Archive for the ‘Documentary’ Category

RHIFF Call for Entries CLOSED

Posted: August 28, 2018 in Documentary, Education, Film, live Event
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Its that time of year again and the Call for Entries for the 2018 Richard Harris International Film Festival is now CLOSED.

With an increase in interest again this year, work on the famous Live Awards Show is under way. As always the students and staff of the Creative Broadcast & Film Production programme at Limerick Institute of Technology will be putting together a great show for both the audience on the night and the world wide viewers of the live stream.

Keep an eye out on the festival website HERE as well as social media for further information in the coming weeks.

Until then…

S.

 

The awards show is a production of the Limerick Film Festival for the Richard Harris International Film Festival and produced by the staff and students of the Creative Broadcast & Film Production Programme at L.I.T.

Click the image below for more information on the Creative Broadcast & Film Production undergraduate programme.

The Story of Looking – LIVE EVENT

Posted: August 13, 2018 in Documentary, Film, live Event
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The Story of Looking with Mark Cousins & Declan McGrath | August 23rd
The Story of Looking with Mark Cousins & Declan McGrath

Speakers: Mark Cousins interviewed by Declan McGrath
Date: Thursday August 23rd, 2018.
Duration: 3pm – 4.30pm
Venue: The Portershed, Galway City.
Cost: €10. Limited places available. Booking through Eventbrite.

Course Profile: 
What is inside or outside the frame of a picture, the colours and shapes that the frame contains – these are some of the most important elements in what defines cinema. In this afternoon chat with Mark Cousins, we will go on a visual journey, exploring the story of looking in many art forms especially cinema and we will also discuss the emotion and meaning that can be produced by images. The talk will be chaired by Declan McGrath and is inspired by Mark’s new book, ‘The Story of Looking’.

Participant Profile: This talk is aimed at those working in the audio-visual sector who want to take some time out to discuss the importance of an image and its potential power.

Application procedure: 
Book your place at this EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-story-of-looking-with-mark-cousins-declan-mcgrath-tickets-48592908698

Email education@galwayfilmcentre.ie with any further queries.

About Mark Cousins: 
Mark Cousins is an Irish-Scottish film director, writer and occasional presenter/critic on film. He is a prolific producer and director and is best known for his 15-hour 2011 documentary ‘The Story of Film: An Odyssey’. He is returning to Galway on August 23rd to present his latest film ‘The Eyes of Orson Welles’, which includes details of Welles’ time spent in Connemara in 1931.

About Declan McGrath:
Belfast man, Declan McGrath, has recently directed and produced Lomax in Éirinn for TG4 and the BAI. In 2016, he directed and produced Mary McAleese & The Man Who Saved Europe for RTÉ and BBC (winner of the Radharc Award for Best Historical Documentary 2016). Declan has also written two books on the craft of cinema and contributes to the American film magazine, ‘Cineaste’.

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This event is run with the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

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2018 Radharc Awards

Posted: August 7, 2018 in Documentary, Education, Film, Filming
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Radharc is very pleased to announce the Call for Entries to the Radharc Awards 2018.

The Awards event will take place on Friday 26th October in the Talbot Stillorgan Hotel Mount Merrion County Dublin.

The Radharc Awards seek to celebrate excellence in documentary filmmaking and to acknowledge films of outstanding quality in the spirit of Radharc.

The Radharc Awards were established in 2002 to honour the memory of Fr Joe Dunn and Radharc’s achievements in religious affairs programmes for Irish television from 1962 to 1997, and to encourage similar quality documentary production amongst filmmakers in Ireland today.

Awards are presented every two years to the producers of documentaries for Television and Digital Media which are of outstanding quality and that address national or international topics of social justice, history, morality and faith.

The producer of the winning production for Television will receive the bronze Radharc trophy.

The winner of the documentary for Digital Media will receive a signed decorative scroll.   Further decorative scrolls may be awarded for productions that are highly commended

Category One: An award for documentaries broadcast in the qualifying period on any free to air channel on the island of Ireland.

Category Two: An award for non-broadcast documentaries produced during the same period for digital media.

It is this category (2) that should interest to third level students which is for non- televised films  in the ethos of Radharc films of old and which can be of any  length from 5 minutes upwards.

The Radharc Awards are highly coveted by film schools and students around the country and they are encouraged to submit an entry for the forthcoming awards event. The closing date for entries is  the 1st October next .
See the links below for more details and entry form:

Plans a-foot for 6th Richard Harris International Film Festival 2018

Posted: August 2, 2018 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Education, Film, Filming, live Event, media, Music Video, Technology, Television
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Limerick Post 4th August 2018

 

Raise The Roof – Teaser Trailer

Posted: July 15, 2018 in Documentary, Editing, Film, Filming
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Raise the Roof, details the history and culture of rowing in Limerick. In 2014 Ireland experienced storm Darwin and Limerick Boat Club endured a devastating setback when their club house roof was ripped off in the high winds. During the course of the documentary audiences will learn about the strong spirit of the Limerick rowing community and the challenging journey to raise the funds to get the new roof.

