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Galway City of Film Announce Winning Scriptwriters of RTÉ/Galway Film Centre Short Film Commission
2017-04-26 8:50:00 : Katie McNeice
'The Boring Diary of Frances Noone'
Three writers have been selected on the basis of their script submission to work with script editor Deirdre Roycroft for the next four weeks to refine their work and have been awarded €500 each.

One script from either Jonathan Hughes, Siobhan Donnellan or Sean Clancy will be selected to go into production with a budget of just under €15,000.

Directors and producers will be selected from first round applications and invited to interview in mid-May to discuss how they would approach the script, which will inform the final selection.

Dearbhla Walsh (Penny Dreadful) and Paddy Breathnach, (Viva) are just two of the industry professional on a panel of experts who will mentor the directors through the project, from casting to shooting.

Declan Gibbons, Galway Film Centre Manager:
“We were delighted with the submissions and interest in this years Short Film Commission. Last years scheme produced ‘The Boring Diary of Frances Noone’, written by Jacinta Owens and it was great to witness how her terrific script got even better as she worked closely with Script Editor, Deirdre Roycroft. The film was directed by Cara Holmes, produced by Edwina Forkin and had its premiere in the Galway Film Fleadh in July. We’re looking forward to this years films”.

David Crean, Drama Development Executive, RTÉ:
“The Short Film Scheme fits perfectly with RTÉ Drama’s strategy for uncovering and nurturing new writing, producing and directing talent. 2016 gave a great opportunity to Jacinta Owens and Cara Holmes and we’re excited about seeing a new, original short film in 2017”.





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