Cult fantasy television drama and Terri Hooley biopic have highlighted wealth of talent and stunning locations in province
From the narrow 18th-century alleyways of central Belfast to the Giant's Causeway on the Antrim coast, the most famous, and sometimes infamous, areas of Northern Ireland have been transformed into open-air sets for the world's film industry.
Its new status as a hub for film and television production is built around a cult Us medieval fantasy series and a gigantic hall where some of the most renowned cruise liners of the 20th century were painted.
The American network HBO chose Northern Ireland to shoot the bulk of Game of Thrones, the Emmy-award winning show based on the novels of George R R Martin.
The presence of actors such as Sean Bean, who starred in the first series, and some of HBO's most respected producers, directors and cinematographers has boosted the province's reputation...
From the narrow 18th-century alleyways of central Belfast to the Giant's Causeway on the Antrim coast, the most famous, and sometimes infamous, areas of Northern Ireland have been transformed into open-air sets for the world's film industry.
Its new status as a hub for film and television production is built around a cult Us medieval fantasy series and a gigantic hall where some of the most renowned cruise liners of the 20th century were painted.
The American network HBO chose Northern Ireland to shoot the bulk of Game of Thrones, the Emmy-award winning show based on the novels of George R R Martin.
The presence of actors such as Sean Bean, who starred in the first series, and some of HBO's most respected producers, directors and cinematographers has boosted the province's reputation...
- 12/29/2011
- by Henry McDonald
- The Guardian - Film News
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