing breakdown video of their work on ITV Encore Drama The Frankenstein Chronicles!
Screen Scene wins big at this years IFTA awards
We’re ecstatic to report that Screen Scene took home the awards for Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best VFX at the 2016 IFTA Film and Drama awards on Saturday night!
2016 IFTA awards take place this Saturday
The highlight of the Irish film and TV calendar, the 2016 IFTA Film and Drama awards are set to take place this Saturday at the Round Room of the Mansion House.
Check out our 2016 VFX Showreel!
Screen Scene VFX have released a brand new showreel for 2016!
‘Eureka! The Big Bang Query’ now available to watch on RTE Player
The first two episodes of comedy-Science panel show ‘Eureka! – The Big Bang Query’ are now available to watch on RTE player!
‘How was your day?’ wins Best narrative Short at SXSW Festival
Damien O’Donnell’s ‘How Was Your Day?’ has been named Best Narrative Short at this years South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival!
Corin Hardy’s ‘THE HALLOW’ wins Best Horror at Empire Film Awards
We’re delighted to report that Corin Hardy’s ‘The Hallow’ was named Best Horror film at the Jameson Empire Awards in London on Sunday evening!
John Carney’s ‘Sing Street’ opens in cinemas nationwide this Thursday
John Carney’s critically acclaimed new film Sing Street opens in cinemas nationwide this weekend!
2016 IFTA award nominations for Screen Scene and Ardmore Sound
We’re over the moon to report that a number of Screen Scene staff members have received nominations for this years IFTA Film and Drama awards!
‘Game of Thrones’ Season Six Trailer is here!
The full trailer for ‘Game of Thrones’ season six has landed!
Moetion films wins European producer of the year award for ‘TWO BY TWO’
We’re delighted to announce that Moetion Films, along with co-producing partners Ulysses Filmproduktion, Fabrique d’Images, & Grid took home the European Producer Of the Year 2016 award at Cartoon Movie in Lyon last weekend for animated feature Two By Two (aka Ooops ! Noah Has Gone…)
Two Screen Scene posted films set to screen at this years SXSW Festival
Two Screen Scene posted films will screen at this years South by Southwest Film Festival, which kicks off this weekend in Austin Texas.
Irish International and Screen Scene create the first ever 360 interactive advert for an Irish Brand
Irish International and Screen Scene teamed up to create the first ever 360 interactive advert for an Irish Brand back in January, and now you can take flight and feel the supersonic power of 360 Mb Broadband in the incredibly immersive interactive video below:
BRIE LARSON WINS BEST ACTRESS ACADEMY AWARD FOR ‘ROOM’
Brie Larson has been named Best Actress at this years Academy awards for her role in Lenny Abrahamson’s Room!
Screen Scene’s Nathan Nugent in the running for ‘Best Editor’ at this weekends Independent Spirit Award
Screen Scene editor Nathan Nugent is up for an Independent Spirit Award this weekend for his incredible work on Lenny Abrahamson’s ‘Room’.
Screen Scene’s Niall Brady in the running for glory at this weekends Golden Reel Awards
The MPSE Golden Reel awards take place this weekend in Los Angeles, with our very own Niall Brady in the running for the Best Sound Editing (dialogue and ADR in a Feature film) award for his work on Lenny Abrahamson’s Room.
The final episode of terrific RTE documentary series ‘1916’ airs this Wednesday
Narrated by Liam Neeson, the first two episodes of the landmark three part series have proved a massive hit with audiences and critics alike, with the final installment promising to be the best episode yet.
BRIE LARSON WINS BEST ACTRESS BAFTA FOR ‘ROOM’
We’re ecstatic to report that Brie Larson took home the Best Actress award at last nights BAFTA’s for her role in Lenny Abrahamson’s stunning drama Room.
Focus Ireland’s ‘Tackle Homelessness’ Campaign asks you to answer Ireland’s call
Aiming to raise money for Focus Ireland’s Tackle Homelessness campaign, this stirring three minute film aired yesterday during RTE’S Six Nations coverage.
Check out the brilliant first trailer for John Carney’s ‘Sing Street’
The trailer for John Carney’s latest, Sing Street has just arrived online!
‘The land of the enlightened’ wins Best Cinematography Award at Sundance
Stunning quasi-documentary feature, ‘The Land of the Enlightened’, took home the World Cinema Cinematography Award, Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival last weekend.
Screen Scene’s Niall Brady nominated for Golden Reel Award
The nominations for this years Motion Picture Sound Editors‘ 63rd annual Golden Reel Awards have been revealed, and we’re delighted to report that our very own Niall Brady has been nominated in the category of Best Sound Editing (dialogue and ADR in a Feature film) for his work on Lenny Abrahamson’s Room.
