Only two more weeks to get your films entered to the 6th Annual Limerick Film Festival, Short Film Awards.
Details and entry forms are on the website (see HERE).
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3 Weeks to go for Entries to Limerick Film Festival 2015
Posted: February 17, 2015 in Film, live EventTags: Limerick Film Festival, Short Film Awards
Just three weeks to go to the deadline for entries for the Short Film Awards 2015. Check out the entry forms page above or click HERE.
March 6th is less than three weeks away and the LFF team are delighted with the level of entries received so far.
Your entries can be sent either electronically or by snail mail to the address on the entry forms.
Looking forward to receiving many more entries in the coming weeks.
Good Luck
Limerick Film Festival Team.
Fusion Magazine are Media Partner to Limerick Film Festival
Posted: February 8, 2015 in FilmTags: Fusion Magazine, limerick city, Limerick Film Festival, Michelle Costello
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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.
Animation and VFX Traineeship 2015 Call
Posted: February 3, 2015 in Editing, FilmTags: Animation, Screen training Ireland, vfx
(Taken from Screentraining Ireland Website)
ANIMATION and VFX TRAINEESHIP 2015 Call for Applications
Monday, February 2nd, 2015
Screen 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.
Limerick Trilogy in preproduction!
Posted: January 30, 2015 in Film, FilmingTags: behind the scenes, Film Limerick, Gerry Stembridge, Limerick City of Culture, Limerick Trilogy, Ronan Cassidy, Training
Short films to shoot in Limerick next month
Gerry Stembridge
(Taken from RTE)
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 FilmTags: Behind The Scenes Online Discussion
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, FilmingTags: irish times, limerickandproud, The Great Southern Trail
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 FilmTags: behind the scenes, Casting Call, Film Limerick, Limerick College of Further Education
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._____________________
Venue: Limerick College of Further Education, Mulgrave Street Limerick [ Please see Map]
Time: As per email
Please bring: CV & Head shotsPrep: 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 CollegePlease 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)
Casting Call for Film Limerick Training Scheme.
Posted: January 4, 2015 in FilmTags: behind the scenes, Casting Call, Film Limerick, Limerick City of Culture 2014
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: LimerickKEY 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
Limerick Film Highlighted Again
Posted: December 17, 2014 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, Filming, live Event, media, TelevisionTags: Alliance Francaise, behind the scenes, Dolans Bar, Fresh Film Festival, Granny, Lelia Doolan, Limerick City of Culture, Limerick Film Festival, Limerick Post, LIT, Nathan Nugent, Pat Comer, pat shortt, Richard Harris Film Festival, Rob Crawley, Rose Rushe, Royal DeLuxe, Screendance, simon mcguire, Tres Court
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.
Simon McGuire 
