{"id":234056,"date":"2024-10-16T16:59:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T15:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.tg4.ie\/?page_id=234056"},"modified":"2024-10-16T17:02:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T16:02:07","slug":"filming-begins-for-first-short-film-from-the-ceim-eile-scheme-babai-brain-starts-production","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.tg4.ie\/en\/information\/press\/press-releases\/2024-2\/filming-begins-for-first-short-film-from-the-ceim-eile-scheme-babai-brain-starts-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Filming begins for first short film from the C\u00e9im Eile scheme: Baba\u00ed Brain starts production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Pic: Producer: Ciar\u00e1n Charles \u00d3 Conghaile, Writer and actress: Br\u00edd\u00edn N\u00ed Mhaoldomhnaigh and director for the project: Nikolaj Feifer<\/sup>
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TG4 are delighted to announce that filming has commenced this week on Baba\u00ed Brain<\/em>, the first film to emerge from their new Irish-language talent initiative, C\u00e9im Eile. This exciting production is taking place in the scenic village of An Spid\u00e9al, Connemara, and marks a significant milestone in the Irish-language film industry.
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\nBaba\u00ed Brain<\/strong> is a vibrant, modern film aimed at 18-35 year olds. Described as a \u2018chick flick\u2019, the story is set to captivate young audiences with its engaging characters and contemporary themes. Written by and starring Br\u00edd\u00edn N\u00ed Mhaoldomhnaigh, Baba\u00ed Brain promises to bring fresh voices and new perspectives to the Irish-language screen.
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\nThe film is being produced by F\u00edb\u00edn Media, with Ciar\u00e1n Charles \u00d3 Conghaile serving as producer. Notably, the director for the project is Nikolaj Feifer, best known as the creator and director of the Netflix hit Baby Fever<\/em>. His involvement brings an exciting international element to the production, blending local talent with global expertise.
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\nAbout C\u00e9im Eile:<\/strong>
\nC\u00e9im Eile is a groundbreaking initiative launched in 2022 by TG4, F\u00eds \u00c9ireann, and the Irish Language Broadcast Fund, following the success of their collaborative efforts with the Cine4 and TG4\/F\u00eds \u00c9ireann Television Drama Development schemes. The aim of C\u00e9im Eile is to discover, develop and nurture the next generation of Irish-speaking writers and filmmakers, providing a platform for emerging talent to shine.
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\nA Bright Future for Irish-Language Cinema:<\/strong>
\nTG4 is committed to supporting and promoting Irish-language content, and the C\u00e9im Eile scheme represents the next step in its mission to foster new talent. Baba\u00ed Brain<\/em> is a testament to the initiative’s potential to bring fresh, dynamic stories to Irish-speaking audiences, while also contributing to the growth of the Irish-language film industry.
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\nC\u00e9im Eile builds on the foundation of successful Irish-language productions and opens doors for new voices to enter the world of screenwriting and filmmaking. TG4, F\u00eds \u00c9ireann, and the Irish Language Broadcast Fund have demonstrated their commitment to nurturing these voices, ensuring the continued development of Irish-language content across all platforms.
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\nM\u00e1ire U\u00ed Choisdealbha, Commissioning Editor at TG4<\/strong>, commented: “We are thrilled to see the first production from C\u00e9im Eile come to life with Baba\u00ed Brain. This initiative is all about giving new and emerging Irish-speaking talent the opportunity to tell their stories, and we couldn\u2019t be prouder of the team involved. The combination of fresh writing, experienced production, and an international director like Nikolaj Feifer is a fantastic start for the scheme.”<\/em>
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\nLooking Ahead:<\/strong>
\nFilming for Baba\u00ed Brain<\/em> will continue for the rest of the week in Connemara, with a release expected next year. As the first project from the C\u00e9im Eile initiative, it is already generating excitement, and expectations are high for the future projects that will follow.
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\nNotes to Editors:<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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  • Baba\u00ed Brain<\/em> is the first film from C\u00e9im Eile, a joint initiative from TG4, F\u00eds \u00c9ireann, and the Irish Language Broadcast Fund.<\/li>\n
  • The film is produced by F\u00edb\u00edn Media, with Br\u00edd\u00edn N\u00ed Mhaoldomhnaigh as writer, Darach \u00d3 Tuairisg as Exectutive Producer with F\u00edb\u00edn, Ciar\u00e1n Charles \u00d3 Conghaile as producer, and Nikolaj Feifer (Baby Fever) as director.<\/li>\n
  • C\u00e9im Eile aims to encourage new and emerging Irish-speaking writers and filmmakers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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