John Carney’s ‘Sing Street’ premieres to rave reviews at Sundance
John Carney’s latest, Sing Street received a standing ovation after its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last night.
‘The land of the enlightened’ premieres at Sundance
Stunning quasi-documentary feature, ‘The Land of the Enlightened’, made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last weekend to strong reviews.
‘Ripper Street’ returns for new series on Amazon Prime
Ripper Street is back! Series four of Tiger Aspect’s period police procedural arrived on Amazon Prime UK last Friday with a blistering feature length special.
‘Room’ actor Jacob Tremblay makes adorable speech at Critics Choice Awards
ROOM’s 9 year old star ,Jacob Tremblay, was named Best Young Actor at the Critic’s Choice Awards last Sunday and delivered what could possibly be the cutest acceptance speech ever.
Lenny Abrahamson’s ‘Room’ nominated for four Oscars
Lenny Abrahamson’s ROOM has been nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Lead Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay at this years Academy awards!
‘The land of the enlightened’ to screen at Rotterdam Film Festival
Following on from the announcement that it will make its world premier at Sundance this month, it’s just been announced that The land of the enlightened will screen at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (Jan 27-Feb 7)
Brie Larson wins Golden Globe for her performance in ‘Room’
Brie Larson took home the award for Best actress in a drama at last nights Golden Globes for her performance in Lenny Abrahamson’s Room.
‘Room’ nominated for three awards at this weekends Golden Globes
Lenny Abrahamson’s Room has been nominated for Best Picture (Drama), Best Actress (Drama), and Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes, set to take place this Sunday in Beverly Hills.
‘Operation Transformation’ returns tonight
‘Rebellion’ proves a massive hit with viewers
RTE’s 1916 rising drama ‘Rebellion’ made its debut on RTE Monday night and proved a massive ratings hit.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL AT SCREEN SCENE
Screen Scene would like to wish you and yours a happy and prosperous New Year.
‘Room’ nominated for London Critics Circle Awards
Lenny Abrahamson’s Room received four nominations at this years London Critics Circle Awards, which were announced last week.
Sing Street to open Dublin International film Festival
Following on from the news that it will make its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, John Carney’s latest, Sing Street, is now set to open the the 2016 Audi Dublin International Film Festival on 18th February.
Sing Street to premiere at Sundance
John Carney’s eagerly anticipated new film, Sing Street, will make its world premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival this coming January.
Eir invite you to get ready for Christmas in their new TV spot
EIR invite you to get ready for Christmas with broadband, TV, 4G mobile and home phone all for just 30 euro a month for the first twelve months, in the new spot from DDFH&B and RED RAGE.
‘Room’ wins British Independent Film Award
Lenny Abrahamson’s Room was named Best International Independent Film at this years Moët British Independent Film Awards.
Irish/Polish co-production ’11 minutes’ opens in cinemas this weekend
Irish/Polish co-production ’11 Minutes’ opens in cinemas across Ireland this Friday, December 4th.
Screen Scene’s Nathan Nugent nominated for Independent Spirit Award
We’re over the moon to report that Screen Scene editor Nathan Nugent has been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his incredible work on Lenny Abrahamson’s ‘Room’.
‘Burning Wishes’ wins big at Dublin Web Festival
Fantastic four part web series Burning Wishes, took home four awards at the Dublin Web Festival last weekend!
Check out the latest ‘Big Al’s Chicken’ advert animated here at Screen Scene
Produced by Joanne O’Hagan for Brilliant Productions, this new Big Al’s Chicken spot was made here at Screen Scene, where Hubert Montag and Ben Klimmek provided the 3D animation.
Frank Berry’s ‘I USED TO LIVE HERE’ now available to rent or buy
Frank Berry’s critically acclaimed ‘I Used To Live Here’ is now available to rent or buy on DVD and download!
Vincent Gallagher’s ‘Love is a Sting’ wins Grand Prix Award at Cork Film Festival
RTÉ/Filmbase funded short, Love is a Sting was selected as the Grand Prix Irish short film winner at the 60th Cork Film Festival last weekend.
Corin Hardy’s ‘THE HALLOW’ opens in cinemas this weekend
Spine tingling horror film ‘The Hallow’ opens in cinemas across the UK and Ireland this weekend!
‘Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip’ is a massive ratings success
Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip has proved a massive success with audiences, with Monday nights episode pulling in more than half a million more than half a million viewers!
Screen Scene and Ardmore sound at the Cork Film Festival
A number of Screen Scene posted feature films will screen at the 60th Cork Film Festival, which kicked off last weekend.
Screen Scene VFX nominated for Royal Television Society ‘Craft & Design’ Award
In a first for Irish VFX, Screen Scene have been nominated for a Royal Television Society ‘Craft & Design’ Award for our work on the third season of Tiger Aspect’s blood splattered police procedural, Ripper Street!
