Hi, just wondering if anyone can suggest any short film contests out there?. There used to be a few but apart from little cinema and other international ones i can't find any. They were a great way to meet like minded people who wanna get out there and make stuff and the time restrictions really helped to get everyone committed. Anyone with experience care to share?

Hi,

I’m just posting on here to find out whether or not it’s possible to get into film journalism without the requirement of a degree.

My dream is to work in the film industry in some capacity and I feel like this might be the best route into it.

Has anyone got any tips or pointers?

Thanks :)

Please provide a link. Thanks.

I thought it was going to be an interesting history piece based on Ireland that would be in English based on the starring of Tom Holland. I was genuinely surprised to find them speaking in Irish, and while I only know a little Irish, it sounded pretty good from what I know. The names of the monks were accurate Irish names. Even the Normans spoke French. The inclusion of Irish symbols, and old Irish beliefs in an accurate manner was also all inspiring. Throwing in a Cistercian monk in the mix was also great. The stone huts for the monks were also accurate and I’m pretty sure Blarney castle was the one used in the film. The story is isolated and fictional I am sure, but the portrayal of the time period in Ireland along with its culture and the culture of the foreigners involved all seemed incredibly accurate to me.

Please help me find this film to watch online. Thank you.

I've recently come across some clips for this film and have tried to find it somewhere to watch but so far no luck. Does anybody have any idea where I may be able to view it please? It's written and directed by Lochlainn McKenna.

There was this guy from letterkenny who uploaded a bunch of like indie films with crazy plots and costumes on YouTube with overly saturated posters if I remember correctly. I remember watching them but can’t find them anymore?

Is the Dublin International Screenwriting Festival legitimate? I was going to apply but I’m not entirely sure, there’s simple mistakes like duplicates in certain parts on their website and the photos of the founders are children, small things but a bit odd in my opinion? Anybody here have any experience with it?

Watched this a few years ago and I can’t remember what it was called

From what I remember the film was about a man that had been accused and arrested of murdering a woman. He went to jail and eventually got out. At some point the woman’s father had gotten him to help him dig up a field because the father was convinced that the man had buried his daughter in the field. But it turns out it was actually the woman’s sister who had murdered her and buried her next to a fairy tree (she knew her father would never dig up the tree). I think the film took place in Antrim or it was filmed there, just something about Antrim is ringing a few bells.

Any help would be appreciated, it’s been bothering me for a few days lmao

Is there any Post Production House on the west coast?

Hi there, American independent producer here. I'm putting together a few speculative schedules for possible shoots next year, and am trying to build in days the local crew would expect off work / or would demand a higher fee for working through. I found this list of Irish bank holidays, and am wondering if this is basically it?

2025

- Jan 1 - New Years

- Feb 3 - St. Brigid's Day

- Mar 17 - St. Patrick's Day

- April 21 - Easter Monday

- May 5 - May Day

- June 2 - June Bank Holiday

- August 4 - August Bank Holiday

- October 27 - October Bank Holiday

- December 25 - Christmas

- December 26 - St. Stephen's Day

Thank you in advance.

-J

Hey all,

I’m excited to share my latest short film Let The Wicked Rest, a psychological horror story that blends themes of insomnia, trauma, and regret. As an Irish filmmaker, I’ve always been drawn to the haunting nostalgia of old media, so I used a mix of archival VHS footage and modern digital shots to tell the story of an insomniac whose subconscious comes to life in horrifying ways.

The film is a personal project made on a small budget (€4,500) and shot with a dedicated group of collaborators. It’s been an amazing experience, and I’d love to hear from other Irish filmmakers on how they incorporate local influences or personal themes into their films.

If you’ve used mixed media in your projects, I’d love to hear your experiences too. How do you balance the aesthetic choice without it taking away from the story? Excited to hear your thoughts!

Link to film: https://youtu.be/NjauR5XBJN0?si=QtTEE2ktwM0SKps1

Ps. If you enjoy the film please do comment on the link and share with your friends. Any boost to the algorithm as an indie filmmaker helps :)

I’m currently a college student in a course that has me in campus three days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and I’m currently working in food service making pizzas. However, a recent change in management has made the work environment incredibly toxic which has given me a good excuse to actually leave. However, looking for another job that suits my schedule has been proven to be very difficult. Fortunately, I have done a lot of work in student films and built a pretty nice portfolio that some people I’ve had the fortune of networking with have called pretty impressive so I figured that if I took up freelancing I’d be able to get money in something I love that I can fit around my schedule.

Does anyone know any extra sites that I can put my details up on and how good they are when grabbing a somewhat steady stream of jobs? I’m currently looking at Extra Agencies, Crew Directories and others. I plan to update my Celtic Casting profile and I’ve signed into Screen Crew & Services Database and Crewless.ie. My general plan is to use all these sites to get a steady stream of lower temporary jobs like as a Runner, etc to fill my pockets.

Aside from my schedule as a student, my biggest drawback is that I don’t have a car license. However, I conveniently live in North Wicklow at the heart of the action. Around the Greystones-Bray area.

I am so desperate for a job I’m thinking of walking into studios and giving them my paper resume in hopes for a call back. I am in the TV Media industry and I’m looking for small gigs like camera work and editing in Ireland and I am searching all the companies I can find. I either get no call or no reply. I have wide range of experiences I just want to get back out there. So this is my plan to get noticed. Would this work or have any positive impact?

What's the best way to scout locations? Even basic locations like a nice room for an interview. TIA

Cad é an bealach is fearr chun suíomh scannánaíochta a aimsiú? (suíomhanna bunúsacha, mar shampla, seomra deas le haghaidh agallaimh.) GRMA

Movie Review: “An Taibhse” (The Ghost) Is The First Irish Language Horror Film, A Chilling Folk Horror With Ominous Atmosphere And Unsettling Imagery

Does vue cinemas accept cash?

Hi all,

I'm convinced I seen this film when I was younger but can't tell if I'm imaging it.

•Group of friends get in trouble of some sort •Sister and brother end up having sex, she says she has no choice •Drug dealer(?) that's after the group draws a bullseye on his forehead and later gets shot.

Does this ring a bell for anyone? It's driving me daft.

Thanks

Wondering what the best way to meet people in the industry.

Hopefully a place where you can either get people to help with your projects and vice versa (paid / unpaid) and get a bit of paid freelance work too (I'm a video editor myself)