Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Boyne Valley, Droichead Arts Centre and film maker Frank W. Kelly launch the third Boyne Valley International Film Festival which takes place this August. This three day event will feature the best short films from around the country, and the world, with a special focus on films made in the region.
BVIFF are now inviting screen writers to pitch a short film idea by email, no longer than 2 pages. Three film makers will be shortlisted by a panel featuring Audrey O’Reilly, Rob and Ronan Burke. Three shortlisted film makers will be awarded a bursary of €500, and each will be invited to present their short film idea to the panel during the festival. One lucky film maker will be chosen, and awarded a further bursary of €2,500 to write the script. We welcome applications from film makers whose voices are currently under represented in the Irish film sector. If you require any access support for this application process, please email jackie.nowell@droichead.com and someone in our team will go through what the application involves and answer questions from any potential candidates directly. We want to create an environment for filmmakers and audiences to connect, and celebrate film in the historical medieval town of Drogheda, and the Boyne Valley Region. HOW TO APPLY: By email, 2 pages max. Deadline Friday 5 July at 5:00pm. Limited to one entry per person, and applicants must be resident in Ireland and over 18 (Students who are currently in undergraduate or post graduate education, including those undertaking foundation courses are not eligible to apply) Introduction– A brief overview of the film. Include title, logline, genre, and theme of the project. Synopsis (500 words) Character breakdown Conclusion Email submissions to info@droichead.com by 5 July by 5:00pm. Please send in a word and pdf document, and only include your name on the pdf document. The panel will not know the identity of the applicant when shortlisting. The three short listed applicants will be notified and must be available to present their idea live to the panel on the morning of the 11 August (Time to be confirmed). The bursary recipient will be announced as part of the awards ceremony on the 11 August at Droichead Arts Centre. Previous Winners: 2023 Winner: Fionnual Gygax with “The Island” Special Mention: Connor McCormick “Bunker Baby” (Both films have completed production) 2022 Winner: Libby McCormack “The Parting” (Currently in preproduction with Roisin Kearney attached to direct.) Special Mention: Peter Allen “Last Christmas” In partnership with Love Drogheda BIDS. Funded by the Arts Council, Meath County Council Arts Office, Louth County Council. Main Sponsor LOVE Drogheda BIDS, with further sponsorship from Osborne Recruitment, Globe Travel, and the Clinch Family. Supported by Boann Distillery and Anglo Printers. |