About ShortSpace
Interested in short films?
Got a short film to share?
Then ShortSpace is the place for you!
Hosted at Filmbase on the first Thursday of every month, ShortSpace is the place for filmmakers and film fans to get together, screen and discuss short films and short filmmaking!
Each month Filmbase will select a variety of short films based around a specific theme or topic. These films will be screened and then the filmmakers behind the films will be asked to talk about their experience in making the film. ShortSpace was launched in September 2010 with a focus on making your first short film since then there have been a whole host of sessions on topics ranging casting to visual effects and funding to scriptwriting. For more details on the next session see below - for more details on past sessions check out the links at the bottom of this page.
Upcoming ShortSpace
Focus on Independently Funded Shorts
7pm, Thursday 3rd May 2012
After a bit of a hiatus over the last couple of months ShortSpace is back! We're delighted to present a number of independently funded Irish short films and will be talking to the filmmakers behind them about their experiences of making their films. We'll be looking at a range of very different films and talking to the filmmakers involved about how they managed to fund and make their film. Check out the line-up below and make sure to get in touch with Filmbase reception to reserve your place!
The Line-up:
The Incredible Shrinking Office
9 mins | Live action | Colour | 2010
Writer / Director Stephen Kane
Producer Lisa McNamee
A bullying boss and a resourceful secretary...
Stars: Shane Gately, Geraldine McAlinden
Festivals: Kerry Film Festival, Corona Cork Film Festival.
Sugar Stick
6 mins | Live action | Colour | 2009
Writer / Director / Producer Laura Way
Mary is trapped in a toxic friendship. Miriam, with her chain-smoking and vicious tongue, is that toxic friend. Morning tea and vitriol. There is no smoke without fire.
Stars: Alan Corcoran, Kathleen Tierney and Irene Wright
Festivals: LA Shorts Fest, Slamdance Film Festival, Darklight.
Janey Mary
20 mins | Live Action | Black & White | 2008
Writer/Director/Producer: Paul Brady
Based on a short story by James Plunkett
Janey Mary tells the story of a young five year old girl in post-World War II Dublin, who is sent out by her mother onto the cold and wet streets to beg for food. In her desperate search for food she misses school and remembers that she's also going to miss her old friend Fr. Benedict, the Augustinian priest. Her search leads her to where a large crowd of people are queuing outside the Augustinian Church waiting for bread rations to be handed out. It is here, in the mad scramble for food, that little Janey Mary is trampled on and left for dead - it is her old friend Fr. Benedict who risks his own life to save hers.
Stars: John Brady, Donncha Crowley and Kelsey Enright
Festivals: Moondance International Film Festival, Hollywood Film Festival, Galway Film Fleadh.
Filmmakers Attending:
We're delighted that filmmakers Stephen Kane, Laura Way and Paul Brady have confirmed they will be attending.
Ticketing Info:
As Always ShortSpace is a ticketed event. Tickets are now available from Filmbase reception. Phone 01 679 6716 or call by to get yours now! Admission costs just €5 for Filmbase members and €8 for non-members.
If you'd like to RESERVE a place now and pay on the night, call reception (01 679 6716) and give them your contact details OR email your full name, phone number and (if relevant) your Filmbase membership number to clare@filmbase.ie. Your ticket(s) will be put on hold and held until 6.45pm on the night!
NB ShortSpace is not suitable for children, attendees should be 18+ years.
For more info on what Filmbase membership includes visit www.filmbase.ie/membership.
Past Sessions
For details of the September 2010 line-up click HERE>.
For details of the October 2010 line-up click HERE>.
For details of the November 2010 line-up click HERE>.
For details of the February 2011 line-up click HERE>.
For details of the March 2011 line-up click HERE>.
Please note there was no ShortSpace for April 2011.
For details of the May 2011 line-up click HERE>.
For details of the June 2011 line-up click HERE>.
Please note there was no ShortSpace for July 2011 due to the date clash with the Galway Film Fleadh.
For details of the August 2011 line-up click HERE>
Filmbase hosted a number of shorts screenings in September as part of Culture Night 2011. For more info visit www.filmbase.ie/culturenight
Filmbase hosted an alternative shorts event in October the winning shorts from this year's Galway Film Fleadh. For the full line-up visit www.filmbase.ie/thebestofthewest.
For details of the November 2011 line-up click HERE>.
For details of the December 2011 line-up click HERE>.
For details of the January 2012 line-up click HERE>.
Submit Your Film:
In order to open up ShortSpace to the widest range of Irish short films, Filmbase is calling on filmmakers to submit their short films for consideration. Films will be accepted on an rolling basis however, they must be submitted with a completed application form (email clare filmbase.ie for an application form and guidelines). There's no submission fee however, you must read the submission guidelines and fill out an application form before submitting your film and please note that submitting your film does not guarantee inclusion in the programme.
Short Space is open to all forms of short film including drama, animation, experimental works, music videos, documentary and everything in between.
Ideally shorts should be ten minutes or under films. Films over 30 minutes will not be accepted.
So whether you're a fledgling filmmaker wondering how to get your first film off the ground or you're a seasoned professional who's interested in passing on your expertise then come along to ShortSpace at Filmbase.
ShortSpace at Filmbase will take place in the Basement Space on the first Thursday of every month. We may hold special editions of ShortSpace in a different venue on occasion so make sure to check in with Filmbase before the date.
For more info on ShortSpace contact Clare Creely at Filmbase on clarefilmbase.ie.
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