Tribute Programme

Tribute to Louis Marcus
As the Film Festival celebrates its Gala Jubilee in style, it will pay a special tribute to Louis Marcus, one of the most prolific filmmakers in Ireland. Born in Cork in 1936, Louis Marcus has made more than 80 documentaries and short films, which have received 30 international awards, including festival prizes at Berlin, Moscow, London, Chicago and Oberhausen. He has also received two Academy Award Nominations. His television works have appeared on RTE, Ulster Television and Channel Four.

Tribute to Stephen Woolley
In 2005, the Cork Film Festival plays a special tribute to Stephen Woolley, one of the most successful British producers of all time. Stephen Woolley has produced several well known films including Breakfast in Pluto, Intermission, The End of the Affair and Michael Collins. The Festival will honour the work of Stephen Woolley and will screen a selection of his films including his latest film and directorial debut, Stoned. The film chronicles the sordid life and suspicious death of Rolling Stone co-founder, Brian Jones who was found at the bottom of a swimming pool weeks after being left go from the Rolling Stones. Stephen Woolley will attend the Film Festival.