ICAD UPSTARTS are ripe for the picking in this brilliant new promo
The ICAD Upstarts Exhibition opens at the Light House Cinema in Smithfield, Dublin, tonight from 6-8pm, and will run every day until Sunday November 8th.
’11 minutes’ to screen at at 60th Cork Film Festival
Irish/Polish co-production ’11 Minutes’ is set to screen at the 60th Cork Film Festival, which kicks off this weekend.
‘Room’ had the highest screen average at the US Box office last weekend
Lenny Abrahamson’s critically adored adaptation of Emma O’Donughue’s page turning best seller, Room, had the best per screen box office performance in the United States last weekend.
‘Close to Evil’ and ‘High Hopes Choir’ win big at IFTAS
Screen Scene posted gems Close to Evil and The High Hopes Choir took home the top gongs in their respective categories at this year’s IFTA television awards, which took place on October 22nd here in Dublin.
‘Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip’ starts Monday on UTV
‘Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip’ kicks-off Monday, 26th October, at 8pm on UTV Ireland!
There’s something in the air in this new advert for Three Mobile
Directed by Damien O’Donnell and Produced by Anne Marie Curran for Russell Curran Productions this fantastic new spot for Three recently completed post production here at Screen Scene.
‘Room’ opens in limited US release this weekend
Lenny Abrahamson’s adaptation of Emma O’Donughue’s best selling book, Room, opens in the US on limited release this weekend.
Tesco prove ‘Big Can be Good’ in terrific new advert
‘Tesco aren’t just big, they’re big on the things that matter’, as brilliantly demonstrated in this new TV commercial posted here at Screen Scene.
IFTA GALA TELEVISION Award Nominations announced
The nominations for the 2015 IFTA (Irish Film and Television Academy) Gala Television Awards were announced this morning and we’re pumped to report that a number of Screen Scene posted projects have received the nod at this years event.
’11 minutes’ chosen as Polish entry for Foreign Language Oscar
The Polish Film Institute has announced that they have selected Irish/Polish co-production ’11 Minutes’ as their official entry to be considered for Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
‘CLEAN BREAK’ premieres on RTE
Four-part drama, Clean Break, launched Sunday night on RTE, setting twitter alight with 140 character praise from viewers left dazzled by the glorious sequence of light and noise emitting their television rectangles during the hour long premiere.
Screen Scene VFX nominated for Hollywood Post Alliance Award
The Hollywood Post Alliance Awards (HPA) nominations were announced last week, and we’re pleased as punch to report that Screen Scene has been nominated in the ‘Outstanding Visual Effects – Television‘ category for our work on the third season of Ripper Street!
‘Glassland’ to be released theatrically in USA
US distributor Film Movement has acquired the rights to Irish film ‘Glassland’ with plans to distribute the film theatrically stateside next year.
‘Room’ wins peoples choice award at TIFF
Lenny Abrahamson’s adaptation of Emma O’Donughue’s best selling book, Room, has won the won the top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival!
Geronimo’s animated series ‘Nelly and Nora’ hits number one spot on CBeebies
Premiering on CBeebies on the 3rd of August, the show has taken the number 1 show slot across all channels in UK Children’s programming for the past five weeks!
Screen Scene’s Jake Walshe wins Bronze at this years Shark Awards
Screen Scene’s head of commercials and Managing Director, Jake Walshe, took home a Bronze Bell for editing at this years Shark Awards, for his fantastic work on Orchard Theives advert ‘The Fox’!
GAME OF THRONES WINS EMMY AWARD FOR VFX
Boom! HBO’s Game of Thrones has taken home the award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects at this years Creative Arts Emmy’s!
Full trailer for LENNY ABRHAMSON’S ‘Room’ has just been released
The full trailer for Lenny Abrahamson’s adaptation of Emma O’Donughue’s best selling book, Room, has just been released!
‘TWO BY TWO’ now available to own on dvd
3D animated adventure, TWO by TWO, is now available to own on DVD!
LENNY ABRHAMSON’S ‘Room’ premieres to rave reviews at Telluride
Lenny Abrahamson’s adaptation of Emma O’Donughue’s best selling book, Room, premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on Friday night to critical acclaim and multiple standing ovations.
Screen Scene shortlisted for Shark Awards
The shortlist for the 2015 Kinsale Shark awards has been announced, and we’re delighted to report that Screen Scene has been nominated for not one, not two, but three best editing awards as well as the award for best use of Post Production/Visual Effects at this years event!
Miss Julie now showing in the Irish Film Institute
Gripping period drama, Miss Julie, is currently showing in Irish Film Institute.
