We deeply regret to inform you that in connection with the Covid 19 outbreak worldwide, and in Italy in particular, our Hosts RAI will not be able to hold the IFC 2020 in Rome at scheduled time (May 24th -28th). RAI would like to postpone the IFC and is trying to find new dates. A … More Coronavirus (COVID-19) and IFC 2020 Rome, Italy
The selection committee has completed the process to select three awardees for 2020/21. The 2020 winners are Lena Loehr ( Germany), Dries Hiroux (Belgium) and Agnieszka Szwajgier (Poland). Congratulations to all three candidates and well done to all those who applied but didn’t make it this year. There were 30 applications this year and many … More Update on the 2020/21 Åke Blomström award: Completed the process to select three awardees for 2020/21
The three lucky Ake Blomstrom Award 2020 winners are: (left to right) Agnieszka Szwajgier- Poland Dries Hiroux- Belguim Lena Loehr- Germany Coordinator training – Edwin Brys, Belgium Chair ABA – Tim Desmond ( RTÉ, Ireland) HOME PAGE ABA – ifc2.wordpress.com/ake-blomstrom-home/
Important deadline: Sunday 16 February 2020 If you want (your programme) to be considered for inclusion in the Conference programme, please submit (your audio) On behalf of Silvia Lahner (ORF/Austria), Chair of the EBU Features Group, please find attached the official invitation and the first important information about the Conference. READ ALL – https://ifc2.wordpress.com/2019/12/17/ifcroma-call-out/
Dear Colleagues, The 46th International Feature Conference (IFC) will take place on 24-28 May 2020 in Rome at the kind invitation of RAI (Italy). On behalf of Silvia Lahner (ORF/Austria), Chair of the EBU Features Group, please find attached the official invitation and the first important information about the Conference. Yours sincerely, Laurent Marceau … More Call out for 46th International Feature Conference (IFC) Rome, 24-28 May 2020
Dear Colleagues, The Åke Blomström Award offers to young and promising radio feature makers the chance to attend a special documentary training program, to join the International Feature Conference 2020 and to participate in the Prix Europa 2020. The grant award supports young radio talents who are at the beginning of their career as feature … More Call out for ‘Åke Blomström Award’ 2020 – GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG RADIO PRODUCERS
Irish President Michael D. Higgins sent a video (above) to welcome participants to the Emerald Isle. He told delegates that with its long tradition of storytelling, Ireland had a special affinity for the spoken word, as could be seen in people’s keen interest in radio programming. “Your Conference is a reminder that radio stations are a … More VIDEO EBU: Irish President Michael D. Higgins sent a video to welcome participants IFC2019
Flowers for Gabriela Hermer, on stage at the IFC in Cork. Five years long she was the very dedicated chairwoman of the Ake Blomström Award. Intense applause everywhere! Gabriela will now be a coach for one of the new AB winners, as will do Simon Elmes and Conor Garrett. Edwin Brys will continue to coordinate … More Tim Desmond: New Ake Blomström chairman
