Mutant Shorts this Thursday, 10pm at Savoy.. June 16, 2010
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Yup, that’s it really…I had previously posted that it was at 8pm, but 10pm-ish is the official start time for the event. There are 11 films in this summer’s Mutant Shorts, so should be a good show. €5 at the door, see ye there!
Updates!
For news on the success that was the 3rd Mutant Shorts and info on the upcoming 4th Mutant Shorts competition, please visit the Mutant Shorts blog (also managed by myself..I’d only be repeating myself here!).
Mutant Shorts deadline approaches June 3, 2010
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As in 'The Birds', sitting rooms can see all sorts of drama
Yup, the Mutant Shorts filmmaking competition is around again. And the supposed deadline is this June 4th..which actually means you had just better get your film in some time before June 17th when all entries will be screened at the Savoy theatre at 8pm. Just like last time the prize is a handy 5 days worth of free equipment rental from Cork Film Centre. Don’t forget that the competition is open to people from all over the country.
This time around the challenge again involves using a particular location and following on with the ‘Rooms’ series, a sitting room must be used in some shape of form in your short film. Films must not be longer than ten minutes.
All details are available at the Mutant Shorts blog, at the Facebook page and over at the official MutantSpace events page where you can also check out the other events taking place this June.
Don’t forget that all non-filmmakers are invited to come and view the screenings…entry fee is €5.
We at the Stub have also been up to Mutant Shorts filmmaking ourselves; check out the Gifted Babies site for all the insider info..
Mutant Shorts Short Films-See them at Vimeo January 24, 2010
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Duplicate of a post I popped up on the Mutant Shorts blog itself.
Challenging people to create a short film which had to be set in a kitchen led to an array of shorts, each one unique and imaginative. Here is a list of the films that graced the Savoy screen last November, for the Mutant Shorts filmmaking competition, each of which can be viewed at the Mutant Space Vimeo page here.
The Kitchen by Fiona Dowling featured a variety of kitchen appliances with strong personalities, that will make you think twice the next time you kick your vacuum cleaner in frustration.
Home Sweet Home by Keith O’ Connell is the poignant tale of a young man living in squalor and proved to be the winning film on the night.
In DI Why? by Fiona Riordan and Cethan Leahy, we realise that some household chores just aren’t worth the effort, and can leave you in a sticky situation.
One in the Oven by John O’ Callaghan features a turkey and an unborn baby having a kitchen oriented discussion.
Kitchen Antics by Tom White and Seán Stanton lands us in the midst of a student party wherein two guys end up chatting in the kitchen.
The Baked and the Dead by Oisín Carey promotes spaghetti western style cooking when a duo compete to create the best beans on toast.
Fishbone by Hayret Abdula traces a married couple through the years, and all viewed from their very own kitchen.
Crab Murder by Hilary Williams is almost documentary like in the way that it follows a crab from shore to cooking pot in the kitchen.
Butcher by Donal O’ Shea brings us on a surreal and crazy trip into the kitchen of one off-the-wall young man.
Conscience by Seán Breathnach sees a man in the aftermath of a break up, as he deals with the issues weighing on his mind.
All You Can Eat by Rob Noonan centres on a restaurant with a difference, in this rather bloody but intriguing tale.
The Influences of Feminism on French Cuisine by Christina Utzeri tackles the problems that occur when feminism has its way in the kitchen.
First A Dream by Cethan Leahy is the tale of two people and the strange dreams that one may just be inflicting on the other.
Do judge for yourself by viewing the vids at the Vimeo page, as linked above. First A Dream is not available on the Vimeo page but you can view it at http://thegiftedbabies.wordpress.com.
Documentary shorts January 17, 2010
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“In January 1999, Matthew O’ Reilly left his parents’ home in Barnstaple, Devon. He has not been seen since. All that remains of him are his paintings which his father, Tim, curates.”
Dear Matthew is a short documentary in which Tim O’ Reilly tells of his son’s departure and the effect it had on his family. Matthew’s paintings seem to hold some clues as to how the talented artist was feeling in the days before his departure. This documentary was directed by Keith O Shea, a graduate of the Film and Television course at the University of Wales, Newport, and has garnered a number of awards including Best International Short at the IFI Stranger than Fiction Documentary festival in 2009.
You can watch Dear Matthew in full at Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/2755571
and you can read more of Keith’s journalistic/documentary adventures here: http://encountersattheendoftheworld.wordpress.com/
Another filmmaker named Keith O’ Shea ( I don’t think it’s the same director..but please correct me if I’m wrong!), has a very different topic to discuss in his documentary, 120bpm, which focuses on the ups and downs of the one time famous nightclub, Sir Henrys. The dance/house music scene is discussed in detail, although not so much the Freakscene side of things, or the performances by groups such as Nirvana and Sonic Youth. Nevertheless it does allow some insight into the goings on that made Sir Henrys so legendary in Cork and surrounding areas. Visit Vinyl Films Youtube page here to see the doc in four parts.
