Making movies is an arduous business, particularly for independent filmmakers, so being selected for a program like the Cannes Cinefondation Atelier is a big deal. Designed to introduce filmmakers whose projects show particular promise to producers who can provide finance, the Atelier has seen over 145 of 186 films selected since its inception in 2005 being made. As one of just 15 filmmakers selected from all over the world, for her project We're the Kids in America, Imelda O'Reilly will head to the French home of flim for the Festival de Cannes next month. "I’m shocked and thrilled and I just can’t believe it! It’s such an honour. I’m basically representing Ireland as part of the EU so it’s amazing," she tells Independent.ie. Imelda has been working on her script for the past 18 months. It has a complex structure as a triptych, following three generations of Irish fathers and sons. "It’s set in Ireland in the 1950s, 1980s and … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with… New York based Irish director Imelda O’Reilly
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Taylor Swift Stalker Arrested After Having A Shower And Taking A Nap In Singer’s New York Home
A stalker who broke into Taylor Swift’s New York townhouse has been arrested, the NYPD have confirmed. According to reports, Roger Alvarado climbed up a ladder and smashed a window to gain entry into the property before taking a shower and having a nap. The Associated Press have confirmed police found the 22-year-old asleep in the ‘Shake It Off’ singer’s home on Friday (20 April). In a statement the NYPD says that they responded to a report of a burglary at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday. “During their investigation, responding officers saw a ladder and a broken window at the location. They found the perpetrator asleep inside the apartment and affected an arrest.” Alvarado – who comes from Florida – was arrested on charges of stalking, burglary, criminal mischief and trespassing. He was previously arrested at the same address earlier this year and charged with breaking the front door down with a shovel. Taylor was not at the … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift Stalker Arrested After Having A Shower And Taking A Nap In Singer’s New York Home
Turkish FM Çavuşoğlu in New York for UN meeting on peace
NEW YORK – Anadolu Agency Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu arrived in New York on April 22 to attend a U.N. meeting on peace. According to a Foreign Ministry statement, Çavuşoğlu is in New York to attend a high-level meeting on “building and sustaining peace,” set for April 24-25 at the U.N. headquarters. Çavuşoğlu will address the U.N. General Assembly during the visit, the statement said. He will also meet with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts on the sidelines of the meetings, and speak with Turkish and U.S. media outlets, it added. Çavuşoğlu, United Nations, peace, April 22 … [Read more...] about Turkish FM Çavuşoğlu in New York for UN meeting on peace
Cavusoglu in New York for UN meeting on peace
World Bulletin / News Desk Turkey’s foreign minister arrived in New York on Sunday to attend a UN meeting on peace. According to a Foreign Ministry statement, Mevlut Cavusoglu is in New York to attend a high-level meeting on building and sustaining peace set for April 24-25 at UN headquarters. Cavusoglu will address the UN General Assembly on Turkey’s contributions and approach to UN efforts to build and sustain peace, the statement said. Cavusoglu will also meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts at the meeting's sidelines, and speak with Turkish and U.S. media outlets, it added. Legal Notice: Copyright, trade marks and other intellectual property rights in this website can not be reproduced without the prior permission. … [Read more...] about Cavusoglu in New York for UN meeting on peace
Forget New York and DC
Set the moodWhen people think of cities on the US East Coast, New York and Boston spring to mind. Just a one-hour train ride from NYC, however, Philadelphia sits ready and waiting for history boffins, foodies or those who want a US city break that's easy to get around but has plenty to see. With tree-lined streets full of red brick buildings and shuttered homes, Philly boasts an old-school charm you'd be hard-pressed to find in most cosmopolitan cities, and is full of history and art. But another, perhaps lesser known gem of this city, is its vibrant food culture. Restaurants bustle every night of the week - if you're a fan of French and don't mind paying, the uber fancy Parc (parc-restaurant.com) is a great option or, for a quirky, chilled vibe, Mission Taqueria (missiontaqueria.com) on Samson Street serves up delicious Mexican fare. Oh, and the cocktails are pretty amazing too! Top tip Don't leave without visiting the Museum of the American Revolution (amrevmuseum.org; … [Read more...] about Forget New York and DC