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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

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D3 Fundamental & Advanced Training Course

Posted: July 12, 2018 in Education, Film, Filming, Technology
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Screen Training Ireland are delighted to partner with High Res in association with disguise to host the first ‘D3 Fundamental & Advanced Training Course’ in Ireland, which will take place in Dublin at the end of July.  The course will be led by Chris Simcock, an official D3 disguise trainer, who has tailored this course to suit the demands of the current film & television industry.

D3 is a state of the art media server. It is one of the first servers to have the capability to output 10 bit processing depth and is quickly becoming the primary media server platform for live and broadcast environments. The D3’s cutting edge technology can manage and synchronise a variety of different output sources, from LED screens, to projection systems, as well as tracking realtime data from systems like scenery motion control, making it a powerful collaborative tool in helping creative production teams realise their vision.

The course will run over 3 days from Tuesday 24th to Thursday the 26th of July 2018.

Image: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the 3D wall on the set of NIGHTFLYERS.

(Post as per Screen Training Ireland link. HERE )

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.

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.

 

 

Creative Broadcast & Film Production

Posted: June 10, 2018 in Advertising, Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Education, Film, Filming, live Event, media, Music Video, Radio, Television
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Student Work Experience Opportunities for Broadcast/Film and Media Industries

Interested in accepting a Creative Broadcast & Film Production student on a short work experience placement? By taking students on work experience, you get an opportunity to engage, inspire, and inform future media professionals about what working life is really like. If your company might be interested in taking part please complete the work experience survey below, there are only six questions and it should only take you less than two minutes to complete. All information will be added to a database of prospective companies to be used exclusively for work placements for Creative Broadcast & Film Production students from September 2018 onwards.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/obairCBFP

Below is a short video of a past graduate Andrew Phayer who currently works with Munster Rugby.

 

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LCFE End of Year Screening

Posted: May 2, 2018 in Documentary, Education, Film, Filming, live Event
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Philip Coffey in ‘Forget Me Not’

The premiere screening of the student short film, “Forget Me Not’, starring Philip Coffey, screened last night at the Millennium Theatre, LIT.

Under the guidance of well known Irish Film Director, Kevin Liddy (Country, Horse, A Soldier’s Song, The Suffering Kind) the production took place on location in Limerick since September 2017 to April 2018. With each student covering a multiple of roles during the production and post production there was a air of delight on their faces as the film, along with other drama and factual projects screened to friends and family.

Students and Staff of the TV and Film Production course, LCFE, with Irish Film Director, Kevin Liddy,at the screening of their short films and documentary.

LIT and the Creative Broadcast & Film Production Programme were proud to support the project and provided mentorship on post production as well as the screening in the Millennium Theatre.

Look forward to seeing more creative films and documentaries from this group in the near future.

Cobblestones Wins First Award.

Posted: April 18, 2018 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Education, Film, Filming, live Event
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Colin Craker (3rd year Creative Broadcast and Film Production Student) receiving the #richardharrisinternationalfilmfestival award for film excellence.

Big congratulations to 3rd Year Creative Broadcast and Film Production student, Colin Craker, for winning the inaugural ‘Richard Harris International Film Festival Award for Film Excellence’, at the Frame By Frame Student Showcase on April 12th.

His short animation, titled ‘Cobblestones‘, had the audience spellbound with  ‘Bladerunner’ visual influences and all produced using Adobe Photoshop and After Effects, which impressed the RHIFF team of Zeb and Sylvia Moore.

The Frame By Frame Student Showcase, was created and run by the Students and Staff of the Creative Broadcast and Film Production Programme at Limerick Institute of Technology and will return again in 2019 where new talent and display their work to their peers and industry professionals.

It is expected that Colin’s film along with the other productions will be entered into the Richard Harris Film Festival and will screen in October this year.

Zeb Moore (RHIFF), Simon McGuire (Post Production Lecturer) & Sylvia Moore (RHIFF) at the opening reception of the Showcase.

