It is with great sadness that the staff, management and board of Filmbase announce that, after thirty two years of serving the Irish film community, the organisation is coming to a close.
Filmbase has been fighting for many years against difficult financial circumstances and as a not for profit organisation that fight has always been a tough and challenging one.
Debts which had accumulated at the organisation had reached a point where it was unrealistic for Filmbase to continue operations.
This is a decision which has been reached with great sadness by all involved and the organisation will now move into Voluntary Liquidation.
From a statement released by Filmbase, in Temple Bar, Dublin 2, this afternoon.
Read the statement in full here
Thanks John Gallen
Oh no! That’s awful news. I used to hang around there when I was a trendy student.
…with Bertie?
I pictured him in his beret, saying ‘action!’ :)
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…and yes, terrible news :(
Jodhpurs, acoustic loudhailer, shoulder-robed leather coat and riding boots: the full Von Stroheim!
That’s a shame. Twas a great resource.
Loved it but I could never understand why they didn’t utilise the spaces better for events.
It just felt like a student union sometimes.
That’s a shame. They were a valuable resource for many student filmmakers
What a pity. Great courses, great gear and really helpful, knowledgeable staff members. Sorry to see this go :(
Do they own the premises?
I don’t know. It used to be Arthouse.
Filmbase Masters students are trying to raise funds to finish out their masters project feature film over on indiegogo…
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-comeback-a-feature-film-music-rock/x/18334532#/