Raise the Roof is a documentary presently in production in Ireland.

For more information on Limerick Boat Club,
Visit: limerickboatclub.com

Credits for Documentary:
Contributors (to date):

Limerick Boat Club: Hannah Fitch
Limerick Boat Club: Tony Tyne

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Projected Release Date: May 2019

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Crew:

Aerial Cinematography: James Long
Editor: Simon McGuire
Director: Mark Griffin

Behind the Scenes Camera Crew:

Camera Operator: Adam Ahern
Camera Operator: Paul Shanagher

Licensing agreements
Storyful / [Damien Carton] Limerick boat club roof blown off

Lomax In Éirinn Screening

Posted: July 12, 2018 in Documentary, Film
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Attended the premiere screening of Declan McGrath’s documentary, ‘Lomax In Éirinn’ at the Pálás Screen 1, Galway Film Fleadh.

Great Film and well done to Declan and all the crew on a fantastic Documentary.

It will have a broadcast screening on September 15th 2018 on TG4.

Highly recommend.

 

30th Galway Film Fleadh Programme Released

Posted: June 29, 2018 in Documentary, Film, Filming, live Event, media, Technology
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Celebrating its 30th year the Galway Film Fleadh for 2018 promises to be jammed packed of features and shorts. As well as this there are special guests including; Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures, and actresses Marisa Tomei, and Vanessa Redgrave.

For the full programme in PDF format click the picture of the cover below.

The Picture House

Posted: June 24, 2018 in Documentary, Editing, Uncategorized
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The Story of Limerick’s Cinemas

Director David Burns outside the Royal Theatre, Limerick.

Following the first documentary Kemmy (2017) (on the late Limerick Politician Jim Kemmy), comes David Burns’ second factual feature, ‘The Picture House‘. This hour long film documentary tells the story of the glory days of Limerick’s one-screen cinemas until their demise in the late 1980s.

We see how the cinema screen was, and is, the biggest cultural outlet for Limerick people, and look at the various venues that thrived in and around the City Centre. We get the idea of how most theatres mainly screened films but also mounted variety shows, concerts, operas, plays, and talent shows.

The documentary has three main threads:

  • The main cinemas, the films, shows and their market. How the venues came and went.
  • The people who worked in the cinemas, from manager to page boy. Their struggle for a proper wage.
  • The cinema-going public and their stories.The attitudes of the authorities – mainly the Church.

At its height in the sixties, Limerick had seven or eight cinemas of various standards, and the documentary looks at them with regard to their history, and their impact on Limerick’s cultural social and economic life.  We see the slow demise of the city centre cinemas due to neglect, competition from television and VHS, and the rise of the profitable suburban multiplex.

The documentary uses a presenter to tour the main cinemas.  At each venue, we get a potted history of the cinema, together with photographs and adverts from the Leader, background material –reminiscences from the staff who worked there, stories about the behaviour of the clientele, the kind of films that were shown together with film posters and snatches of music, the controversies which arose, and reminiscences from patrons.

The Picture House seeks to give an overarching flavour of the history of Cinema from the first cinema in La Ciotat in 1899, the advent of talking pictures, colour, the evolution of digital cinema and the return of the city centre cinema in the 21stCentury.

Simon is on board as Editor again and post production will take place over the summer of 2018 with a projected release in Autumn 2018.

CAO Change of mind option!

Posted: June 21, 2018 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Education, Film, Filming, live Event, media, Music Video, Radio, Technology, Television
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If you’re in the position of trying to decide on your 3rd level college options and have a passion for Film and Television or even just a keen interest, then this level 7/8 programme is a must.

What is the programme about?

This skills-based programme offers students an exciting opportunity to explore the world of the broadcast media industry, covering a range of disciplines across Film & TV Production, Visual Effects, editing, radio, audio mixing, photography, as well as broadcast technologies across a range of new and traditional media platforms.

Upon successful completion of this Level 7 programme, students progress to the Level 8 BSc (Honours) degree. We offer our students a range of prospects for both academic & career progression in the broadcast, film, creative media industries, as well as extensive hands-on production work experience. If you have a story to tell, we will show you how.

Key Features of the programme:

• Industry-led Production & Post Production Practices;

• Digital Photography & Cinematography Techniques;

• Creative Design for CGI, VFX & Digital Art Direction;

• Participate in the Limerick International Film Festival (Hosted by the film production course).

• Work in our state of the art Millennium Theatre on a range of live events, including the popular Awards Show for the Richard Harris International Film Festival.

• Work on Wired FM – our student Radio Station; Industry Tours & Award-winning Visiting Lecturers;

• Industry work experience– (Stage 3 Level 7)

• Modules are driven by dedicated staff with strong industry & academic careers;

• Outstanding graduate employment opportunities in the Film & Broadcast industries.

Who is the programme suited to?

If you are interested in filmmaking and storytelling on screen, this programme aims to develop the practical creative and technical skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in the dynamic world of film and broadcast production across a range of screen platforms.

