Still from Caper, winner of the FilmOffaly Award 2015
FilmOffaly, Offaly’s Film Commission in association with Filmbase have announced the FilmOffaly Short Film Award 2016. The award of €8,000 aims to foster creative, resourceful filmmaking in the county. Up and running since 2008, FilmOffaly are looking for unique, original stories by talented new filmmakers, professional and novice alike. The only stipulation is that the filming must take place in Offaly.
The winning applicant will receive €8,000 towards the cost of their production, a local premiere, one year’s Filmbase membership for the writer, producer and director of the winning film. Also included in the bursary is a 50% discount on production equipment and/or editing facilities from Filmbase for the project and Filmbase’s Production Insurance to cover the shoot.
Offaly County Council’s Arts Officer Sinead O’Reilly illustrates “We’ve seen a noticeable increase in film activity in Offaly in recent years. The county has a distinctive and diverse landscape, a network of resources and importantly an enthusiasm for welcoming filmmakers and getting involved.”
All entries must be received by 3pm on Friday 4th March 2016
FilmOffaly is Offaly County Council’s Film Commission, for further information and application forms please seehttp://www.filmoffaly.ie/#!filmoffaly-filmbase-short-film-award-201/c16ti or email filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie and (057) 9357400. The Arts Office welcomes queries and reminds potential applicants to read the guidelines carefully before applying.
