P308 AERTEL 1 308 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:40 THEENTERTAINMENTNETWORK 1/8 IFTAS 2022 SHORTLIST IS ANNOUNCED The RTE crime drama KIN leads the shortlist for this year's Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Film and Drama Awards with 13 nominations. In the film categories, An Cailin Ciuin and Belfast lead the nominations with 10 nominations each. Other multiple nominees in the film categories include Deadly Cuts (seven), Swan Song (six), Who We Love (five) and You Are Not My Mother (five). TV LISTINGS 170 CINEMA LISTINGS 350 Next Cinemas TV Extra Reviews
P308 AERTEL 1 308 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:47 THEENTERTAINMENTNETWORK 2/8 IFTAS 2022 SHORTLIST IS ANNOUNCED Reacting to the nominations, Belfast's writer-director Kenneth Branagh said: "We all feel very proud and honoured by this recognition. "Cinema-goers across the whole of Ireland have been incredibly supportive of our film, and it's wonderful that a story designed for the big screen has been met by such a massive return of audiences to their local cinemas across the island. Thank you." TV LISTINGS 170 CINEMA LISTINGS 350 Next Cinemas TV Extra Reviews
P308 AERTEL 1 308 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:55 THEENTERTAINMENTNETWORK 3/8 IFTAS 2022 SHORTLIST IS ANNOUNCED "Our heartfelt thanks to the members of the Irish Film and Television Academy who voted for this quiet, little film that we've always believed in," said An Cail n Ci in director Colm Bair ad. "We're so happy to see so many of An Cail n Ci in's cast and crew receiving recognition from the Academy and so grateful to Cine4 funders Screen Ireland, TG4 and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland for believing in us as filmmakers and for believing in Irish-language cinema. Huge congrats to all the nominees!" TV LISTINGS 170 CINEMA LISTINGS 350 Next Cinemas TV Extra Reviews
P308 AERTEL 1 308 Wed 23 Feb 08:42:03 THEENTERTAINMENTNETWORK 4/8 IFTAS 2022 SHORTLIST IS ANNOUNCED Editor of Belfast, Una Ni Dhonghaile, added, "Thank you so much IFTA! I am so thrilled to be nominated alongside such brilliant editors and I am shouting for joy to see little Jude Hill, Ken and all of the Belfast family nominated. "I am very proud of everyone and huge congratulations to all of the other nominees. What a great year for Irish cinema. TV LISTINGS 170 CINEMA LISTINGS 350 Next Cinemas TV Extra Reviews
P308 AERTEL 1 308 Wed 23 Feb 08:42:11 THEENTERTAINMENTNETWORK 5/8 IFTAS 2022 SHORTLIST IS ANNOUNCED As well as KIN's incredible 13 nominations a number of other TV shows received multiple nominations including Vikings: Valhalla (seven), Hidden Assets (seven), Smother (five) and Three Families (three). Speaking about the nominations for RTE programmes, David Crean Acting Head of Drama for RTE said: "Congratulations to Peter McKenna, Morna Regan and Kate O Riordan for creating such compelling dramas for RTE One on Sunday nights. TV LISTINGS 170 CINEMA LISTINGS 350 Next Cinemas TV Extra Reviews
P308 AERTEL 1 308 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:16 THEENTERTAINMENTNETWORK 6/8 IFTAS 2022 SHORTLIST IS ANNOUNCED "And congratulations also to the producers, directors, actors and crews who made these dramas under very difficult circumstances. "KIN, Smother and Hidden Assets are loved by Irish and international audiences, and the number of nominations is a testament to the energy and passion that goes into making them happen." TV LISTINGS 170 CINEMA LISTINGS 350 Next Cinemas TV Extra Reviews
P308 AERTEL 1 308 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:24 THEENTERTAINMENTNETWORK 7/8 IFTAS 2022 SHORTLIST IS ANNOUNCED KIN and Hidden Assets creator Peter McKenna added: "Television can be a tough business with lots of rejection and disappointment along the way, so it s really gratifying to see so many talented Irish people on both these shows being recognised for the amazing work they have done, in front of and behind the camera." The winners will be announced at a virtual ceremony on Saturday 12 March, hosted by Deirdre O'Kane and airing on Virgin Media One. TV LISTINGS 170 CINEMA LISTINGS 350 Next Cinemas TV Extra Reviews
P308 AERTEL 1 308 Wed 23 Feb 08:41:32 THEENTERTAINMENTNETWORK 8/8 IFTAS 2022 SHORTLIST IS ANNOUNCED In April, the award winners will be honoured at a "physical event" in Dublin. TV LISTINGS 170 CINEMA LISTINGS 350 Next Cinemas TV Extra Reviews