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LIGHTS Out! is a new type of film festival for young people dedicated to providing 6 to 16 year olds with the best films from Ireland and around the world with a diverse programme of animation, live action, documen- tary and short films. There will also be opportunities to get hands on ex- perience behind the camera with an exciting set of film workshops.
Lights Out! screenings 1n Clare will take place in the Glor Irish Music Centre in Ennis and will showcase plenty for young film enthusiasts to get excited about this summer.
The festival has been designed with the help of a Young Consultants Panel which enabled young people to have an active part in the planning of all aspects of the festival.
Clare was well represented on the panel by two young film buffs, Conor (12) from Ennis and Ruth-Ann (14), from Cree.
Lights Out! in Clare will kick-off with a programme of workshops that aim to foster the next generation of film talent. All events take place in
Glor Irish Music Centre. There is a weeklong crash-course “Make your own Movie with Fresh Film Festival’ (July 14 to 18 – Age 12 plus), one day Animation Workshops (July 14 to 18 – Age 8 to 12) and a special opportu- nity to learn about the classification process and let young people’s voices be heard at IFCO – Meet the Censor! (July 14 – Age 8 to 12).
At the end of the week ,there will be an opportunity to see and discuss the films made by young people dur- ing the week at the Young Filmmak- ers Panel (July 18th All Ages).
The film screenings aim to create new film experiences for all ages and in addition to the main shows, there will be two sets of Quick Flix (6 plus and 15 plus) short film screenings showing the best of young people’s shorts from the film festival circuit.
Lights Out! is an initiative of the Irish Film Institute and is supported by our lead partner, the Ombudsman for Children’s Office as well as RTE, The Ticket, The Irish Film Board and The Arts Council. In Clare, support is provided by Clare County Council Arts Office.