2012 Spike Music Video Competition - Deadline reminder!
Attention young bands, groups or ensembles of all genres from Cork! Those of you who are interested in this great new exciting opportunity to win a music video shoot on Spike Island need to step up the pace. The extended deadline is tomorrow Friday 3rd August, just a little more than 24 hours away!
First Cut! Film Festival is delighted with the interest the Competition has generated so far and would like to thank all those who have applied. We will be in touch shortly.
Remember bands must submit songs and proposals outlining how they would feature the striking buildings of Fort Mitchell and the special setting of Spike Island in Cork Harbour in their music videos.

A panel of judges will choose the best seven songs and creative ideas based on the quality of the songs and the bands’ creative approach.

Each of the 7 chosen bands will then be supported by a professional film maker who will work with them through filming and post-production.

The music videos will be premiered during the First Cut film festival in Cobh in October.

There are also plans to have the seven bands perform on the bandstand on Cobh’s promenade during the film festival.

In the first year of the competition, entry will be restricted to young bands from Cork County only.
Contact festival organisers by email at firstcutfilm@ gmail.com.

As part of the First Cut! Film Festival which is being held in Cobh this year from the 5th to the 7th of October,
7 Young bands will have the opportunity to work with professional filmmakers on a music Video for one of their original songs, on Spike Island, Cork Harbour.
The winning bands will perform live on the Bandstand in Cobh and a Gala screening of all 7 videos will take place on the 5th October.
Please apply through firstcutfilmfestival.com
Deadline 27th July 2012.

‘Magic Movie Week’ as young Cork filmmakers shoot for Cobh Film Festival premiere. The 2012 First Cut! Summer “Make a Film in a Week” took place last week from Monday June 25 to Friday2; 10am to 5pm.The venue was, as in previous years, in the Town Council Building and nearby Evangelical Church, Midleton.

This year a group of 21 young aspiring filmmakers, aged from12-19 spend their time behind, and in front of digital cameras and hovering over computers loaded with editing software. The result two great short films, hands on experience in all aspects of filmmaking and, as one participant said “amazing fun and met lots of new people”.

As in previous years Cork Film Centre provided professional training and equipment throughout the week. The emphasis is on hands-on filmmaking. “The demand for places on this course is very high with young people booking their places in early April… they jump at this opportunity to build on their skills, work in teams and make amazing short films” First Cut! Coordinator Mary Mc Grath said, “It is an amazing opportunity for any young person from the Cork Harbour area who is really keen on filmmaking”.

Through the First Draft Short Story/ Script Competition which was run by First Cut! earlier this year two winning entries were chosen. The Cat Prince from Ellie Menton and Zomcom by Cian Johnston provided the stories which were then adapted by Max Le Cain, Cork Film Centre.

Both films will be premiered at this year’s First Cut! Youth Film Festival in Cobh. This vibrant annual film festival takes place over the first weekend in October and sets out to support the next generation of local, national and even international filmmakers by showcasing newly created short films.

The Festival offers an opportunity to young filmmakers to showcase their work on the big screen in Cinemobile in Cobh 5/6 October.

We are inviting young people under the age of 21 to enter their short films for the 2012 Festival. This year First Cut! is looking for short films of any genre; drama, documentary, comedy, animation, music video, sci fi / horror, artistic/experimental, made by local, national and international young filmmakers under 21.

Submission Deadline: September 14th. No Entry Fee! Send your film on a DVD, highest quality possible please! Post Entries to: First Cut! Youth Film Festival, c/o Cork Film Centre, Civic Trust House, Pope’s Quay, Cork

Preparations for the First Cut! Pop-Up Youth Film Festival 2012 in October are well underway. Young filmmakers will also have opportunities over a number of days to learn from and engage with professional filmmakers through panel discussions, Q&A sessions and hands -on workshops.We are currently putting together the festival programme.

Following the success of the previous two years plans to expand the festival are underway with the introduction of some exciting new elements as well as building on the previous highlights. Look out for an exciting new Music Video element which First Cut!  will be announcing very shortly. Anyone with interest in participating can contact firstcutfilm@gmail.com.

A big thank you to SECAD, Cork County Council and the Arts Council for their on-going support to First Cut!

THE 4TH ANNUAL FIRST CUT! YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL

The 4th Annual First Cut! Youth Film Festival will take place in October 2012 in Cobh, Co Cork. This vibrant annual film festival takes place over the first weekend in October and sets out to support the next generation of local, national and even international filmmakers by showcasing newly created short films.

