Jameson First Shot competition winners will
write and direct a short film featuring Dominic West
TORONTO, April 11, 2017 /CNW/ - Jameson Irish whiskey is
searching for three undiscovered filmmakers for its 6th
annual Jameson First Shot competition, which provides
winners with the opportunity of a lifetime: a first big break in
the notoriously difficult film industry. Filmmakers can
enter online for the chance to have their scripts made into
short films, featuring award-winning British actor and director
Dominic West.
At the heart of the Jameson brand is the motto Sine Metu,
meaning 'without fear'. It's a motto that exists to encourage
people to be open to new people and new experiences – to being
themselves and taking the road less travelled. The Jameson First
Shot film competition asks filmmakers to write about what
matters to them, tell the stories that they want to tell and,
ultimately, make the film they want to make. It's a platform that
celebrates individuals that have incredible stories to tell but
haven't had the opportunity to bring them to life.
This year's winners will direct Dominic
West, known for his role as Jimmy
McNulty in HBO's highly-acclaimed series, "The Wire". His
role as McNulty allowed him to push boundaries and express his
vision for the show's characters, showing fearless self-belief when
he directed an episode in the final season. Winners will also have
the support of an experienced film crew and the guidance of a
world-class producer, Dana Brunetti.
He has produced multiple award-winning movies for film and
television, including "Captain Phillips," starring
Tom Hanks, and "The Social
Network".
Jameson Irish whiskey is
distributed and represented in Canada by Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd. "Over the
past years, we're received hundreds of submissions from aspiring
filmmakers around the world," says Maria
Sweeney, Senior Brand Manager of Imported Whiskies, Corby
Spirit and Wine. "It shows the passion and dedication of artists
and we hope to give the same opportunity to another Canadian winner
this year."
Canadian filmmaker Stephan Tempier won the 2015 Jameson First
Shot competition and travelled to Los
Angeles to direct actor Adrien
Brody in his short film, Boredom. Described as a "haunting
and beautiful" eight-minute short, Boredom breaks down the man's
troubled relationship with his friends and family.
How to enter:
The competition is open to entries on
April 3rd, 2017 and will
be closed on June 1st,
2017.
Eligible applicants must be 25 years or older living in the
following countries: Canada, US,
UK, Ireland, South Africa, Bulgaria, Australia and Israel.
Full rules, including length and theme, can be found at
http://www.jamesonfirstshot.com/.
About Jameson Irish Whiskey
Jameson Irish Whiskey's
story began in 1780 by founder John Jameson, who established a
whiskey distillery in Dublin under the family motto,
'Sine Metu' ('Without Fear'). Jameson personally selected barley
and casks and distilled his whiskey three times to create a smooth
spirit that has become the world's #1 selling Irish whiskey
today.
Visit jamesonwhiskey.ca or follow @JamesonCA
on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to
learn more.
About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian marketer and
distributor of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of
owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands
in Canada, including J.P. Wiser's®, Lot No. 40®, Pike
Creek®, and Gooderham & Worts® Canadian whiskies as well
as Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka,
McGuinness® liqueurs, and the recently acquired
Ungava® gin. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A.,
a global leader in the spirits and wine industry, Corby also
represents leading international brands such as
ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal® and The
Glenlivet® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey,
Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa® liqueur,
Mumm® champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Stoneleigh®, Campo
Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. In 2016, Corby was named one of
the 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by The Great Place to
Work® Institute Canada for the fifth consecutive
year, and was also listed among Greater Toronto's Top 100
Employers for the third time. Corby is a publicly traded company
based in Toronto, Ontario, and listed on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the trading symbols CSW.A and CSW.B. For
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SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications