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Fusion Magazine are Media Partner to Limerick Film Festival

Posted: February 8, 2015 in Film
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Limerick Film Festival have announced the media partnership with   Limerick’s Fusion Magazine. Headed up by Director and Editor, Michelle Costello, Fusion Magazine will be covering the updates of the festival via their print edition in April as well as their strong social media presence.

Here is a little about the magazine:

Fusion Magazine is a Creative Publication Highlighting the Positive Attributes of Limerick City & County.

Fusion Magazine is centred around local content! We believe everyone has a story and we are here to give an insight to the people of Limerick City & County. Our main focus is to ensure that the people of Limerick know what a gem they live in, full of wonderful and interesting characters, fun and quirky events, delicious mouth-watering foods and an array of bars from the trendy cocktail clubs to the local that serves the characters along with the pints…

So get involved, contact us by email hello@fusionmedia.ie

Their latest edition is now available at all good news agents and stores across Limerick City and County and beyond.

Looking forward to working closely with Michelle and the team to bring all the latest festival updates as they are announced and take place.

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Animation and VFX Traineeship 2015 Call

Posted: February 3, 2015 in Editing, Film
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(Taken from Screentraining Ireland Website)

ANIMATION and VFX TRAINEESHIP 2015 Call for Applications

Monday, February 2nd, 2015

SONG-OF-THE-SEA-2-640x426Screen Training Ireland and Animation Skillnet are seeking applicants for a pilot one-year Traineeship Programme for Animation and VFX.

The Traineeship programme aims to partner 10 trainees with 10 animation/VFX studios for one full year. Over the course of the programme, the trainee will work in-house in the studio where they will receive on the job training. In addition to on-the-job training, the trainee will receive additional tailored training through Animation Skillnet and Screen Training Ireland.

The curriculum for the year of training is developed in close consultation with industry, and will combine training in core skills for animation/VFX with specialist and studio-specific knowledge and skills.

The traineeship will be divided into two main fields, both of which will be further divided into two training pathways:

1. Animation

Training Pathway 1: 2D
Training Pathway 2: 3D

2. VFX

Training Pathway 1: Compositing
Training Pathway 2: CG

The programme may also offer a parallel Technical Direction for VFX and Animation pathway, subject to demand.

All pathways will intersect where there are commonalities in terms of training needs, and all trainees across all four tracks will participate in core modules.

The Traineeship programme will commence in March 2015.

A training allowance/bursary will be made available to selected participants.

Participating studios for the pilot programme include:

Brown Bag Films

Cartoon Saloon

Giant Animation

JAM Media

Kalaveer

Piranha Bar

Screen Scene VFX

Telegael

Windmill Lane VFX

Applicants should apply via email with a CV and showreel and/or portfolio to Screen Training Ireland and Animation Skillnet at traineeship@screentrainingireland.ie with “Animation/VFX Traineeship” in the subject header. Applicants should identify the skills area/training pathway they are interested in pursuing, e.g. VFX: Compositing, 2D Animation, etc. Applicants will be evaluated and shortlisted for interview by a panel of industry experts, in consultation with Screen Training Ireland/IFB/Animation Skillnet. Only those who are shortlisted will be called for interview.

Deadline for applications is Friday 20th February 2015.

For further information, please contact Sorcha Loughnane at Screen Training Ireland; or Gareth Lee at Animation Skillnet.


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Limerick Trilogy in preproduction!

Posted: January 30, 2015 in Film, Filming
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Short films to shoot in Limerick next month

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A trilogy of short films will be shot in Limerick next month as part of a training programme for local filmmakers.

The initiative by filmmakers’ group Behind the Scenes in partnership with Limerick City of Culture sees Limerick filmmaker Gerry Stembridge (About Adam, Scrap Saturday) working as writing and director mentor.

Cinematographer Patrick Jordan (Pentecost, Volkswagen Joe) will shoot the three shorts and composer Patrick Cassidy (Calvary, Hannibal) will supervise the music.

Casting is currently taking place and interested parties should contact: filmlimerick@behindthescenes.ie with headshot and résumé. Training crew positions will also be arranged and those interested should contact: behindthesceneslimerick@gmail.com.

Stembridge said: “There will be three short films made, all to be shot in Limerick. They will be written, directed, crewed and acted by people living in or from Limerick. The story idea is really creative and interesting and will also showcase Limerick as a location.”

Project Manager Ronan Cassidy added: “This is a very exciting time to be involved in film in Limerick. It is an incredibly ambitious project to be undertaken at local level.

“We are working on a limited budget, but I know from the enthusiasm of all involved we are going to produce something very special.

“The whole idea is to have three films that can be used separately or put together, but that might appeal as a half-hour programme.”

 

Check out Behind the Scenes website HERE for further updates and details.

Behind the Scenes Online Discussion

Posted: January 25, 2015 in Film
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BEHIND THE SCENES GOES ONLINE! [BTS JANUARY EVENT]

For our January event we will be having an online discussion.

Topic: Limerick as a Film-making Hub.

When: The discussion will take place on Monday 26th January 2015 at 8:30pm -9:30pm.

Where: Online – via our facebook page.

Who: Who is it for – Anyone with an interest in developing film in Limerick.

How: How can I get involved – Join us on Monday on our facebook page join the conversion

N.B. This is a unique event and will not replace our face-to-face gatherings.

(Taken form Behind the Scenes Website HERE)

 

Great Southern Trail in Irish Times list to visit.

Posted: January 15, 2015 in Documentary, Editing, Film, Filming
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The Great Southern Trail
An enchanting glimpse into the forgotten world of steam travel, the trail offers unique access to a 36km stretch of West Limerick/North Kerry that was part of the Limerick to Tralee railway line from 1867 to 1975. Community groups still lament the passing of their Great Southern and Western locomotives and have strived to reopen the line as a walking/cycle route; so far only the 36km stretch between the wonderful Palatine museum in Rathkeale railway station and Abbeyfeale via Ardagh is open. It will eventually stretch to Tralee.
(Irish Times Jan 3rd 2015)

Below is a link to the short video on the Great Southern Trail, produced in 2012.

FILM LIMERICK CASTING CALL ON SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY 2015

Posted: January 8, 2015 in Film
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An update of the details for the Casting call for the three short films project for Film Limerick have been released on the Behind The Scenes Website.

 

Emails have been sent out to the Actors selected for the first casting session for Film Limerick which will be held on Saturday 10th January 2015.
Please note if at present you have not been selected, further casting sessions will follow and extras will also be required.
Please note only Actors who have received an email will be required on the day.

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Venue: Limerick College of Further Education, Mulgrave Street Limerick [ Please see Map]

Time: As per email


Please bring: CV & Head shots

Prep: As per email

Car Parking: Car Parking will be available on the day at the college.

Food & Refreshments: Tea & Coffee are available via a vending machines, shops are 5-10 mins walk. [The LCFE College Canteen will be closed on the day]
Smoking Area: At rear of College

Please register with a volunteer from Behind the Scenes in reception on your arrival.Please,

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance on the day, by emailing confirmation to info@behindthescenes.ie

 

(Taken from Behind The Scenes Website)

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Casting Call for Film Limerick Training Scheme.

Posted: January 4, 2015 in Film
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In association with Behind the Scenes, Limerick City of Culture 2014 and the Film Limerick Project, a Casting call has been made for the three short films in the training programme of the scheme.

See below: (Taken from Behind The Scenes Website)

FILM LIMERICK – CASTING CREW CALL OUT – THREE SHORT FILMS

CASTING CREW CALL OUT:

We are looking for male and female actors 20-60 years of age for upcoming roles in a trilogy of short films being shot as part of the Limerick City of Culture ‘Film Limerick’ Project.

The story idea is really creative and interesting and will also showcase Limerick as a location. We are looking for actors who can deliver strong performances.
Credits will be provided and it is anticipated that the ‘Film Limerick’ project will gain significant exposure through film festivals.

Please send headshot and resume to: filmlimerick@behindthescenes.ie

For more information please check out Behind The Scenes Website: http://bit.ly/1y6q1f5

Film Limerick Projects are collaboration between Behind The Scenes and Limerick City of Culture

FILM LIMERICK TRILOGY PROJECT DETAILS:

Project length: 3 x Short Films linked (30 minutes in total)
Production location: Limerick
Production Company: Behind The Scenes
Casting Director: Gerry Stembridge
Website: www.behindthescenes.ie
Writers: Peter Mc Namara, Philip Shannahan, Dan Mooney
Directors: Stephen Hall, John Haugh, Peter Delaney
Producer: Ronan Cassidy
Casting & Shooting Location: Limerick

KEY DATES
Castings: Jan 10, 2015
(location and times to be confirmed)
Shooting: February 2015
(Please note all actors cast will be given a specific time within this window)

Please send headshot and resume to: filmlimerick@behindthescenes.ie

 

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Limerick Film Highlighted Again

Posted: December 17, 2014 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, Filming, live Event, media, Television
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Big thanks to Limerick Post’s Rose Rushe for the article in this weekends edition. With all the press coverage in the past few weeks there is certainly a big build in excitement for film makers in 2015.

Limerick Post Article 20th Dec 2014

 

Limerick Film Makers Feature in Limerick Voice.

Posted: December 11, 2014 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, Filming, live Event, media, Music Video, Radio, Television
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In todays Limerick Leader is the UL student driven, newspaper Limerick Voice, in which is a feature on the Local Film Making Talent in Limerick and the mid-west region. Thanks to journalist Jane O’Flaherty for the stories and coverage.

Click on the images for the scanned articles.

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Film Limerick Bursaries are Announced!

Posted: December 6, 2014 in Cameras, Editing, Film, Filming, live Event
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Following a tough decision, huge interest and entry list, Ronan Cassidy and the team have announced the two winning films that will receive a €15,000 bursary in conjunction with Behind The Scenes and Limerick City of Culture 2014.

(Taken from Behind The Scenes Website)

Limerick City of Culture 2014 in partnership with Behind the Scenes has announced the two winners of the extremely competitive Film Limerick Scheme, who were selected from 131 applicants. The commissions have been awarded to:

  • Cashell Horgan of Babyjane Productions – The Clock Makers Doll
  • Liam O’Neill of Paradox Pictures – Lost and Found

Commenting on the commissions, Ronan Cassidy, Film Limerick Project Manager said ‘Film Limerick is a hugely important part of the legacy project for Limerick City of Culture. It has greatly increased awareness of the resources available to film makers in the city. The massive interest in the project will further the aim of Limerick City becoming a film production hub and a major source of employment in the region.

What is most encouraging about the initiative is the extraordinarily high standard in the applications we received. Only two projects could be selected but there is a great wealth of Irish writing talent and it is important to support and encourage this skill.

I would like to thank all the applicants and wish them every success in their future careers. I am looking forward to working with the successful teams in the coming months.’

The Clock Makers Doll, is set in a fictional world, home to the most unusual collection of automatas created. Here a clockmaker lives with his beloved wife who one day dies. Crazed with despair he decides to replace her by building a doll but fails to achieve the perfection he desires. With pressure on him to complete his task before time runs out, he soon realises that the key to the perfect woman is in her heart not her head. The director Cashell Horgan is a multi award winning filmmaker and has been an Oscar shortlist nominee. Filming is scheduled for early March.

Lost and Found, is the charming story of a resourceful young boy and his mother who are trying to come to terms with the recent death of his father.  The boy resorts to petnapping local animals and trading them in for rewards, in order to assist his struggling mother. The film will be directed by Liam O’Neill, who has an extensive track record as a screenwriter, director and producer.  This film is due to go into production February 16th 2015.

I am looking forward to working closely with Ronan and the two crews in promoting Limerick as a viable destination for film making and anticipate a massive interest and excitement as we see these films along with the Film Limerick Training Films (SEE HERE) being produced. Well done to the Behind the Scenes members who applied and / or helped out on this big project, especially Ronan Cassidy, Paul Corey and Mark Griffin. Also a special mention to Limerick City of Culture team, Sheila Deegan and Kathy O’Grady for their help and guidance. Finally  The first bit is complete… now the difficult work begins.

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