GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival and NTA Film & TV present starGAZE
starGAZE aims to elevate LGBTQIA talent through an internationally recognized film festival, providing access to both Irish and international creatives. Our mission is to amplify Irish LGBTQIA stories on screen and highlight the next generation of queer and trans voices from Ireland.
We welcome applications from LGBTQIA individuals of all backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on encouraging submissions from the global majority, trans and non-binary people, working-class communities, the Travelling community, individuals with disabilities, and all equity-seeking individuals who face additional challenges in the film industry.
The starGAZE Programme will:
- Offer a year-long mentorship programme providing consistent and meaningful support from experienced LGBTQIA filmmakers.
- Provide emerging LGBTQIA filmmakers with access to seasoned Irish and international creative talents to guide them at critical points in their careers.
- Utilize the platform of the GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival 2024 to raise the profile of these filmmakers and their work.
- Grant participants access to unique talks, screenings, and networking events at the GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival 2024 and throughout the year.
- Collect important, though sensitive, demographic information such as gender and sexual orientation in the application form to better understand the diversity of our participants and ensure equitable support for everyone.
Dates/Duration:
You must be available to attend GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival. Which takes place from August 1st – 5th.
Who Can Apply:
- LGBTQIA directors, producers and writers working in film, TV, radio, online content, animation, documentary, theatre, comedy, performance, visual arts using film/video who want to make work for the screen.
- Have written, produced or directed a short film which has screened at a recognised Irish or international film festival within the last 3 years, or has screened at a number of international LGBTQIA film festivals, or that has been broadcast on an Irish or international network or streaming service. Note: If your film has not screened at a recognised festival but has received specific recognition from LGBTQIA communities or platforms, we encourage you to reach out to info@gaze.ie for further discussion.
- Or, for writers only: have had one piece of full-length theatre work performed professionally in Ireland or one professional radio credit.
- Be working towards a debut feature-length project or television pilot/online commission.
- Be an Irish resident.
How To Apply:
Suitable applicants can now apply by filling on the application form link HERE
Deadline to apply: Monday 8 July at 5pm
Further Information
Please address any question to info@gaze.ie
starGAZE is supported by the National Talent Academy for Film & TV Drama
The National Talent Academy Film & TV Drama is an initiative of Screen Ireland and is managed by Ardán
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