Programme – Ennis International Film Festival

Friday

EIFF: International Shorts 1 & 2

Ennis International Fantastic Filmfest (EIFF) is the first festival in Ireland to feature the ‘fantastic’ genre, which includes Horror, Fantasy and Sci-fi films. glór is the screening venue for EIFF. The programme will feature films from around the world, to include best of Irish and international.

International Shorts 1 - Friday 28 October 2:00pm
Currently Unrated (EIFF Guidance is 12+ approx)
Runtime 88 min / Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy

A selection of the best International shorts from around the world, highlighting the best Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy from the UK, USA, Kazakhstan, Mexico, France, and Spain.

International Shorts 2 - Friday 28 October 4:00pm
Currently Unrated (EIFF Guidance is 15+ approx)
Runtime 88 min / Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy

A selection of the best International shorts from around the world, highlighting the best Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy from The Netherlands, UK, USA, France, Spain, and Australia.

For more information and bookings:
https://glor.ie/events/eiff-international-shorts-1-2/

EIFF: York Witches’ Society – Opening Gala Feature

Friday 28 October 7:30pm
Currently Unrated (EIFF guidance is 12+ approx)
2022 / United Kingdom / 90 min / Horror

Amber Gray, a descendant of the last witch of England, heads to university for her first year of study. She unknowingly carries with her the power of her ancestors. As her magical abilities slowly emerge, Amber catches the attention of the school’s elite group, the York Witches’ Society.

Clare Premiere
Screening introduced by Director Liza Bolton
Director: Liza Bolton
Writers: Liza Bolton, Brian Marchetti & Jack Marchetti
Producers: Philippe Martinez & Alan Latham
Cast: Rachel Warren, Sydney Craven, Finbar Lynch & Georgia Lock

For more information and bookings:
https://glor.ie/events/eiff-york-witches-society-opening-gala-feature/

Saturday

28 DAYS LATER

Saturday October 29th @ 9.30Am Arc cinema
Run time 1hour 53 mins

28 Days Later is a 2002 British postapocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. It stars Irish Actor Cillian Murphy as a bicycle courier who awakens from a coma to discover the accidental release of a highly contagious, aggression-inducing virus has caused the breakdown of society. Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns, and Brendan Gleeson appear in supporting roles.

Garland took inspiration from George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead film series and John Wyndham’s 1951 novel The Day of the Triffids for the film’s post-apocalyptic story. Filming took place in various locations in the United Kingdom in 2001. The crew filmed for brief periods during early mornings and temporarily closed streets to capture recognisable and typically busy areas when they were deserted. John Murphy composed an original soundtrack.

For more information and bookings:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/28-days-later-2002-tickets-439040791827

Odyssey Studios Prosthetics Workshop:

Saturday October 29th @ 10.30Am College of Further Education and Training Ennis Campus

Delivered by Mark Maher and his team from Odyssey Studios, the masters of prosthetics makeup, this 5-hour, hands-on workshop will take place at Limerick Clare Education and Training Board Campus at Clonroad Ennis. This is a rare opportunity for those with a special interest in film make-up and/or prosthetics for the film industry to participate in a high-level workshop at a greatly subsidised cost of €35 (thanks to EIFF sponsors). If you have an interest in this subject, you will be impressed by what you’ll learn, see (and apply) during this 5-hour deep-dive workshop.

About Odyssey Studios
As one of Europe’s largest permanent model making studios they providing a comprehensive in-house design and fabrication service to clients using the latest in modern technology. They specialize in creating miniature models, props, prosthetics, large scale set pieces, costume and custom special effects pieces. Their services include 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, 3D Modelling, CNC Machining and Laser Cutting

For more information and bookings:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/433464232187

Workshops - Screen Hair and Makeup Masterclass

Saturday October 29th @ 10.30Am College of Further Education and Training Ennis Campus

learn Hair and Make Up artistry for the Film and television Industry

It takes a special skill set to work in hair and make-up for the film & TV industry. If it’s a sector you’d like to train or work in, you’ll love this opportunity .

What’s on offer is a 45-minute interactive introduction to hair and make-up techniques for film and TV industry. These exciting and practical workshops will appeal to teenagers

There are three 45-minute workshops starting at: 10am, 11am and 12noon.

Places on these workshops are free and available on a first come first served basis, with a maximum of two tickets per booking.

Age range is 14+

For more information and bookings:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hair-and-makeup-artistry-for-film-tv-tickets-433470430727

Why Horror? Panel Discussion

Saturday October 29th @11.30am Tus Campus, Binden St.

A group of international and Irish industry professionals will gather to examine what attracts filmmakers and writers to the horror genre. Led by Fangoria Magazine Co-Owner and horror film producer Tara Ansley, the panel includes celebrated Irish producer John McDonnell of Fantastic Films, Director Liza Bolton (York Withes’ Society) Producer of Sci-fi and horror, James Ryan and award winning author of gothic literature Dr Tracy Fahey.

For more information and bookings:
https://www.evenbrite.com/e/why-horror-panel-discussion-tickets-433455385727?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

‘Road from Short to Feature’ is an afternoon masterclass on Saturday October 29, by American Screenwriter Bryce McGuire. Hollywood Reporter magazine described McGuire as ‘the hottest genre writer in Hollywood’. This is an unrivalled opportunity to learn from the best.

