Short Cuts Now Accepting Applications

Applications for the short film scheme Short Cuts are now being accepted. The Short Cuts scheme aims to develop Irish film talent entering the Irish film industry and to encourage new talent in all areas of film production. The scheme is co-funded by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board and Radio Telefís Éireann.
The search is on for new film-makers with imagination, visual flair and a commitment to cinema. Special attention will be given to new directors, writers and producers.
The intentions is to finance a maximum of 5 films from a total fund of €370,000. The maximum budget for any project is €80,000. Not all films will receive equal funding (i.e. budgets should reflect script content and not funds available). Projects of between 6 and 15 minutes duration are eligible to apply for an award. Short Cuts can be shot on any format but must be delivered on 35mm.
Whilst priority will be given to emerging directors Short Cuts is also open to directors who have directed features with budgets of no more than €1.5 million. Directors can direct up to two Short Cuts. The new deadline is June 15th.
For further information: www.irishfillmboard.ie
(DS)