A series of upcoming workshops in Limerick will offer emerging filmmakers the opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence and gain practical insights into the filmmaking process, with guidance from experienced industry professionals.
Film in Limerick, in partnership with the Local Authorities in Tipperary, Limerick and Clare, and the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, have announced a series of filmmaking training workshops as part of the Engine Shorts Film Training and Production Scheme.
Taking place at the Engine building (V94 TN32) in Limerick throughout November and December, the three workshops will cover key areas of filmmaking: ‘Producing a Short Film – Making it Happen!’ with Aoibhín Murphy (Failsafe Films), on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November (10am–4pm). ‘Screenwriting – From Idea to Screen’, with Story Editor Kate Leys on Saturday, 28th November (10am–4pm). And ‘Directing a Short Film’ – with Hannah Quinn will run on Saturday, 5th December (10am–4pm).
The workshops are particularly recommended for filmmakers considering applying for funding to make a short film through the Engine Shorts scheme or a similar funding programme. However, attendance at the training is not a requirement for applying to the Engine Shorts scheme.
All workshops are free and open to emerging filmmakers aged 18 and over from across Ireland, with preference given to applicants living in the Mid-West region. Places are limited, and successful applicants will be contacted by email.
Applications are now open. Further information and application forms for each workshop are available through the links: Producing a Short Film: https://forms.gle/dyHeCD2Tu8N6ahwj6; Screenwriting – From Idea to Screen: https://forms.gle/pN7TMXikPDTAi8LD9; Directing a Short Film: https://forms.gle/3F4sexCgKCzaRCyb7
