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Issue 111: July/August 2006 – Contents:

Rhapsody in Black and Tan Rhapsody in Black and Tan
The Wind that Shakes the Barley is the story of two brothers torn apart by the Civil War. Director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty talked with Paula Shields following their Palme d'Or win. Extract
Dylan Moran Speaks with the Fishes Dylan Moran Speaks with the Fishes
Carol Murphy talks to Moran about his film career to date, and particularly his decision to act in William Sinclair's short film. Extract
There's no Such Thing as Real Silence There's no Such Thing as Real Silence
Ardmore Sound has been a vital part of the Irish film industry since 1995. Nerea Aymerich travelled to their studios to learn a little more about the importance of post-production sound. Extract
The Adman Cometh The Adman Cometh
Enda McCallion is an in-demand commercials director whose latest work is the high-profile Ryder Cup advert. Aidan Beatty talks to him about his move into features. Extract
Locating Jane Locating Jane
Film Ireland travelled to Higginsbrook in Co. Meath to visit the location for Jane Austen's house in Becoming Jane, and talk to location manager Manus Hingerty about the work of the locations department. Extract
Northern Exposure Northern Exposure
In the light of Northern Ireland's increased exposure on-screen, Michael Open casts an eye over the state of production in the North, and talks with NIFTC Chief Executive Richard Williams. Extract
Start the Short Revolution! Start the Short Revolution!
Esther Terradas presents a practical guide to short film funding, with words of advice from short film producers. Plus a commentary by short film specialist Jennie McGinn. Extract
Making Politics Personal

Making Politics Personal
The work of writer/director Terry George gives a human face to political ideas. He talks to Seán McCarthy about his film career to date, and his thoughts on contemporary western society.
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Yellow Barley into Golden Palm

Yellow Barley into Golden Palm
Average Almodóvar, daring Dumont, and a gong for Ireland. Séamas McSwiney reports from the 2006 Festival de Cannes - a triumphant year for Ireland. Extract

Otaku Rising Otaku Rising
The graphic style known as 'manga' or 'anime' has come a long way from its comic-strip origins; Niall Kitson provides an introduction to what is now a worlwide visual phenomenon. Extract