We are working to digitise all of the Film West Magazines created and issued by Galway Film Centre between 1985 and 2001. This archive is a work in progress, and below is the first round of issues – 1-10 of 46 magazines.
Launch of the Boulevard of Film in Potsdam
On 4 July 2024, the first plates of the Boulevard of Film on Brandenburger Straße were unveiled in the presence of Lord Mayor Mike Schubert and director Andreas Dresen. A total of 55 square granite plates with the titles of significant films, that were shot in Potsdam, will be installed as part of the redevelopment of the pedestrian zone. An … Read More
Short Doc Bursary 2024 Recipient: Kimberly Gray Ennis
Kimberly Gray Ennis is the second Ardán/ Galway City of Film short documentary bursary recipient for 2024! Alongside the bursary, she will be mentored by filmmaker Donal Haughey. ‘Vessels of Grief’ looks at the funeral lamenting practice of keening and the women who lead these practices within their community in Connemara. Kimberly is an emerging director and producer originally from … Read More
Short Doc Bursary Recipients 2024: Team Lavinia De Vito & Tess Doolan Burke
Team Lavinia De Vito and Tess Doolan Burke are the first of two Ardán/ Galway City of Film short documentary bursary recipients for 2024! Alongside the bursary, the team will be mentored by filmmaker Donal Haughey.
Misleór Short Doc Grant Recipient 2024: Ella Louise Ward
We are delighted to announce the recipient of the Misleór Short Doc Grant for 2024 – Ella Louise Ward! Hailing from Tuam, County Galway, Ella is an artist and a renaissance (wo)man who thrives on learning new things, embracing creativity, and taking on fresh challenges. Her passion for art and creativity drives her to explore and push boundaries which fuels … Read More