About Lasair
Lasair is an award scheme funded by TG4 and administered by Filmbase which supports the production of short films made in the Irish language. The aim of Lasair is to encourage emerging filmmakers to express their creativity through the development of imaginative short films.
Since it was launched in 2001, it has led to the production of over 17 Irish language short films in a range of genres. Films made through the scheme include James Finlan's black and white film noir spoof Éireville, Declan de Barra's animation An Fiach Dubh and Colm Bairéad's poignant drama Mac an Athar. Audiences will be familiar with the 2003 hit Yu Ming is Ainm Dom which was also made under the scheme. This short, directed by Daniel O'Hara, has screened worldwide and has scooped numerous awards at festivals including the Aspen Shortsfest (2004), Galway Film Fleadh (2003) and the Celtic Film and Television Festival (2004). The last round of Lasair took place in November 2007.
Director Daniel O'Hara has acknowledged that "the Lasair scheme gave me my first opportunity to direct drama with Yu Ming Is Ainm Dom and it was an important stepping stone to TV drama work like The Clinic and Paddywhackery. Without the Filmbase schemes it would be very difficult for young crews to raise the budget to make a short film. It's an invaluable learning experience, as well as a chance to show what you can do."
Applications are open to drama, animation and other fictional works in Irish or bilingual to be shot on DVCam and finished for TV broadcast. Applications must be accompanied by an application form which can be downloaded from the Filmbase or TG4 websites (www.TG4.ie).
At present there are no deadlines set for future rounds of the Lasair scheme. If you would like to view the guidelines for the last round please click HERE.
If you would like to receive information on future rounds/deadlines for the award please send an email to Clare at Filmbase at admin filmbase.ie with 'Lasair award' in the subject line. Please make sure to include your name in the body of the email.
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