Short Scripts Awards launched by RTE and GFC

Galway Film Centre (GFC) and RTE are inviting applications for their 2002 Short Scripts Awards – the award scheme for new short Irish fiction films.
The scheme, now in its sixth year, is open to emerging filmmakers with original scripts that display a strong cinematic vision and a fresh Irish perspective. Applicants should limit their films to 10 and 15 minutes duration and the closing date for applications is Friday March 29, 2002.
Designed to promote filmmaking throughout the regions, the scheme will make three awards from a total production fund of €26,670 (IR£21,000).
Successful entrants will benefit from a supportive ‘mentoring’ provision, whereby experienced producers and directors will be available to offer practical advice and guidance at all stages of production.
Use of the facilities of Galway Film Centre is a key constituent of these awards and applicants must be members of Galway Film Centre – membership details are available from the GFC website at www.galwayfilmcentre.ie or for further information please contact the Galway Film Centre on tel: +353 (0)91 770748.
(GMcG)