Spence Bros Film making Weekend
Nerve Centre 10.00am
Irish Shorts Comp Package 15
Strand Multiplex 12.30
The
Unseen Orson Welles
Nerve
Centre 12.00 noon
Working With Orson Welles
To many film buffs Orson Welles is the
most significant figure in the history of cinema. Welles completed the
direction of only a dozen films during his career, plus an assortment
of full-length movies that were never completed.
Born to wealthy Wisconsin parents, Welles joined Katherine Cornell’s
theatre troupe in 1934. In the same year he had his first brush with moviemaking,
co-directing and appearing in a short entitled The Hearts of Age. Welles
worked in the Federal Theatre, then in the Mercury Theatre, which he founded
with John Houseman, and performed on radio.
In 1938 he made a radio broadcast of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds and, as a result, a large section of the American public believed the fake news reports of a Martian invasion, causing widespread panic. Following this sensational broadcast Welles became famous.
Hollywood discovered the ‘Wonder Boy’
and in 1939 RKO signed him to a contract unprecedented in the annals of
film history: 25% of the profit and absolute creative liberty. It took
two years for Citizen Kane to see the light of day and the rest, as they
say, is history with this masterpiece continually toping the endless lists
of the best movies ever made.
The Foyle Film Festival is delighted this year to be able to offer the
audience a unique and exciting opportunity to see The Unseen Orson Welles,
a collection of shorts and features. Also included in this collection
of rare film and archive footage is the documentary Working With Orson
Welles, which provides a fascinating insight into the working methods
of the legendary genius.
Brid Brennan Q&A
Nerve Centre 2.00pm
The IFTA Interview at Foyle
Brid Brennan is on of Ireland's foremost Actresses working in Film, Television
and Theatre. Her many film credits include Felicia's Journey, Topsy Turvey,
Dancing at Lughnasa, Anne Devlin, Torjan Eddie, Maeve and Excalibur. Her
most recent television appearances have been as Mrs Young in Sunday and
Emily Moggin in the television series Any Time Now.
Audiences will also rememberher appearance in Cracker
as Maggie Harvey. In this interview lead by Filmmaker and Producer Margo
Harkin, Brid will discuss some of her favourite roles and, why, and how
she became an Actress. Brid won the IFTA Award for Best Actress for Dancing
At Lughansa.
Denis Lawson Acting Workshop
Millennium Forum 2.00pm - see
sat 30th
The Abduction Club
Strand Multiplex 2.30 - see
sat 30th
Irish 16mm Comp Package 16
Nerve Centre 5.30pm
Monsoon Wedding
Strand Multiplex 5.30pm
Heartlands Northern - Irish Premiere
Strand Multiplex - Closing Night
8pm
Spence Bros Film making Weekend
Nerve Centre 10.00am
Based on the festival theme of Reel Lives, this
in-depth film production course will explore the basics of how a film
treatment and practical shooting script lead to the actual shooting and
completion of a short story film.
This particular course is not intended to dwell upon the technical side
of filmmaking, but will concentrate upon the creative and acting aspects
of a short film production. As always, the course will have an end product
- the short film itself.
Previous acting experience is not strictly necessary but would be helpful;
what is strictly necessary is enthusiasm and a willingness to participate
actively in the course.
Age of Participants:18 years & over.
The Unseen Orson Welles
Nerve Centre 12.00 noon
Working With Orson Welles
A tribute to Orson Welles made by his Director of Photography and friend
Gary Graver. Working with Orson Welles is a biographical video film which
tells the story of Welles' return to Hollywood to take up a long-planned
project The Other Side of the Wind. This fascinating documentary features
interviews and rarely seen footage.
USA. 1994
Dir: Gary Graver
Cast: Peter Bogdanovich, Stacy Keach, Peter Jason, Cameron Mitchell, Susan
Strasberg
Dur: 1hr.34mins colour
Monsoon Wedding
Strand Multiplex 5.30pm
This joyful film is the story of an arranged marriage in India and the craziness of the preparations leading up to it. There’s a stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner and a large family from all over the world reuniting for the big event. The relationships between them all are dealt with in a light but touching way. This is a refreshing film full of colours and music, with the perfect mix of passion, hope, love, friendship, envy, sorrow, and lonliness.
India / USA / France / Italy 2001 / 1hr 54mins / colour
/ cert:15
Director: Mira Nair
Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Lilete Dubey, Shefali Shetty, Vijay Raaz, Tilotama
Shome, Vasundhara Das
Print Source: Eclipse
Heartlands Northern - Irish Premiere
Strand Multiplex - Closing Night 8pm
This comic road movie tells the story of
Colin, a man who decides to give up his local shop and travel across the
heartlands of England to win back his wife who has run away with another
man. Along the way he finds new friends, meets kindred spirits and experiences
life. Michael Sheen is outstanding as the underdog who finally triumphs
over his own limitations. This humourous tale will warm the hearts of
everyone who sees it.
UK 2002 / 1hr 38 mins / Colour / cert:TBC
Director: Damien O’Donnell
Cast: Michael Sheen, Mark Addy, Jim Carter, Celia Imrie,
Ruth Jones, Phillipa Peak, Jane Robbins,Paul Shane
Print Source: Buena Vista
