Darklight Festival Blog

Darklight 2009: Submission Deadline Extended!

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:49:00 +0100

Due to popular demand, the submissions deadline for the 2009 Darklight Festival has been extended to Friday, July 17th.

That gives you an extra fortnight. No, thank YOU.

This year's Darklight Festival kicks off on Thursday, October 8th 2009. Trust us, it's going to be amazing.

For further details on submissions, go to http://www.darklight.ie/submission.php immediately.

Best of Luck!

Team Darklight X

Dublin: The Movie Screening This Sunday!

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:31:00 +0100

Greetings!

Team Darklight here with a reminder that the Irish Film Institute will be presenting a very special screening of Darklight's 4 Day Film Project (AKA Dublin: The Movie) this Sunday, 17 May at 13.30; following the screening there will be a Q&A with project 'curator' Lenny Abrahamson, editor Declan Lynch and various participants. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the magic of Dublin: The Movie on the big screen!

Details as follows:
http://www.irishfilm.ie/cinema/dispfilm_07.asp?filmID=6396&Date=5/17/2009&PageID=15

And we just got a big up from Le Cool. We like them:
http://lecool.com/cities/dublin/newsletters/current.html

Hopefully we'll see you there!

For further Darklight updates, go to www.darklight.ie NOW!

Thanks for your time,
Team Darklight X

DARKLIGHT CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 2009

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Fri, 8 May 2009 15:25:00 +0100

Darklight Festival is now seeking submissions for its 2009 event, which takes place from October 8-11 2009. The deadline for submissions for Darklight '09 is 5pm on Friday, July 3rd 2009.

Since its inception in 1999, Darklight Festival has brought new and exciting work to Irish audiences through cinema, exhibition and performance and to an international audience via the Internet and an annual Touring Programme.

Darklight is Ireland's premier festival for filmmakers, animators and artists whose work explores the convergence of art, film and technology.

For further information, please go to: http://www.darklight.ie/submission.php
queries should be sent to submissions at darklight dot ie

Good Luck!
X

Arveene and Misk Music Video Competition Deadline 30.04.09

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:57:00 +0100

Here's one final reminder about the Arveene and Misk call for Video Pitches deadline 30 April 2009 - that's tomorrow!

Info below...

Arveene and Misk Music Video Competition

Calling all filmmakers, animators, artists and aspiring music video-makers...

Clampdown, in association with Darklight Festival, are running an open competition for video pitches to coincide with the imminent release of Arveene and Misk's debut single 'Hells Bells'.

The winning pitch will be made into a video and backed by an extensive PR campaign ensuring high profile TV Spots. The final video will also be screened at this year's Darklight Festival, 8 - 11 October 09.

Video editing, and studio time are being provided by The Light Exchange http://www.thelightexchange.ie

Get inspired! Listen to the track here: www.myspace.com/arveeneandmiskmusic

Watch the live show here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uh8ClCNHzU

Hells Bells is released in the UK on Gung Ho Records www.myspace.com/gunghorecordings

Regular Updates on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=60401329890

Pitches, ideas and links to previous work - as well as any questions/queries - should be sent to: weareclampdown (at) gmail (dot) com by the 30th of April.

Hells Bells / Blow your whistle is out late April on Gung Ho! Recordings. 2 tracks of Raw Electronic Soul, Tech and Raved edged with both retaining the funk! Prohibition are doing the club and specialist promo – Zombie nation 12” remix package to follow on Turbo records in May

More Information available on www.darklight.ie

Open call for artists to perform at Crewger events nationwide

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:50:00 +0100

Hi All,

Our friends in Crewger asked we forward the info below on to you...

Open call for artists to perform at Crewger events nationwide

Are you a comedian, filmmaker, writer, painter, singer, actor or performer? Are you interested in showcasing your work locally in conjunction with Ireland's largest growing online network of artists?

Crewger, Ireland's new collaborative film-making website, is continuing its successful run of events for local artists with 2 new dates announced.

* Friday May 8th, The Shed, 8a Henrietta Lane, Dublin 1
* Sat June 13th, Abbeyleix, Co Laois

Whats it all about?

Crewger is all about empowering artists. We are building a strong network of artists from all backgrounds nationwide, and providing them with the contacts and the resources they need to develop projects and find their audience.

The aim is to provide a social networking, project management and exhibition service for all artists, from students to established names.

What's different about Crewger?

