SUMMARY OF FESTIVAL EVENTS

Exclusive film viewings. Many of the greats from the silent movie era with a particular emphasis on children's cinema.

WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS
Upcycling Clothing and Makeup with Theatre Costume specialists. Street Theatre , Mime artists & Magicians. Stand up comedy and more.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening Parade on Thursday with a Sunday morning Parade of Stars in Vintage Cars. The Tramps Ball Thursday, Headline Comedy on Friday, The Gala award Show on Saturday with a Sunday most definitely not a day for rest this year as you will be spoiled for choice between film screenings, Ballroom dancing, Street theatre, sport, comedy and music concerts. Keep an eye on the breaking news items as events and performers are announced. Looking forward to seeing you all in Waterville, smiling broadly!!

Go to our main Films and Events page for more information.

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Film Competition for Aspiring Filmmakers

The pivotal event of the festival is of course the Competition for Filmmakers.

Known for their irreverence, integrity, honesty, humour and warmth - as well as their use of social commentary - Charlie Chaplin’s films have truly stood the test of time. The Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival aims to reflect the courageous and pioneering spirit of Chaplin’s work through screenings of his films and a competition for new and aspiring filmmakers.

Winners of the 2011 Film Competition

Category A " Comedy Films under 30 minutes
Manual Practico Del Amigo Imaginario
Director: Ciro Altabas " Producer: RETROproducciones S.L.

Category B " Comedy Films under 5 minutes
Tearing Strips
Director: Shaun O’ Connor " Producer: Alice O’ Sullivan

Category C " Social Commentary Films under 30 minutes
Diabhal ag an damhsa
Director: Paddy Hayes " Producer: Ciara Nic Chormaic

Category D " The Chaplins of the Future (under 18’s)
Gailge Bhriste
Director: Mark Holland " Producer: Niamh Ryan

Film Categories For Entrants to the 2012 Film Festival

The deadline for film entries is Friday July 20th 2012!

Category A	- Comedy Film under 30 minutes
Category B	- Comedy Film under 5 minutes
Category C	- Social Commentary Film under 30 minutes
Category D	- "The Chaplins of the Future under 30 minutes (open to young adults under 18 years only)

SUMMARY OF FESTIVAL EVENTS

WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS Upcycling Clothing and Makeup with Theatre Costume specialists. Street Theatre , Mime artists & Magicians. Stand up comedy and more.

Film Competition for Aspiring Filmmakers

Winners of the 2011 Film Competition

WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS
Upcycling Clothing and Makeup with Theatre Costume specialists. Street Theatre , Mime artists & Magicians. Stand up comedy and more.