Corona Cork Film Festival

Corona Cork Film Festival
Emmet House
Emmet Place
Cork
Ireland

E info@corkfilmfest.org

T + 353 21 4271711 (Administration)
F + 353 21 4275945

A three-day programme of workshops, panel discussions and masterclasses aimed at young and aspiring filmmakers. Also Saturday 12th’s Industry Fair in Christchurch which is open to all.

Special rates for Hotels, Guesthouses, B&Bs and Hostels. Please quote Cork Film Festival when booking

A Friend Indeed

Aidan Bruton
Ruth Riddick

Two’s Company

Kevin & Catherine Donnelly
Michael Dwyer
Karen Hansen, Rainbow Childminding
Fionan O’Cinneide

Indie

Margaret Campbell
Dr. John Chandler
Mike Collins
Mary Crilly & Dola Twomey
Eugene Freuder & Pamela Friedman
Mary & Aidan Heffernan
John Lucey
Joe McAvoy
Joanne O’ Riordan
Hamid Oucherfi
Jo-Ann & Tony Ryan
Declan Scott
Aidan Tyrell
Gerald Weste
Warren Pickles
William Wall

Classic

Certus
CIT Crawford College of Art & Design
Copyquip Ltd.
Crowley’s DFK
Fenn’s Quay Restaurant
Imperial Hotel
Isaac’s Restaurant
KPMG
McCarthy Investement Services Ltd.
Pharmagraphics Guy Ltd.
The Liberty Grill
Quay Co-Op
Whazon

Blockbuster

Bite! Design
The Gate Cinemas
Lyric FM
Garry & Mary Nixon

Information on the 2011 Schools programme including programme and booking form download.

We invite you to deepen your involvement with the festival by choosing to support us through our Patron’s Schemes – at whichever level suits you best.

Categories For Entry

Entries are invited in the following categories: Feature Films Documentaries (Documentaries must be Irish Premieres.) Short Films We welcome all forms of film production – animation, experimental, student work, digital work, etc.

Conditions For Entry

The following screening formats are eligible for inclusion: 35mm, Beta SP (PAL only), Digibeta, DV, MiniD, DV-cam. Films should not have been previously screened in Ireland – in cinemas or on television. Films should be presented in their original versions with English language subtitles or commentary where necessary. To be eligible for the short film competitions, films must have been completed since July 1st 2008 and be 30 minutes or less in duration.

Non-English Language Films

Un-subtitled preview copies of non-English language films must be accompanied by an English-language dialogue list. To qualify for selection, all non-English language films must have an English-subtitled screening copy available.

How To Send Your Film

a) Entries should be submitted on DVD for pre-selection.
Entry Deadline: International Entries: Monday July 2nd, 2012
THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE.
Please note that we cannot acknowledge receipt of entries and we do not return preview tapes/discs.

Shipping Prints/Tapes

If selected, prints must arrive at the festival by [date to be announced] or, by prior arrangement, prints may be delivered by hand by the filmmaker. Please mark the aspect ratio of the film clearly on the can / box of your screening copy. The cost of shipping prints to the festival must be met by the sender. The festival will pay for one-way return shipping of prints only. All prints will be returned during the week following the close of the festival. By prior arrangement, prints can be forwarded to another festival immediately after Cork. We do not pay screening fees for films submitted to the festival.

Insurance

All prints will be insured for the period that they are in the festival’s possession. In the case of loss or damage during this period, the festival is only responsible for the replacement value of the print. Only prints in perfect condition for projection will be accepted under these conditions.

Selection Results

A full list of selected films will be available on Corona Cork Film Festival’s website from [date to be announced] .

Using extracts of the film for promotion

The entrant agrees that up to three minutes of their film may be used by Corona Cork Film Festival in promotional activities including screening a clip on television and on the festival’s website.

Acceptance of these regulations implies that you will abide by them in your dealings with the festival and also that you are legally entitled to submit this film for consideration. You are also obliged to deliver a screening copy of the film to the festival office by the required date, should the film be selected.

Go to Submission Form»

Triskel Arts Centre

Founded in 1978 the Triskel Arts Centre is devoted to the promotion of music, literature and the visual arts. Boasting a fantastic programme of concerts and exhibitions in its city centre location the Triskel is an absolute must see gallery for any lover of the arts.
www.triskelart.com

Cork Museum

Located in Fitzgerald’s Park the Cork Museum houses a collection of some of the memories of Cork’s commercial, political, historical, ancient history, old glass, coins and general local memorabilia. It also hosts a Michael Collins exhibition and items relating to Thomas MacCurtain and Terence McSweeney, two martyred Lord Mayors of Cork.

Lewis Glucksman Gallery

An award winning building, the Glucksman Gallery is a cultural and educational building that promotes the creation, research and exploration of the visual arts. Pop into the gallery shop for a browse or relax and enjoy a bite to eat in the riverside restaurant.
www.glucksman.org/

Crawford Municipal Art Gallery

Located in the heart of the city centre the former Custom House of Cork provides a home to a vast collection Irish art from the 18th century onwards.
www.crawfordartgallery.ie

Cork Butter Museum

For a unique cultural experience visit the Cork Butter Museum. Located in the historic Shandon area of Cork city this museum celebrates the success story that is the Irish butter trade exploring the central role of the dairy trade in Ireland and it’s journey through history leading up to the modern success of the Kerrygold brand.
http://corkbutter.museum/index.php

Firkin Crane

The Firkin Crane is a focal point for dance in Ireland aiming to present the work of professional and emerging as well as local, national and international dance artists.
www.firkincrane.ie

Cork Civic Trust

Founded in 1989, Cork Civic Trust is a non-profit making voluntary organization, dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our architectural heritage and environment. Located on North Main St in the city’s centre it hosts many diverse exhibitions throughout the year.
www.corkvisioncentre.com

Cork City Gaol

This Cork heritage centre is renowned for its wax figures. Step back in time to see what 19th / early 20th Century life was like in Cork – inside and outside the prison walls. Amazingly lifelike wax figures, furnished cells, sound effects and fascinating exhibitions.
www.corkcitygaol.com

Luigi Malones

www.luigimalones.com

The Official Festival Restaurant
Luigi Malones, close to the festival offices, is where we eat ourselves. With friendly and efficient staff, comfortable surroundings and excellent food, this Bistro-style restaurant is conveniently located opposite Cork Opera House.

On-line bookings are available.
Book your table at luigimalones.com or Tel: (021) 450 9000.