Helping Limerick Tourism

Posted: January 17, 2013 in Advertising, Cameras, Editing, media
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Visitor TV.ie

Visitor TV.ie

2013 is proving to be a busy year already with several new ventures happening.

One of these ventures is working with Visitor TV in producing local advertising for television screens in the hotels of the mid-west of Ireland and beyond.

“Visitor TV’s  aim is to enhance every hotel guest’s break away, ensuring they get maximum return from the hotel and local attractions.

A feature video about the local area is shown 24/07 on the Guest Channel, ensuring that visitors enjoy the local attractions & shop till they drop. The video helps them see all a region has to offer and more importantly give them a reason to return.”

For more information on Visitor TV and how to advertise then check out their website:

VISITOR TV

More soon.

Simon.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Posted: December 24, 2012 in Uncategorized
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Another interesting year nearly over and 2012 hasn’t disappointed. Looking forward to seeing if 2013 can match it.

For what as been a busy year for us there have been a lot of highs. Limerick Insider, now entering its third year on Limerick.ie as gone from strength to strength bringing more and more communities and Limerick events to the website. The Great Southern Trail in West LImerick was a personal favourite along with the my own daughter Ruby starting her acting career in the Magic of Christmas in Limerick (see previous post).

There have been other major events such as ‘The Freedom of the City to Paul O’Connell’ and the 3rd annual LIT Film Festival which saw film makers of all levels visit Limerick and show off their talent. The 4th LIT Film Festival is coming together for April 11th to 13th 2013 and the line up of guest speakers is being worked on as I type. There were other projects such as filming footage of Simon Baker for TV3’s Ireland AM for the ‘Out on a Limb’ project; Producing the DVD for the White Collar Boxing in June, organised by Blue Shinners and Jason Kenny (Forever Fit Promotions); the Limerick Chamber of Commerce Awards night in November; the National Day of Commemoration and achieving both my M.A. in Creative Media Practice and my Avid Media Composer Instructor Certification.

In September we also saw the first Elemental Arts and Cultural Festival in Limerick. I had the honour of helping out the very hard working organisers in the post production of a short promotional video detailing the events that took place on that day. Heres to the second Elemental Festival which should be a high light on the calendar in the coming Autumn.

Behind the Scenes Film Networking group also expanded in 2012 with workshops in professional sound, writing, camera and not forgetting the very successful Film in a Day project where our friends in the George Boutique hotel helped out immensely. We are planning a massive schedule for 2013 and there will be more opportunities for film makers in the MId West region to explore what they can achieve in their diffferent disciplines.

There’s a lot to look forward to and I’m excited to see what opportunities await.
Cya in 2013 and have a Merry Christmas.

Simon.

The Magic of Christmas in Limerick

Posted: December 9, 2012 in Documentary, Film
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ChristmasID

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

Household Hazardous Waste.

Posted: December 1, 2012 in Documentary
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Recently completed a short informational video on Household Hazardous Waste Project which was undertaken by the residents of Castletroy View community in Limerick.

Special thanks to Evelyn and Marie for allowing us to conduct the short interviews in their homes.

Thanks also to Pauline McDonagh, LImerick County Council and Sinead McDonnell, Limerick City Council, for their help in making the package.

Canon Event

Posted: November 20, 2012 in Cameras
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Check out this Canon event in Dublin This week.
Canon Power to Inspire Event

 

LImerick Chamber of Commerce Awards

Posted: November 18, 2012 in Cameras, Editing, media
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On Friday night last at the Limerick Strand Hotel the 2nd annual Limerick Regional Business Awards and President’s dinner took place.

With ten category awards ranging from Best SME to Retail and Hospitality the night saw over 450 guests representing the best in business across multiple sectors.

We had the pleasure of producing the video inserts and conducting the playback on the night.

Charities were also benefiting from the night with a raffle and other funding taking place.

The Best Overall winner this year was Northern Trust where Catherine Duffy, Director, collected the prize on behalf of the business.

The recipient of the President’s award when to lifetime Limerick Chamber member Paddy O’Sullivan.

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

Behind the Scenes – Film in a Day Briefing.

Posted: September 22, 2012 in Cameras, Documentary, Editing, Film, media, Music Video
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Our next Meeting for September will be on Monday 24th September at LIT Millenium Theatre at 7pm, This will be a crew briefing for ‘Film in a Day’ which is planned for Saturday 27th October 2012.

Crews are welcome on the night and production companies.

If you are an individual and wish to take part on this night crews will be formed for the event. So why not drop down and join a crew for the film event on Saturday 27th October 2012, when crews will compete against each other to produce a short film in a day.

Behind the Scenes is the perfect opportunity to meet and network with editors, creative people and filmmakers who work in the local Film Industry.

We welcome new members and we meet on the last Monday of each month.

Find us on Facebook and Twitter @BehindDScenes

Film In A Day Example – Killer Recession

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