For more information and bookings:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/myevent?eid=433450180157

Hocus Pocus - Halloween fun for all the family

Saturday October 29th @12.00nn Arc Cinema
Run time 1hour 36 mins

29 years since they were last on the big screen, Kenny Ortega’s Halloween Classic Hocus Pocus returns to our cinema for one day only. The long awaited sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, was released to steaming platform Disney+ on September 30th.

You’re in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches - Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy - return from 17th century Salem after they are accidentally conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters! It’s a night full of zany fun and comic chaos once the tricky 300-year-old trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth - but first they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat. Loaded with bewitching laughs, Hocus Pocus is an outrageously wild comedy that’s sure to entertain everyone.

For more information and bookings:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/hocus-pocus-1993-tickets-439032456897

Workshops - Filmmaker Bryce Mcguire on making the leap from short to feature film

Saturday October 29th @ 2.30pm Tus Campus, Binden St.

Writer/Director Bryce McGuire talks about his experience turning shorts into produced feature films. From selling and adapting multiple projects for Hollywood studios, to using the short as a way to develop your own ideas, short films are one of the most powerful tools an aspiring filmmaker has.

About Bryce McGuire
McGuire is a Writer and Director, based in the United States. Currently, he is set to direct the feature version of his short film NIGHT SWIM for Blumhouse/Universal Studios.

For more information and bookings:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ennis-international-fantastic-filmfest-54778100233

Character Design Workshop with Ken Coleman

Saturday, 29 Oct 2022, 14:00 IST
TUS Ennis Campus Bindon Street Ennis Ireland

This exciting one-hour workshop by Ken Coleman was originally designed as a tutorial for Imagine FX magazine and subsequently chosen for their 2023 annual cover.

Over the past year, Ken has developed a library of 3D scanned assets, including character heads, armour and weapons to composite scenes of his favourite characters from the world of He-Man, Skeletor and the Masters of the Universe. The vintage toy box art, 80s iconic movie poster art and Frank Frazetta are strong influences on the type of finish used in his nostalgic imagery.

About Ken Coleman:
Ken Coleman is a mixed media artist combining fine art training with photography, traditional sculpture, 3D Modelling, digital painting and emerging technologies. He is a lecturer at Limerick School of Art & Design in Game Art & Design, Animation and Visual FX. His work has been published worldwide, clients include: The Cranberries, Morbid Angel, The Blizzards, Black Star Riders, Battletech & Catalyst Games, XP-Pen, Shining 3D Scanning Technologies, Imagine FX Magazine and NEO Stock.

For more information and bookings:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/character-design-workshop-with-ken-coleman-tickets-433461323487?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Experiences

Whiskey Experience
Saturday, 29 Oct 2022 @ 6:30pm, Sweet N Green Cafe

Local whiskey experts Paul Quin and Eric Flynn introduce participants to the 4 pillars of Irish whiskey styles (Single Grain, Single Malt, Blended, and Single Pot Still) with an informative overview and tasters. This event takes place downstairs in Sweet N Green Cafe.

Ticket price: €20 + booking fee

For more information and bookings:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whiskey-experience-the-four-pillars-of-irish-whiskey-making-tickets-433467943287

Pitch and a Pint Competition!
Saturday, 29 Oct 2022 @ 8:00pm, Lucas Bar

Fangoria Magazine Co-Owner, and Producer, Tara Ansley, and Filmmaker Bryce McGuire invite you to join them for a pint (and a pitch!) competition. Tara and Bryce will meet with a maximum of 12 hopefuls one on one in the snug. Each contestant will have 3 minutes on the clock to pitch their project. The winner will recieve a 60 minute feedback session via Skype with Bryce McGuire to help develop your project idea. Each pitching contestant will get a free pint of Fangtastic, created by Western Herd brewery for the Ennis International Fantastic FilmFest!

For more information and bookings:
https://bit.ly/3ESA6JF

Sunday

EIFF: Irish Shorts 1 & 2

Ennis International Fantastic Filmfest (EIFF) is the first festival in Ireland to feature the ‘fantastic’ genre, which includes Horror, Fantasy and Sci-fi films. glór is the screening venue for EIFF. The programme will feature films from around the world, to include best of Irish and international.

Irish Shorts 1 – Fantastic Atlantic at (Sunday 30 October 11:30am)
Currently Unrated (EIFF Guidance is 12+ approx)
Runtime 50 min / Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy

A selection of the best new Irish shorts from around the West of Ireland. Highlighting the best Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy from Clare, Limerick, and Galway Filmmakers, as well as emerging talents from TUS University students.

Irish Shorts 2 – Sunday Scares (Sunday 30 October 1pm)
Currently Unrated (EIFF Guidance is 15+ approx)
Runtime 70 min / Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy

A Sinister Selection of the best new Irish shorts from around Ireland. Featuring 7 scary shorts in the genres of Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy, the programme includes an Animation short, and an As Gaeilge period thriller.

This event is followed by a short awards ceremony at 2pm which you are welcome to attend free of charge.

For more information and bookings:
https://glor.ie/events/eiff-irish-shorts-1-2/