Galway City of Film/Ceantar Scannán is a UNESCO designation held by Galway City and County Council and managed on their behalf by Ardán. Ceantar Scannán means Region of Film as Gaeilge. Galway City of Film’s objective is to develop talent in the film industry in Galway City and County as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
Programme
The annual programme includes bursaries and events such as the Little Cinema 48 Hour Challenge, Short Documentary Bursary, Misleór Short Doc Grant, and Culture Night, plus more.
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An archive of the history of Galway as a City and Region of Film (Ceantar Scannán) and the timeline of events that led to and continues the legacy of this UNESCO designation.
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Galway UNESCO City of Film Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Tribute to Iconic Filmmaker Bob Quinn
President Michael D. Higgins and Lelia Doolan Present City of Film Award Photo Credit: Emilija Jefremova Read more on IFTN Read more on President.ie On Friday, November 29th, 2024, Galway…
Article 1 of 7 in a series of articles on the history of cinema in Galway by local historian and writer William Henry. Photo: Eyre Square circa 1897 - c.…
To mark 10 years of Galway's UNESCO designation as a City of Film/ Ceantar Scannán, we have given the dedicated Galway City of Film website a new look and we've…
Galway City of Film / Ceantar Scannán
is a UNESCO Designation
Managed by Ardán
On behalf of Galway City and County Council
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