Film

Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival, Thursday 24^th to Sunday 27^th May

The Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival, which takes place from Thursday 24^th to Sunday 27^th May, will feature writer-director Mike Leigh  ­- Further information at fastnetshortfilmfestival.com

Canon DSLR Workshop Barry Donnellan, Saturday 26th & Sun 27th May,   10am - 4pm

The Cork Film Centre, Civic Trust House, hosts a Canon DSLR Workshop with Lighting Cameraman Barry Donnellan on Saturday and Sunday 26^th and 27^th May from 10 am to 4 pm This two day workshop with international cameraman Barry Donnellan is aimed at people already shooting or interested in shooting with Canon DSLR's. Barry will cover the basics as well as more advanced techniques. A practical lighting session will also be included on the Saturday while an opportunity to actually shoot with Barry will be incorporated into the Sunday session. DSLR cameras will be provided for participants to share, but participants are encouraged to bring their own -   Booking is essential from 087 791 1316.

Camden Palace Cine Club

The Camden Palace Hotel hosts a series of film screenings on Thursday evenings at 8 pm – booking and further information from 021 – 4552383 and at www.camdenpalacehotel.org.

Cork Cine Club at Crawford Art Gallery

The Cork Cine Club at the Crawford Art Gallery hosts a series of film screenings on Thursday evenings at 10 pm – booking and further information from 021 – 4552383 and at www.crawfordartgallery.ie  

Sulan Film Society

Sulan Film Society continues its series of film screenings on Mondays – doors 8.00 pm, screening 8.30 pm – further information from 026 – 41793 and at www.brierygap.com..   

IFI @Triskel Christchurch

The IFI @Triskel Christchurch hosts a weekly schedule of independent Arthouse and classics from Sunday through to Wednesday with up to 60 screenings a month planned for new the Cinema. Forthcoming films include Surviving Life directed by Jan Svankmajer and The Artist directed by Michel Hazanavicious  – further information at www.triskelartscentre.ie.   

8 Minutes Ford Short Film Competition

To commemorate the 100^th anniversary or the Titanic, Ford are hosting 8 Minutes Ford Short Film Competition inviting film-makers to create an eight-minute short film drawing inspiration from Titanic. The competition is open to amateurs and students and the work of the finalists will be shown on the Irish Film Board website – further information at www.8minutes.ie - closing date for entries Friday 18^th May.