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St Patricks Day 2013

Posted: March 18, 2013 in Film
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The weather just held off for myself and the other photographers yesterday for the St.Patricks Day festival in Limerick. Massive numbers marching again this year proving that Limerick certainly has a lot of community spirit. Non more so than in the great effort from local schools and colleges and community groups in breaking the world record for the most St.Patricks at a festival… (287 I think)
Well done to everyone on the day.

Was filming for the Limerick Communications Office and will be in town again today for the International Band Parade.. A favourite of mine.

(Pics by G.Knowles and P.Browne)

Call for Entries is Over

Posted: March 8, 2013 in Film
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hi all

The Call for Entries for the 2013 competition is now closed. We are again stunned by the interest both from here in Limerick, Nationally and from our new friends in France and Spain.

We are now currently working through them over the next week and will be shortlisting for the catagories. The short list will be posted on the website before Easter.

More Soon.

Simon

Festival Director / Founder.

LIT Film Festival receives Spanish Entries

Posted: February 27, 2013 in Film
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Was delighted to receive more international entries for this years short film competition for the LIT Film Festival in April. This time around they came from Madrid, Spain.

The focus on this years festival is all about inclusion and our neighbouring counties in the EU are more than welcome to submit their work to our competition.

Should they decide to make the journey we will have a big welcome for them here in Limerick in April. Its all part of ‘The Gathering Ireland 2013’.

S.

 

Two weeks to go for Entries!!!

Posted: February 25, 2013 in Film
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Hi All

Its just two weeks to go to get your entries in for the short film competition. Sponsored by Canon, Whelan Cameras, Peli Ireland, this year is proving to be just as popular with entries reaching us from all over the country as well as from abroad. (see previous post)

March 8th is the deadline to get those films into via post. We cannot accept any entries after that date so there is no time to delay.

Previous entrants and winners have already got their films into us and there are some great stories, direction, cinematography and editing standing out.

Please feel free to download an entry form HERE and send your work into us.

Looking forward to seeing you at the festival.

Simon

Festival Director.

LIT Film Festival gets first of foreign entries!

Posted: February 22, 2013 in Film
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We are delighted to welcome the short film entries entries by Pierre Gaffie from France. Pierre marks the first of the foreign entries to arrive at our desks here at Festival HQ.

With the partnership with ‘The Gathering Ireland 2013‘ the LIT Film Festival is hoping to encourage as many foreign film makers to submit their short films into our festival. There is no entry fee except the postage to get your films over to Ireland.

In previous years we have had films entered from, Northern Ireland, England and as far as Israel. The standard of these films from students and professionals alike have been inspiring to the audiences of our screenings during the festival.

If you are outside of Ireland but are looking to get your film noticed abroad then why not send us your short films (no more than 20mins) to the LIT Film Festival. (See here for entry forms)

Looking forward to showcasing the best in Irish and International film making talent.

Simon

Festival Director.

Behind the Scenes Returns

Posted: January 20, 2013 in Cameras, Editing, Film
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Behind the Scenes is a network of people in the Midwest working in or studying Video and Film Production. The group was created with the intention of bringing together like minded individuals to study and promote Film and Video Production in the Mid West Area.

Our next Meeting for January will be on Monday 28th January 2013 at LIT Millenium Theatre at 7pm, The topic will be ‘Pre-production for Short Films & Screening, with Q&A Session’ with Michael, Brian and Georiod, from Amateur Hour Productions.

The  Amateur Hour Productions are independent Filmmakers from Limerick, on the night they will help filmmakers with pre-production, whilst using their latest project Contagious as a case study. Their will be also an oppertnuity to ask the crew any questions you may have for the pre-production of your own projects.

This is Behind the Scenes, first meeting of 2013, which sees a creative and enjoyable year ahead, with workshops, film in a day, visits to the Galway Film Fleadh and Festival preperation just a few of the years highlights.

Look forward to meeting you on the night.

The Behind the Scenes Team.

@BehindDScenes

The Magic of Christmas in Limerick

Posted: December 9, 2012 in Documentary, Film
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We were delighted to produce a short promotional video for Limerick.ie as part of the Limerick Insider Series on the website.

The promo features Ruby McGuire in her debut acting appearance, as we are treated to the sites and magic of Christmas in Limerick through a child’s eyes.

We would like to thank the following for their efforts and help during the filming:

Brown Thomas Limerick

Savoy Hotel Limerick

Myles Breen of the cast of Cinderella at the University Concert Hall.

Tim Cusack, Damien Shaw and John Finn of Limerick Panto Society’s Beauty and the Beast at the Limetree Theatre.

The Team at The Santa Experience.

Laura Ryan of  Limerick Communications Office

Orla O’Connor of Limerick.ie

and of course to the star, Ruby.

Limerick Insider will be back in the New Year for another series on Limerick.ie

Limerick Insider – The Great Southern Trail Special

Posted: November 6, 2012 in Documentary, Film
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Series three of Limerick Insider has begun on Limerick.ie.
This month we a have a special programme about the Great Southern Trail in County Limerick.

Located between the towns of Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbyfeale this beautiful greenway is full of history, scenery and interesting sites for all the family.

Check out the website HERE.

Call for Entries for 4th LIT Film Festival 2013

Posted: October 8, 2012 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, media, Music Video
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It’s back and bigger than ever. The short film competition for the 4th LIT Film Festival 2013 is now open. Application forms and the Articles of Submission are now available HERE or on theEntry Form Page on the main menu.

We are delighted as always to receive all ideas and creative works from film makers of all standards.

There will be more announcements this week so stay tuned and should you have some ideas for us please send them in.

 

Best of luck to everyone again and we’ll see you all in April 2013.

Simon

LIT Film Festival Founder / Director

Film in a Day

Posted: October 2, 2012 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, media, Music Video
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‘Film in a Day’ – From Idea to Distribution’

Date: October 2012 – Saturday 27th October 2012. 

Official Registration and Crew Check In, George Hotel, Limerick

Meeting Time – 09:00am Sharp.

Brief  Outline

  • Film in a Day will involve – ‘Idea to Distribution’
  • The script must be a maximum 3 minutes long, and should be ready before October 2012.
  • All crews should also have their cast, locations etc arranged and any necessary permissions granted.
  • Final DVD’s of the completed film must be submitted to the George Hotel by 12:00pm on Sunday 28th October 2012..
  • All participants must be over 18.
  • Behind the Scenes does not accept liability for loss, injury or damage caused. (Each Crew is responsible for their own insurance, and Health & Safety commitments).

Pre-production

  • A crew consists of five crew members.
  • All crews are responsible for their own pre-production this should be carried out in advance of Saturday 27th October 2012.
  • All Scripts should be complete by date of the event
  • All Permissions for locations should be confirmed and written permission granted in advance of the shoot.
  • Each crew will be responsible for their own cast.

Production

  • Production may only happen on Saturday 27th October 2012 from 10:00am until the film has to be handed in at the George Hotel by  Sunday 28th October 2012 12:00pm.
  • Equipment must be provided by the Crew for each stage of the production (Behind the Scenes will not be responsible for loaning equipment, or repairing equipment on the day.
  • Photographs may be taken on the day for Behind the Scenes’ website and social media sites, and any subsequent press articles.

Postproduction

  • Final Films should have a maximum duration of 3 Minutes 30 Seconds (3 Minutes for the film and 30 Seconds for the Credits)
  • All completed films will be screened at the LIT Millennium Theatre on Monday 29th October, at 7pm at the Behind the Scenes Monthly Meeting.
If you have any further questions Contact Us
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