Women are in the focus on film

A celebration of female film directors at Triskel Christchurch in Cork aims to shine the spotlight on the many women making independent and art house films in an industry that is predominantly male.

Deep Focus: Women in Film Festival will showcase 10 of the features, documentaries and short film festivals from around the world. The festival is the brainchild of Chris O’Neill, head of cinema at Triskel Christchurch.

“It is not only timely but also long overdue to be hosting a festival dedicated to female film makers,” says O’Neill.