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The 25th Galway Film Fleadh, in association with Screen Training Ireland, is delighted to announce that Julien Temple will be the subject of this year’s Directors Masterclass.

Born in London, England, in 1953, Julien Temple grew up with little interest in film until, when a student at Cambridge, he discovered the works of French anarchist director Jean Vigo. This, along with his interest in the early punk scene in London in 1976, led to his friendship with The Sex Pistols. It was this friendship that later resulted in the controversial documentary The Great Rock and Roll Swindle (1980), which tells the rise of the band from the viewpoint of their manager, Malcolm McLaren. Weaving together interviews, live music, animation and other spectacular footage, Swindle proved to be a critical success despite the controversy surrounding it. The documentary became a cult hit and helped launch Temple into a phenomenally successful career making music videos. He quickly became a wanted man among rock’s elite and in the 1980s, helped pioneer the use of the music video, directing projects for The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, David Bowie, Neil Young and Janet Jackson among others. His early work was (and still is) considered groundbreaking.

Temple worked on a variety of projects, Jazzin’ for Blue Jean (1984), The Comic Strip (1981), Absolute Beginners (1986), Earth Girls Are Easy (1988), and many others before returning to his punk roots with a new documentary about the Sex Pistols, The Filth and the Fury (2000), which was told from the band’s perspective. In 2006 he returned to the punk rock scene once again with Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007), a documentary about his longtime friend and Clash frontman. One of his more recent projects came at the request of BBC Arts, which commissioned Temple to produce a documentary about the city of London. The film, This Is London (2012), reflects Temple’s reverence for his home city and shows how the city has changed and adapted since the early 20th century. It concludes with the metropolis preparing to welcome the Olympic Games. The film is a part of a series of city-based music documentaries Temple is directing.

The masterclass costs €50 and will take place on Thursday the 11th of July from 3.30pm – 6.30pm (tbc) in the Radisson Hotel, Galway. To apply for a place, log onto:
www.screentrainingireland.ie with your CV and register your details.
Please email your contact details to masterclasses@galwayfilmfleadh.com

For further information on all masterclasses and workshops, please contact Brónagh Keys at 091-562200 or email: masterclasses@galwayfilmfleadh.com

The closing date for applications is: 1pm Thursday the 27th of June 2013

The 25th Galway Film Fleadh, in association with Hubbard Casting, are proud to present a casting workshop with Ros and John Hubbard.

Casting Director Ros Hubbard, who is from Dublin, set up Hubbard Casting with her husband John, who is from Norfolk, in 1976 and now works from their HQ in London and Dublin. Their children, Dan and Amy, have since joined them in the business and are very successful casters in their own right. Amy’s recent work includes The Hobbit, directed by Peter Jackson, The Selfish Giant, directed by Clio Bernard and currently shooting in Ireland Our Robot Overlords, directed by Jon Wright. Dan has recently completed Captain Phillips, directed by Paul Greengrass and is currently casting Downton Abbey and Suite Francaise directed by Saul Dibb.

In a career that has spanned over 30 years, the Hubbard outfit’s notable discoveries have included Orlando Bloom, whom they cast in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Kate Winslet and they currently have Aidan Turner and James Nesbitt starring in The Hobbit. In addition to presiding with Alan Parker over the epic Irish casting process for The Commitments, the many notable recent Hubbard Casting credits include Romeo and Juliet, The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman, Whole Lotta Sole, and Summer in February and John and Ros are currently casting Dracula for Irish director Gary Shore and NBC Universal. Ros has won many awards for her contribution to film, the last being when she and John were honoured for their work on The Commitments at the Oscar Wilde Awards in LA in 2011. Recently, in an effort to assist films getting made they have started to produce, they are currently producing The Hound Of Erin, directed by Gary Shore and One Square Mile, directed by Michael Caton-Jones but love and will continue to cast.

Place are limited – all successful applicants MUST bring an updated CV and headshot with them on the day, and have a monologue prepared and ready to perform (no longer than 1 minute). The Hubbards may choose to ‘spot pick’ performers as there may not be enough time for everyone to perform. Please note there is an age restriction on this workshop – applicants must be over 17 years of age and as old as they like!