The difference is, YOU control the content

The site is currently in its prototype stage and we are working hard on a new site to be launched in September, designed specifically for filmmakers. This network will be expanded into all of the arts in 2010.

Who can perform at the events?

This event is designed to showcase the work of all artists in Ireland at a local level. As such we are open to any and all forms of artistic expression. If you have something to say, we want to hear it.

How do I get involved?

To put yourself forward for the event, email brendan@crewger.ie with your name and contact details, some background information, details of the piece you would like to showcase and confirmation that you will be available on the above dates.

You can also join our Crewger Events Groups to keep up to date on these and future events.

Finally, if you would like to organise an event in your area and are looking for support, do let us know.

To find out more, please visit www.crewger.ie or call Brendan on 087 2925294.

DATA: Tonight

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:30:00 +0100

Data Event 35.0

When: Thursday, 23rd of April, 6.40pm

Location: The Science Gallery, Trinity College, Pearse Street, Dublin 2

Presenters:

Eric Kluitenberg
Eric Kluitenberg is an independent theorist, writer and organiser on culture, media and technology. He co-ordinates the media & technology program of De Balie, the centre for culture and politics in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Eric has been involved in a number of important new media culture events including the Next 5 Minutes Festival of Tactical Media, net.congestion - international festival of streaming media, the art / media / urban intervention project Debates & Credits, and more recently the international Economies of the Commons conference.

Recent publications of his include:

* Delusive Spaces - Essays on Culture, Media, and Technology,
NAi Publishers / Institute of Network Cultures, 2008
* The Book of Imaginary Media, De Balie / NAi Publishers, 2006
* The theme issue Hybrid Space, Open #11 - Journal about Art and the Public Domain, SKOR / NAi Publishers, 2006.

Tania Goryucheva
Tania Goryucheva is the organizer, researcher, lecturer in the field of digital (new) media, media culture and art. Founding director of the Cool Mediators Foundation - research and development organization specialized in interactive communication tools and social software design.

Tania worked for De Balie - Center for Culture and Politics (Amsterdam), Moscow organizations MediaArtLab, TV Gallery, Russian Institute for Cultural Studies, as well as a freelancer, and participated in international media culture events as well as network initiatives.

She has been teaching as a visiting lecturer at the Interactive Media and Environments Department of Frank Mohr Institute in Groningen, University of Groningen, DasArts - MA program for Advanced Studies in the Performing Arts of Amsterdam School of the Arts.

She publishes as a writer, editor and critic. She is co-editor and co-author of Debates & Credits. Media / Art / Public Domain, De Balie, Amsterdam, 2003, and Anthology of Russian Video Art, MediaArtLab, Moscow, 2002.

Rachel O’Dwyer
Rachel O’Dwyer is currently studying for an m.phil in music and media technologies in TCD. Her current research is interested in the relationship between mobile sonic technologies and forms of agency in urban non-places.

DATA is supported by The Arts Council.

Darklight Animation @ Tipperary Multimedia Exhibition

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:19:00 +0100

Tomorrow Thursday 23 April 4pm: Darklight Animation Screening at 'Digital Expression', Tipperary Annual Multimedia exhibition, Tipperary Institute

Darklight presents an animation programme as part of the annual multimedia exhibition 'Digital Expression' in Institute of Technology, Tipperary.

For more information on the exhibition, go to http://www.tippinst.ie or contact Rachel Toomey, Multimedia Programme Specialist, Curator Digital Expression 2009 email: rtoomey at tippinst dot ie tel: 052 78462.

Enjoy x

Headshots at D-Light Studios

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:22:00 +0100

CALLING ALL ACTORS!

Are your headshots in need of a revamp?

Our Friends at D-light studios are offering a full day to provide headshots courtesy of top photographer Agata Stoinska.

On Tuesday 21st April, Agata will be shooting beautiful black and white headshots for anyone in need of an updated image. All you have to do is contact the studio to book a slot anytime between 9:30 and 5:30 for a professional studio headshot. The images taken will be posted to an online gallery for you to choose your two favourite shots, and your images will be sent on disc to your agency.

This unique offer is available for only e100 to be paid on the day. This includes a portrait set-up photoshoot, two black and white images of your choice, digital processing, post production and a c.d. of your shots.

Please contact Aoife at D-light Studios to book a time slot on 086 0233247.

Address: D-light Studios, 46 North Great Clarence Street, Dublin 1.

