Announced back in December, the deadline is now approaching for Film in Limerick’s Engine Short Film Scheme; a new ambitious short film development and production scheme for emerging talent that are based in Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 29 January at 12noon.
Run by Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick, Engine Shorts is a partnership between the Local Authorities in Tipperary, Limerick, and Clare, and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board.
The new scheme aims to inspire and support up-and-coming writers, directors, and producers to create inspiring, engaging world-class short films that resonate with a wide international audience.
Shortlisted teams will receive training to develop their project ideas and up to 6 teams will be awarded production funding of €12,500 each to produce a short film.
Engine Shorts aims to become a key mechanism for developing filmmaking talent in the MidWest, supporting skills and talent development through industry-led training, as well as tailored training and practical experience for crews on commissioned projects.
The six projects will all be filmed in the region and offer skills training and career development for all those involved.
“We are thrilled to launch this new scheme that we hope will have a major impact on supporting film talent locally,” said Film in Limerick’s Regional Film manager, Paul C. Ryan when discussing the initiative. “The scheme will offer industry training and see new productions filmed in Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare that will be screened to audiences worldwide. There has never been a better time for emerging film talent in the Mid-West to step up and break into the industry.”
“ENGINE shorts, as the biggest regional film scheme in the country, will put the spotlight on the next generation of filmmakers and we want to see emerging talent from every part of Tipperary, Clare and Limerick apply and get involved.”
Visit engineshorts.com to find out more and to apply.
Deadline for applications is Friday 29 January 2021 at 12noon.