CinÉireann / March 2018 11
Spent starring Lydia McGuinness has been chosen as the Irish selection by Women In Television & Film Ireland. The short drama was written by Emma Wall, directed by Claire Byrne, and produced by Jo Halpin who are known as Alfonso Films.
Spent tells the story of a woman who searches for her missing son.
The film screened at The Lighthouse Cinema amongst 12 other Irish female driven films and was selected by an international panel as the Irish chapters selection for international competition.
The award was presented to the filmmakers by WIFT administrator and showcase organiser Karla Healion and casting director and WIFT board member Amy Rowan.
Spent will now take part in Women in Television and Film International short film competitions in over 40 countries worldwide.
The team are now concentrating on getting the film into festivals around the world. So far the film has been officially selected for screening at Fastnet Film Festival, The Chicago Irish Film Festival and Dingle Film Festival.
Spent will screen as part of the Women Direct shorts programme at Dingle Film Festival at 3pm on Saturday 24th March in St. James’ Church.
Kildare County Council has announced two new film commission opportunities under its Short Grass Films commission scheme.
Two awards of €12,500 are being offered for film makers to make films on location in Co Kildare.
The winning applicants will receive:
• A bursary of up to €1,500. We expect that three awards will be offered in 2018.
• A local premiere or public screening
• Use of Kildare County Council's CANON EOS C100 EF MK II and film equipment
• Use of the Platform4 Audio and Digital media editing suite to complete and edit your film
• Final Cut Pro X training for one member of the production team MAY also be provided. Training may be made in consultation with the Arts Service
Applicants may be shortlisted and asked to attend an interview
Applications should be submitted no later than 12noon Monday 9th April 2018 to
Arts Service, Kildare County Council, Riverbank, Main Street, Newbridge, Co Kildare
Foyle Film Festival, Northern Ireland’s only Oscar®–affiliated film festival, is now accepting submissions for the 31st edition of the festival, which will run 16-25 November 2018
The prestigious Light In Motion (LIM) competition, sponsored by City of Derry Crystal, is open to filmmakers and animators across the world and will accept submissions up until Saturday 29 September 2018.
The three competition categories under LIM 2018 are:
Best Irish Short
Best International Short
Best Animation
Recipients of the LIM Awards qualify for consideration in the Short Film category of the Academy Awards® without needing the standard theatrical run.
Funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen and by Derry City and Strabane District Council, Foyle Film Festival delivers a comprehensive programme of documentaries, short films and feature films from all over the world; a full programme of educational events for schools, youth, and adults and a variety of industry networking events and panel discussions.
Now in its 31st year, it continues to be a platform for filmmakers, animators and artists to screen their films, network with industry professionals and gain access to the international market.
For further details contact the Competition Manager Eavan King.
Amy Rowan, Jo Halpin, Claire Byrne, Emma Wall & Karla Healion