LENNY ABRHAMSON’S ‘Room’ to open Aspen Film Festival
Adapted by Emma Donoghue from her own book, the film stars Brie Larson, Joan Allen and William H. Macy (Shameless, Magnolia), and tells the harrowing story of a young woman (Larson) and her 5-year-old son, Jack, who live in confinement in a 10-foot by 10-foot single room. The room is the only home Jack has ever known, but as his curiosity is building alongside his Mothers own desperation, she knows it cannot contain either indefinitely…
Corin Hardy’s ‘THE HALLOW’ TO SCREEN AT FILM4 FRIGHTFEST THIS AUGUST
Spine tingling horror film ‘The Hallow’ will screen at the world renowned Film4 Frightfest, which kicks off in London today.
Alan Holly’s ‘CODA’ nominated for Cartoon d’Or Award
Hand drawn animated short, Coda, has been nominated for the Cartoon d’Or award!
Screen Scene wins another Gold at the Australian Effects and Animation Awards
For the second year in a row, Screen Scene VFX have taken home the Gold at the Australian Effects and Animation Awards (AEAF) for their spectacular VFX work on BBC series, Ripper Street!
THE AWARD WINNING ‘TO SLEEP TO DREAM’ Coming TO this years FRINGE FESTIVAL
EarFilms award-winning production ‘To Sleep To Dream’ is set to play at this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival (7 – 31 August)
Dublin Editors ‘In Conversation’ with Eddie Hamilton takes place next Wednesday
Due to high interest, tonight is the last night to get your application in for a seat at Dublin Editors next ‘in conversation’ event.
LENNY ABRHAMSON’S ‘Room’ gets its first trailer
Check out the moving first trailer for Lenny Abrahamson’s eagerly anticipated adaptation of international best seller, Room.
‘Glassland’ available to rent on DVD and On Demand July 31st
Gerard Barrett’s GLASSLAND will go on DVD and on demand release from July 31.
Check out the teaser trailer for Vincent Gallagher’s ‘Love is a Sting’
The first trailer for RTÉ/Filmbase funded short, Love is a Sting, is now available to watch online.
‘GAME OF THRONES’ RECEIVES EMMY NOMINATION FOR OUTSTANDING VFX
We are over the moon to report that the fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones has received a nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects at this years Emmy Awards!
‘Song of the Sea’ wins Best Irish Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh
Oscar nominated animation Song of the Sea took home the award for Best Irish Feature at the 2015 Galway Film Fleadh last weekend.
IFTA Award winning drama ‘Patricks Day’ now available on DVD
Terry McMahon’s IFTA winning film, PATRICKS DAY, is now available to rent or buy on DVD!
‘Song of the Sea’ opens in Irish cinemas this weekend
Oscar nominated feature animation Song of the Sea opens in Irish cinemas on the 10th of July.
The one where we say goodbye to Jennifer McCann
A dark cloud descends over 31 Upper Mount Street, both figuratively and literally, as one of Screen Scene’s most treasured goslings preps to venture forth from the nest. Her well toned arms braced to take flight, auburn hair whirling adorably as the blustering winds of change swell up to meet her, our eyes cant help but moisten at the thought of her imminent departure.
Check out the latest commercial from Bord Gáis
Created by Ger Rowe & Ronan Nulty from Publicis Dublin under Agency Producer Niamh Skelly, the adorable new commercial from Bord Gáis entitled ‘Baby’s day Out’ was directed by D.A.D.D.Y and Produced by Paul Holmes for Red Rage Films.
Vincent Gallaghers ‘Love is a Sting’ will premiere at this years Film Fleadh
We’re delighted to report that RTÉ/Filmbase funded short, Love is a Sting, will premiere at this years Galway Film Fleadh .
‘TRADERS’ TO SCREEN AT GALWAY FILM FLEADH
Written and Driected by Rachael Moriarty and Peter Murphy, Irish thriller ‘Traders’ will premiere at this years Galway Film Fleadh on the 11th of July
Award winning animated short ‘CODA’ now available to watch online
Beautiful hand drawn animation, Coda,which was shortlisted for the 2015 Oscars, is now available to watch online!
‘The Struggle of Libations’ screens at Palm Springs Shortfest
Independently produced short film, The Struggle of Libations, screened at the Palm Springs Shortfest last weekend.
‘THE HALLOW’ AND ‘BRAND NEW-U’ TO SCREEN AT EDINBURGH FILM FESTIVAL
The 69th Edinburgh International Film Festival kicked off this week. Running from June 17th – 28th, we’re delighted to report that not one but two Screen Scene / Ardmore Sound posted films are showing in this year’s lineup.
MOVING DOCUMENTARY SHORT ‘THE SHADOW IN THE DARKNESS’ NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH ONLINE
Directed and produced by Keith Gordon for Blackbox Documentaries, THE SHADOW IN THE DARKNESS is now available to watch online for your viewing pleasure.
