THREAD: Screen Skills Ireland will be posting a daily resource to help us keep #remotelearning while we stay home.
Today we're sharing 'Section 481 & the Film/TV Industry', a new report highlighting the screen sector's contribution to the Irish economy.
https://bit.ly/2INZkKY
Today we're sharing 'Section 481 & the Film/TV Industry', a new report highlighting the screen sector's contribution to the Irish economy.
https://bit.ly/2INZkKY
Stay tuned over the coming days for more interesting reports, resources, and more to keep us both educated and entertained.
Feedback and comments are welcome! #remotelearning
Feedback and comments are welcome! #remotelearning
Today we're sharing @Fni_film's brilliant Wrap Chat podcast. This episode, Mind Yourself, focuses on the skills that filmmakers can build on to safeguard their health & wellbeing. It also features a discussion with our own @fran_keaveney! #remotelearning https://bit.ly/3d8wra9
A short and sweet article today, exploring five easy ways to engage in lifelong learning - all of which you can do from the comfort of your own home. #remotelearning https://bit.ly/2xaFN4G
We're closing out the week with an excellent case study from @YoungOffenders_ Series 2 & 3 explaining how they cut down their carbon footprint, via @ScreenIreland's Green Filmmaking page. 
#screengreening #remotelearning
https://www.screenireland.ie/filming/green-filmmaking

#screengreening #remotelearning
https://www.screenireland.ie/filming/green-filmmaking
In need of a break? Why not make yourself a cuppa & enjoy some #IrishShorts? 
You can now watch a curated line-up of Irish short films on
@RTE_Culture, in association with @ScreenIreland. First up is Martin McDonagh's Oscar-winning comedy Six Shooter. https://bit.ly/2UuxDMz

You can now watch a curated line-up of Irish short films on
@RTE_Culture, in association with @ScreenIreland. First up is Martin McDonagh's Oscar-winning comedy Six Shooter. https://bit.ly/2UuxDMz
Today's resource is the brilliant Scriptnotes podcast & we're sharing an episode that we thought was almost too good to be true: Learning from Movies.
It covers techniques for making the most of the movies you watch & questions to ask afterward. https://johnaugust.com/2020/learning-from-movies
It covers techniques for making the most of the movies you watch & questions to ask afterward. https://johnaugust.com/2020/learning-from-movies
We have a treat for you today as we're sharing @desdoylefilms in conversation with Emmy-winning writer Michael Zam. Sit back & enjoy their fascinating discussion covering writing, the TV landscape, & more.
Listen on the Screen Skills Ireland SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-226052577/des-doyle-interviews-michael-zam
Listen on the Screen Skills Ireland SoundCloud

FX Guide is a website dedicated to VFX in film and TV, with interviews, articles and podcasts exploring new VFX technologies and how they're being used in the latest releases. #remotelearning https://www.fxguide.com/
Looking for a project this weekend? Why not try shooting a film on your iPhone with this easy guide!
We'd love to see your masterpieces!
https://learnaboutfilm.com/iphoneipadfilm/filmmaking/
We'd love to see your masterpieces!

Are you feeling inspired this week? Check out the @bbcwritersroom site for advice, interviews, toolkits and other resources to support your writing.
You can even read scripts from the BBC drama & comedy archives to learn from some of the best.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/writers-lab

You can even read scripts from the BBC drama & comedy archives to learn from some of the best.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/writers-lab

Did you know you can listen to all of @BAFTA's lectures, interviews, masterclasses, Q&As, & more on Soundcloud?
Listen to your favourite filmmakers & performers talk about their work via this link
https://soundcloud.com/bafta
Listen to your favourite filmmakers & performers talk about their work via this link

You can now access lots of brilliant resources from @LibrariesIre online and free of charge, including ebooks, audiobooks, newspapers, and magazines. 
Have a browse of their collection via the link below.
#remotelearning https://www.librariesireland.ie/news/online-services-during-coronavirus


Have a browse of their collection via the link below.
#remotelearning https://www.librariesireland.ie/news/online-services-during-coronavirus
Don't miss @12bowstreet's online Short Film Festival, featuring work from their talented alumni. 
There's something for everyone, so ease yourself into the week with some award-winning shorts
http://bowstreet.ie/shorts/

There's something for everyone, so ease yourself into the week with some award-winning shorts

Meet some fellow creatives & make new friends this Saturday 11th April, all from the comfort of your own home courtesy of @Fni_film's online network event.
Register free now at https://wearefni.com/
Register free now at https://wearefni.com/
Ecologies of Cultural Production, a @CreativeIreland research project delivered @CreativeArtsTCD, is now available to read online. The project investigated careers in Irish film, television drama & theatre with the aim of informing policy.
#remotelearning https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/publications/
#remotelearning https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/publications/
Looking to improve your skills behind the camera? You can take free, online classes with @NikonUSA covering both stills photography and video. 

#remotelearning https://www.nikonevents.com/us/live/nikon-school-online/


#remotelearning https://www.nikonevents.com/us/live/nikon-school-online/
Start the week the right way with some fabulous #IrishFilm courtesy of the @IFI_Dub Player.
As well as features films you can enjoy newsreels, travelogues, animations, & more from the IFI Irish Film Archive.
#remotelearning https://ifiplayer.ie/
As well as features films you can enjoy newsreels, travelogues, animations, & more from the IFI Irish Film Archive.
#remotelearning https://ifiplayer.ie/
If you are struggling during these difficult times, you are not alone & the supports you need are available. Today we are sharing @MentalHealthIrl's website, which has advice & toolkits to help you mind your mental health & support others.
https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-support/covid19/

Wishing you could catch a movie with friends? Now you can, with comedian @AlisonSpittle's nightly film watching parties. 

Just vote via Twitter poll for tonight's film, press play at 9pm, & follow the #CovideoParty hashtag to chat with your fellow viewers!


Just vote via Twitter poll for tonight's film, press play at 9pm, & follow the #CovideoParty hashtag to chat with your fellow viewers!
You can find many free online courses via @OUFreeLearning. There are lots on offer here for screen sector professionals, including ‘Creative Writing and Critical Reading’ and ‘The Business of Film’ (developed with Pinewood Studios).
#remotelearning https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue
#remotelearning https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue
If you're looking for some inspiration to help you stay motivated while working from home, @BrownBagFilms have put together some handy tips & advice to help you make the most of your home office.
https://www.brownbagfilms.com/labs/entry/our-essential-tips-for-working-from-home

If you've missed any of our Screen Talks webinars (or just want to watch them again!), you can catch up now via our Vimeo channel.
https://www.vimeo.com/screentalks

No matter what area of filmmaking you're interested in, you can find a huge array of online short courses via
@SCNFTS, from writing to producing to directing.
#remotelearning
https://nfts.co.uk/short-courses
@SCNFTS, from writing to producing to directing.
#remotelearning
https://nfts.co.uk/short-courses