Top 3 Reasons

1. High quality facilities.

2. Practical, hands-on experience with Wired FM.

3. Industry-experienced lecturers who give you the thorough, hands-on and personal support you need to make the most of your education.

Class Contact Hours

24 hours per week

Awarding Body

Limerick Institute of Technology

Other Information

COURSE PROGRESSION LADDER

Year 4: Level 8 BSc (Hons) Audio & Video Production

For more info check out the full details HERE and make that change of mind to LIT.

Cruinniú na nÓg: Green Light Limerick

Posted: June 19, 2018 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Education, Film, Filming, live Event, media, Music Video, Technology, Television
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Cruinniú na nÓg is a national initiative rolled out as part of Creative Ireland Programme 2017 – 2022. It’s a day of culture and creativity for and by children and young people. It’s a day for doing, making and creating!

Limerick City and County Council in association with Fresh Film Festival, Limerick Youth Service, The Hunt Museum and Happenings, invites young people and children of Limerick to celebrate culture and creativity through the interdisciplinary and collaborative medium of film. The programme of events spans across the city and county of Limerick, including film production workshops, arts and creativity workshops, screenings and a special highlight of the day, a Young Film Convention.

All events are free.

Green Light Limerick: Young Film Convention

https://www.limerick.ie/discover/whats-on/theatre-film-dance/green-light-limerick-young-film-convention

Celebrate the wonderful world of film with a fun-filled day meeting other cineastes. Come dressed as your favourite movie character and take part in our parade of movie heroes. Try out a green screen, chat to Limerick’s young YouTube sensations, watch mini-screenings of movies for and by young people, or simply soak up the atmosphere. Bring your favourite model or build something new with 100kg of Lego provided by Bric Con Limerick! All young visitors must be supervised by guardians at all times.

Age range: All ages
Time:11.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: Limerick City and County Council, Merchants Quay, Limerick
Green Light Limerick: Movies in the Garden

Enjoy outdoor movie screenings in the beautiful garden of The Hunt Museum with two family friendly feature films. Bring your own blanket and popcorn, and enjoy the classic titles: Jungle Book and Princess Bride.

12.00pm – 1.30pm: The Jungle Book (1967)
2.30pm – 4.10pm: The Princess Bride (1987)

Movies in the Garden are presented in association with Happenings, Fresh Film Festival and The Hunt Museum.

The event is free and no booking is required but places are limited; arrive early to avoid disappointment.

All young visitors must be supervised by guardians at all times.

Age range: All ages
Time: 12:00pm – 4:30pm
Venue: Hunt Museum, The Custom House, Rutland Street, V94 EV8A, Limerick
Green Light Limerick: Claymation at the Hunt Museum

Be a part of an animation crew and see your work on the big screen! Join one of The Hunt Museum’s claymation and stop motion workshops. The two workshops will take the Hunt Museum Summer Exhibition “Signals of Change” as a point of departure to produce a short animation.

The stop motion animation will be brought together over the course of two workshops and presented to the public as part of an outdoor screening in The Hunt Museum Garden.

Places are limited and booking is essential. Booking: https://form.jotformeu.com/educationhuntmuseum/stop-motion-animation-day
Age and Time: 10am – 11.30am: 4 to 8 year olds, and 12.30pm – 2.30pm: for 9 to 12 year olds.
Venue: Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick, V94 EV8A
Green Light Limerick: Film Production Workshops

On the day of Cruinniú na nÓg, young filmmakers across Limerick will engage with the practice of filmmaking and learn new skills to develop their ability to make movies.

The workshops dedicated to developing dynamic camera skills and scene crafting will take place across Limerick led by local, professional filmmakers in association with Fresh Film Festival and Limerick Youth Service. Participants dive into film production with these intensive workshops in filmmaking exploring the process of taking an idea to a finished film.

Four workshops will be held simultaneously in Kilfinane (11am – 2pm), Rathkeale (11am – 2pm), Abbeyfeale (11am – 2pm), and Limerick City (11am – 4pm).

Participation is free but booking is essential, please contact info@freshfilmfestival.net

Age range: 13+
Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm/11.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: Across Limerick County and City
Green Light Limerick: Movies at the Libraries

We invite our youngest citizens and their parents for a fun and relaxing morning at the local library with a special screening of the classic silent movie Safety Last!  The screening will be followed by a colouring workshop. Visitors will be also invited to explore a display of books, that have been turned into films.

Six Libraries in Limerick City and County will host this event. These will be The Granary Library, Watch House Cross Library, Newcastle West Library, Kilmallock Library, Dooradoyle Library and Adare Library. Please contact your local library for further information.

The event is free and no booking is required but places are limited; arrive early to avoid disappointment.
All young visitors must be supervised by guardians at all times.

Age range: 0-4; All ages
Venue: Libraries across Limerick

For further information please contact: 

Limerick Culture & Arts Office
Email: artsoffice@limerick.ie
Phone: 061 557363 / 061 525031

Content as per press release from Limerick Cultural & Arts Office.

 

 

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