Don’t miss episode two of LORDS & LADLES this Sunday on RTE ONE
Launching last Sunday on RTE ONE, brand new entertainment show Lords & Ladles takes the viewer on a historical culinary journey that celebrates our past ‘through the wonders of food and the glories of cooking.’
ICAD AWARDS
The 2015 @creativeICAD Awards took place in Vicar Street on the 28th of May, and we are delighted to report that Screen Scene stalwarts Jake Walshe and Hubert Montag were among those honoured for their fantastic output at this years event.
Commercial Break
BOOM! The Screen Scene Blog is back again to blow your brain with the latest juice from the wonderful world of commercials…
Denny’s ‘Fire and Smoke’ advert currently airing nationwide
Directed by Trevor Hart and Produced by Andy Bradford for Sweet Media, this sumptuous new spot for Denny’s ‘Fire and Smoke’ sliced ham recently completed post production here at Screen Scene.
PATRICK’S DAY WINS IFTA AWARD FOR BEST SOUND
We’re delighted to report that Terry McMahon’s critically lauded feature film, Patrick’s Day, took home the award for Best Sound at last nights Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards ceremony.
I DON’T KNOW – YES EQUALITY CAMPAIGN
‘Love/Hate’ actor Laurence Kinlan, best known for playing Elmo in the RTÉ drama ‘Love/Hate’, fronts this short film for idontknow.ie, which aims to convert undecided Marriage Referendum voters to a Yes vote on May 22nd.
‘Dream of Fast’ with the latest advert from UPC
Created by Irish International, this fantastic animated advert for UPC was brought to life here at Screen Scene by the incredible commercial graphics team of Hubert Montag and Ben Klimmek
ICAD COMMENDATIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED THIS THURSDAY
The 2015 ICAD Awards are set to take place on the 28th of May.
‘Be Bold’ this summer with Orchard Thieves cider
Heineken just unveiled their delicious new cider ‘Orchard Thieves’ with this gorgeous new advert posted here at Screen Scene.
‘Everything falls into place’ in the latest ad from Molson
DDFH&B and Sweet Media have teamed up to bring us the latest Molson pair of commercials (30 sec / 40 sec), now airing on TV screens nationwide.
‘PAT KENNY IN THE ROUND’ BEGINS TONIGHT ON UTV IRELAND
Observe and Screen Scene worked together to bring UTV Ireland’s new entertainment series ‘Pat Kenny in the Round’ to the small screen.
LIVEWIRE: Outside Broadcast News
Welcome to Livewire, the first edition of our new monthly feature that covers the latest news from our sister companies and the world of live events. First up:
ABSOLUTION (HENKESI EDESTÄ) NOW SHOWING IN FINNISH CINEMAS
Opening in Finnish cinemas April 22nd, Henkesi Edestä (aka Absolution) is the gripping new drama from acclaimed Finnish director Petri Kotwica.
‘Close to Evil’ wins Best Single Factual at the Celtic Media Awards
Gerry Gregg’s gripping documentary, Close to Evil won the Best Single Factual category at this years Celtic Media Awards (April 22 -24).
Animated feature ‘TWO BY TWO’ opens in cinemas this weekend
Charming animated feature Two by Two (aka ‘Oops… Noah is gone’) opens in Irish cinemas this weekend!
Congratulations to Knocklyon United FC on their Guinness World Record
After an exhaustive and thorough vetting process, Knocklyon United FC have set a Guinness World Record for the most participants at a soccer training session, with 686 club members taking part. Check out the record being set for yourself in the feel good video below:
SCREEN SCENE VFX AT THE BAFTAS
Screen Scene VFX were in attendance at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards last weekend.
Commercial Break: April Round up
It’s been another fantastic few weeks in commercials world here at Screen Scene headqaurters. As the month comes to a close, let’s take a gander at some of the crackers currently brightening up the ad breaks nationwide. First up…
The IFTA Film and Drama nominations have been announced…
The nominees for the 2015 IFTA Film and Drama Awards have just been announced, and we’re delighted to report that a massive amount of Screen Scene posted gems have received nods across the 27 categories.
Megan and Elish: A farewell retrospective
April 24th 2015. The death of a dream.
BULMERS – NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON
This gorgeous new advert for Bulmers recently completed post production here at Screen Scene.
Martha Meyler nominated for Best Editing award at this years San Francisco Web Fest
Screen Scene’s resident life size porcelain doll, Martha Meyler, has been nominated in the Best Editing Category at this years San Francisco Web Fest for her fantastic work on four part Storyland series, Burning Wishes.
FOUR PART DRAMA ‘CLEAN BREAK’ COMPLETES POST PRODUCTION AT SCREEN SCENE
Four-part drama, Clean Break, recently completed post production here at Screen Scene.
