OMAGH DRAMA VYING FOR BAFTA
Omagh drama vying for Bafta
AN AWARD-WINNING dramatisation of the 1998 Omagh bombing has been nominated for a Bafta.
Omagh, the powerful tale of the Real IRA attack which killed 29 people including a woman pregnant with twins, is vying for the Best Single Drama award. Ed Guiney, producer of Omagh, said yesterday: "We are delighted that this film has been recognised by Bafta in particular because it acknowledges and will heighten awareness of the struggle of the families in bringing the perpetrators of the bomb at Omagh to justice."
The drama, directed by Peter Travis, is up against Granada Television/ITV's Dirty Filthy Love, BBC2's Hawking and Company Pictures/C4's Not Only But Always.
Mark Woods, Bord Scannan na hEireann chief executive, said, "It proves once again, that Irish productions can compete on the international stage. These nominations reinforce the powerful impact of Omagh on world audiences."
The awards ceremony will take place in London on April 17.
AN AWARD-WINNING dramatisation of the 1998 Omagh bombing has been nominated for a Bafta.
Omagh, the powerful tale of the Real IRA attack which killed 29 people including a woman pregnant with twins, is vying for the Best Single Drama award. Ed Guiney, producer of Omagh, said yesterday: "We are delighted that this film has been recognised by Bafta in particular because it acknowledges and will heighten awareness of the struggle of the families in bringing the perpetrators of the bomb at Omagh to justice."
The drama, directed by Peter Travis, is up against Granada Television/ITV's Dirty Filthy Love, BBC2's Hawking and Company Pictures/C4's Not Only But Always.
Mark Woods, Bord Scannan na hEireann chief executive, said, "It proves once again, that Irish productions can compete on the international stage. These nominations reinforce the powerful impact of Omagh on world audiences."
The awards ceremony will take place in London on April 17.
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Publisher: THE IRISH NEWS
Ref: IN/0735
Published Date: 15-Mar-05
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