Apply now for FilmOffaly's Documentary Mentorship Programme - tuition and professional credit!
FilmOffaly is pleased to announce the launch of a new documentary mentorship scheme which offers budding filmmakers from Offaly the chance to learn on the job and gain a professional credit for their CV.
Successful applicants will receive training in all aspects of film documentary production, giving them the knowledge, experience and confidence to work on a paid placement on a new documentary commissioned by FilmOffaly.
Mentees will be working with Garret Daly of Mixed Bag Media to produce a new documentary called Closed for Lunch.
Closed for Lunch is a snapshot of the history and people beyond the mass production of the peatlands. With the machines no more, reflection on this period is explored by remembering the good times and especially the ‘lunch times’ with co-workers.
Why lunch? Well, our times have changed dramatically. Today there’s food courts, delis and the jumbo breakfast roll, back in the last half century the ritual of lunch was a much different prospect. It’s through the social history of these lunchtimes that we can bring to the audience a snapshot of times changed, a fondness for the way we were, and a reflection of the good times and canteen craic.
Mentees will be restricted to County Offaly residents. This programme is open to all levels of experience, from new entrants embarking on their career, to experienced filmmakers from other disciplines who wish to gain experience in a different field. Because of the subject matter, we would like some of this intake to come from the communities and families directly impacted by the peat closures.
HOW TO APPLY
Please read the guidlines below and submit an online appliction form and CV by Friday 25th July at 12.00 PM
Please email your CV to Darren Lee (Film Resource Officer) dlee@offalycoco.ie and also include “Documentary Mentorship Application” followed by your name in the title of the email.
Capacity is limited and registration does not guarantee a place. We will be in touch shortly after the deadline to confirm your place.
