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Filming begins for first short film from the Céim Eile scheme: Babaí Brain starts production

16.10.24

^{Pic: Producer: Ciarán Charles Ó Conghaile, Writer and actress: Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh and director for the project: Nikolaj Feifer}
 

TG4 are delighted to announce that filming has commenced this week on Babaí Brain, the first film to emerge from their new Irish-language talent initiative, Céim Eile. This exciting production is taking place in the scenic village of An Spidéal, Connemara, and marks a significant milestone in the Irish-language film industry.
 
 
Babaí Brain is a vibrant, modern film aimed at 18-35 year olds. Described as a ‘chick flick’, the story is set to captivate young audiences with its engaging characters and contemporary themes. Written by and starring Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh, Babaí Brain promises to bring fresh voices and new perspectives to the Irish-language screen.
 
The film is being produced by Fíbín Media, with Ciarán Charles Ó Conghaile serving as producer. Notably, the director for the project is Nikolaj Feifer, best known as the creator and director of the Netflix hit Baby Fever. His involvement brings an exciting international element to the production, blending local talent with global expertise.
 
 
About Céim Eile:
Céim Eile is a groundbreaking initiative launched in 2022 by TG4, Fís Éireann, and the Irish Language Broadcast Fund, following the success of their collaborative efforts with the Cine4 and TG4/Fís Éireann Television Drama Development schemes. The aim of Céim Eile is to discover, develop and nurture the next generation of Irish-speaking writers and filmmakers, providing a platform for emerging talent to shine.
 
 
A Bright Future for Irish-Language Cinema:
TG4 is committed to supporting and promoting Irish-language content, and the Céim Eile scheme represents the next step in its mission to foster new talent. Babaí Brain is a testament to the initiative’s potential to bring fresh, dynamic stories to Irish-speaking audiences, while also contributing to the growth of the Irish-language film industry.
 
Céim Eile builds on the foundation of successful Irish-language productions and opens doors for new voices to enter the world of screenwriting and filmmaking. TG4, Fís Éireann, and the Irish Language Broadcast Fund have demonstrated their commitment to nurturing these voices, ensuring the continued development of Irish-language content across all platforms.
 
Máire Uí Choisdealbha, Commissioning Editor at TG4, commented: “We are thrilled to see the first production from Céim Eile come to life with Babaí Brain. This initiative is all about giving new and emerging Irish-speaking talent the opportunity to tell their stories, and we couldn’t be prouder of the team involved. The combination of fresh writing, experienced production, and an international director like Nikolaj Feifer is a fantastic start for the scheme.”
 
 
Looking Ahead:
Filming for Babaí Brain will continue for the rest of the week in Connemara, with a release expected next year. As the first project from the Céim Eile initiative, it is already generating excitement, and expectations are high for the future projects that will follow.
 
 
Notes to Editors:

• Babaí Brain is the first film from Céim Eile, a joint initiative from TG4, Fís Éireann, and the Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
• The film is produced by Fíbín Media, with Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh as writer, Darach Ó Tuairisg as Exectutive Producer with Fíbín, Ciarán Charles Ó Conghaile as producer, and Nikolaj Feifer (Baby Fever) as director.
• Céim Eile aims to encourage new and emerging Irish-speaking writers and filmmakers.