Enter a Realm of Happiness in the latest commercial from McDonald’s
Enter a Realm of Happiness in the latest spot for everyone’s favourite fast food franchise, McDonald’s.
‘Glassland’ opens in cinemas this Friday
Gerard Barrett’s GLASSLAND opens in cinemas nationwide this Friday, April 17th.
New trailer for animated feature ‘TWO BY TWO’ is now online
A brand new trailer for charming animated feature Two by Two (aka ‘Oops… Noah is gone’) is now online.
Frank Berry’s ‘I USED TO LIVE HERE’ opens in cinemas this Friday
Frank Berry’s ‘I Used To Live Here’ opens in Irish cinemas Good Friday, April 3rd.
Check out our latest VFX Showreel!
Screen Scene VFX have just released a new showreel for your viewing pleasure.
The secret is out of the Horsebox in the latest spot for TODAY FM
Released last week, these hilarious new spots for TODAY FM sensationally reveal that the station’s success is all down to one “total pro” with four hooves…
‘Glassland’ named Best Irish Film at JDIFF
Gerard Barrett’s GLASSLAND was named Best Irish Film by the Dublin Film Critics’ Circle at the 2015 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (JDIFF) last weekend.
SCREEN SCENE VFX NOMINATED FOR BAFTA
We’re delighted to report that our Screen Scene VFX team has just received a BAFTA TV Craft Award nomination for their incredible work on Season Three of Ripper Street.
‘Irish Pictorial Weekly’ returns for new series
RTE’s hilarious sketch show, Irish Pictorial Weekly, returns to television screens this weekend for a brand new series!
Check out Ruairi Robinson’s amazing proof-of-concept teaser for ‘The Leviathan’
Screen Scene alumnus, Ruairi Robinson, has released a mind blowing proof of concept teaser for his latest sci fi project, The Leviathan.
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival
This years edition of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival will run across the capitol from 19th to the 29th of March.
‘Irish Pictorial Weekly’ returns for new series
Series three of RTE’s hilarious sketch show, Irish Pictorial Weekly, is currently deep in post production here at Screen Scene.
MR TAYTO IS MORE THAN JUST A CRISP IN THESE FANTASTIC NEW ADS FROM BUTTER AND PUBLICIS DUBLIN
Butter and Publicis Dublin have joined forces to show the public why Mr.Tayto is more than just a crisp – he’s the best bud you’ll ever have!
‘Patricks Day’ screens across 50 American cinemas as part of The Feature Film Project
Terry McMahon’s Award-winning film, PATRICKS DAY, was shown in 50 cinemas across the United States last week.
The official Trailer for ‘Glassland’ has just landed
The full length official trailer for GLASSLAND has arrived.
Kim Jung Un / Dennis Rodman documentary ‘Big Bang in Pyongyang’ screens later this month at JDIFF
Stunning Dennis Rodman in North Korea documentary, Big Bang in Pyongyang will make its Irish Premier later this month at the James Dublin International Film Festival (19th – 29th of March)
Only 8 Days left to catch sci-fi drama ‘RAPT’ on RTE PLAYER
There’s only six more days to catch Storylands four part sci-fi drama, RAPT, before it vanishes from RTÉ Player.
Red Bull Crashed Ice Championship
Our Sister Company, Observe, covered the high octane 2015 Red Bull Crashed Ice Championship in Sormont Estate, Belfast, on the 20th and 21st of February.
Irish Cancer Society – Just One Day
One of the most important days in the calendar for the Irish Cancer Society, Daffodil Day takes place on the 27th March.
‘FRANK’ now available on NETFLIX
Lenny Abrahamson’s FRANK is now streaming on Netflix!
Check out these hilarious new spots for FBD Home Insurance
Head not so clear when you got home insurance?
‘The Last Days on Mars’ now showing on Sky
Ruairi Robinson’s debut sci-fi film, The Last Days on Mars, is now showing on Sky Movies.
‘Kelly+Victor’ makes its UK TV premiere on Film4 tonight
BAFTA award winning drama Kelly+Victor makes its UK TV premiere on Film4 tonight at 11.20pm.
New Bord Gáis commercial now airing nationwide
Created by Ger Rowe & Ronan Nulty from Publicis Dublin under Agency Producer Niamh Skelly, the new commercial for Bord Gais’s fixed rate energy plan was directed by D.A.D.D.Y and Produced by Paul Holmes for Red Rage Films.
Screen Scene providing in game highlights for RBS 6 Nations Rugby Championship
Fans of man on man full body contact rejoice, the Six Nations is back!
‘Patricks Day’ opens in cinemas this Friday
Written and Directed by McMahon, the film explores the intimate relationship between a mentally ill young man and an older, suicidal air-hostess. But when his obsessive mother enlists a dysfunctional cop to break them up, things get complicated…
Jack Reynor wins Sundance acting award for ‘Glassland’
Jack Reynor took home the special jury prize for acting at this year’s Sundance Film Festival for his stunning performance in Gerard Barrett’s GLASSLAND.
