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Talks

In addition to the regular screenings and discussions, Guth Gafa Int’l Doc Film Festival, in association with Bord Scannán Na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board and supported by other industry partners, is hosting a special programme for film professionals and students with panels, sessions and masterclasses.

Ulster Scots on Film

Friday 11th June 3pm – Parish Hall Cinema

Film screening and debate

Ulster Scots on Film, is a celebration of Ulster Scots film and television programming and an opportunity to bring together the general public who have an interest in Ulster Scots language and attendant culture, with professionals from the industry who work in, or have an interest in, Ulster Scots programmes.

The event will be structured around the screening of two films, Lionel Mill's Us Boys (co-funded by RTÉ, Northern Ireland Film & Television Commission and The Irish Film Board), and Deaglán Ó Mochain’s The Hamely Tongue: Cultúr Ceilte (funded by TG4, BAI, Foras na Gaeilge and The Ulster Scots Agency). The film screenings will be followed by a discussion about the films, and about Ulster Scots culture and language in film and television in general.

Supported by Ulster-Scots Agency (Boord o Ulster-Scotch) and Foras na Gaeilge

Doc Outreach – the Festival and beyond

Saturday 12th June 11am – Ostan Loch Altan Seminar Room

A moderated Panel Discussion with the following participants:

Hana Kulhankova – Director, One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, Prague

Meike Statema – IDFA Education Coordinator, IDFAcademy and Youth programmes, Amsterdam

Lise Lense-Møller – Producer and Educator, Magic Hour Films, Copenhagen

Dominique Henskens – Communications and Marketing Manager, IFF Rotterdam

Moderator: Mick Hannigan – Director, Corona Cork Film Festival

Your documentary film has launched at a Festival, toured the "circuit" for a while - and then what? Getting films into traditional distribution channels like television broadcast or even cinema exhibition is becoming harder. Therefore, many filmmakers and producers are looking for alternative ways to lengthen the life of a documentary and get it seen by as many people as possible. Film festivals are joining these initiatives as well by offering outreach programmes that can help filmmakers to extend their audiences beyond the festival. But it doesn't stop here: festivals have become real innovators in the areas of project development and education as well.

presented in association with Bord Scannán Na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board and supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

Meet the Experts - Creative Development, Financing, Sales and Promotion

Saturday 12th June 2.30pm – Ostan Loch Altan Seminar Room

Structured in a multi-stage "Meet the Experts" format, participants will have a unique chance to meet with international experts from three key areas in documentary production in small groups.

Development: John Appel – Documentary Filmmaker and Mentor, The Netherlands

Financing: Patricia Finneran – Sundance Documentary Fund, USA

Sales & Promotion: Peter Jäger – DocAutlook Film Sales, Austria

After being introduced to the experts in a plenary setting, participants will split into smaller groups (maximum 12) and "Meet the Experts" in a focused and intimate setting in three separate, smaller venues.

presented in association with Bord Scannán Na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board and supported by Screen Producers Ireland

One to One Meetings with Sales Agent and Distributor

Sunday 12th June 11am – Ostan Loch Altan Seminar Room

One to One Meetings with Sales Agent Peter Jäger from Autlook Film Sales and Kimberley Anwen from Journeyman Pictures.

Through Kids Eyes

Sunday 13th June 11am – Ostan Loch Altan Cinema

RTE Young People’s Programmes are hosting a post-screening discussion forum on how to make factual children’s programmes, with children, about children, and for children.

How do adults enter a child’s world, and how can filmmakers working with children capture their lives in an authentic way? Three of our visiting filmmakers will talk about their films and discuss different forms of documentary and the specific working methods they use when filming with children:

Gabriel Noble (P-Star Rising), Chloe Ruthven, (Mario and Nini) and Cúán Mac Conghail (On the Block – Tory Island) are the directors in attendance.

This session will be moderated by Sheila de Courcy, Commissioning Editor for Young Peoples' Programmes, RTE.

presented in association with Bord Scannán Na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board and supported by RTE Young People's Programmes

Up Close – Kim Longinotto’s work as director and cinematographer

Sunday 13th June 10am – Ostan Loch Altan Seminar Room

In this master class acclaimed director Kim Longinotto will show extracts from her films as examples of how she works. Two of these films will be screened at Guth Gafa festival immediately before the masterclass, and, where possible, others will be made available to masterclass students before the class.

presented in association with Bord Scannán Na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board and supported by FAS Screen Training Ireland

Entertainment

In addition to the core festival activities and events there will be social spaces for relaxation, conversation, and recreation, accompanied by a rich and varied programme of entertainment.

Festival Club

The Óstán Loch Altan Hotel Ballroom will be transformed into the Guth Gafa Festival Club on both Friday and Saturday night, a fun-filled venue full of charm and super sounds sure to entertain.

Traditional Irish Music

Irish music will be performed by a selection of accomplished musicians drawn from the local area which is steeped in the finest traditions of playing. These music sessions will highlight the Donegal style of Trad which is revered by folk fans and musicians across the globe.

Island Trip & Local Scenery

There will be opportunities to explore the surrounding landscape; Atlantic views beyond a sweeping coastline of sheer cliffs and golden beaches, and the magnificent Derryveagh mountain range. The Festival will also be offering guests the option of a special outing to the nearby island of Inishbofin.

Festival Café

The Cafe will be open from 10am to 10pm on Saturday & from 10 am to 6pm on Sunday, in Teach an Cheoil; the beautiful little village hall across the road from the church.

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