The workshop costs €50 and will take place on Saturday the 13th of July from 2pm – 5pm (tbc) in the Radisson Hotel, Galway.
To apply for a place, please email an updated CV and headshot to masterclasses@galwayfilmfleadh.com

For further information on all masterclasses and workshops, please contact Brónagh Keys at 091-562200 or email: masterclasses@galwayfilmfleadh.com

The closing date for applications is: 1pm Friday the 5th of July 2013

Calling All Filmmakers! Deadline for Short Film Scheme ‘Gearrscannáin’ is Friday 26th July

Bord Scannán na hÉireann / the Irish Film Board (IFB) is delighted to announce that applications are being sought for the short film scheme ‘Gearrscannáin’. Applications will be accepted until 26th July 2013.

‘Gearrscannáin’ is a short film scheme to produce Irish language short films that will appeal to a general audience. The scheme aims to encourage fresh, new directorial voices willing to take risks, challenge audiences and introduce them to interesting themes which will move them. Whilst aiming to engage a diverse viewership of all ages, the films should also aim to be rated for an under 15 audience.

Applications must be original stories written in the Irish language. Short films already submitted to the IFB in English will not be eligible. This scheme will be primarily distributed on-line.

The deadline for Gearrscannáin is Friday 26th July 2013. For more information visit the Funding Programmes Section of the website

Zachary Quinto Actors Masterclass at Galway Film Fleadh 2013 (starting 12/07/2013)

Details are as follows:

Tutors:
•Zachary Quinto

Date: 12/07/2013
Duration: half day
Venue: Radisson Hotel, Galway
Cost: €50.00

Application Procedure:
To apply for a place, log onto:www.screentrainingireland.ie with your CV and register your details. Please email your headshot and contact details to masterclasses@galwayfilmfleadh.com. For further information on all masterclasses and workshops, please contact Brónagh Keys at 091-562200 or email: masterclasses@galwayfilmfleadh.com

Participant Profile:
This masterclass would be suitable for participants who are pursuing a career in acting for film and television. Applicants must be over 18 years of age.

Course Profile:
“I have an inherent understanding to his (Spock’s) nature, which is one of duality - the head versus the heart. That is certainly something I can relate to. As someone who has been considered pretty intellectual and wordy, I also have a deep well of emotional life. I understand what it means to be in constant relationship to both of those aspects of myself.” The role of Spock required an actor capable of cultivating a strong emotional life that lies just under the surface, only exploding forth at times of great duress. Feeling emotions but only rarely emoting them is something counter-intuitive to most actors but Quinto absolutely nailed the balance in his big-screen breakthrough, garnering rave reviews for his portrayal and helping the film earn over $250 million internationally, making it the most successful film of the long-running Star Trek franchise.

The Zachary Quinto Actors Masterclass will be hosted by John Hubbard of Hubbard Casting and will provide an intensive interactive environment in the skills, methodology and aesthetics of film acting aimed at actors working or wanting to work more in film. The masterclass will cover such topics as:

• Starting out as an actor

• Dealing with casting directors

• Securing an agent

• Preparing for an audition

• Working on set

• Relationship with the director and many more.

Oscar Nominee to feature at OFFline Short Film Workshop at 25th Galway Film Fleadh

OFFline Film Festival are pleased to announce they will be hosting a Short Film Script Workshop on Saturday 13th July at Galway’s Town Hall Theatre at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh. Panelists include Oscar-nominated filmmaker Steph Green, film festival strategist Kathleen McInnis and award-winning Offaly screenwriter and playwright Eugene O’Brien.

Attendees are invited to register for a chance to get their short script ‘workshopped’ at the event by our panelists. Filmmakers will receive expert advice on how to best prepare their script before venturing into production. To do so you will need to submit to the OFFline Film Festival filmmaking competition by 5th July at www.offlinefilmfestival.com.

Steph Green’s film ‘New Boy’ received an Oscar nomination in the best live action short category in 2009. Her feature debut ‘Run & Jump’ will have its Irish premiere at Galway that Saturday night. Born in the US, Green lives and works between Ireland and Los Angeles.

Kathleen McInnis is the film curator and director of industry programming at Palm Springs ShortFest, and is a film festival strategist and publicity consultant. McInnis teaches Film Festival Strategies at both NYU Tisch/Asia (Singapore) and UCLA School of Television, Film and Theater.

Eugene O’Brien is a playwright, screenwriter, and actor, best known for his play ‘Eden’ which won the Irish Times Best New Play of the Year Award and Stewart Parker Prize. He wrote the screenplay to RTE’s IFTA winning ‘Pure Mule’ as well as writer on the recently released feature ‘The Food Guide to Love’. Eugene was a jury member at the 2013 OFFline festival where he also delivered a screenwriting workshop.