‘Glassland’ to open in cinemas this April. Check out this brand new clip
Galway Film Fleadh award winner*, GLASSLAND, goes on nationwide release this April 17th, 2015.
Geronimo’s new animated series ‘Nelly and Nora’ begins next Monday on RTEjnr!
Geronimo Productions new animated series Nelly & Nora will have its world premiere on RTEjr on the 2nd of February.
‘OUT OF HERE’ now available to stream or Download on Vimeo
Donal Foreman fantastic feature film debut, Out Of Here, is now available to stream or download from Vimeo on Demand.
New clip for Kim Jung Un / Dennis Rodman documentary ‘Big Bang in Pyongyang’ emerges ahead of its Slamdance premiere
A brand new clip from the stunning Dennis Rodman in North Korea documentary, Big Bang in Pyongyang has been released ahead of the films World Premier at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival.
‘Burning Wishes’ is now available to watch on RTEPLAYER
Burning Wishes, the fantastic four part series for Storyland 2015, is now available to watch in it’s entirety on RTEplayer.
Three Screen Scene posted films to screen at this years Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival takes place this month in Utah, with three Screen Scene posted features set to dazzle in the line up at the prestigious event. First up…
Screen Scene leads Ireland’s VFX industry into international recognition at the Visual Effects Society Awards
The Visual Effects Society announced the nominees for the 2015 VES Awards last night, and we’re delighted to report that Screen Scene has been nominated in the category for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Broadcast Program, for their incredible work on Ripper Street – Series Three – “Whitechapel Terminus”.
724,000 people tuned in to watch the first episode of RTE’s ‘Charlie’
724,000 people tuned in to watch the first episode of RTE’s gripping new drama series, Charlie on January 4th.
Kim Jung Un / Dennis Rodman documentary ‘Big Bang in Pyongyang’ will make its world premiere at Slamdance
Cringe inducing and awe inspiring in equal measure, the stunning Dennis Rodman in North Korea documentary, Big Bang in Pyongyang will have it’s World Premier at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival.
‘Operation Transformation: Seven Years and Counting’ is now showing on RTE Player
Operation Transformation’s terrific leaders retrospective, ‘Seven Years and Counting‘, is now available to stream on RTE Player.
RTE’s powerful three part drama ‘Charlie’ will begin on January 4th
Episode one of ‘Charlie’, RTÉ’s three-part drama charting the rise and fall of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey, kicks off Sunday the 4th January on RTE One.
Feel every dimension in this stunning XPlus cinema spot
The Screen Scene commercials graphics team have created some breathtaking imagery to promote the immersive sound and crystal clear definition on display with the Xplus premium cinema experience, in this incredible spot that will be screened before all feature presentations in Showcase cinemas.
Una’s Dream Ticket returns to RTE TWO Christmas Day
Una’s Dream Ticket will return to TV screens this Christmas day at 11.30am on RTE Two!
Check out the first trailer for Dennis Rodman documentary ‘Big Bang in Pyongyang’
The first trailer for Dennis Rodman’s Big Bang in Pyongyang has gone live on the interwebs.
‘High Hopes Choir’ strikes a chord with the nation
Tyrone Productions eye moisteningly inspirational documentary series ‘The High Hopes Choir’ has struck a huge chord with audiences nationwide, with the shows single, a cover of Kodaline’s ‘High Hopes’, hitting number one in the itunes chart after the second episode aired on RTE last night.
‘FRANK’ wins two British Independent Film Awards
Lenny Abrahamson’s, ‘Frank’ won two out of the five awards it was nominated for at this years British Independent Film Awards (BIFA).
An Post release gorgeous new Christmas advert to warm our jaded souls
Directed by Stevie Russell, ‘The Christmas Waltz’ is An Post’s first television commercial since the beloved Snowman campaign lit up TV screens and entered our collective hearts back in the 80’s.
GLASSLAND chosen for Sundance Film Festival
Gerard Barret’s fantastic feature film, Glassland has been selected to screen as part of the World Cinema Dramatic line up at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Ripper Street returns for a brand new series on Amazon Prime
Ripper Street is back!
Joy of Joys! The first trailer for ‘OOOPS! NOAH IS GONE’ has arrived!
Charm heavy 3D animated adventure, Ooops! Noah is Gone, is poised for worldwide cinema release in 2015, and the first trailer is currently lighting up the internet with colourful and endearing abandon.
Check out the RSA’s powerful new anti-drug driving advert
Directed by Steve Green and Produced by Andy Bradford for Sweet Media, The Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) powerful anti-drug driving awareness advert was unleashed on the general public at the beginning of the month.
