JAMESON DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
JAMESON DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2014
SCREEN TEST
In partnership with the Broadcasting
Authority of Ireland, Screen Test has
become a mainstay at JDIFF, at which
various industry experts kindly donate
their time to come and discuss their fields
of proficiency. These events are geared
towards entry-level professionals and
graduates but there is also plenty for
more experienced industry members to
absorb. With daily events at the Festival
Hub in Filmbase, Screen Test promises to
be both enlightening and engaging.
David Mullane and Liam Ryan
Tickets (€10) can be purchased online
(jdiff.com), in person at our box office
in the Festival Hub at Filmbase, or by
phone (01 687 7974) . Pre-booking is
recommended, as spaces can be limited.
Ticket holders for other Screen Test
events can attend the Making Your First
Feature event for free (on a first come,
first served basis).
FREELANCING FOR BEGINNERS
Mon 17 Feb / Filmbase / 1pm
A panel of experts will explore the skills
needed to make your start as a freelancer
in the Irish broadcasting industry. Leading
communications expert Terry Prone
will talk through the networking and
interpersonal skills crucial in helping
you make connections in the industry.
Managing director of Samson Films David
Collins will share his knowledge and
experience in Irish broadcasting. Gaby
Smyth, accountant, chairperson of the
festival’s board of directors and expert
in business for freelancers in film and
culture, will discuss the smooth running
of your new enterprise.
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Tues 18 Feb / Filmbase / 1pm
In this increasingly popular annual event,
the Irish Society of Cinematographers
returns to discuss the relationship
between the director and their DOP, as
well as the right tools to create amazing
images. Chaired by John Leahy (ISC
Admin).
THE FUTURE OF BROADCASTING
Wed 19 Feb / Filmbase / 1pm
With the advent of online media such
as video-on-demand, podcasting and
TV playback services, the landscape of
broadcasting has changed significantly.
A panel of industry experts will discuss
how broadcasters are adapting to meet
audiences’ evolving demands. The panel
includes Philippe Brodeur, Director of
Aertv; Jill O’Brien, Head of Digital, TV3;
Jarlath Regan, comedian and podcaster;
and Alan Swan, award-winning RTÉ
radio producer.
THE FOUNDATIONS OF FUNDING
Thurs 20 Feb / Filmbase / 1pm
Hosted by John Kelleher, awardwinning
producer, former Controller
of Programmes, RTÉ 1 Television, and
former Director of Film Classification,
this panel will explore the sources of
financing available to media professionals
in Ireland. The panel includes Jane Gogan,
RTÉ Commissioning Editor Drama;
Aaron Farrell, Production Executive and
Project Manager, Octagon Films; Andrew
Hetherington, Project Director, Business to
Arts and Fundit.ie; Ciarán Kissane, Head of
Contract Awards, Broadcasting Authority
of Ireland; and project managers from the
Irish Film Board.
FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN:
A CASE STUDY OF ‘AMBER’
Fri 21 Feb / Filmbase / 1pm
This panel takes an in-depth look at the
creation, development and delivery of
new RTÉ drama Amber. Join creators and
producers Paul Duane and Rob Cawley
alongside director Thaddeus O’Sullivan
and writer Gary Duggan as they discuss
the factors involved in bringing this show
to life.
MAKING YOUR FIRST FEATURE
Fri 21 Feb / Filmbase / 3pm
After the success of last year’s event, we
are delighted to once again invite the
students of Filmbase’s MA in Film-making
to screen their latest feature film, which
will be followed by a Q&A. Screen Test
ticket holders for other events can attend
this event for free on a first-come, firstserved
basis.
64 BOOK ONLINE AT JDIFF.COM