THE WIDESHOT
THE WIDESHOT
THE WIDESHOT PROGRAMME
The Wideshot Programme offers a compelling series of workshops, educational experiences, training sessions, and captivating events centred around the realm of digital storytelling and creative multimedia skills. This programme inspires young people aged 18-30 in Ireland, our focus is particularly on nurturing talents from migrant and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
The Wideshot Programme serves as a powerful catalyst, not only equipping young individuals with the essential tools to amplify their voices and share their unique narratives through the captivating mediums of film and creative media, the programme also offers pathways to into the media industry.
We are now taking applications for our 2024 programme from young people who want to kickstart their careers.
PROGRAMME LAYOUT
Community Workshops
Summer Residency
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Facilitated by experienced film and media artists and practitioners, The Wideshot community workshops provide a hands-on introduction to the art of storytelling through multimedia.
Over 6 workshops in location Dublin and Limerick, participants will delve into the fundamentals of film production, gain insights into creative techniques, and unlock their potential in an interactive and supportive environment.
Whether you're a budding filmmaker or simply curious about the magic of media, our workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and ignite your passion for visual storytelling.
WORKSHOPS TO BEGIN AGAIN IN SPRING 2024
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Meet the Team
The Wideshot Summer Residency selects eight lucky young people who took part in the community workshops to participate in an immersive filmmaking experience. This residency empowers selected young people to harness their potential in creative media and digital storytelling through in-depth mentorship, on-site training with professional equipment, studio tours and collaborative teamwork. Aligned with their personal narratives and the skills they have learned over the workshops, these young people will be challenged to collaboratively create and showcase a short film in six days.
2023 Mentors included, Journalists: RTE’s Zainab Boladale & Newstalk’s Jess Kelly, Directors: Frank Berry & Rana Sawalha, Filmmakers: Sakir Hader & Aisha Bolaji, and Producer: Farah Abushwesha.
With the support of The Wideshot Media Partners, these young people will also be offered traineeships and internships in the industry.
SUMMER RESIDENCY
We are currently looking for Wideshot Summer Residency Partners for 2024, email: thewideshot@gormmedia.com
2023 RESIDENTS
OUR FUNDERS
The Wideshot Programme is supported by the Ireland Against Racism Fund 2023 by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, The Arts Council of Ireland Arts Grants Fund 2024-25, and Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland under the Screen Stakeholders Fund.