Press release – for immediate release
Friday 6 November 2009
Acclaimed director Kirsten Sheridan has today called on Irish film talent to tackle the pressing human rights issues facing Ireland today.
Speaking in advance of tomorrow’s launch of the 2010 ICCL Human Rights Film Awards in Cork, the Awards Jury Member said:
“Following the great success of the inaugural 2009 competition, I am delighted that the Irish Council for Civil Liberties is to launch the 2010 ICCL Human Rights Film Awards during the 54th Cork Film Festival, Ireland’s oldest film event”.
“Film is a powerful tool for raising public awareness of pressing human rights issues, and the 2009 shortlist being screened on Saturday is testament to this power” she added.
“I am proud to once again serve as Jury Member for the 2010 Awards, which I am confident will boast a similar number of high-quality entries. I would encourage all those with a passion for human rights and film to enter, and I wish you all the very best of luck”, she concluded.
The 2010 ICCL Human Rights Film Awards will kick off with a screening of the six outstanding finalist short films from 2009’s successful inaugural competition.
The screening will take place at the Gate Multiplex, North Main Street, Cork, on Saturday 7 November at 1pm. The screening will be followed by a reception in the Bodega, St Peter’s Market, Cornmarket St, Cork for delegates, Jury Members and friends of the ICCL.
Press, photographers and broadcast media are invited to attend the launch screening, where shortlisted filmmakers from the 2009 competition and ICCL representatives will be available for interview.