Lights, camera, action as Cork film festival sees 60th year

It’s all lights, camera, and action as the Cork Film Festival gears up to celebrates its 60th anniversary this November.

Ireland’s oldest film festival, which will be officially be launched on October 13, will put the spotlight on emerging film talent and the prestigious Academy Awards and will celebrate its landmark anniversary with 150 events running over 10 days.

The limelight will also be on the Irish winner of the Grand Prix for Best Short film which for the first time will be put forward to the Oscar long-list for award consideration.