Following the success of last year's inaugural lecture, the RTS Republic of Ireland are delighted to announce the Gay Byrne Memorial Lecture 2024, which will take place on the 13th of November in the iconic Lighthouse Cinema once again.
She will be screening her film Walking the Labyrinth which took home the trophy in the Undergraduate Factual - Long Form category in this year's RTS Student Awards in May.
We will also be hearing from commissioning editors from our broadcasters on how to pitch your short film script.
Jessica Doherty's documentary tells the story of artist Susan, who was born in the Bessborough mother and baby home.
Every year our film and media students astonish us with their originality, verve and creativity. This year the brightest and best have submitted their work for consideration for an RTS trophy in five categories: Animation, Drama, Factual Short Form, Factual Long Form and Comedy and Entertainment Drama.
This will be the first in an annual lecture series, named to honour the momory of the late,great and beloved broadcaster Gay Byrne, whose anniversary is on the 4th of November.
The Keynote speaker will be Moya Doherty, former chair of our national broadcaster RTÉ, and the moderator will be Pat Kenny, the well-known broadcaster and journalist now of Newstalk, and who had succeeded Gay as host of the longest running chat show in the world, the Late Late Show.
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Hidden on the borders of Dartmoor National Park, Dartmoor Zoo boasts a wonderful 33 acres of woodland, celebrating a wide range of exotic and native animals, including the biggest variety of big cats in the South West of England. From tigers, lions and cheetah, to monkeys, meerkats and tapir, you’re bound to find some of your favourites.
RTS ROI look forward to welcoming you as we honour the great talent that Ireland's television industry has to offer.
When booking tickets please be sure include the full names and email address of each guest.
Drinks reception to begin at 7pm.
Dress Code: smart / casual party
