Eight evenings devoted to exploring the ins and outs of scriptwriting, geared towards those with little or no previous experience in the field.

This hands-on course offers tuition from an experienced professional who will take students through the basics guiding you through common situations, errors and best practice.

lagship project of the Nerve Centre, Foyle Film Festival's 27th annual edition launches on November 19 and runs until November 23. The festival's 2014 education programme spans November 18-27.

A host of Hollywood names joined the line-up for last year's festival, including, Oscar® winning director Danny Boyle in conversation with BAFTA nominated screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce while Pulitzer Prize winning writer and actor Sam Shepard will attend a screening of his classic movie, Paris, Texas in Brunswick Moviebowl on Friday November 22.

Highlights included; a special 40th anniversary, never-before-seen in UK cinemas, screening of The Wicker Man. Featuring brand new extras and the soundtrack, this is every movie fans perfect ending to a much mythicised search for the most complete version of the cult-classic film.

Elsewhere programme standouts ranged from Irish premieres of two brand new Disney features, Oscar-nominated animated adventure Frozen and the Tom Hanks-starring Saving Mr Banks to Enniskillen filmmaker Stephen Fingleton being in for Oscar consideration after his gripping feature SLR was named Best Irish Short Film at Foyle's LIM Awards.

The chain of title in film refers to a series of contracts and documents that establish the production company or filmmaker owns and/or has a sufficient licence to use all elements of the film or television programme that are attract legal protection through copyright or other intellectual property rights.
The so-called “chain” runs from the current owner at any given time, back to the original owner of the intellectual property rights in the production. Thus, this collection of documents may continue to grow over time.

A clean chain of title is essential to obtain development or production financing; to obtain a pre-sale advance from a broadcaster; to conclude a sales or distribution deal enter into a co-production arrangement with another production company.

This seminar will explore the following topics: Financiers’ requirements in relation to chain of title Understanding copyright Copyright Registration Understanding the difference between assignments and licences The essential elements in any contract Common chain of title agreements:

• Option Agreements
• Writer Agreement / Screenplay Agreement
• Director Agreement
• Commitment from cast /key contributors- Other agreements, that may have an impact on the ownership of rights Producing a production based on a person’s life Title Reports / Copyright Reports Errors and Omissions Insurance

Tutors: Brian Gormley, Partner, Philip Lee, Solicitors Cian McElhone, Associate, Philip Lee, Solicitors

Participant Profile:
Business Matters is aimed at producers with industry experience.

How to Apply:
Deadline for applications is the 13th of November 2014. Please apply online to www.screentrainingireland.ie If you have any queries please email helen.mcmahon @ screentrainingireland.ie

Don’t miss a briefing on the new tax credit for film, television and animation production in Ireland on Tuesday 25 November, hosted by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board.

The event, presented by the Revenue Commissioners, will commence at 9:30am at the Conrad Hotel on Earlsfort Terrace in Dublin 2.

To reserve a place please RSVP to marketing@irishfilmboard.ie by Wednesday 19 November.

Northern Ireland Screen is running a series of 25 workshops under the BFI Net.Work banner. These workshops are for new entrant and emerging filmmakers and facilitated by Laura Campbell from Dog Ears, which is a children's media company based in Derry that create quality content for kids.

Takes place from 7pm-9pm at The Cube at the Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Rd, Belfast.

So you've made a few shorts and now want to cut your teeth on something bigger. Come to the Foyle Film Festival's first industry conference in association with Honeycomb - Creative Works to find out how to make that first feature film and get it shown.

Learn about the film development process, fundraising, marketing, the festival circuit, and more. Get advice from top industry figures on how to deal with the inevitable knock backs and get your vision made. Make contacts and network. Attend keynotes, panels, breakouts, script doctoring and pitching sessions and, of course, films (lots of) at Northern Ireland’s only Oscar-affiliated film festival.

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Do you want to know what it takes to produce a Documentary film? With experienced Documentary Producer and Director Vanessa Gildea at the helm, this course is designed for anyone setting out to make their first Doc film.

The SUBTITLE European Film Festival provides a unique opportunity to catch some of the most popular European films that rarely show up at the multiplex. And a chance to meet its filmmakers and stars. If you’re looking for provocative, funny, accessible and smart European films, then SUBTITLE is for you!

Don’t miss a briefing on the new tax credit for film, television and animation production in Ireland on Tuesday 25 November, hosted by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board.

The event, presented by the Revenue Commissioners, will commence at 9:30am at the Conrad Hotel on Earlsfort Terrace in Dublin 2.

To reserve a place please RSVP to marketing@irishfilmboard.ie by Wednesday 19 November.

Showrunning, creative production, line producing and crowd funding are just some of the areas which will be examined in Galway Film Centre’s Annual Film & TV Seminar this November 27th/28th. Many special guests from around the world will attend including Beau Willimon, showrunner on House of Cards, Claire Jennings, BAFTA winning producer of Coraline and The Curse of the Were Rabbit and Finola Dwyer, Oscar nominated producer of An Education and Brooklyn.

An in depth interview will be conducted with Beau Willimon about his work as creator, writer and executive producer on House of Cards. The TV drama, starring Kevin Spacey, was the first in Netflix’ line of original programming and represents a bold new business model for TV and film production. At 36, Beau is one of the youngest showrunners in the US and has also written The Ides of March starring George Clooney. Beau will be interviewed by Felim McDermott (GMIT lecturer).

The Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) Television Drama and Crime Fiction Symposium presented by National Film School & Department of Humanities & Arts Management will bring academics, practitioners and policy-makers together to provide a forum for an engaged and timely debate from diverse perspectives on television drama in Ireland in the 21st century.

Dates: 27/28th November

Cost: Full rate – €40, Concession & Student rate - €15

This one day course suits those new to digital video editing, digital educators and existing iPad videographers.

It provides experience in importing footage from multiple sources including other iDevices, organising said footage and editing an interview-based piece using the iMovie for iPad app.

Principles of editing will be discussed throughout particularly in relation to cutaways and background music. Attendees will gain confidence in applying and customising the preset transitions and titles offered in iMovie for iPad. Finally, guidance on how to share your work to master files, mobile devices and contemporary social media outlets will be given.

Date: Friday November 28th

Cost: €65 (members)/€70(non-members)

Final Cut pro X: An Introduction

This two day course suits both those new to digital video editing and existing editors familiar with other track-based non-linear editing platforms who wish diversify their editing skills and become competent Final Cut Pro X. Using the very latest version (10.1) and under the guidance of Northern Ireland’s only Apple Certified Trainer in Final Cut Pro X (Levels 1 and 2), participants will learn the media management and metadata foundations of FCPX that enables the hyper-efficient sifting of clips, the lightning-fast production of rough cut edits,  projects polished with animation, titles and effects and how to share your work to master files, mobile devices and contemporary social media outlets.

Dates: November 29th/30th

Cost: €170 (members)/€180 (non-members)

Opening with a film screening, The Irish VFX + Animation Summit is hosting masterclass sessions, presentations and discussions, bringing industry talent from both Ireland and overseas to share their experience and techniques.

his year’s speakers have worked on Edge of Tomorrow, Gravity, Transformers 2 and Guardians of the Galaxy while we’re also welcoming some of leading minds in VFX and Animation technologies. You’ll find more information here.