The secret location of the First Cut! Pop Up Youth Film Festival 2012 was revealed in June.  Cobh, a town which has been without a cinema for nearly 30 years, is a perfect location!

First Cut! will bring Cinemobile the magnificent 100 seater state of the art mobile cinema to Cobh, Co Cork.The Festival offers an opportunity to young filmmakers to showcase their work on the big screen in Cinemobile in Cobh 5/6 October.

Our objective is simple- to showcase the best work by young Irish film makers and to present this alongside work by other international young makers.

We are inviting young people under the age of 21 to enter their short films for the 2012 Festival. This year First Cut! is looking for short films of any genre; drama, documentary, comedy, animation, music video, sci fi / horror, artistic/experimental, made by local, national and international young filmmakers under 21.

First Cut! Youth Film Festival receives support from the Arts Office of Cork County Council, SECAD and the Arts Council.  The Festival has now expanded to include screenings, workshops, performances and opportunities to learn from and engage with professional filmmakers.

Panel discussions, Q&A sessions and hands -on workshops will take place in a variety of unusual and interesting locations throughout the town over a period of days.

More Information: contact Mary Mc Grath 0868139019/ e mail firstcutfilm@gmail.com

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Mary Mc Grath

First Cut! Youth Film Festival

firstcutfilm@gmail.com

0353868139019

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The First Cut! Youth Film Festival working in association with Cork Film Centre is funded by The Arts Council and the Arts Office of Cork County Council.

This competition is open to all young people at youth project/secondary school level in the South and East Cork Areas. Deadline for entries is 31 May.

See your story come to life on the big screen at Young Filmmakers’ Film Festival in Cobh in October.

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 winning author will be prominently credited on the film which will be shown at the First Cut! Youth Film Festival on October 6/7th,2012, and will also be submitted for screening at the Fresh Film Festival 2012.

LIGHTS ACTION SOUND! It was all action during Easter for 60 young filmmakers who took part in a 2 day adventure into filmmaking.  First Cut! Youth Film Project provided Young Filmmakers’ Workshops in 5 communities in the Cork Harbour area of the county. These free workshops took place in Youghal, Midleton, Glanmire, Ballincollig and Cobh.

Places were limited to 12 in each centre and there was no charge to participants thanks to funding from The Arts Office of Cork County Council and South and East Cork Area Development Ltd, (SECAD). Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback.. “An amazing adventure with excellent teachers”, “a golden opportunity” and “such a good, intense & exciting experience”

During the two days young people learnt about the world of film and build basic to advanced level skills under the guidance of working professionals from Cork Film Centre. These budding young filmmakers from across Cork will gather together for aGala screening of their work at Cork County Hall on Friday April 27th.

This exciting showcase event for young filmmakers is an integral part of the First Cut! Film Project and will be hosted again by Cork County Council in the Vertigo Suite in County Hall.

In all over 20 short films will be premiered, including The Fun House, from Midleton, and Nightmare on Bishops Street, from Cobh. Awards & certificates will be presented and some films will be selected for screening at the First Cut! Youth Film Festival which takes place in October.

Since 2006 First Cut! Youth Film Project has comprised of a rolling programme of workshops, summer schools and film screening events jointly funded by SECAD and Cork County Council Arts Office. Cork Film Centre provides professional training, up to the minute equipment, and on-going support to First Cut! emerging young filmmakers. If you would like to hear more find us on facebook   First Cut!Youth Film Project & Festival

Mary Mc Grath, Co Coordinator
First Cut! Film Project
firstcutfilm@gmail.com
0353868139019

 

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http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-CutYouth-Film-Project-Festival/127337763985353

First Cut! Youth Film Project working in association
with Cork Film Centre is funded by The Arts Office of Cork County Council
and South and East Cork Area Development Ltd, (SECAD).The First Cut! Film Festival receives financial assistance from the Arts Council.

We at First Cut! are so proud to be able to do this still..even during a recession.. especially when we know how talented, and interested, young people in this country are when it comes to filmmaking!
These courses are available in other parts of the country but have become so expensive and exclusive, its become the cool thing to do! We think that it is cool and should be more accessible for all young people who want to try it out, have fun, be creative and maybe down the line pursue a career.

