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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

105 photos – 7 april 2019 (new page) Speakers at the opening of IFC 2019: President Michael D Higgins (via video) Noel Curran, Director General of the EBU (via video) Séan Mac Giolla Padraig, Group Head of Factual, RTÉ (Séan is also the RTÉ representative on the Prix Europa Steering Committee and is the chief … More #IFC2019 – Cork Photo album

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The dates for IFC Rome 2020 are known: May 24-28 Invitation by RAI. (More information will follow asap)

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#IFC2019 Entertainment Whilst our days will be spent listening, critiquing and learning – you can’t have all work and no play, right? Sunday, April 7th @7pm – Opening ceremony – Drinks and canapés will be provided, courtesy of RTÉ.   Monday, April 8th, 9-11pm – An Evening of Song and Story: In association with the … More #IFC2019 Entertainment

It is with great sadness that we learnt that our dear Croatian radio colleague Darko Tralić has passed away this morning in Zagreb. Darko worked for nearly 45 years as director of radio documentaries and radio drama, both for adults and children, at the Croatian public broadcast corporation HRT. He was a regular guest at … More RIP Darko Tralić

Guest Speakers at #IFC2019 We’re pleased to announce the following 5 guests to speak at #IFC2019. Time is allocated for a general Q&A from delegates to each speaker at #IFC2019.   Monday, April 8th – Fergal Keane: Fergal is an Irish journalist and author, currently BBC Special Correspondent and Africa Editor with BBC News. Having … More Guest Speakers at #IFC2019

General workings of #IFC2019 If you’re arriving to Cork city between 12pm and 7pm on Sunday, April 7th, RTÉ will provide a complimentary shuttle bus (running hourly) to #IFC2019 at Castlemartyr, collecting from Cork airport, Cork train station and the Aircoach stop in Cork. If you’re flying into Dublin airport, we recommend getting the Aircoach … More General workings of #IFC2019

This year, we’re excited to introduce a new element to IFC – Story Showcase. This is where an ‘outstanding’ 5-7mins excerpt is chosen from entries into #IFC2019 which have been shortlisted/selected by the EBU Features group. These excerpts will then be played, discussed and critiqued in individual discussion groups. Each Story Showcase group will have … More New element to IFC – ‘Story Showcase’

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Registrations for IFC tipping away all the time. Hotel accommodation also filling up quickly. Please find attached IFC 2019 Official Invitation and the first important information regarding entries, deadlines and practical information about the IFC, whose format will slightly change next year. My preparation #IFC2019 IFC 2019 DESCRIPTION and REGISTER NOW ENTER YOU AUDIO into … More Register yourself now for #IFC2019 – 85% of places have been filled

IFC 2019 is early in April. That’s why all deadlines are earlier than last year. Some ‘IFC 2019 Highlights’: Location for IFC 2019 is Castlemartyr Resort, County Cork, Ireland Dates: 7-11 April 2019. Hosted by RTÉ. Transport – Buses will be provided to and from the conference from Dublin Airport / Cork Airport/ Shannon Airport/Hearsay … More Pre-announcement IFC 2019

ALBUM [@FLICKR] Arranged by date taken, newest first 425 Photos ‘IFC2018 Prague’ The photographer is Khalil Baalbaki

Dear Colleagues, The EBU Features Group will meet in Prague on 5-6 March to finalize the programme of the next International Feature Conference (20-24 May), and in particular to decide on the programmes to be included in the IFC’s listening sessions. This year, the Features Group decided to slightly change the selection process, with Members … More IFC 2018 – … entry proposals should now arrive by another date: Friday, 23 February

Our beloved friend, René Farabet, died in Paris on Tuesday afternoon with the love of his life, Kaye Mortley, at his side. He had been gravely ill for a long time and had borne the trials it brought him with grace, courage and determination. As the first French delegate at the inaugural International Features Conference … More René Farabet: In Memoriam

Sad news: The famous French radio producer René Farabet (* 1934) died today in Paris. (more)  

The conference dates ‘IFC 2018, Prague’ are known; May 20-24. The link to the (home)webpage IFC 2018 is this: https://ifc2.wordpress.com/ifc18 The content and ‘dressing’ will come step by step in the coming months to May 2018.

Message from Virginia Madsen / Edwin Brys (See also Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156343514153009 ) Sharing this wonderful news for the Australian born radio artist, writer, producer (and formerly ABC producer) Kaye Mortley (* 1943), who has won a most prestigious award for her lifetime’s work in radio in France – Le Prix de l’oeuvre de la SCAM. … More “Kaye Mortley, who has won a most prestigious award for her lifetime’s work in radio in France – Le Prix de l’oeuvre de la SCAM”