New Irish Film Events Launched at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) is delighted to announce their increased investment in the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (JDIFF) which takes place this year from 15th Feb - 24th February. The IFB is an official industry partner of the festival and has collaborated with JDIFF over the past year on a number of new events which will focus on promoting new Irish talent, films and Ireland as a film location.
Irish Films
The festival will see the premiere of a number of Irish films including Joel Conroy's feature documentary Wave Riders, which showcases the world class destinations available off the North West coast of Ireland and world champion surfers Kelly Slater. The closing night gala will premiere Eden a new feature film written by Eugene O'Brien and directed by Declan Recks of 'Pure Mule' fame. Audiences will also get an opportunity to see Marian Quinn's debut feature 32A, which has been selected for the Berlinale Film Festival next month, and Neasa Ní Chianáin documentary on the celebrated poet Cathal O'Searcaigh.
Special Screening of Irish Short Films
A special screening of IFB award winning short films will take place again this year, screening a selection of short films that highlight an eclectic mix of new and established filmmakers.
Irish Talent Spotlight
The festival will also focus on spotlighting and promoting new and established talent working in the Irish film industry. This the festival will spotlight internationally recognised Irish film talents filmmaker Margo Harkin (Director Bloody Sunday A Derry Diary, Hush A-Bye baby; Producer Wave Riders), Once cinematographer Tim Fleming and award winning filmmaker Ken Wardrop promoting them to the international film industry.
International Film Critics Discussion
Todd McCarthy, Chief Critic with Variety will participate on an International Film Critics Panel. This invited panel of international film critics will be invited to watch and participate in the festival programme and will be introduced to new Irish Cinema screening at the festival.
Dublin on Screen
To celebrate the vital role which Dublin has played on screen, the festival is delighted to present 5 films made in Dublin, screening in the very site where they were shot. Many Dubliners will remember the shooting of such classic Dublin films as Quakser Fortune has a cousin in the Bronx and The First Great Train Robbery. But Dublin has also acted as a backdrop for films such as The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and many others. "Dublin on Screen" will be an opportunity for the festival to go out on the streets of Dublin and to bring a little bit of Irish cinema history to the citizens of our capital city.