IFI Careers in Screen is a Next Generation 15-19 event for young people, in association with Screen Ireland.
Wednesday, March 5th, 9.30, kicking off with Deadpan Pictures’ Video Nasty (15+*).
Tickets: €5.00. Students are encouraged to attend independently.
Full line up of guests includes:
Video Nasty Panel Discussion with producer Ailish McElmeel, writer Hugh Travers, composer Die Hexen, costume designer Joanne O’Brien and actors Justin Daniels Anene, Cal O’ Driscoll and Leia Murphy. Moderated by Dr Díóg O’Connell (IADT)
Screenwriting with Hugh Travers
Composing for film with 2025 IFTA winner Die Hexen + clinic
Sound design with Gregory Burrowes
Second Assistant Camera with Camila Gomes
Acting for screen with BAFTA nominee Nominee Mairead Tyres
Directing with Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium, Nocebo, The Surfer)
VFX ‘In conversation with’ vfx specialists, Anthony McCaffery (Motherland) & Donal Nolan, Moderated by Barbara Henkes (VFX NTA)
‘What’s My Job?’ Panel with the National Talent Academies for Film and Animation.
Limited places workshops (sign up on the day):
1. Introduction to Camera Workshop with Raymond Beggan (Filmwide)
2. Introduction to Storyboard Workshop with Jason Groarke
3. Feedback clinic with Die Hexen: For young composers, an opportunity to get some feedback. Places strictly limited and need to be booked in advance. Please email ctobin@irishfim.ie to book a slot.
To get the best out of the day, remember to bring a notebook and pen.
*Video Nasty 15+ Strong horror, with some bloody violent imagery and jump scares. Strong language and discriminatory attitudes. Moderate sex references.