Between the Canals
‘Between the Canals’ set for release in IFI from 18th March.
Archive for February, 2011
JDIFF: Treacle Jr
A moving, black comedy starring Aidan Gillen proved a winner with the audience at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival. Steven Galvin at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.
DVD: Brighton Rock
Special edition release of the Boulting Brothers’ adaptation of Graham Greene’s gritty British noir.
‘Five Day Shelter’ wins in Mons Film Festival
The Irish feature film ‘Five Day Shelter’ has won the top prize in the Compétition du Premier Film Européen, The Best First European Feature Film, at the Mons International Film Festival in Mons Belgium.
Film Ireland at JDIFF
Freed from the constraints of their Filmbase office, the Film Ireland crew have been unleashed at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival. From Q & As to downing free Jamesons while celeb-spotting, the gang will take a moment from their film-filled days to report their cinematic experiences.
JDIFF: 'Essential Killing' review
Emmet O’Brien finds that ‘Essential Killing’ represents all that is wrong with the indie/art house side of the celluloid spectrum.
JDIFF: Co-Producers Panel in association with the Irish Film Board
The Morrison Hotel was the venue for the JDIFF co-producers panel in association with the Irish Film Board, chaired by outgoing IFB CEO Simon Perry.
JDIFF: 'Tim Robinson: Connemara' Review
Lovely, hypnotic and moving – Film Ireland Editor Niamh Creely reviews Pat Collins’ Reel Art documentary ‘Tim Robinson: Connemara’ screened as part of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.
Red Carpet Narcissus
Recognition rather than reward should be the mandate of award ceremonies, according to Steven Galvin, continuing Film Ireland’s ‘Sounding Off’ section – the place for debate and discussion on the topics that you find most compelling.
Animal Kingdom
Australian family gangsters: You better run; you better take cover – a beast of a film from a land down under…
JDIFF: The Tingler
Psychedelia-rama, floating skeletons, baths of blood, LSD-induced visions and beasts let loose among the audience at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival. Steven Galvin faces the terror that is ‘The Tingler’.
JDIFF: Lapland Odyssey
Finnish/Swedish/Irish co-production ‘Lapland Odyssey’ brings its vibrant brand of comedy to a full house in Dublin. Steven Galvin at the Jameson Dublin Film Festival.
JDIFF: Report on 'Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff'
Emmet O’Brien reports on ‘Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff’ at this years Jameson Dublin International Film Festival. Jack Cardiff’s varied career saw him as cinematographer on ‘The African Queen’, ‘The Red Shoes’ and ‘Rambo: First Blood part 2′ amongst others.
JDIFF: 'The Big Uneasy' with Harry Shearer Q&A
Sometime New Orleans’ resident Harry Shearer, of ‘Spinal Tap’ and ‘Simpson’s fame, writes and directs ‘The Big Uneasy’ a documentary investigating why the levees of New Orleans broke during Hurricane Katrina. A badly funded group of academics finds that the levees constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers to protect the city were simply not built well enough to withstand a hurricane.
Cork Screen Commission is Launched
The Irish Film and TV industry received a welcome boost today as Cork City and County Councils announced plans to establish the Cork Screen Commission.
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
As Biebermania comes to a cinema near you, Film Ireland sent young film critic Danielle Gorman (aged 10) along to a screaming… oops, er… screening of the documentary of the teen phenomenon.
Special 'Avid' guest at 'Behind the Scenes' Monday 28th February
Behind the Scenes is a newly formed network of people in the Midwest working in or studying Video and Film Production. Their next meeting is in the Absolute Hotel at 7pm on Monday 28th February 2011. The guest speaker will be an Avid Professional from Pinewood Studios.
€1000 prize for Abbeyfest 2011 Documentary Film Competition
Following the massive success of 2010’s Abbeyfest Documentary Film Competition, Crewger.com are returning with another flagship competition based around this years ‘Abbeyfest Music and Arts Festival’.
JDIFF: Living Colour
A wonderful documentary that focuses on the KCAT (Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent) Art & Study Centre and the art that is created there. Steven Galvin at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.
Information Session on 2011 Galway Film Centre/RTÉ Short Film Awards
Shane Perez reports from The Galway Film Centre’s information session for the 2011 Galway Film centre/RTÉ Short Film Award which was held on Friday, 18th February.
JDIFF: IFB Shorts
‘Like a tasty box of Leonidas chocolates; I had the pleasure of consuming the IFB Shorts, which screened at Jameson Dublin International Film Festival in the IFI, Saturday 19th February.’ Gemma Creagh Reports.
JDIFF: 'The First Movie' – Magic Realist Documentary
“Mark Cousins’ visually stunning ‘The First Movie’ is an altogether different type of documentary to ‘Barbaric Genius’.” Gordon reports from the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.
Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund
Northern Ireland Screen have announced the first and second calls for the new Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund.
Paul Rudd to receive 'Honorary Irishman’ award
Actor Paul Rudd will be honored at the sixth annual ‘Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film,’ event on 24th February at The Ebell of Los Angeles.
Hollywood’s ELITE Writing Competition
NexTV Entertainment are running ‘Hollywood’s ELITE’ Writing Competition, an event which provides writers with the opportunity to connect with the relevant professionals in the entertainment industry.
Galway Film Fleadh submission deadline
The deadline for accepting submissions for Feature Film and Feature Documentary categories for the Galway Film Fleadh is Friday 25th March
JDIFF: William S. Burroughs: The Man Within
‘William S. Burroughs: The Man Within’, which screened on Friday night at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival, is the gripping life story of an influential writer, junkie and founding figure of the beat generation.
JDIFF: John Healy – 'Barbaric Genius'
Bloody Hell. That’s quite a documentary to watch when you are still recovering from the night before.
