In this episode the crew of Film CEL report on the success of the First Frame Event for the Dublin International Film Festival that took place in the Millennium Theatre in late February; A Charity event run by the students of the Moylish campus; and the LSAD Student trip to the studios at TG4.
Produced by Film CEL, LSAD’s In-House Production Unit.
DIFF First Frame 2024 student awards special screening, industry panel and live music on February 20, TUS Millennium Theatre, Limerick.
Limerick School of Art & Design (LSAD), Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and the iconic festival will host a special preview screening of nominated student films on February 20. Taking place at TUS Millennium Theatre, the event will showcase the emerging student film-making talent in the region and will feature a screenwriting film industry panel discussions and live musical performances.
The event will be opened by Dublin International Film Festival Director, Gráinne Humphreys and LSAD Dean, Mike Fitzpatrick. The event features an industry screenwriting panel discussion with established and emerging screenwriters – Ailbhe Keogan, Tania Notaro, Derek Ugochukwu and Film in Limerick Film Commissioner / Regional Film Manager, Paul C. Ryan. A live music performance also takes place on the day with LSAD Music Technology Production student band, Gallogly.
“This is a big moment for Limerick and our students, coupled with the growing prominence of the Irish Film industry, it’s exciting that the Dublin International Film Festival has chosen to preview its ‘First Frame’ Awards here at LSAD. This is building the confidence and ambition of our students and our future film makers.” –Mike Fitzpatrick, LSAD Dean
“This event offers students and filmmakers the opportunity to see the films and experience the buzz of the Dublin International Film Festival as part of DIFF’s regional outreach programme.”- Dublin International Film Festival Director, Gráinne Humphreys
TUS offers programmes across the film, broadcast media, music and animation industries on multiple campuses across QQI Levels 6, 7, 8 and 9 on a full-time and flexible learning basis for those seeking to upskill. TUS programmes are unique as they offer hands-on production experience and skills in addition to structured theory-based studies.
The event is supported by LSAD TUS, Dublin International Film Festival and National Talent Academies. Please feel free to share and apologies for cross posting.
PROGRAMME
10am: Short Film Screening 1
12pm: Film Industry Panel Discussion
1.15-2pm: Lunch
2pm: Music performance
2.30pm: Short Film Screening 2
4pm Event concludes
The event takes place in TUS Millennium Theatre Moylish from 9.30am – 4pm.
Admission is free and tickets must be booked in advance. Over 18s.
Tickets from: https://diff.ticketsolve.com/shows/873656538/events
Use CODE: LSADxDIFF24
In this episode of Word On The Street: TUS beings its leadership of RUN EU, New teaching spaces at the Moylish Campus and LSAD launch another student art exhibition. Programme is produced by Film CEL, an in-house production unit for LSAD, TUS.
Limerick School of Art and Design TUS in association with Dublin International Film Festival proudly presents diff First Frame awards 2024 nominated student films and industry panel with a live music performance. Tuesday 20th February from 9.30am – 4pm in the TUS Millennium Theatre Moylish.
This event is hosted by staff and students of the Creative Broadcast and Film Production & Music Technology and Production Programmes at LSAD TUS Department of Digital Arts and Media in partnership with Dublin International Film Festival . The event will be opened by LSAD Dean, Mike Fitzpatrick and diff Festival Director, Grainne Humphreys. Free admission -Booking required.
Now in its fifth year, ‘First Frame’ is an initiative that brings together students from film courses, universities and further education institutions from around Ireland to come together to view a curated selection of student films, to participate in workshops and panels with film talent both emerging and established and an opportunity for course leaders and students alike to network with their peers as part of an international film event.
The aim of First Frame is to encourage film students from around the country to engage with the Dublin International Film Festival, but also begin to build their own networks outside of their academic courses. Bringing together the wide range of the institutes of further education and courses from outside Dublin also brings a diverse mix of students to the event. This is the second event hosted by LSAD TUS in association with Dublin International Film Festival. The diff First Frame awards will be announced in Dublin’s Lighthouse Cinema on Thursday 22nd February.
Book tickets
https://diff.ticketsolve.com/shows/873656538/events
1. Go to the website: https://diff.ticketsolve.com/shows/873656538/events;
2. Enter the code: LSADxDIFF24 (please note that it is case sensitive), then click ‘Apply’;
3. Select the amount of free tickets below;
4. Proceed to ‘Checkout’, fill out the information to either log in or register at Ticketsolve platform (this is not shared with anyone outside the festival box office);
5. Be sure that you receive the tickets on your email.
We wish all LSAD TUS student nominees the very best of luck in the awards!
Further information contact Muireann de Barra LSAD TUS
Muireann.debarra@tus.ie
The award is open to all students enrolled in a film programme and films can’t be any longer than twenty minutes, including titles and credits and must be submitted through FilmFreeway.
The winning film will be screened at the Catalyst International Film Festival and will receive €1,000 sponsored by the TUS Digital Arts and Media Department in Limerick.
