According to the local authority's website The Film Bursary Award aims to foster talent, creativity and activity in filmmaking in County Kerry. Kerry County Council and The Arts Council are looking for filmmakers with experience in the field, who are working in the short drama genre. Proposals and applications are sought from film makers who have a script that has been developed, seen by a Director and has had input from a Producer. The Film Bursary Award is for a short drama film of 10-12 minute duration. The Award is in the form of a grant and is set at €15,000 for 2018."
In a county that is on the crest of a wave currently within the film industry, this is a great boost to both promote the county as a location and perhaps aid the emerging local film making talent within the county.
A very informative workshop took place on April 12th with presentations from various highly experienced and influential figures within the industry informing film makers present of the steps needed and obstacles encountered on the way to making that allusive short film and one that would be deemed worthy of the generous bursary.
Former director a Filmbase Alan Fitzpatrick, location scout Conor O'Carroll, Artistic Director with the Kerry Film Festival Meadhbh McGrath and Senior Exectutive Engineer with Kerry County Council, Frank Hartnett all offered their expertise and advice to all film makers looking to make an application for Film Bursary of €15,000.
Applications to the Bursary can be made online and all details can be found on https://form.jotformeu.com/KerryCoArts/film-bursary-award-kerry-2018 and the closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on Friday 27th April 2018.
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