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Documentary follows three personal stories relating to a major research programme into neonatal brain injury, Type 1 diabetes and chronic pain from arthritis Galway Film Centre is delighted to announce that the documentary; The Patient Effect has been selected as the Science on Screen commission for 2019. The documentary will ...

In association with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and Screen Skills Ireland Do you have the idea for the next ‘Derry Girls’ or ‘Black 47’? Galway Film Centre in association with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and Screen Skills Ireland are pleased to announce that the Script Mentorship Scheme 2019 ...

A Tiny Spark’, the award-winning documentary which follows both the story of three people who have had a stroke and the scientists leading research in this area at NUI Galway, will have its television premiere on World Stroke Day, Tuesday October 29th on RTÉ 1. Directed by Niamh Heery and ...

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we have to cancel the Monthly Meet-Up next week. We are hoping to reschedule with Colm Hogan as soon as we can. Details of next Month’s Meet-Up will be on our website and Facebook account in the coming weeks. A Conversation with Colm Hogan, Director Of Photography When: Thursday ...

Recommended Rapper, a short documentary from our Dig Where You Stand fund, has had huge success in finding screenings at film festivals over the last few months. Beginning with an appearance at Galway Film Fleadh in July, this short film from director Caoimhin Coffey has also recently screened at the ...

Date: Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November Venue: Galway Film Centre Cost:  €150 (Places limited and booking necessary) Contact: education@galwayfilmcentre.ie or phone 091-770748 Time: 10am – 5.00pm Course outline: This is a practical course that will give participants a clear understanding of shooting practices and a competency in shooting and lighting for interview situations. ...

Director Niamh Heery journeyed to Oaxaca Film Fest this October to attend a screening of our latest Science On Screen film A Tiny Spark. This is the latest of several international screenings of A Tiny Spark around the world and, as Niamh reports, was very well attended and was followed by a very ...

New Noardic Wave is a resource centre for filmmakers and artists in Leeuwarden, Northern Netherlands, and a close friend of Galway Film Centre. They also run their own 48 Hour Challenge and they’re looking for international participants! (No journey to Leeuwarden required!) Winners of this competition could find their film being screened ...

A Tiny Spark was delighted to be part of the official selection for DOCUTAH this year. DOCUTAH is celebrating its 10th year as an international documentary film festival. It’s a wonderful festival in the beautiful Southern Utah town of St George. I was delighted to be able to be in ...

Niamh Heery’s A Tiny Spark Screening At DOCUTAH Niamh Heery’s A TINY SPARK, will screen at the prolific DOCUTAH Festival next week. It is the most recent film produced through the ‘Science on Screen’ initiative created by CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Medical Devices at NUI Galway ...