Limerick filmmakers to pitch their work to executives

TWO LIMERICK artists are in Berlin for the opportunity to pitch their work to the top film-buyers.

Former Limerick Leader columnist Richard Lynch, a screenwriter, and producer Tara Doolan have joined Film in Limerick’s delegation.

They are at the European Film Market in the German capital to pitch their feature film projects to financiers.

The market takes place alongside the Berlinale Film Festival and is one of the leading events of its kind in the world.

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It’s attended by more than 8,300 international industrt professional - including 1,500 buyers.

Ultimately, it’s known as a place where independent film producers find partners and finance to make their projects a reality.

Producer Tara will be pitching her Screen Ireland backed TV project Bluebell Fields.

Richard meanwhile, comes with his feature script The Crier, a horror movie also backed by Screen Ireland.

Tara said: “It is a very beneficial experience and to be supported so well on a local level is incredibly appreciated and important for emerging companies and filmmakers producing work in the Mid-West region.”

Richard added: “I am honoured to go to the Berlinale, this year, as it has been a dream of mine since I was a young child to make a horror movie. I wrote the screenplay with two of my best friends Gary O’Donnell and Tracy Aspel and we have poured our heart and souls into this story. To have our work acknowledged by two respected film organisations such as Film In Limerick and Screen Ireland is a dream come true.”

Paul Patton, director of further education and training, at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board said: “We are delighted to continue this innovative initiative with Film in Limerick, providing real world training and experience for producers and screenwriters who are actively developing their feature and TV projects.”