Organisation: Parallel Films

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Kerry filmmaker head over heels to be Oscar nominee

Head Over Heels is the name of the film that could bring her Oscar glory but it also describes how a young Co Kerry filmmaker feels about being nominated for the industry’s biggest awards.

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Long lists and short stories

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Two Irish movies scoop Oscar nominations

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Irish stars help turn the silver screen green

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'Albert Nobbs' gets three Golden Globe nominations

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Gleeson to direct adaption of Irish masterpiece

Roche back in saddle to launch film festival

IRISH cycling legend Stephen Roche was back in the saddle last night to power a projector at the launch of one of the country’s most exciting film festivals.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2011

Knightley to play Tinker Bell in Peter Pan prequel

SCREEN star Keira Knightley is to play the fairy Tinker Bell in a new Peter Pan prequel movie.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2011

Lights, camera, action as films bring in €200m

THE film and television industry is set to bring €200 million into the nation’s coffers this year Minister Mary Hanafin said yesterday.

Mon, 27 Sep, 2010

Film industry could boost Irish economy

The economy is expected to get a €200m boost from the film and television industry, it emerged today.

Sun, 26 Sep, 2010

Irish film wins top award at Istanbul Film Festival

On Saturday in Istanbul, ‘A Film With Me In It’, starring Dylan Moran, Mark Doherty, Keith Allen and Amy Huberman won the Special Jury Prize at the 28th International Istanbul Film Festival.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2009

Gleeson and Murphy reunite as gangster flick gets ready to roll

A COMEDY thriller starring Brendan Gleeson and Cillian Murphy is set to begin filming in Dublin next month.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2008

Oscar-winning director signs up Farrell

Hollywood actor Colin Farrell will star in the latest epic from Oscar winning film maker Danis Tanovic, it was announced today.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2008

Jordan begins shooting Pluto production

Filmmaker Neil Jordan will today begin shooting scenes from his latest production in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2004

Intermission a big success at home

The Irish Film Board-backed Intermission, produced by Company of Wolves and Parallel Films, has become the seventh most successful local production at the home Box Office, with a take of over €2.2m.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2003

Hot young stars team up for Irish film

Colin Farrell and Cillian Murphy, two of Ireland's hottest young stars, are to team up for Intermission, described as a black comedy set in contemporary suburban Dublin.

Fri, 26 Apr, 2002