Catalyst International Film Festival National Student Short Film Award is designed to recognise and celebrate the work of emerging student filmmakers from across the country.
Catalyst International Film Festival is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the film industry, and this award is a key part of that mission.
The festival is keen to engage with emerging filmmakers, ‘new’ rather than inevitably ‘young’, in order to broaden the horizons of potential future filmmakers and audience members.
All Catalyst Award Judges comprise esteemed professionals and experts from the film industry, guaranteeing that the work of the finalists will be showcased to pertinent industry figures, thereby presenting an exceptional opportunity for the winning filmmaker.
Previous Catalyst Awards judges include Colm Bairéad, Rebecca Daly, Frank Berry, Ursula Rani Sarma, Paddy Breathnach and Nell Roddy.
“We are thrilled to launch this new Award in association with TUS” said Dr Susan Liddy, Director of Catalyst.
“We believe that talent is plentiful but opportunities can be limited, and we are committed to supporting emerging filmmakers from all backgrounds. We look forward to seeing the submissions and celebrating the work of the next generation of filmmakers.”
James Greenslade, Head of Department, Digital Arts and Media, TUS, added: “Empowering emerging filmmakers to share their diverse narratives and voices is not just a celebration of their talent but a pivotal step in shaping a more inclusive and expansive film landscape. Through this platform, we embrace the power of film to inspire, connect, and pave the way for the future of storytelling.”
Entries will be accepted up until February 6, 2024 and the festival will be on from April 18-20, 2024.
For more information or to submit a film, click here.
‘Gaza’ charity film screening in aid of AMJAAD. TUS Millennium Theatre- Thursday 7th December 7pm.
Book tix and donate via https://gazafilm.eventbrite.ie/
Free admission- Booking essential -All welcome
The Department of Digital Arts & Media are pleased to bring you an exciting interactive Foley Workshop exploring the Art of Foley Sound.
Presented by award winning sound artists Caoimhe Doyle & Jean Wall of:The Foley Lab.
Foley Sound for ScreenGet ready to dive into the fascinating world of Foley sound & learn how to create realistic audio effects for screen at our in-person event.www.eventbrite.ie |
“from delivering dragon eggs on Reign of Fire to knocking out teeth in Killing of A Sacred Deer, its lots of fun”
Caoimhe Doyle and Jean McGrath with over 20 years’ experience are international award winning, renowned Foley Artists and Mixers heading up the award winning Foleylab production company in Wicklow. Their bio includes The Favourite, The Killing of a Sacred Dear, Game of Thrones, Room, Frank, Ripper Street, Love/Hate, Reign of Fire, and The Borgias to name a few! The workshop is an exciting interactive celebration of all things sound making, where Caoimhe and Jean share their passion and some Foley secrets with an enraptured audience. Not to be missed. All Welcome!
Details: Thursday 30th : Morning Session 09:30 – 12:30 Afternoon Session: 13:30 – 15:00
Location: The Millennium Theatre, Moylish Campus, TUS, V94EC5T
Further info:
Awards
2023 – MPSE Golden Reel Nomination – The Quiet Girl
2019 – MPSE Golden Reel Nomination – The Favourite
2012 – MPSE Golden Reel Award – Games of Thrones, Season 1
2012 – IFTA Award Nomination – Game of Thrones, Season 1
2011 – Primetime Emmy Nomination – Games of Thrones, S 1
2009 – IFTA Award Nomination – Niko, Way to the Stars
2008 – MPSE Golden Reel Award Nomination – Eastern Promises
Department of Digital Arts & Media
To book your place reserve your ticket on our Eventbrite site: Link
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Any queries: nora.nifhlatharta@tus.ie
“The Mid-West of Ireland has massive potential as a major Film/TV production location. In a few shorts years, the region has made great strides in developing the sector, with a rapidly growing crew-base, the biggest film studio in Ireland, new companies launched and numerous features and TV-series choosing to film in Limerick, Tipperary and Clare. Our ambition for the sector is huge, and it’s great to be working with the team at Olsberg SPI and local stakeholders to carry out an in-depth analysis of the Mid-West’s current film production capacity. The resulting report will look at our strengths, weaknesses, constraints and capacity gaps in key areas of production and skills, as well as the opportunities for future growth.
Thank you to our funders and champions for their continued support and vision to develop the sector here, and especially to our report funders; Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, Midwest Regional Skills Forum, and the Local Enterprise Offices in Clare, Tipperary and in Limerick. And to all those who have taken part in the survey, consultations and roundtable discussions to date. We are looking forward to 2024, the launch of the new report and to many more productions and successes in the region.”
Paul C. Ryan, Film Commissioner/Regional Film Manager, Mid-West Region, Ireland.
This new episode covers the new strategic plan for Apprenticeships for the Mid-West, The EUNIC Film Festival as well as other news from the Moylish Campus of TUS.
This programme is produced by Film CEL, (Film Craftsmanship, Excellence and Learning) and is shot on location at the Moylish Campus.
Simon McGuire 