Mutant Shorts Entry Deadline this Friday Nov. 20th

November 19, 2009 — gem

Don’t forget!

Those entering films in the second Mutant Shorts short film competition must hand in their films by 5pm this Friday Nov. 20th, to Goldiefish Events, 11-12 Marlboro Street, Cork City.

To everyone else reading this, remember to come along next Thursday at 8pm, to the Savoy, Cork to view all the short films. All filmmakers will be competing for a prize that consists of 5 days worth of film rental equipment from Cork Film Centre (that’s a DV camera, lighting kit, boom mic, etc plus access to a Final Cut Pro editing suite). Entry is a fiver, and allows access to the other events taking place in the Savoy that night too.

Want more info? Go visit the Mutant Shorts blog.

 

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Birds and Beasts

November 19, 2009 — gem

Just some set pics from Claire Dix’ short film Birds and Beasts which was screened at the Made in Cork section at this year’s Cork Film Festival. Look what you can turn an abandoned shop on Shandon Street into! The director’s other short, Free Chips Forever! won Best Irish Short Film this year. Click more to see pics:  Read the rest of this entry »

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Cork Film Festival ‘09

November 18, 2009 — gem

Written by Fiona

Although it was brought to a close with the impressive, if harrowing, post apocalyptic feature The Road, the 54th Corona Cork Film Festival was an upbeat and positive affair. Despite the current economic climate, and the reports of reduced festival finances, the popularity of the festival was preserved. Both the opening and closing Galas, and many of the evening Gala shows were sold out as in previous years. The support for the festival was also visible, as 150 volunteers, along with an array of dedicated staff, kept the events running smoothly. The programme itself saw enthuasism for films from both up and coming directors such as Margaret Corkery, and her first feature ‘Eamon’, as well as old classics, like Micheal Haneke’s ‘The White Ribbon’. The Coen brothers’ (festival staples at this point) A Serious Man was in demand, along with Up in The Air, starring George Clooney.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Call for Entries for Newport Beach Festival.

November 9, 2009 — gem

Ah yes, sun, sea, sand, and all an hour or so from Hollywood. Who wouldn’t want their film screened there? Pay heed now to Newport Beach Film Festival’s callout for Irish films. You’ve probably seen this one advertised on various forums and sites anyway. All types of Irish films, be they feature films, short films, animation, documentary, family, youth, environmental or action sports are welcomed for the April 2010 event. It seems there are various deadlines with fee payments increasing as time goes on. The next deadline is the Thanksgiving deadline on November 20th. For more info, go visit http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/. Tis all very glam!

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Actress needed for short in Cork City, Nov. ‘09

November 3, 2009 — gem

This project is now finished.

Actress needed, aged 25-35, for a short suspense film to be shot on November 15th. Auditions will take place this Friday evening. For further details please call 087-2829097. This short is a project by students of a Cork Film Centre filmmaking course.

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Mutant Shorts 2

October 25, 2009 — gem

It’s about time I posted here about the next Mutant Shorts filmmaking event in Cork (the first of which I wrote about here many months back). Part of the reason as to why I’ve neglected The Stub recently is that I was off creating the Mutant Shorts blog which will tell you all you need to know about the event, and from where you can download application forms should you wish to participate.

She just couldnt decide which scene to shoot next...

She just couldn't decide which scene to shoot next...

This time round, potential filmmakers have been set a challenge with regard to their film location; it must be set in or around a kitchen..but it’s a loose enough rule! Films must be ten minutes or less. Cork Film Centre have sponsored a prize of five day’s free rental of filmmaking equipment (think lighting kit, camera and boom mic). If you decide to take part, you must register by November 9th, but you have until the 2oth of November to hand in your film.

All films that are entered will be screened at the Savoy, Cork City on November 26th. Admission to Mutant Shorts and other events taking place that night it €5. (Filmmakers are exempt from admission fees!)

Now hop on over to the Mutant Shorts blog for more info…

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The Stolen Wings

October 14, 2009 — gem

Light and colour a' plenty in The Stolen Wings

Light and colour a' plenty in The Stolen Wings

‘The Stolen Wings’ is the sixth film by Donegal man, Gerard Lough. A short fairy tale, the film’s visual effects were created with techniques such as stop motion and light painting. The film can be seen in HD on YouTube at the link here.

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Colin Trailer

October 13, 2009 — gem

Just popped up the trailer (look left) for the latest zombie movie sensation that is ‘Colin’. I can’t say I’m a major fan of zombie movies, but this one looks interesting, partly because it was made for only £45 (an inspiration to all amateur filmmakers) and partly because it tells the story from the zombie’s point of view. This is surely a guide to everything you’ll need to know for zombie filmmaking, including gruesome looking wounds, and a soundtrack that sounds suspiciously like Dr. Who’s Tardis machine.

(Of course, for fake wounds you need look no further than here, as fake a wound as you’ll get, as demonstrated by a Stub contributer).

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‘The Struggle of Libations’, by Nuaciel

October 12, 2009 — gem

Nuaciel, the performance group based in Dublin have kept me up to date with their trilogy of short films, which end with this one entitled..’The Struggle of Libations’  (La Lutte des Ivresses).

Here’s what they have to say about it:

” “A Struggle Of Libations” is the last chapter of the French Food Trilogy film
project, which explores the relationship between traditional French food
products and their use in a native Anglo-Saxon population.

The film closely examines perhaps the most explosive issue in Anglo-Franco
culinary relations – the various predispositions and proclivities in attitudes
towards alcoholic consumption.”

You can watch the video below, and don’t forget Part one and Part two also on this blog.

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The Undead Wear Red short film

October 12, 2009 — gem

Halloween is in the air, and what better way to get into the spirit of things than with a short horror film. Even better when it’s mixed with film noir. Those Cork filmmakers, The Gifted Babies bring you such genre mish mash in (cue Vincent Price tones) The Undead Wear Red. You can watch Part One below or visit the Gifted Babies page for the full film and extra info on their many shorts. Mwah ha ha ha haa etc etc..

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