FRAME BY FRAME Student Showcase 2018

Posted: April 3, 2018 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Education, Film, Filming, live Event, media
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Tuesday April 10th

Director David keating: Film director and screenwriter, His writing includes work for Columbia/Sony Pictures and Jim Sheridan’s script for INTO THE WEST. Director:  THE LAST OF THE HIGH KINGS, (Miramax / IFB) with Jared Leto, Gabriel Byrne and Christina Ricci. WAKE WOOD (Hammer / IFB) with Aidan Gillen, Timothy Spall and Eva Birthistle. CHERRY TREE (MPI / IFB) — with Naomi Battrick, Anna Walton and Sam Hazeldene. CHERRY TREE was selected to open Film4 Frightfest 2015 in London’s Leicester Square, it had its US premiere at Lincoln Plaza in NYC November 2015.

David will be leading an interactive discussion on the role of the film director on a feature film, how to develop communication skills with crew members from distinctly varied disciplines: image, sound, design, production, finance. The language of direction for fiction, use of the Kuleshov effect in montage and narrative, subtext analysis and directing actors for screen. (Millennium Theatre LIT 11:00 – 13:00)

The talk will be followed by an intensive workshop (numbers limited) with collaboration from The Limerick School of Acting on directing actors for the screen. (Aula Maxima, LIT 14:00 – 16:00)

 

Wednesday April 11th

4 Corner Debate  – Piracy

“Piracy is threatening the livelihoods of thousands of people who work in

the movie and TV industry”. Lead by Creative Broacast & Film Production

year 1 students. Come along & have your say. (Millennium Theatre LIT 13:00 – 14:00)

Marie-Therese Garvey – Documentary Production

Marie-Therese is an award-winning documentary film producer and founder of creative production company, Greater Than Ten Miles. (Atlantic (2016), narrated by Brendan Gleeson). In her talk she will explore the art of storytelling through mixed visual documentary modes, research skills in production, and documentary finance.  (Millennium Theatre LIT 14:00 – 16:00)

 

Thursday April 12th

Scott Smith – The Final Edit

Scott has over 25 years of experience as an online editor, and 15 as colourist. He’s worked on hundreds of programmes, promos, and TVCs for major studios and broadcasters in the United States and Europe, including: Warner Bros, Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios, MGM, Disney, Castle Rock, FX, TNT, NBC, HBO, E! Entertainment, BBC, ITV, Channel 5, ZDF, S4C, UKTV, RTE, TV3, TG4, and UTV. He listens to his clients, and can take a project from script to finished broadcast programme. His primary tools are DaVinci Resolve, Avid Symphony, and Autodesk Smoke. (Millennium Theatre LIT 11:00 – 13:00)

The talk will be followed by an workshop on Da Vinci Resolve (Block 15C01 LIT 14:00 – 16:00)

Showcase Screening & Exhibition

Exhibition: Millennium Theatre Foyer LIT 11:00 – 21:30

Reception: Millennium Theatre Foyer LIT 18:00 – 19:00 – All Welcome.

Screening: Festival Screening overview with Zeb Moore – Richard Harris International Film Festival followed by student film & animation screenings + Inaugural “Richard Harris Award for Excellence in Film” presentation.

Millennium Theatre LIT 19:00 – 22:00

For more information contact: film@lit.ie

NightFlyers First Look Trailer

Posted: March 21, 2018 in Filming, Television
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Nightflyers has released the first look trailer to its much anticipated series. Filmed in Troy Studios, Limerick, the crew is made up of many talented people, 30% of which is claimed to be local talent.

The series is a production of NBC Universal and Universal Cable Productions and is adapted from the 1987 George RR Martin novella of the same name. Netflix will co-produce the series and will have first-run rights to the series outside of the US. It is due to air on the Syfy Channel in the US and on Netflix worldwide in the Autumn 2018.

Troy Studios, Limerick City.

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