On Sunday July 12, 2020 the 32nd edition (and first ever online edition!) of the Galway Film Fleadh came to a close after another outstanding year of film premieres, events and discussions. The annual awards ceremony was live-streamed online before the closing film Arracht. Speaking during the launch Maureen Kennelly Arts Council Director said, “During the last six days your sterling... Read more...
This May, 9 Story and Brown Bag partnered with the Create Aid charity art sale to host a month-long takeover on their Instagram page with the goal of raising funds for frontline staff who are working to keep us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of the takeover our artists submitted both original artwork and prints to the Create Aid... Read more...
On Thursday, July 9, 2020, the Television Critics Association (TCA) announced the nominees for the 36th annual TCA Awards, which honour outstanding achievements in television and enduring contributions to the medium’s heritage. Brown Bag Films are delighted to share that Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood, Wild Kratts and Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum have all been nominated for in the Outstanding... Read more...
Ronan McCabe, chief executive of Animation Ireland, sees the move as a sign of the rude health of the Irish animation industry…. Read more...
Catherine Martin, Deputy Leader of the Green Party and TD for Dublin Rathdown, has been announced as the successor to outgoing Minister for Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD. Minister Madigan has held the position for almost three years since her appointment by former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on November 30th, 2017; during a cabinet reshuffle following the resignation... Read more...