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Archive for August, 2009
New Rathmines Cinema
Omniplex, Ireland’s largest cinema group, has unveiled plans for its new concept 3 screen, 571-seater Swan Cinemas, located in the Swan Shopping Centre, Rathmines, Dublin 6.
Progressive Film Club
On Friday 25th September, as part of Dublin Culture Night, the Progressive Film Club (PFC) will be showing two films: ‘Zanzibar Soccer Queens’ at 5 p.m. and ‘Women with Balls’ at 11 pm. Admission is free.
NT Live At IFI
NT Live returns to the Irish Film Institute and the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival with Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ on 1st October at 6.45 pm.
BSÉ/IFB Statement on Irish Audiovisual Industry
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (BSÉ/IFB) is concerned that the recommendations in the Report of Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes (An Bord Snip Nua), as they refer to BSÉ/IFB, could have substantial and unanticipated negative economic consequences outside of the immediate public sector area that is the primary focus of the Report.
IFTA Membership
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) is currently accepting applications for membership.
The IFI Loyalty Card and New Membership
The IFI’s brand new Loyalty Card and new membership, the first of its kind in Dublin, has completed its pilot phase and is now officially launched
The Business of Auditioning Seminar
Filmbase are hosting a seminar on ‘The Business of Auditioning’ for aspiring screen actors on Wednesday 26th August, 6.30pm–9pm.
The September Issue at the IFI
The fashion documentary, ‘The September Issue’ is set to screen exclusively at the IFI from 11th September (with a special IFI Stranger Than Fiction preview on 24th August).
Young Filmmaker Competition
Budding young filmmakers, aged 25 and under, are in with the chance to have their short film showcased on the silver screen at this year’s Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film Festival for Young People in Belfast this November.
Interview with 'Moon' Director Duncan Jones
Director Duncan Jones speaks to Film Ireland’s Scott Townsend about his critically-acclaimed debut feature Moon which was released in Irish cinemas on Friday, 17th July 2009.
Duncan discusses how his background as a commercials director helped him to work within a limited budget while also managing to get Kevin Spacey and composer Clint Mansell to contribute.
He also reveals the influence that classic science fiction movies such as 2001 and Outland had on him while making this film.
The Business of Auditioning Seminar
Filmbase are hosting a Seminar on The Business of Acting for aspiring screen actors on Wednesday 26th August, 6:30 – 9pm. The session is aimed at new and emerging actors who are looking to learn more about the casting and audition process for film, television and commercials.
Part 2: Conor McMahon’s ‘The Disturbed’ After The Fleadh
This is part two of a two-part Film Ireland podcast with writer/director Conor McMahon, recorded three weeks after the world premiere of his ultra low-budget improvised horror film ‘The Disturbed’ at the 2009 Galway Film Fleadh.
Conor sheds some light on what does or does not happen to a filmmaker when a film is well received at a large film festival such as Galway, his meeting with sales agents, applying for completion funding, plus more about the movie now that the film has been seen by an audience.
The Disturbed will be screened in the IFI as part of The Horrorthon this October Bank Holiday weekend.
Waterford Film Festival Deadlines
The final deadline for entries for feature films is 2nd September (€25 entry fee) and for short films is 7th September (€15 entry fee).
Northern Ireland Screen Seeks Scripts
Northern Ireland Screen is now seeking scripts to develop for its Ultra Low-Budget Fiction Fund 2010-2011.
Call for Proposals: Lisbon Docs 2009
Lisbon Docs, which takes place from 19–24 October, is a documentary conference consisting of: a pitching session and workshop; screenings of new films; and master classes on international aspects of documentary making.
'Hunger' Wins in Poland
‘Hunger’, the debut film from British artist Steve McQueen, has scooped two of the top prizes at the 9th Era New Horizons International Film Festival in Wroclow, Poland.
First Light Young Film Fund
First Light, a UK-wide initiative to enable young people (5–19) to realise their potential via creative digital film and media projects, are currently awarding grants ranging from £3,000 (Pilot and Script Awards) to £30,000 (Studio Award).
Part 1: Conor McMahon on 'The Disturbed' before the Galway Film Fleadh
This is part one of a two part Film Ireland podcast with Writer/Director Conor McMahon recorded before the world premiere of his ultra low budget improvised horror film ‘The Disturbed’ at the 2009 Galway Film Fleadh.
We hear about what inspired him to make it and what writing process there is in an improvised movie shot in sequence. Conor also talks about the relationship with actors and director when their isn’t a script, what stage he was at in post production at the time and what hopes he had going into the festival.
Part 2 will shed some light on what does or does not happen to a filmmaker when a film is well received at a large film festival such as Galway plus a little more about the film now that people, including Film Ireland, have actually seen it.
Land of the Lost
A fitting title for a film that’s not sure if it’s for adults or children and ends up pleasing neither.