Neil Delamere’s ‘Holding Out For a Hero’ begins Monday
Following in the vein of audience favourites ‘There’s something about Patrick’ and the ‘Only Viking in The village’, Neil Delamere’s new series ‘Holding Out For a Hero’ will see the wise cracking funster delve into the realms of Irish history once again, this time to discover more about the famous Irish legends.
Punky wins big at the International Disability Film Festival
Written and produced in Ireland, ‘Punky’ is the first ever animated TV series in the world in which the lead character has Down syndrome, with the character of Punky voiced by Aimee Richardson, who herself has Down syndrome.
Christmas is coming courtesy of ALDI
The second Christmas spot we’ve posted in as many weeks is stirring up the festive feeling here at Screen Scene (only 36 days now!)
‘FRANK’ receives five British Independent Film Awards nominations
Huge congratulations go out to all the cast and crew of Lenny Abrahamson’s, ‘Frank’, which has received a whopping five nominations at this years British Independent Film Awards (BIFA).
BMW remind you what its like to feel alive
And the hits just keep on coming….
This Three Mobile Christmas advert will make you feel feelings
God, it’s so dusty in here….
‘Guess Who’s Dead’ tonight on RTE ONE
Loose Horse’s brand new documentary, Guess Who’s Dead airs this Thursday 13th November, at 10.15pm. on RTE ONE.
‘Patricks Day’ nabs three awards at 2014 Woodstock Film Festival
Terry McMahon’s gripping feature, ‘Patrick’s Day’, deservedly took home three awards at this years Woodstock Film Festival.
CODA short-listed for 2015 Academy Awards
Beautiful hand drawn animation, Coda, has been shortlisted for the 2015 Oscars!
2014 Upstarts Exhibition ‘Making Waves’
The opening reception of the 2014 Institute of Creative Advertising & Design (ICAD) Upstarts Exhibition ‘Making Waves‘ takes place tonight at the Science Gallery, Dublin.
“SEQUINS FOR A DAY TIME LOOK CAN BE TRICKY…” Episode three of #TRENDING airs this Thursday on RTE 2
Stephen’s Green shopping centre was the scene of a harrowing spate of “random fashion fixes” last week, the fallout of which left an attractive woman swaddled in a pink sweater and visibly shaken man clad in chinos.
Frank Berry’s ‘I USED TO LIVE HERE’ screens tonight at the Lighthouse Cinema
The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) will hold a First Look Screening of Frank Berry’s I Used To Live Here tonight at 6.30pm in The Light House Cinema, Dublin.
Home truths abound in this fantastic new ‘Irish Life’ Commercial from DDFH&B and RED RAGE
To celebrate its 75th year, life insurance and pension company ‘Irish Life‘ conducted a survey with 1000 adults back in September.
Jake Walshe elected president of the 2014-2015 board of ICAD
Screen Scene’s Head of commercials, Jake Walshe, has been elected president of the 2014-15 board of ICAD (Institute of Creative Advertising and Design).
Screen Scene wins Gold at the Australian Effects and Animation Awards
The Screen Scene VFX team took the Gold at this years Australian Effects and Animation Awards (AEAF) for their spectacular VFX work on BBC series.
The ‘Domestic Divas’ teach slovenly man with kind smile how to clean a hob in this juicy and informative clip
Mind The Gap’s lifestyle TV delight, Domestic Diva’s, sees hosts Aisli Madden and Cat Lawlor demonstrate basic life skills to ineffectual twenty somethings who desperately need to be less rubbish at looking after themselves.
Chemistry & Russell Curran’s new Tesco Mobile advert is now airing on telly boxes nationwide
Our pals from Chemistry and our buds from Russell Curran Productions have teamed up to create the latest commercial for Tesco Mobile.
Take that internet! Our ‘Game of Thrones’ VFX Breakdowns are rocking over One Million hits on Youtube
Giving fans an amazing insight into the fantastic work contributed to the show, Screen Scene compiled a sweet compilation of VFX Breakdowns for fans of the smash hit HBO series after it’s initial run — At last count, the vid has been watched an astonishing 1.1 Million times.
Breaking News: The RSA Web video we made last year is still awesome
Aiming to school young people on the dangers of using their mobile phones while driving, The Road Safety Authority (RSA) released this stunning online short in 2013.
Watch some talented attractive men talk about the Sound Post Production on ‘Frank’ in this nifty featurette
Directed by the critically acclaimed Lenny Abrahamson (Adam & Paul, Garage, What Richard Did), ‘Frank’ underwent full Picture and Sound post at Screen Scene and Ardmore Sound.
Charlie set to air on RTE this fall
‘Charlie’, RTÉ’s upcoming TV trilogy charting the rise and fall of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey, recently completed post production here at Screen Scene.