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Film Project Opportunities for Young People- 28 May Deadline
First Cut! Film Project invite short story/script submissions for the First Draft Short Story Writing Competition, PLEASE NOTE: deadline for entries is 28 May, 2010, (upto 500 words/2 pages typed max.).
This competition is linked directly to the First Cut! Film Project, in association with Cork Film Centre, funded by Cork County Council Arts Office and South and East Cork Area Development, (SECAD).
You don’t have to be a filmmaker… or even have any ambition of becoming one… but, if you have a short story (up to 500 words – two typed pages, or less) that you’d like to see made into a short film by young filmmakers participating in the FIRST CUT! Summer Film Week, send it in!
The First Draft competition is open to all young people at youth project/secondary school level in the Cork area.
The winning author will be prominently credited on the film which will be made at the First Cut! Summer Project 2010 – Make a Film in a Week, see below for more detail, and shown at the FIRST CUT FILM FESTIVAL in September 2010. The winning story and two runners up will be published on an internet site connected to Cork Film Centre and the FIRST CUT blog site.
All entries to Cork Film Centre, Civic Trust House, 50 Popes Quay, Cork.
E mail: info@corkfilmcentre.com.
The winners will be announced on the CFC website and on the FIRST CUT blog site: cfcfirstcut.blogspot.com on Friday June 7th, and will be notified by e mail.
Last years winners ;
She Was Just A Girl (Robert McCarthy)
Henry and Zooey (Kieran Doyle)
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The dates for the First Cut! Summer Project 2010 – Make a Film in a Week have been set for June 28 to July 2, 10am to 5pm, in Midleton, the deadline for applications for a place will be May 28th.
Films made during the week will be shown at the First Cut! Film Festival, provisional dates 25/26 September 2010. Anyone interested should contact us at firstcutfilm@gmail.com asap with information on what you have done to date, your track record in film making and send us anything you have shot,even on mobile phone or been involved in making. Let us know why you want a place on this project.Any questions call/text or e mail. See cfcfirstcut.blogspot.com for info on content/ photos from 2009.
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MARY MC GRATH, FIRST CUT CO ORDINATOR,
South and East Cork Area Development Ltd., SECAD,
Midleton Community Enterprise Centre,
Owenacurra Business Park,
Knockgriffin,
Midleton,
Co. Cork. 0868139019
OR e mail firstcutfilm@gmail.com
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On Thursday, January 29th last a very successful live web broadcast was presented live by youghalonline.com from the Claycastle Recording Studios Youghal. This follows hot on the heels of the previous webcast featuring the extremely talented James McGrath and his band who were the first group to go ‘Live’ from the studio. To see the recorded version click on the Live Web Broadcast tab on the top of the screen and enjoy the music! By Denise Fitzgerald/Photo Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Brian O'Glanby lead singer with the band 'Little Big Man' with Lisa Jones who interviewed live on the night, picture includes band members: Chris Percival (Off Beat Records) Guitar; Ollie Loughnan, Drums; Steve Barry, Keyboards; Sisters Donna and Laurie Cronin, backing vocals from the band 'Heat'; Warren Tivy and John Burke from Claycastle Recording Studios Youghal; Online Editor Kieran McCarthy and Cameraman David Farrell
The broadcast extended for one hour and is set to be a regular event on the popular site covering news and cultural events in the area. The group ‘Little Big Man’, fronted by Brian O’Glanby, were the featured artists for this broadcast. The backing singers were Cork City sisters, Donna and Laurie Cronin from the band, ‘Heat’, and they were superb. Brian O’Glanby gave an Read more
Youghal singer/songwriter Steve Whelan plays some live tracks from his album “The Last Walk” on the very successful radio show “Green On Red” on RedFM 104-106fm on Sunday 2nd November 2008 at 9:00pm (approx) Steve will be joined in studio with fellow Youghal musicians Tony Kiely (guitar) and Kieran McCarthy (percussion)
Steve Whelan has a very down to earth approach delivering his music with a spirit of honesty presence and grit. His smoky vocals married with his simple but poetic and addictive melodies produces a musical honesty and edge possessed by few writer composers. His influences range from Ben Harper, Cat Stevens, The Beatles to Gospel and Spiritual music.
>> CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE <<
The “Green On Red” radio show is presented by Ashley Keating, on Sunday’s from 7 to 10pm, featuring the best of Irish music.
The show is the soundtrack to Read more
YoughalOnline.com will broadcast a live gig from Claycastle Recording Studio, Youghal. This will be the first time a live gig will be streamed live from the studio.
An interview and live music performance with James McGrath & Band will start @ 9:00pm for 45 minutes (approx). This will be the first of many live web casts planned for artists & musicians that will feature on www.YoughalOnline.com
Filming & Web Streaming by Youghal Online Productions, Audio & Recording by Read more
First Ever Lights Out! National Film Festival for Young People Brings an Exciting Programme of Films to Youghal 24th-26th July
Lights Out! Is a new type of film festival for young people dedicated to providing 6-16 year olds with the best films from Ireland and around the world.
Films with a diverse programme of animation, fantasy and live action, will deal with issues affecting young people today.
Youghal is the exclusive location for Lights Out! in Cork, chosen specifically because of its ‘Rapid’ status. Screenings in Youghal will take place at the Regal Cineplex and Mall Arts Centre in Youghal and will showcase plenty for young film enthusiasts to get excited about this summer.
Programming has been developed with the help of young people; posters and artwork for it has been driven by the decisions of young people; and it will be attended by young people.
Cork was well represented on the programming panel by two young film buffs Bobby (15) from Youghal and David (16) from Midleton.
Lights Out! Patron Kathryn McKiernan, from RTÉ’s The Den, said ‘I believe Lights Out! is a wonderful opportunity for young people (and me) to explore and Read more
By: Kieran McCarthy | Video by: Kieran McCarthy (YoughalOnline.com)
Youghal Pipe Band and Massed Band Parade performing at the
South of Ireland Pipe Band Championship
Youghal Pipe Band travelled to Cobh last Sunday June 1st 2008 to compete in the South of Ireland Pipe Band Championship. This annual event draws many talented bands from all over the country to compete in the various grades of 5, 4 & 3.
Youghal Pipe Band beat off stiff competition to win 2nd place in Grade 5 and also 3rd Place in Grade 3. The band are also going forward to compete for the first time in the “All Ireland Pipeband Championships” 2008. The championships are being held in Read more
Video by: Mike Hannon
Various video clips from past shows by ”Harmony”
In non-stop song and dance, Harmony’s brand new show, ‘From Here to Broadway’! follows the journey of a young emigrant on his way to the bright lights of show business in London and New York, where – apparently, anyway – all of your dreams can come true.
Directed by Finbar Hannon and choreographed by Cork’s Nicky Hayes, this promises to be another great show from ‘Harmony’, (Youghal), whose previous successes include Read more
By Kieran McCarthy | Photo Kieran McCarthy (YoughalOnline.com)
Sara Lou Cummins a talented singer/songwriter who is recording an album of original songs at Youghal’s Claycastle Recording Studio and also a dancer with Youghal’s “Dancing Thru The Ages” show is currently at top position and in the running to scoop a $10,000 prize at online talent search website www.clipstar.com
This competition ends on 30th April and Sara Lou would like to ask the YoughalOnline.com viewers for their support by voting for her at www.clipstar.com or by clicking on the VOTE button below now.
