The Dingle Film Festival finished on a high for Ennisman Mark O’Halloran who won the Best Feature Film award for ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’.
Now in its fourth year the Dingle Film Festival has been lauded as not-to-be-missed by Irish and International actors with its incredible programme of Irish-language and international documentary, feature and short films that push boundaries, alongside rare behind-the-scenes access, masterclasses and hands-on workshops led by world class industry experts.
Attendees were spoilt for choice with a packed lineup of twelve feature films, nine documentaries, twenty-eight shorts, three children’s films, eight master talks, and two industry networking events.
The festival kicked off on a special note with the screening of Everybody Digs Bill Evans, with the film’s scriptwriter and star of Adam & Paul’s Mark O’Halloran. The opening event set an electric tone for the weekend, concluding with a lively, interactive Q&A session with the acclaimed screenwriter.
And as the only film festival in a Gaeltacht area, the festival is proud to host sixteen bilingual films, documentaries and workshops as Gaeilge including an Scáileán Mór (Irish Language Funding Panel) led by Deirdre Ní Chóistín (Head TG4).
Of Mark O’Halloran’s ’Everybody Digs Bill Evans’, the judges said ‘a very stylistic piece, with incredible cinematography and outstanding performances from the entire cast. It gives us a fascinating insight into the world of a troubled artist, while reminding us that “an intermission is also a part of the music”.
Dingle Film Festival prides itself in being a stepping stone to up-and-coming filmmakers and talent, supporting the inspiring new work in film coming out of Ireland.
Every year the festival recognises the talented actors, directors and producers across the festival programme, with an awards ceremony, bestowing best in class in the various categories including Feature Film, Documentary and Short Film.