On November 13^th students on the BA in Film and Screen Media were delighted to take up an invitation, from Michael Hussey and Ed Guiry (curator), to visit the newly-established Youghal Film and Photography Museum. The Museum, which formally opened in the summer, is home to a stunning array of magic lanterns, cameras, projectors, and film ephemera, on permanent loan from a number of donors including magic lantern expert Andy Kelly, and the Horgan family. 

Join us for a dialogue between the first Film Artist, Carmel Winters, and the latest, Emer Reynolds. All welcome to attend. Please reserve a place at the following Eventbrite page HERE.

In addition to the conferences sustained focus on hauntology and the ghost as symbol for radical social justice, this year’s conference welcomed papers on “The Future of Folklore” and asked delegates to consider how folklore can usefully combat and destabilise systemic injustice.

Mark Cousins in conversation with Grainne Humphreys - Thur 7 Nov @6.30pm IFI Temple Bar

• The first programme of its kind in Ireland aims to inspire young people to consider careers in film and screen media.
• Atticus Education awarded Screen Ireland funding to deliver innovative skills development initiative for transition-year students with support from University College Cork.
• Led by Oscar-winning producer Lord David Puttnam, the programme offers students the opportunity to discover the diverse opportunities available across the Irish and international film industry.

Ciara Hyland is a highly experienced documentary director having made many broadcast documentaries on topics ranging from hunger strikes, epidemic diseases, sexual abuse and gender identity to political history. She champions voices that have been side-lined and neglected and is particularly drawn to narratives that have not been previously given a mainstream platform.