Ardán

Founded in 1989, Ardán is a non-profit, members based organisation dedicated to the development of film as an artistic medium in the West of Ireland. To this end, we support filmmakers, community and youth groups through education and training, equipment provision and information.

In 2014 Galway was awarded the prestigious title of UNESCO City of Film as a result of a bid led by Galway Film Centre in partnership with both local authorities and over 50 local companies involved in the audiovisual sector. Since gaining the designation Galway City Council, Galway County Council, Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board, Údarás na Gaeltacht and TG4 have all been involved in setting up a governance structure whereby the UNESCO City of Film offices are now housed within Galway Film Centre. This initiative is also supported by Galway Picture Palace, Galway Film Fleadh, Telegael, Eo Telifís and all of the main production companies and filmmakers based in Galway city and county.

We are located in Galway city, just a short walk from the Eye Cinema, in the Cluain Mhuire Campus of GMIT.

For further information contact:Ardán,Cluain Mhuire,Wellpark roadGalwayH91 WP9K

Telephone: +353 91 770 748 Fax: +353 91 770 746 Email: admin@ardan.ie

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