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=100728515919783031584.0004658ff85f280ca7a50&z=17

Date: Tuesday 21st April

Time: 9:30 - 5:30

Price: e100

DUBLIN: THE MOVIE @ THE IFI

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:49:00 +0100

Darklight's 4 Day Movie Project (AKA Dublin: The Movie, AKA 26/06/08) lives on - the Irish Film Archive will present a special screening at the Irish Film Institute, Temple Bar, on Sunday, May 17th as part of their ongoing Ireland On Sunday series. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with project 'curator' Lenny Abrahamson and participating filmmakers. For booking and further information, contact the Irish Film Institute box-office at (01) 679 5744.

Darklight is in the process of donating its extensive back-catalogue of Irish digital filmmaking to the Irish Film Archive - further details to follow.

Darklight @ the Belfast Film Festival

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:20:00 GMT

From Today! Darklight @ The Belfast Film Festival
Thursday 26 March - Saturday 4 April
Digital Arts Studio, Queen Street and Various Venues

Includes screening of Dublin: The Movie in Studio Cinema 29 March 7pm

For full listings and further information go to http://www.queenstreetstudios.net/ or http://www.belfastfilmfestival.org

Arveene and Misk Music Video Competition

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:46:00 GMT

Calling all filmmakers, animators, artists and aspiring music video makers...

Arveene and Misk's debut single Hells Bells is due to be released in the UK in April and clampdown are pleased to announce a competition for Music Video pitches for this track

The winning pitch will be made into a video and backed by an extensive PR campaign ensuring high profile TV Spots. The final video will also be screened at this year's Darklight Festival, 8 - 11 October 09

Pitches, ideas and links to previous work - as well as any questions/queries - should be sent to: weareclampdown (at) gmail (dot) com.

Get inspired! Listen to the track here:
www.myspace.com/arveeneandmiskmusic

Watch the live show here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uh8ClCNHzU

Hells Bells is released in the UK on Gung Ho Records
www.myspace.com/gunghorecordings

Initial responses should be sent to weareclampdown (at) gmail (dot) com by the 30th of April if possible.

Please forward the info onto anyone you think might be interested too!

Thanks!

Dublin: The Movie screening in New Delhi

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:26:00 GMT

Darklight are pleased to announce...

In Association with Culture Ireland,
A screening of Dublin: The Movie
Thursday, 19 March
as part of 'REFLECTED LIGHT in Delhi', Mint Gallery, New Dehli

Info below

'REFLECTED LIGHT in Delhi'

Filmmaker and visual artist Marc-Ivan O’Gorman brings a retrospective of 10 years of non-narrative film & video work to the Mint Gallery, New Delhi, Thursday, 19th March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as supported by Culture Ireland. The event, entitled 'Reflected Light', will also feature Dublin: The Movie, a multi-authored feature initiated by the Darklight Film Festival.

Since 2003, the award-winning filmmaker, has divided his time between Ireland and India. Last year he presented at the same venue, "Long Shots & Cutaways", an exhibition of photographs of urban phenomena from Dublin and Delhi, which was later exhibited in several venues in Ireland.

For more details please see:
http://reflectedlightexhibit.wordpress.com

Office Space Available to Rent!

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:50:00 GMT

We have office space available to rent for 2 people in our office on Dame Street. It's a really nice space in a very central location sharing with Darklight Festival and 2 other filmmakers. Interested parties should contact sinead@darklight.ie to arrange a viewing and discuss price.

Thanks!

Circa Salon, This Thurs!

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:06:00 GMT

THE FIRST CIRCA SALON
Thursday 5 March, 7.30 Sugar Club

To coinincide with the launch of their Spring 2009 issue, Circa Magazine are organising an evening celebrating contemporary art and culture this coming Thursday, 5 March in The Sugar Club. Tickets are €10 and are available to purchase online at www.recirca.com/salon. For more information contact barbara@recirca.com.

DARKLIGHT: THE BENEFIT - THIS SUNDAY!

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:32:00 GMT

DARKLIGHT: THE BENEFIT - THIS SUNDAY!

That's right, our eagerly-anticipated Darklight: The Benefit takes
place THIS SUNDAY NIGHT! And tickets are going fast! Don't miss a
night of movies and magic: highlights will include a live remix by
Eoghan Kidney of our Darklight 4 Day Movie Project and live music
from David Kitt, Somadrone and Sunken Foal... Did we mention the free
beer?