So… for starters..First Cut! Youth Film Project are able to offer 12 free places in each of the following 5 venues in Cork over Easter this year working with the best professional filmmakers from Cork Film Centre.

2012 Easter Level 2 Workshops in 5 centres:

Glanmire Tuesday 3rd/Wed 4th April
Ballincollig : Mon 2nd& Thurs 4th
Cobh Tuesday 10th/ Wed.11th
Midleton Wed 11th/ Thurs12th
Youghal Thursday 12/Fri 13th April

AND..

First Cut! Summer Project 2012 – Make a Film in a Week is taking place June 25 to 29, 10am to 5pm, in Midleton – places are being booked up, on a first come basis.

AND

First Cut! Youth Film Festival 2012 UPDATE: WHEN…WHAT…WHERE
The 4th annual First Cut! Youth POP- UP festival will take place on Saturday&Sunday 6th&7th October 2012, again providing opportunities to all you young filmmakers to screen your new short films, view films, participate in Q&A Sessions, panel discussions and hands-on workshops… more info on

http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-CutYouth-Film-Project-Festival/127337763985353

and   www.firstcutfilmfestival.com

Our aim is to involve young people enjoyably in the arts; build their confidence and skills, enhance their personal development and promote their social inclusion in the wider community.

First Cut! Youth Film Project & Festival comprises of  a rolling programme of workshops, summer schools and film screening events for young people…all free!

We love to hear from young people interested in filmmaking and invite them to register their interest on our facebook page.

Mary Mc Grath, Co Coordinator
First Cut! Film Project
firstcutfilm@gmail.com
0353868139019
www.firstcutfilmfestival.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-CutYouth-Film-Project-Festival/127337763985353

First Cut! Youth Film Project working in association
with Cork Film Centre is funded by The Arts Office of Cork County Council
and South and East Cork Area Development Ltd, (SECAD).The First Cut! Film Festival receives financial assistance from the Arts Council.

First Cut! Film Festival – “A crazy hive of activity and creativity!”

Fantastic First Cut! Film Festival is over for another year, a great weekend of shorts, features, workshops and Q&A with the professionals. This was the first year of our travelling festival.

This youth “ pop up” Film Festival, with support from The Arts Council, Cork County Council, SECAD and local businesses, gives young filmmakers a chance to screen their short films to a young, and not so young!, audience.

With Cinemobile on board we travel out to the communities where young people are busy making movies and bring the movie theatre, the equipment and the Professionals to give workshops, meet with and discuss the art of filmmaking with young people. And finally screen in great comfort great feature length films along with short films, made by new young filmmakers, for everyone to enjoy and… All this on your doorstop!

So this past weekend in Glanmire in Co Cork what were the highlights…. a great Opening on Saturday. Mick Hannigan , Director of the oldest and largest Irish film festival took time out in the busy lead up to their 56th festival due to take place Nov 6-13.

The 100 seater Cinemobile  was filled with young filmmakers, actors& their supporters, Chris Hurley from Cork Film Centre and Ian Mc Donagh, Cork County Arts Officer and lots of local supporters. All listened eagerly to some encouraging words from the Corona Festival Director who applauded the creativity and hard work involved in making a film. He encouraged their involvement in this growing industry and in the magic of films and spoke about the recently set up Cork Screen Commission whose job it is to market the Cork region as a prime location for film and TV production.

Jason O Mahony the newly appointed Commissioner had expressed his sincere regrets at not being able to attend this festival.

First Cut! Film Project was set up in 2006 to provide training and support to groups of young people who are interested in making  film. Since they have , with Cork Film Centre professionals, been giving a variety of filmmaking workshops in the Cork harbour area. So of course there were some great workshops on the Festival programme. These were really well attended.

First up was Jane Lees Stop Motion Animation on Saturday. 90 minutes long with a finished film for YouTube viewing. “ It was a crazy hive of activity and creativity with 4 teams coming up with 4 short animations in just over an hour..using plasticene, drawings, people and a whiteboard!” Jane , award winning animation artist said. All 4 will be posted on you tube

A real treat on Saturday was the screening of My Brothers , followed by Q&A with Will Collins, Screenwriter, Niall Owens, Production and Timmy Creed, lead actor . This award winning film made in East Cork at the end of 2009 and premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2010 got a great response from the audience at the Festival. We were given a riveting insight into the film, the story, the filming and the experience of premiering at Tribeca, a big international festival. Will Collins proved himself to be a masterful  storyteller with a great sense of humour, inspired young people to follow their dreams.