This event will be hosted by OFFline from 11am to 1pm, Saturday 13th July at the Studio Space (Courthouse Square) of Galway’s Town Hall Theatre. Email marketing@offlinefilmfestival.com or visit the site for OFFline competition script registration and tickets.

When you are all scripted out, head over to the annual OFFline BBQ ‘round the corner at the The Rowing Club from 12-3pm.

OFFline Film Festival hosts a short film competition where participants are required to make and edit a short film in one weekend in Birr, Co. Offaly, 9-13th October. During the course of the festival OFFline will host workshops facilitated by industry professionals on various aspects of filmmaking aimed at professional and emerging filmmakers.

Connaught Tribune reports on The 25th annual Galway Film Fleadh

The 25th annual Galway Film Fleadh promises to be even more hectic than normal for co-founder and managing director Miriam Allen next month when she will have to travel to the UK in order to pick up an honorary degree at the height of the festival.

Miriam will receive an honorary doctorate from Staffordshire University on Friday, July 12, in recognition of her contribution to Irish cinema by providing a platform to independent film-makers every year.

The award follows a successful 72 hour film project which the Galway Film Fleadh ran in conjunction with Staffordshire University last year. It recognises her role in collaborating with the University and boosting the careers of aspiring film-makers.

It leaves Miriam with something of a logistical dilemma as she will fly out to England to collect the award while hoping to be back at the Town Hall for some of the later screenings on the Friday night of the six day festival.

“I have enjoyed working with Staffordshire University and I am truly stunned and very honoured to accept this award,” she told The Sentinel yesterday.

“The festival has given me a chance to mix and mingle with some of the great film-makers of our time while also observing and nurturing new talent.”

The Galway Film Fleadh is now seen as the best platform in Ireland to showcase new releases, both documentaries and features, and the 25th edition of the event opens on July 9 next.

It will include the world premier of ‘Life’s a Breeze’, a new Irish feature which stars comedian Pat Shortt and Fionnula Flanagan, who will both be in attendance at the Town Hall Theatre screening.

It’s been described as a feel-good “recession comedy” about a family which is struggling to stay afloat in a harsh economic climate.

It follows the massive success of three Irish features, ‘Pilgrim Hill’, ‘King of the Travellers’, and ‘Good Vibrations’ which went on general release throughout Ireland after receiving their first public screenings at last year’s Film Fleadh.

Other world premiers in the festival programme, due to be released at the end of this week, include ‘Run and Jump’ and ‘Cold’.

Job Notice: Programming Manager needed at the Cork Opera House
PROGRAMMING MANAGER: 1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

PAID

Cork Opera House is a multi-genre receiving and producing house, presenting in excess of 350 performances across its two venues – Cork Opera House (seating cap 904) and the Half Moon Theatre (studio space, cap 120 seated). As well as presenting some of Ireland’s finest touring work across all genres, Cork Opera House produces 4-5 major in house productions annually including a Christmas Pantomime and a summer musical.

The Programme Manager will work directly with Cork Opera House’s CEO to develop and deliver the artistic programme of Cork Opera House and the Half Moon Theatre. Reporting to the CEO, the Programming Manager will be responsible for leading the administration of all aspects of the programme and will be a key communicator across all departments within the institution.

The Programme Manager will have a proven track record in programming and delivering artistic events. He/She will be a highly professional, responsible, organized, committed, motivated and imaginative individual with a knowledge of and passion for the performing arts.

Responsibilities Include:

Responsible for management/organisation of Cork Opera House programme of events including:
Proactively seeking suitable performing arts events to present at COH on a consistent basis, in consultation with the CEO
Prospecting cultivating and nurturing relationships with prospective artists and promoters in Ireland and within the international field
Undertaking negotiations with promoters/companies around deal structures and in the creation of show costings and budgets
Administrating and managing the contracting process with promoters and artists performing at Cork Opera House
Administrating and managing the logistics around performances at Cork Opera House, to include travel, accommodation, freight etc
Management of the programme diary and logging of show information on Artifax
Dissemination of relevant show info across internal departments, namely technical, marketing, house and box office
Co-ordinating on sale and announcement dates with promoters and in consultation with the marketing department
Writing grant applications, in consultation with the CEO
Liaising with arts council and other funding bodies on drawing down grants, revised plans and budgets
Management of artist liaison services, ensuring that all aspects of the artist’s contracts in relation to artists hospitality are met by the in-house team
Acting as the leading coordinator for special aspects of programme (e.g. outreach events)
Co-ordinating season launches in consultation with the CEO and the Marketing Department
Managing the duties of the programming intern to include ordering stationary, office supplies and IT maintenance
Provide administrative assistance to CEO where required