More information and tickets available to purchase online at:
www.darklight.ie/pages/benefit.htm
Any questions contact sinead at darklight dot ie

Spread the word... Bring your friends

Thanks! X

David O'Reilly wins Golden Bear in Berlin!

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:11:00 GMT

Darklight's 2008 Best Short Animation winner David O'Reilly for Please Say Something has won the Golden Bear at Berlin.

The jury fell in love with the film saying (it) “gave us lots of emotion, sensitivity and much to think about. A very humane story. With characters who made us laugh and feel sad at the same time.”

A big congratulations to David! Well done.

http://www.indiewire.com/article/say_something_wins_golden_bear_for_best_short/

Announcing Darklight: The Benefit

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:17:00 GMT

Darklight: The Benefit
A Night Of Movies & Music in aid of the Darklight Festival 09
Celebrating 10 years of Darklight

March 1st, 2009 @ 8pm
Sugar Club, Dublin
Tickets €20
All proceeds donated to Darklight Festival

Featuring
Dublin: The Movie... The Live Remix
Plus live music from David Kitt, Somadrone & Sunken Foal
Playing records Annie T, Una Rocks and Darklight DJs
Further Darklight Delights To Be Announced...

Join Darklight for a night to dismember as the cream of Ireland's filmmaking and music communities collude to bring you movies, music and (time permitting) mayhem. The centre piece of the proceedings? A LIVE REMIX of Darklight's acclaimed 4 Day Movie Project, as visual maestro Eoghan Kidney mashes up a series of superlative short films – all created for Darklight on June 26th, 2008 – by a legion of Irish filmmakers into an audio-visual spectacle par excellence, aided/abetted by live contributions from some of our favorite Irish tune-smiths. Musical selections on the night come from the legend that is Mister David Kitt, alongside choice electronica purveyors Sunken Foal and Somadrone; bringing matters to a fiery finish are superstar DJs Annie T and Una Rocks with some help from Darklight DJs.

Tickets are priced at a recession-friendly Twenty Euro, with all proceeds going to the 2009 Darklight Festival. Tickets are on sale now at www.darklight.ie and will also be available at the door on the evening. Saying that, we recommend buying your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Darklight is Ireland's foremost celebration of art, film and technology. As a non-profit organization, our event depends on sponsorship - and the kindness of friends - for survival. The money raised on the night will go towards making Darklight's 10th anniversary one to remember. A good time is guaranteed.

Thanks for your time.
Sinead x

Darklight has moved!

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:33:00 GMT

We've moved office!

Our new contact information is:

Darklight Festival
68 Dame Street,
Dublin 2,
Ireland

Tel: + 353 1 6717828

Our new offices are spiffy.

x

THE IMAGINE CUP: A REMINDER!

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Darklight, in association with Microsoft, Ireland are delighted to launch the 2009 The Imagine Cup Short Film Competition in Ireland.

Now in its sixth year, The Imagine Cup is an annual competition aimed at third level students which encourages young people across the globe to apply their imagination, their passion and their creativity to technological innovations that can make a difference in today's world. It's a truly global competition focused on finding solutions to real world issues. To enter the short film strand of the competition, participants have to submit a three minute script or storyboard responding to the statement:

"Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems facing us today".

Irish finalists will be brought to Egypt to participate in the Imagine Cup World Finals, where they are required to make a short film inspired by their winning idea. With a prize of $8000 USD for the overall winning entry, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Darklight's role in the Imagine Cup competition is that of Mentor, Facilitator and Advocate. We think this is a wonderful opportunity for aspiring young filmmakers across the country to have their film made and win some big, big prizes. This competition isn't about technical ability or industry clout - it's about the power of ideas.

All questions regarding entry and participation in the Imagine Cup Short Film Competition should be forwarded to Sinead Ni Bhroin - email: imaginecup at darklight dot ie.

For more details on the 2009 Imagine Cup Short Film Competition, go to:

http://imaginecup.com/Competition/mycompetitionportal.aspx?competitionId=26

What are you waiting for? Get imagining!

Virtual Cinema Deadline 21 November 2008

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:01:00 GMT

Hi All,

The deadline for the Irish Film Board's Virtual Cinema scheme is approaching...Applications for the scheme should be submitted online at http://wildwave.com/virtualcinema/onlineform on or before Friday 21 November.

Information below...