On Sunday morning the Festival kicked off day two with Pascal Scott, a highly regarded actor on both the Irish and International film and theatre scene and the local award winning filmmaker Patrick O Shea whose most recent film Tree Keeper we look forward to seeing. The Acting for Screen workshop was packed with budding young enthusiastic actors. The participants learnt about relating to the camera, using your body, voice and eyes, got advice about working with a crew and director. This activity based workshop from two experienced professionals was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The real highlights were the films made by young people, the screenings were packed. These brand new shorts were shocking, intriguing, beautiful, really funny, sad, frightening clever and  entertaining. All were thought provoking, memorable and some showed extraordinary promise. Everyone there wanted to see more …so keep those cameras rolling .. let’s get planning … First Cut! Festival  2012 here we come..

Mary Mc Grath

First Cut! Festival  Manager

0868139019

Contact: Mary Mc Grath, Festival Manager, (firstcutfilm@gmail.com)

What:  First Cut! Youth Film Festival

When:  Saturday& Sunday, October 1st&2nd, 2011-09-26

Where: Cinemobile , Glanmire Community College Grounds, Glanmire Co Cork Web:  http://www.firstcutfilmfestival.com

First Cut! Film Festival 2011 – Saturday & Sunday October 1st & 2nd 2011 – Glanmire Co Cork

Contact: Mary Mc Grath, Festival Organiser, (firstcutfilm@gmail.com), photos available; 0868139019

What:  First Cut! Youth Film Festival– Open To The Public

When:  Saturday& Sunday, October 1st&2nd, 2011-09-26

Time:  Saturday: 1.30 – 9:30 p.m. & Sunday: 12.00 – 7:00 p.m.  – Screenings, Workshops, Animation, Acting for Screen, Panel Discussion& Filmmaker Q&A

Cost:  €5.00 Season ticket or €2 per screening

Where: Cinemobile, Glanmire Community College Grounds, Glanmire Co Cork Web:  http://www.firstcutfilmfestival.com

The short film ‘Steve’s in Hospital’ (4 mins long)  was given special mention by the Jury of professional filmmakers from Cork Film Centre at the First Cut! Film  hosted by Cork County Council on September 16th. Because of that it has been selected for the Festival & will be the opening film on Saturday. Made by Gavin Curley,Jason O Sullivan, Anthony Cooney, Cristopher Hughes & Shane Buckley from Youghal and Aaron Hennessy  Sean Hennessy, Kian Harte from Inch, Killeagh during Easter 2011. The young filmakers wrote the script, acted, directed, filmed, did sound, lighting & editing. The Festival is open to the public and everyone welcome

Welcome to the First Cut! Youth Film Festival, taking place this year, with Cinemobile, ‘bringing the magic of the movies to your doorstep’

A wonderful showcase of films and events have been lined up including drama, documentary, comedy, animation, horror and artistic/experimental films made by local, national and international young filmmakers under 21 who submitted their films in response to an Open Call.

Due to the overwhelming number of entries this year, a selection of twenty eight films was made with great difficulty by professional filmmakers from Cork Film Centre.

The films are of a high standard and we think you will really enjoy them!

This is a great opportunity for young filmmakers to showcase their work, We are delighted to bring together young filmmakers, film buffs and professional filmmakers to share their ideas and knowledge.

Feature Films at the Festival include Award Winning My Brothers, ( Will Collins, Timmy Creed& Niall Owen will take part in a panel discussion/Q&A Session).

and Disco Pigs,(Cillian Murphy, Kirsten Sheridan), both films have strong Cork connections.

International feature films include Project Nim,( From the team behind Man on Wire comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child.) and The Illusionist, (a stunning animated film).

Workshops

Pascal Scott, well known actor, Kilnascully fame, & Patrick O Shea, Glounthaune Filmmaker are giving an Acting for Screen Workshop on Sunday morning.

This should be great fun & opportunity to learn from the professionals.

Also Animation Workshop for young filmmakers from Jane Lee, 1 1/2 hours, on Saturday 1st.

Both take place in Glanmire Community College.

Funding/ Sponsers: This is a non profit event, with funding from The Arts Council, Cork County Council Arts Office & SECAD.

The Festival has been generously by SuperValu Glanmire.

The Film Project Nim is sponsored by Monkey Maze, Glanmire.

It features films made by young people for everyone.