Extras needed for poetry film, shooting November 28th in Cork. November 27, 2009
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Here are the details, courtesy of the O Bheal poetry group:
Volunteer Extras required for Poetry-Film – The Lammas Hireling – Sat Nov 28
Poets from Ó Bhéal are making a Poetry-Film to enter into the 2010 Zebra International Poetry-Film Festival in Berlin. Filming is now scheduled for this Saturday the 28th of November.
Welcome to all who would like to be an extra in this, our inaugural Poetry-Film (unpaid unfortunately – Poetry and Budget somehow don’t go together). It’s called The Lammas Hireling, based on the award-winning poem by Ian Duhig (google-able). Friends and kids are welcome (all ages).
This is the opening scene of the film which is set in late 19th Century rural Ireland, at a hiring fair – the only scene requiring extras.
We hope to film the entire scene on the Saturday so most people will only be needed for that day. We will meet at 8am at the bottom of SummerHill north where the cars are parked. Some cars will return for a second run at around 9am. Plenty Lifts available. For those with cars we will then be going in convoy to a farm 5mls north of Glanmire and will be there till the light goes (4-5pm), though lifts back during the day can be arranged for those who need to leave early. Anyone who wants to arrive later can text me for directions on 0857126299. Sandwiches, tea/coffee and fresh water will be provided.
We do have a lot of period wardrobe with us, but it would still be helpful if you could arrive in plain leather brogues or boots (if not, bring wellies and we’ll cover them), and if at all possible bring any of the following – if you can’t, don’t worry, we’ll sort you out:
Men: Dark Plain pants. White / Cream shirts. Waistcoats. Old-style caps or hats. Long Socks.
Women: Long skirts or plain frocks, shawls blouses or bonnets.
Kids: As above
(Anything that may suit the Victorian period – in rural Ireland – peasant or farmer style)
Please confirm by text or email if you can make it – 0857126299 – info@obheal.ie
Thank you! Hope to see you there. It’s gonna be great!
Sláinte!
Paul Casey
0857126299
info@obheal.ie
Ó Bhéal
Mutant Shorts Entry Deadline this Friday Nov. 20th November 19, 2009
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Don’t forget!
Those entering films in the second Mutant Shorts short film competition must hand in their films by 5pm this Friday Nov. 20th, to Goldiefish Events, 11-12 Marlboro Street, Cork City.
To everyone else reading this, remember to come along next Thursday at 8pm, to the Savoy, Cork to view all the short films. All filmmakers will be competing for a prize that consists of 5 days worth of film rental equipment from Cork Film Centre (that’s a DV camera, lighting kit, boom mic, etc plus access to a Final Cut Pro editing suite). Entry is a fiver, and allows access to the other events taking place in the Savoy that night too.
Want more info? Go visit the Mutant Shorts blog.
Birds and Beasts November 19, 2009
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Just some set pics from Claire Dix’ short film Birds and Beasts which was screened at the Made in Cork section at this year’s Cork Film Festival. Look what you can turn an abandoned shop on Shandon Street into! The director’s other short, Free Chips Forever! won Best Irish Short Film this year. Click more to see pics: (more…)
Mutant Shorts 2 October 25, 2009
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It’s about time I posted here about the next Mutant Shorts filmmaking event in Cork (the first of which I wrote about here many months back). Part of the reason as to why I’ve neglected The Stub recently is that I was off creating the Mutant Shorts blog which will tell you all you need to know about the event, and from where you can download application forms should you wish to participate.
She just couldn't decide which scene to shoot next...
This time round, potential filmmakers have been set a challenge with regard to their film location; it must be set in or around a kitchen..but it’s a loose enough rule! Films must be ten minutes or less. Cork Film Centre have sponsored a prize of five day’s free rental of filmmaking equipment (think lighting kit, camera and boom mic). If you decide to take part, you must register by November 9th, but you have until the 2oth of November to hand in your film.
All films that are entered will be screened at the Savoy, Cork City on November 26th. Admission to Mutant Shorts and other events taking place that night it €5. (Filmmakers are exempt from admission fees!)
Now hop on over to the Mutant Shorts blog for more info…
The Stolen Wings October 14, 2009
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Light and colour a' plenty in The Stolen Wings
‘The Stolen Wings’ is the sixth film by Donegal man, Gerard Lough. A short fairy tale, the film’s visual effects were created with techniques such as stop motion and light painting. The film can be seen in HD on YouTube at the link here.
‘The Struggle of Libations’, by Nuaciel October 12, 2009
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Nuaciel, the performance group based in Dublin have kept me up to date with their trilogy of short films, which end with this one entitled..’The Struggle of Libations’ (La Lutte des Ivresses).
Here’s what they have to say about it:
” “A Struggle Of Libations” is the last chapter of the French Food Trilogy film
project, which explores the relationship between traditional French food
products and their use in a native Anglo-Saxon population.
The film closely examines perhaps the most explosive issue in Anglo-Franco
culinary relations – the various predispositions and proclivities in attitudes
towards alcoholic consumption.”
You can watch the video below, and don’t forget Part one and Part two also on this blog.
