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THE Kerry Short Film Bursary 2024 is now open for applications. €10,000 will be awarded to the successful team to produce a short drama or documentary film in the county.
This Bursary is funded through Kerry County Council Arts Service and the Arts Council of Ireland to support and encourage filmmaking within the county. Filmmakers will be assisted by Kerry County Council’s Arts Office.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 1pm Thursday 11th April. Applications must have a strong creative connection with Kerry, with at least one of the core creative team (Writer/Director/Producer) either from or living in Kerry. Proof of address will be required at shortlisting stage.
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Two online information session will be held on Tuesday 19th March and Wednesday 20th March and will provide details on how to submit a competitive application and the basic of screenwriting.
Applicants are encouraged to attend both webinars to ensure their submission has the best chance of success. Register to attend by emailing arts@kerrycoco.ie. Further information is available on www.screenkerry.ie.
Application forms and guidelines are available at www.screenkerry.ie/kerry-short-film-bursary. There is a two-stage selection process in this open competition with previous winners excluded from entering.
Stage one involves a shortlisting of applications while stage two requires an online interview with the shortlisted creative teams.
The Kerry Short Film Bursary has had a successful run to date with “Haven” – the 2021 Bursary winner, and “Ship of Souls” – the 2020 recipient, winning awards on the festival circuit!
Kate Kennelly, Kerry County Council Arts Officer outlined the importance of this film bursary in developing the film sector in Kerry. She described the award as “a critical way to encourage filmmaking in the county, highlighting locations, facilities and skills available in Kerry.”
Councillor Jim Finucane, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council welcomed the bursary funding as “an excellent opportunity to showcase Kerry as a filmmaking location while supporting emerging filmmakers.”
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