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Scannain literally is the Irish word for movies so we honestly couldn’t think of a better name for a website about the Irish screen industry.
Scannain was founded in October 2009 initially as a blog with movie reviews, some news, but mostly rambling views on all things film. As the years have gone by the rambling has decreased and the size of the writing pool has increased from one to many, all of whom are voluntary contributors with a passion and love for film. Scannain has grown over the years to become Ireland’s largest independent film and television industry website.
In our current guise we seek to promote international films and television to an Irish audience, but more crucially Irish film and television to an Irish and international audience. Scannain will always lend a hand to Irish filmmakers and is proud of our work with the Irish independent screen industry. Source
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Search ArticlesWorld Without Cows launches global screening tour with Dublin premiere
The filmmaking team behind World Without Cows and Studio 410 have released the official trailer for the award-winning documentary and announced a global theatrical screening tour, opening with a premiere in Dublin on September 9. Further premiere events follow in London on September 10, Los Angeles on September 16 and New York on September 18, with directors Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth and executive producer Dr. Mark Lyons attending each.
Pressure – It builds, and it builds
Out this week in Irish cinemas is Pressure, starring Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon and Damian Lewis. Set during the final days leadng up to D-Day, Pressure follows the men and women trying to figure out if the weather will be suitable for the troops to land on Normandy to push back against the Nazis. It’s an interesting concept, one I had never thought of before and there have been many films about WWII, in particular D-Day that deal with from multiple angles.
The Death of Robin Hood – Brutal, bloody and beguiling
Out now in Irish cinemas is The Death of Robin Hood. Starring Hugh Jackman, this film follows Robin, the legendary bandit, as he tries to find the right death. The premise of The Death of Robin Hood is simple: a violent man wishes to find a violent end. Unfortunately, when old friend Little John (Bill Skarsgård) returns to Robin asking to help him with one last adventure, he can’t say no. What makes The Death of Robin Hood work so well is the upending of expectations.
The Dog Stars – A lot of bark, little bite
Out this week in Irish cinemas is legendary director Ridley Scott’s next flick, The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, with Josh Brolin and Guy Pearce. This latest film of Scott’s is about Hig (Elordi), a young man living in a post-apocalyptic world with his dog Jasper and his grumpy partner Bangley (Brolin). Living in post-apocalyptic Denver isn’t too bad; Hig, Bangley and Jasper keep to themselves, defending their little patch of paradise from deranged outsiders.
I Want Your Sex – An erotic and cheeky thriller
Out this week in Irish cinemas is the erotic thriller I Want Your Sex starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman. Hoffman plays Elliot, a sex addicted twenty something looking to make ends meet; thankfully, he finds a job with celebrated artist Erika Tracy (Wilde), who looks to utilise his only real talent, a willing body for sexual experimentation. From here, Elliot is turned completely upside down as he is introduced to a whole new world, one that will satisfy and scare him in equal measure.
Coyote vs. Acme – A David vs. Goliath story with a lot of laughs
Out this week in Irish cinemas is Coyote vs. Acme, a film that no one thought would see the light of day, and now it’s here. Was it worth the wait? Starring everyone’s favourite coyote, this latest adventure sees our resident failed genius take the infamous Acme company to court; after all, a good workman blames his tools- that’s the saying, right? After joining forces with failing lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte), Wile E.
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma – Dark and dreamlike
Out this week in Irish cinemas is slasher Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma starring Hannah Einbender and Gillian Anderson. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma follows Kris (Einbender), an up-and-coming director, as she/they is given the unenviable job of revitalising an iconic horror IP.
Sunny Dancer – Almost the best summer ever
Out this week in cinemas is the coming-of-age story Sunny Dancer, which follows young Ivy (Bella Ramsey) as she heads to a camp for survivors of cancer. There, her parents hope she will to learn live again as she became disconnected from the world after almost dying. Ramsey leads an intimate ensemble cast of young actors, and this merry band of misfits are a fun, if relatively predictable, gaggle of fools. Each has their own battle with cancer that has changed them.
Spider-Man Brand New Day – Emotionally Striking and Visually Spectacular
Out in Irish cinemas this week is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the next cinematic adventure for Tom Holland’s Spidey. When a dangerous new foe threatens New York, can Spider-Man step up and save the day all the while trying to handle the changes he is going through? Holland has been in the MCU now for 10 years, and since his arrival there has always been something that some audience members (myself included) have felt about his portrayal; he’s never quite felt like Spidey.
Irish Government commences 40% Visual Effects Uplift to Section 481 film tax credit
The Irish Government has formally commenced the Visual Effects (VFX) Uplift to Section 481, Ireland’s film tax credit, introducing an enhanced 40% rate for qualifying visual effects work and giving the industry a new tool to compete for high-end international production.