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.

Lance Armstrong

Posted: February 20, 2013 in Editing, media
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David Walsh

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Paul Kimmage

Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong

Acclaimed sports journalist David Walsh will soon speak to a full house at Limerick’s new Lime Tree Theatre about his pivotal role in the epic Lance Armstrong saga, joined on stage by fellow doubter Paul Kimmage.

Tickets have flown out the door for the Limerick Leader-promoted event as fast as the peloton moves in the Tour de France, a race Walsh fell in love with in 1982. Just a handful for the 510-seat theatre remained on sale this Wednesday night and they were expected to disappear quickly. All proceeds are going to two good Limerick causes – Cycle 4 Sick Children and the Simon Community

The event in Limerick will be moderated by Alan English and questions will be invited from the audience. When Walsh spoke at a venue in London late last year, “the hands shot up”, which astonished the seasoned journalist.

Walsh is expecting to answer plenty of questions at the Lime Tree – and he’s looking forward to it.

(Extract from Limerick Leader)

We are delighted to be involved in working on the VT inserts for this event at the Lime Tree and it will be certainly an evening not to be missed.
S.

Kung Fu Fighting

Posted: February 14, 2013 in Editing, Music Video
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Jackie Chan Allstars

Just recently finished a promotional video for the local Limerick band, Jackie Chan Allstars.

Filmed in ‘The Library’ bar the 4 piece performed a number of favorites to a large crowd which was recorded and edited to a short four and half minute promotional video.

For more on the band check them on Face book (Jackie Chan Allstars) or via email: jackiechanallstars@gmail.com

 

 

CANON SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR

Posted: January 29, 2013 in Advertising, Cameras
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Leading Irish award winning Sports Photographer, Billy Stickland of Inpho, will be offering tips and shooting techniques.

Class will be held in a seminar style, it will be !10 per person. The class is being run on Thursday the 21st of February 2013 at

20:00 in the Strand Hotel in Limerick. Class will be 1 hour long followed by a Q&A session.

Talk will be equally as interesting to sports fans as photograhy fans as Billy has had a career being a fly on the wall of every

major sporting event since the mid 70’s.

There will also be a touch and try session where you can get a feel for Canon sports equipment.

Places are going to move fast as interest is high so book now to avoid disappointment.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK A PLACE

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

Helping Limerick Tourism

Posted: January 17, 2013 in Advertising, Cameras, Editing, media
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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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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

 

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