“As I reflect over the past year I can see that First Cut! Film Project& Festival has really come into its own: short films have never been more popular, we have never showcased so many films and the quality is really good. Film is a powerful tool of communication and imagination, and young people really make their own of it. We think you will be inspired by the shorts made by young people and equally by the award winning features we have chosen for this Festival.” Mary Mc Grath, First Cut! Festival 2011

Mary Mc Grath

First Cut! Youth Film Festival

firstcutfilm@gmail.com

0353868139019

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The First Cut! Youth Film Festival working in association with Cork Film Centre is funded by The Arts Council and the Arts Office of Cork County Council.

Great short films and the Best young filmmakers!

We are now accepting submissions for the 2011 First Cut! Youth Film Festival.Our deadline is August 26th,2011. First Cut! announces plans for this years festival with some exciting changes in store.

For a start we would now like to offer an opportunity to young filmmakers to showcase their work at our festival on October 1st and 2nd. We are inviting young people under the age of 21 to enter their short films.
The Festival takes place this year over two days in Glanmire, Co Cork . In previous years the focus has been on premiering the films made by young people who are involved in The First Cut! Film Project.
In response to the interest from young people from outside the Cork Harbour region in 2011, although the festival will continue to have a focus on local talent, we now welcome film from outside this area, nationally and even internationally!
What are we looking for?
This year First Cut! is looking for short films of any genre; drama, documentary, comedy, animation, music video, sci fi / horror, artistic/experimental, made by local, national and international young filmmakers under 21.
Submission Deadline: Noon on Friday August 26th, 2011. No Entry Fee! Send your film on a DVD, highest quality possible please!
Post Entries to: First Cut! Youth Film Festival, c/o Cork Film Centre, Civic Trust House, Pope’s Quay, Cork.
More Information: contact Mary Mc Grath 0868139019/ e mail firstcutfilm@gmail.com

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In February and March of this year introductory film making workshops took place in four venues. About 40 young people from the Pobalscoil, Youghal Nagle House, Inch and Killeagh Foroige youth clubs, all new to the world of filmmaking learnt the basics during this one day workshop.
The First Cut! one-day workshop is designed to give participants a solid introduction to the basics of digital filmmaking.

The morning consists of a workshop in film technique, which gives participants enough information to be able to plan a film of their own, and a hands-on workshop in the use of camera and sound equipment.

The afternoon is devoted to filming an exercise which allows participants to put their newly acquired skills into practice. Great fun was had and some good films were made.

FILM FILM FILM FILM…….

Times: 10.00-5.00pm

Venue: Hot Spot Youth Cafe, Nagle House, Youghal

YOUGHAL WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE DURING EASTER HOLIDAYS ON Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st April

THERE IS NO CHARGE TO PARTICIPANTS.

PLACES WILL BE OFFERED ON A FIRST COME BASIS,

CONTACT  Mary Mc Grath asap to book your place.

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First Cut! Youth Film Project is delighted to offer a series of Two-Day Film Workshops as a follow-up for young filmmakers who have already completed our basic film workshops.

These will take participants further into the film-making process, expanding on what is already covered and upgrading skills. It will also include a full day devoted to the shooting of a short film, giving participants the opportunity to experience the film making process in more depth.

These workshops will take place in five centres around South and East Cork, with the young filmmakers involved attending the one happening nearest to them. Workshops will take place in: Youghal, Midleton, Glanmire, Ballincollig and Togher.

This project is organised by FIRST CUT Youth Film Project in association with Cork Film Centre and funded by The Arts Office of Cork County Council and South and East Cork Area Development Ltd, (SECAD).

The first day will include hands-on workshops in using equipment and in film theory. It will also include the preparation of the story for the short film. The second day will be all action, getting the film shot.

The finished film will be screened at the First Cut! Youth Film Festival in October.

First Cut is also offering one-day Animation Workshops with experienced animator Jane Lee. In these fully hands-on workshops participants learn to animate using a range of techniques – from plasticene model animation, clay-mation and even acting to camera using live action filming techniques. These will take place in Cork City at Cork Film Centre.

For examples of both animations coming out of Jane’s previous workshops and Jane’s own work, visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/janepaperplane#p/u

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE CONTACT MARY MC GRATH, CO ORDINATOR @ 0868139019 OR / @ firstcutfilm@gmail.com

 

TO PUT YOUR NAME DOWN FOR A PLACE ASAP AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.