Scannánaíocht - Film
4th Guth Gafa International Documentary Film Festival
An 4ú Féile Idirnáisiúnta Scannáin Faisnéise Guth Gafa12th – 14th June 2009 12 – 14 Meitheamh 2009Guth Gafa International Documentary Festival in Donegal is committed to bringing outstanding films and filmmakers to a wild and beautiful part of Ireland – our Films On The Edge. This year’s festival, from 12th to 14th June, promises a rich and varied programme of 30 award-winning international and Irish documentaries, with an emphasis on Children’s Rights, African issues, and the Environment. Most of our screenings will have directors in attendance and, in addition, Guth Gafa offers seminars, master classes, childrens’ screenings and workshops, a Festival Café and Club, and even a free crèche. Compact and intimate, our motto of ‘see all the films; meet all the directors’ is the very essence of Guth Gafa.
Check out our website at www.guthgafa.com
'My Favourite Scene- Video Competition'
Entertainment.ie and Filmbase have teamed up for the ultimate competition of the year. 'My Favourite Scene- Video Competition' has now been launched at http://entertainment.ie/favouritescene/
We are looking for the stars of tomorrow. All you have to do is re-enact your favourite scene from a movie. It can be from any film and acted out in any way you please. From finger puppets to Cecil B DeMille - however you see it. Far be it from us to suggest anything -but whether you bring us something funny or serious, above all, let it be imaginative.
It's very easy to enter. Simply head along to http://entertainment.ie/favouritescene/ , fill in your details on the application form and upload your video. Or, if you wish to post it in on a DVD, that is no problem, send it on in a protective case to Favourite Scene Competition, Entertainment.ie, 26 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1.
Your video will then be showcased on Entertainment.ie for the whole world to see. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges from Entertainment.ie and Filmbase and will be notified by phone/email.
With thanks to those lovely folk at Filmbase we have some fantastic prizes to offer that will be sure to help you on your way to directing or even starring in your next big movie.
1st Prize: A digital film production equipment package worth up to €1,000
2nd Prize: A training course of the winners choice from the scriptwriting, directing, producing, or camera & lighting courses available at Filmbase (to a maximum value of €400)
3rd Prize: 1 year's Filmbase membership for the Producer or Director
4th & 5th Prize: 1 year's subscription to Film Ireland Magazine
Filmbase is a resource centre for Irish Filmmakers. Filmbase administers a number of short film production awards for RTE and TG4, and also facilities filmmakers through the provision of production equipment, training courses, networking and information services and Film Ireland magazine. For more details, please visit Filmbase website www.filmbase.ie
Competition closes on 24th July 2009, so get your entries in fast!!
Should you need any more information please contact Alicia Coyle alicia@entertainment.ie