Irish Film Institute -28 TIMES CINEMA WANTS TO SEND YOU TO THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL!

28 TIMES CINEMA WANTS TO SEND YOU TO THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL!

28 TIMES CINEMA invites 28 young European filmgoers (one participant per member state of the European Union) to attend the 2019
Venice Film Festival as Jury Members of the Giornate degli Autori selection.

Who can participate?
– Film lovers aged 18-25
– Excellent English skills (reading, written and spoken) are required
– Good ability to write articles and blogs.

How do I get involved?
Create a video selfie in which you explain what you love about cinema, make it as fun and original as possible!

Technical requirements:

– Shoot it in English,

– In high resolution (Full HD: 1920×1080 px) and good audio

– Duration: 30 seconds,

– The video should contain the following information: Name and country of origin.

Then all you have to do is fill in the application form and send it to amcgivern@irishfilm.ie. The closing date for applications is April 12th at 5pm. 

What happens if you’re the lucky one?

You win a flight ticket to Venice and get free accommodation in the Lido where the festival takes place. You’ll be offered free festival accreditation with priority access to the Giornate degli Autori screenings.

Important: You should commit yourself to:

  • Be present in Venice before the start of the festival from Tuesday 27th of August to Sunday 8th September 2019,
  • Be a Jury Member for the films competing for the Giornate degli Autori selection,
  • Watch all the films presented at the Giornate degli Autori and at the LUX Prize 2019 Competition,
  • Take part in round tables, discussions and debates with filmmakers and other guests,
  • Contribute to a blog, which will be specifically developed for this event and to the media partners websites,
  • Contribute to Europa Cinemas’ website and social networks,
  • Be an active ambassador for the Lux Film Prize during the events organised after Venice in your country.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Let your dream become true!


The IFI is supported
by The Arts Council

Arts Council of Ireland