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Answers to some frequently asked questions about IFI International.
What service does IFI International provide?
IFI service includes:
Who may avail of IFI’s service? This service is offered to international cultural exhibitors for cultural screenings. A cultural exhibitor is one operating in a non-commercial capacity. Cultural screenings are conducted on a not-for-profit basis. These may include: film institutes and cinémathèques; international film festivals; festivals of Irish film; Irish embassies; EU film festivals; Irish cultural groups; universities; film societies and other special interest groups. Please note that we handle festivals and one-off screenings, and do not service non-theatrical regular events such as film clubs.
What films are available? IFI facilitates access to films held in the IFI Irish Film Archive and to Irish films held by other agencies – such as producers and distributors in Ireland and elsewhere. Films include new and older feature films, documentaries and short films made in or about Ireland. Information on available titles can be viewed at our Film Directory here. Other titles may also be sourced upon request. Please complete our screening request form and we will begin the clearance process.
What screening formats are films available on? DCP is the industry-wide standard format for exhibition, and is usually delivered digitally direct to venues. Where available IFI can provide films for exhibition on DCP and 35mm. Other digital formats in H264 may be provided subject to clearance with rightsholders. Disc formats [Blu-ray and DVD] may be provided in certain circumstances, although these formats are becoming increasingly obsolete. Formats may be sourced externally to meet exhibitor needs. Please note that not all titles are available on all formats, and the screening format may be stipulated by the rightsholder.
What publicity materials are available? IFI can provide images and synopses for publicity purposes where available. These are only provided once screening permission has been secured.
How do I secure permission to screen? Generally it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to secure permission to screen a film for their event. However, IFI can assist with this process when required.
How long does this process take? This process may take up to ten weeks or longer. IFI operates a schedule 4-6 months in advance of events. Exhibitors are advised to plan well in advance to allow IFI to ensure films are available following receipt of written permission and to ensure they meet printed programme deadlines.
What costs are involved? How can IFI assist? IFI does not charge for its services, including technical and logistical support; generation and provision of screening and marketing materials, etc. IFI may at its discretion contribute towards direct costs associated with:
Other associated costs (for which IFI does not provide financial support) include: venue hire, translation (of dialogue and other materials), subtitling, publicity and marketing, guest travel.
Are films available with subtitles? Generally most of the films that we handle do not carry subtitles, except where the film is originally in the Irish language and has been subtitled in English. Where a film has been commercially distributed in a particular territory it may be possible to source a subtitled print locally. New films which are on the festival circuit prior to general release will not be subtitled.
How can IFI assist with translation? Where possible, IFI will make dialogue lists and reference screeners available to facilitate translation.
What other financial assistance is available to cultural exhibitors of Irish film? Culture Ireland is the state agency for the promotion of Irish arts worldwide, working under the aegis of the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. For more information on available supports and application processes please visit: www.cultureireland.ie
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland provides publicity funding to a limited number of international Irish Film Festivals with a track record working with IFI International to showcase Irish film to international audiences. The festival should also provide unique opportunities to screen Irish films to local audiences, therefore increasing visibility for the films and talent, and offer an exceptional opportunity to engage with the Irish screen industry. The funding is aimed at established and emerging festivals with a track record of delivering film festivals aiming to grow audiences for Irish film, animation and documentary in their territory. For more information on available supports and application processes please visit: What logos and credits are exhibitors obliged to include on promotional materials? Exhibitors in receipt of IFI support – whether financial, administrative, or otherwise – must carry the following logos on all marketing, advertising, screening notes, printed matter, online and onscreen idents relating to the screening:
IFI will provide logos to exhibitors upon request. Exhibitors must also provide a link to the IFI website on their own website. IFI can provide advice on the strategic promotion of Irish films in international contexts. (please contact Eleanor Melinn)
What cultural festivals does IFI International partner with annually? The following list is not exhaustive. See Events for a full listing of the festivals and events that IFI International supported this year, and the films that screened.
ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT 12:30
ANORA 20:30
ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME: KEEP THE FAITH (DOUBLE BILL) 12:40
CHASING THE LIGHT 11:00, 18:40
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE 17:50
NAKED LUNCH 15.30
QUEER 15:00, 18:00
SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE 16:30
THE UNIVERSAL THEORY 13:55 (OC), 20:40
The IFI is supported by The Arts Council
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