Board Scannán announces its submissions for Short Shorts scheme
Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board is delighted to announce a call for submissions for the next round of the successful Short Shorts scheme. The new deadline for the scheme is Friday May 7th.
The Short Shorts scheme has funding for up to seven, 3-5 minute films and aims to encourage the making of very short films that are innovative, provocative or in some way risky and rule-breaking. A unique feature of the scheme is that the films must now conform to a particular genre or theme chosen for each year. In 2008, Short Shorts had to be musicals; in 2009, they had to be films with no dialogue. This year's Short Shorts, whether live action or animated, must adhere to and explore a theme, which is: Ireland, I Love You or Grá mo chroí í Eire.
Short Shorts generally have better access than longer shorts to commercial distribution. The common theme will allow Bord Scannán to package the films together for screening in a wider choice of situations with the aim of increasing international exposure.
Short Films are a vital platform for developing new talent, with Irish Films achieving much success over the last few years. The highlights being Best Short Film Oscar nomination for 'New Boy' in 2009 and two Best European Short film awards for 'Frankie' in 2008 and 'Undressing My Mother' in 2006.
For more information on making an application and to download an application form visit the Funding Programmes section of the Irish Film Board website.
