More than 40 films, TV dramas, documentaries and animation projects are scheduled for 2024 in Ireland. This year’s highlights include Small Things Like These starring Cillian Murphy, the TV thriller The Boy That Never Was and Bring Them Down starring Barry Keoghan.
Last night at Trinity College, Dublin, Screen Ireland announced over 40 productions that will be presented to audiences and international markets this year. The Screen Ireland-funded Production Slate will screen 20 feature films, eight TV dramas, seven animated series, 10 documentaries, three RTÉ Storyland projects and 31 short films.
Upcoming film, television, animation and documentary highlights include the feature film adaptation of Claire Keegan’s award-winning novel; small things like this, written by Enda Walsh and directed by Tim Mierandt. Starring Cillian Murphy (oppenheimer), Eileen Walsh, who was also one of the film’s producers (golden west), the film has been announced as the first Irish feature film to be selected as the opening film for the Berlinale and will have its world premiere there on Thursday 15th February.
“We are delighted that Small Things Like These will be part of the 2024 Screen Ireland Slate.” Lead actor and producer Cillian Murphy said: small things like this. “It was a great experience working on this film with director Tim Mierandt, screenwriter Enda Walsh and a great cast and crew from Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin. These are great times for Irish filmmaking. , we are proud to be involved in bringing to screen Irish stories that tell about ourselves, our past and our present.”
Other movie highlights include: Bring Them Downa crime thriller starring Barry Keoghan (salt burn), Irish language movies patella (which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last Thursday), a European co-production end From acclaimed director Joshua Oppenheimer (the act of murder), Darren Thornton’s Irish drama four mothersstarring Fionnuala Flanagan (others).
Barry Keoghan stars in new Irish film Bring Them DownSaid:
“I can’t wait for audiences to see Bring Them Down soon and I’m delighted that this film will be joining Irish screens. It’s a great time to tell Irish stories. Being able to film at home with an Irish crew is always incredibly special for me. I love how many new filmmakers and actors are coming out of Ireland and ready to take on the world. I’m very proud to see it.”
Irish TV drama has eight new series this year, supported by Screen Ireland, in collaboration with RTÉ Virgin Media, TG4 and a range of international broadcasters.These include: the boy who never existedThe Hannah Quinn-directed thriller, adapted by crime writer and screenwriter Joe Spain from Karen Perry’s novel, will soon be released on RTÉ. harda carsChannel 5’s historical drama comedy/drama returns for a new season. The Dry For RTÉ and ITV.
Animation projects in 2024 Slate include: Maddie + Triggs, doodle girland interactive multiplatform projects. Where the wild goose goes. Irish documentaries also expect a variety of stories, from jokes to jokes. Housewife of the Year Charlie Bird’s true crime investigation Ransom ’79.
New voices and first-time filmmakers are well represented Ireland’s 2024 production slate includes directorial debuts in several feature films, including one from Claire Byrne Are you ready or not?Brian Durnin spilled milkBrendan Canties christieEva Verthistle’s Kathleen is here. In 2023, 38% of Screen Ireland’s projects were led by new filmmakers.
The National Film Agency also announced production results for 2023. Last year, projects supported by Screen Ireland won a total of 124 awards and 178 nominations.
“Last year was a fantastic year for the Irish film industry and today we are delighted to announce Screen Ireland’s 2024 production slate.” Fis Alien/Screen Ireland chief executive Desiree Finnegan said at the launch: “With over 40 projects in our line-up across feature films, documentaries, animation and TV drama, we are incredibly proud to support such a diverse range of Irish storytelling.”
She continued: “Screen Ireland has long supported a dual approach to industrial growth: attracting large-scale international projects to the country while significantly increasing investment in domestic production. is essential to its prosperity.”
“We are very proud of the strong performance of local production during the last year of global industry uncertainty. We look forward to delivering these new Irish stories, our language and “And we look forward to bringing our culture to audiences around the world. This is a testament to the strength of Irish filmmaking and the skill and passion of everyone working in the screen industry.”
According to Screen Ireland statistics, in 2023 the total production expenditure of the screen industry, including local goods and services, in the Irish economy was €322 million. Last year, productions took place across the country, and in 2023, 41% of Screen Ireland-supported projects were partially or fully filmed in counties outside of established production hubs in Dublin and Wicklow.
Susan Bergin, Chair of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, said:
“On behalf of the Board and staff of Screen Ireland, I would like to announce our 2024 production slate and reflect on what an incredible achievement 2023 was in terms of global reputation and acclaim for the Irish industry. We are delighted to be doing so. Our priorities remain supporting national skills development, nurturing new talent and voices and funding Irish film stories across film, television and animation. .”
Screen Ireland’s priority in 2024 is to continue the final implementation of the Agency’s three-year strategic plan, Building For A Creative Future 2024.
Screen Ireland has identified Ireland’s rapidly growing visual effects (VFX) and post-production sector as a growth area and has established a new National Talent Academy for VFX to develop and meet skills needs and build on existing We plan to add it to the National Talent Academy network. .
Over the past 15 years, Irish post-production and VFX has become a major hub for large-scale international productions, supported by a high-quality local creative talent pool. Nominated for BAFTA, Emmy and Visual Effects Association Awards, Ireland’s VFX work is recognized worldwide and competes at the highest level internationally. This recent slate includes many of Marvel Studios’ biggest films and television series in the world. wandervision and Spider-Man – No Way Home Netflix Irish to HBO game of thrones.
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