June 6, 2008

Language Learning Series

madmac is currently in production with a Gaelic Language Learning Series for the new Gaelic Digital Channel. The series is a multi media language learning package that aims to broaden the appeal of Gaelic to a worldwide audience.  The series presented by Ishbel Murray fills the gap between formal language learning and fluency and provides a toolbox for both learners and native speakers to dip into to improve their Gaelic.

March 4, 2008

Sitcom

madmac productions has been commissioned to produce a sitcom, Broadford or Bust, for the Gaelic Media Service. Broadford or Bust is written by journalist Torcuil Crichton and Mairi Kidd. It will be filmed in Glasgow and Skye.

December 1, 2007

Quiz Show

madmac productions is working with saltire films to produce a quiz show pilot, Gaelderdash, for the Gaelic Media Service. Presented by John Morrison the pilot will be filmed in Glasgow.

February 1, 2007

Film shortlisted for Celtic Media Festival

Michael Scott - A Changing Man, a co-pro between madmac productions and atlantic film alliance for RTE, has been shortlisted for the Arts Documentary Award category in the Celtic Media Festival 2007.

The film explores the life and work of Michael Scott, one of Ireland’s foremost architects and the father of its director Ciarin Scott. His journey through life takes us through the tumultuous forging of Ireland’s independence and the drive to bring the country into the modern world of the visual arts.

January 24, 2007

New Commissions

madmac productions has been commissioned to deliver two new factual series, both 8 x 30 mins, for the new Gaelic Digital Channel due to launch later in the year.