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Virtual Cinema is a film scheme created by the Irish Film Board for the making of high-quality short films that are suited to the new forms of digital video consumption. Films made under the scheme can be live-action or can use any kind of animation technique. The scheme aims to encourage exploration of fresh filmmaking ground, with no creative holds barred and films may be made in Irish or English. The IFB fund up to 10 films per annum, with a maximum duration of 2 minutes and a maximum budget of €2,000.
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Further information available...
http://www.irishfilmboard.ie/news/Virtual_Cinema_Short_Film_Applications_Wanted/817

Thanks for your time.
Team Darklight x

Darklight Announce Imagine Cup Collaboration

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:29:00 GMT

Press Release: 6 November 2008

Darklight and The Imagine Cup Announce Collaboration

Darklight, in association with Microsoft, Ireland are delighted to
launch the 2009 The Imagine Cup Short Film Competition in Ireland.

Now in its sixth year, The Imagine Cup is an annual competition aimed
at third level students which encourages young people across the globe
to apply their imagination, their passion and their creativity to
technological innovations that can make a difference in today's
world.

The Imagine Cup is a truly global competition focused on finding
solutions to real world issues. To enter the short film strand of the
competition, participants have to submit a three minute script or
storyboard responding to the statement:

Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems
facing us today .

Irish finalists will be brought to Egypt to participate in the
Imagine Cup World Finals, where they are required to make a short
film inspired by their winning idea. With a prize of $8000 USD for
the overall winning entry, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Darklight's role in the Imagine Cup competition is that of Mentor,
Facilitator and Advocate. We think this is a wonderful opportunity
for aspiring young filmmakers across the country to have their film
made and win some big, big prizes. This competition isn't about
technical ability or industry clout it's about the power of ideas.

All questions regarding entry and participation in the Imagine Cup
Short Film Competition should be forwarded to Sinead Ni Bhroin -
email: imaginecup@darklight.ie.

For more details on the 2009 Imagine Cup Short Film Competition, go
to
http://imaginecup.com/Competition/mycompetitionportal.aspx?competitionId=26

What are you waiting for? Get imagining!

RTÉ Announces New Commission for web-based series

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:25:00 +0100

Info below...

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"StoryLand invites new and experienced drama production teams to pitch for a truly creative 6-part drama series to be webcast in March 2009.

Pilot first episodes of up to ten new drama series will be commissioned by RTÉ and the audience will decide, by voting on-line, which six will get to make a second episode.

The second episodes will again be voted on by the audience and four series will get to make a 3rd episode and so on until only one series gets to make all 6 episodes.

Each episode needs to be between 3 to 7 minutes long. If commissioned your budget is a maximum of eight thousand euro per ep, meaning you get nearly 50 grand for your series if you make it to the end.

The pilots will be up from March 2009, with the series webcast between then and September 2009.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get your ideas out there. We’re looking for good stories and interesting characters that will have immediate appeal to 20 somethings. We want as many creative ideas as we can handle so get your thinking caps on and get submitting!

Closing date for submissions is 12 noon 17 November 2008.
Details on the scheme and on how to apply can be found at www.rte.ie/storyland.

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Darklight DVD on sale!

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:45:00 +0100

The Darklight Compendium Volume I is now available once again!

You can pick up your very own copy from us, for a limited time only p&p is free! Just click: http://www.darklight.ie/pages/paypal.htm

Alternatively, you can pick up a copy in such retail outlets as Tower Records on Wicklow Street, the IFI Book Shop on Eustace Street and The Butler Gallery in Kilkenny amongst others...

Numbers are limited so get it while you still can!

x

DARKLIGHT ON TOUR 2008!

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:27:00 +0100

That's right... We're hitting the road with our annual touring programme of digital delights - this year's Darklight touring programme includes the wondrous Dublin: The Movie. If you (or your venue) might be interested in hosting Darklight On Tour '08 at your venue, contact sinead at darklight dot ie IMMEDIATELY. For further details on the touring programme, check the Touring Section of the Darklight website. And have a super day!

Team Darklight

Darklight needs 5 mins of your time

jessie@darklight-filmfestival.com (Darklight Digital Festival) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:03:00 +0100

Hi All,

We're getting ready for Darklight 2009 and we need your help.

If you've got a spare 5 minutes we ask you to complete the Darklight Survey available at the url below.

http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=66ntnqkpkhw6wh0471453

Once you've completed it, pop me a message / email sinead at darklight dot ie and I'll pop you into a draw for some Darklight goodies.

Thanks a mil.

Sinéad