NEW LINE-UP FOR SHORT CUTS ANNOUNCED
The four successful projects for the Short Cuts scheme have been announced by Bord Scannan na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board. The Short Cuts scheme is aimed at fostering new talent and encouraging innovative short film making in Ireland. Successful short films produced in the past as part of the scheme include
A Woman’s Hair (Conor McDermottroe),
Colder (Dir: J.J. Harrington),
Prey Alone (Stephen St. Ledger & James Mather) and
Screwback (Dir: Brian O’Malley). This year’s selections are:
- The Basket Case
Company: Blinder Films
Writer/Director: Owen O’Neill
Producer: Katie Holly
- Deep Breaths
Company: Carbon Films
Writers: Roger Karshan & PJ Dillon
Director: PJ Dillon
Producer: Alex Jones
- Frankie
Company: Calipo Picture Company
Writer/Director: Darren Thornton
Producer: Collette Farrell
Executive Producer: Martina Niland
- New Boy
Company: Zanzibar Films
Writer/Director: Stephanie Green
Producer: Tamara Anghie
Short Cuts is co-funded by Bord Scannan na hEireann/the Irish Film Board and RTE. These shorts will premiere at the Galway Film Festival next year.