Experience and Qualifications required:

3-5 years’ experience of administration within a performing arts company
Proven track record of negotiating and issuing contracts within the performance arts industry
Proven track record of writing grant applications
A basic understanding of technical specifications for performing arts events
A working knowledge of the arts and entertainments industry in Ireland and a broad understanding of the international landscape
A deep awareness of touring companies both in the commercial and artistic field
A proven track record in programming and producing artistic work
Third-level qualification in an related field
A multi-tasker, able to work on own initiative and problem solver

Skills and personal qualities:

High energy and positive attitude with a high degree of initiative
Extremely organised with a great deal of logistical prowess
Strong Communicator with excellent partnership building skills
Excellent networker with a proven ability to cultivate new relationships quickly
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven management and leadership capabilities

To Apply:

Please forward a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability to the role to:

Eibhlín Gleeson

General Manager

Cork Opera House

Emmet Place

Cork

E: egleeson@corkoperahouse.ie

Closing date for Applications is Wednesday 26th June at 5.30pm

Irish Documentaries to make a Splash at Sheffield Doc/Fest

This week two Irish documentaries, Here Was Cuba and The Summit will screen at the prestigious Sheffield Doc Fest, the UK’s leading documentary festival and market which takes place from June 12-16th.

The screening will be the World Premiere of the new Irish feature documentary Here Was Cuba, the directorial debut feature from multi award winning editor Emer Reynolds, co-directed by John Murray. The film tells the inside story of the Cuban Missile Crisis exploring how in October 1962 the earth teetered on the very brink of nuclear holocaust. Here Was Cuba is produced by Crossing the Line Productions, with the support of Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board and PBS in the US.

Featuring dramatic interviews with key witnesses and experts including Sergei Khrushchev, son of the former Soviet premier and, in one of his last ever interviews, John F Kennedy’s trusted advisor - Ted Sorensen - Here Was Cuba is an edge-of-your seat tale of espionage and intrigue at the highest level, offering a fascinating perspective on one of the most harrowing times in modern history.

Speaking about the world premiere at Sheffield, director Emer Reynolds says “John and I are so thrilled that our film Here Was Cuba will screen at Sheffield Doc/Fest, one of the major festivals in the world for documentary. It’s an honour to be able to premiere our film to such a documentary-loving audience, especially on the occasion of Sheffield’s 20th Anniversary. We are really looking forward to screening the film there and hearing the response.”

Meanwhile Nick Ryan’s film The Summit, the story of the most dangerous and deadly mountaineering mission on K2, hailed as the climbing film of the year, will have a special screening at High Peak Cavern, Castleton, as the festival transforms the cave into a cinema for a very unique screening experience.

MSc Shooting Exercises 2011/12 Class

Filmbase, in association with Staffordshire University, is delighted to announce that applications for both the Digital Feature Film & Creative Documentary Sept 2013 MSc courses are now open.

These courses offers a unique, industry-facing masters-level course aimed at preparing filmmakers for the reality of writing, developing, pitching, producing, shooting, editing, posting and distributing feature films in digital formats.

Expressions of interest are currently invited from prospective students. Prospective candidates are asked to make contact with Filmbase to discuss the course in advance of making applications.

Applications may involve an interview stage.

Anyone interested in applying should make contact with Alan Fitzpatrick, Filmbase Director, as first point of contact for this course (masters[AT]filmbase[DOT]ie)

www.filmmasters.ie

A FIRST for Ireland……Broadcast Video Production Show 2013

This 2 day event will allow all of Europe’s top broadcast equipment manufacturers the opportunity to showcase their latest and greatest products under one roof!!

Exhibitors will include:
SONY, Canon, Panasonic, JVC, Blackmagicdesign, Gopro, Broadcast Pix, Datavideo, Vinten, Libec, Sachtler, Sennheiser, IDX, DSM, Pag, Ianiro, Litepanels, G-Tech, Lacie, Dedolight, Kino Flo, Photoflex, Primera, Rosco, Tiffen, Steadicam, Hawk-Woods…. and many more

Seminars and workshops are planned to run on both days – details to follow

Venue: The Stillorgan Park Hotel, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
http://www.stillorganpark.com

Dates: Tuesday 2nd July / Wednesday 3rd July 2013

Entry to this 2 day event is free-of-charge for visitors who register online before Friday 21st June – please register below for free.

http://www.camerakit.ie/BVPS2013/registration.asp