The new scheme is aimed at young filmmakers in Galway City and County, and encourages them to engage with the themes of migration, landscape and language which resonate not just in Galway but throughout Europe, and tie-in with the themes invoked by Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture.
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday July 17th, with one documentary project from Galway City and another from Galway County to be awarded up to €6,000 in funding.
Dig Where You Stand is a phrase with its roots in Sweden, popularised by author Sven Lindqvist, based on the idea that by researching and learning about their own history and the place where they are living, individuals and groups will regain more control over the understanding of their lives and their inter-connectedness.
By exploring the richness and potential of our own communities and embracing their diversity, the intention is that young Galway filmmakers will find interesting and worthy documentary subjects in both Galway City and County.
The Dig Where You Stand project will also provide opportunities for young and emerging filmmakers from diverse backgrounds to link into the Screen Talent Europe Network and the project will offer a professional progression route for filmmakers with opportunities to connect with their European counterparts.
Declan Gibbons, Manager, Galway Film Centre:
“Galway Film Centre is committed to developing the four strands of Enjoyment, Learning, Participation and Production which correspond both to our core mission and the core mission of the UNESCO City of Film designation. We are very excited to announce this new funding scheme and to develop and nurture a pool of fresh filmmaking talent in Galway.”
Guidelines
- Two individual short documentary films, 10 to 15 minutes in duration, will be produced, with one based in the Galway City and one in the County Galway
- Participating filmmakers must be based in Galway and be under 35 years of age
- A budget of up to €6000 is available per film
- The participating filmmakers will be mentored by established documentary filmmakers
- Themes include Migration, Landscape and Language in line with Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture
- Galway Film Centre will provide support through equipment, advice and assistance
How to apply
Filmmakers submit the following by email to: digwhereyoustand @ galwayfilmcentre.ie
- 1 page outline of their documentary idea (PDF)
- Proposed budget of up to €6000 (Excel file)
- Up to date current CV (PDF)
- 2 links to previous work (Vimeo/Youtube/Website)
- Email/letters of commitment from key contributors (PDF)
- Complete submission to be sent in 1 email
Further information is available at: admin @ galwayfilmcentre.ie or 091 770748.
Galway Film Centre Website
