DIFF First Frame 2024 student awards special screening, industry panel and live music on February 20, TUS Millennium Theatre, Limerick.
Limerick School of Art & Design (LSAD), Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and the iconic festival will host a special preview screening of nominated student films on February 20. Taking place at TUS Millennium Theatre, the event will showcase the emerging student film-making talent in the region and will feature a screenwriting film industry panel discussions and live musical performances.
The event will be opened by Dublin International Film Festival Director, Gráinne Humphreys and LSAD Dean, Mike Fitzpatrick. The event features an industry screenwriting panel discussion with established and emerging screenwriters – Ailbhe Keogan, Tania Notaro, Derek Ugochukwu and Film in Limerick Film Commissioner / Regional Film Manager, Paul C. Ryan. A live music performance also takes place on the day with LSAD Music Technology Production student band, Gallogly.
“This is a big moment for Limerick and our students, coupled with the growing prominence of the Irish Film industry, it’s exciting that the Dublin International Film Festival has chosen to preview its ‘First Frame’ Awards here at LSAD. This is building the confidence and ambition of our students and our future film makers.” –Mike Fitzpatrick, LSAD Dean
“This event offers students and filmmakers the opportunity to see the films and experience the buzz of the Dublin International Film Festival as part of DIFF’s regional outreach programme.”- Dublin International Film Festival Director, Gráinne Humphreys
TUS offers programmes across the film, broadcast media, music and animation industries on multiple campuses across QQI Levels 6, 7, 8 and 9 on a full-time and flexible learning basis for those seeking to upskill. TUS programmes are unique as they offer hands-on production experience and skills in addition to structured theory-based studies.
The event is supported by LSAD TUS, Dublin International Film Festival and National Talent Academies. Please feel free to share and apologies for cross posting.
PROGRAMME
10am: Short Film Screening 1
12pm: Film Industry Panel Discussion
1.15-2pm: Lunch
2pm: Music performance
2.30pm: Short Film Screening 2
4pm Event concludes
The event takes place in TUS Millennium Theatre Moylish from 9.30am – 4pm.
Admission is free and tickets must be booked in advance. Over 18s.
Tickets from: https://diff.ticketsolve.com/shows/873656538/events
Use CODE: LSADxDIFF24
Simon McGuire 