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Learning to Breath Under Water’ wraps production

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Learning To Breathe Under Water, directed by Rebekah Fortune, has completed production in Galway, Ireland, with the support of WRAP.

Featuring an impressive cast led by Rory Kinnear (The Imitation Game) and Maria Bakalova (The Apprentice), the film has already garnered significant international interest, with pre-sales to territories including Benelux (September Film), Bulgaria (Beta), Eastern Europe excluding Poland (HBO), Former Yugoslavia (Karantanija Cinemas), the Middle East (Front Row), Poland (Best Film), and airline distribution (Aardwolf). The project is co-produced by Ireland’s Wildcard (Patrick O’Neill) and the UK’s Shudder Films (Jack Tarling), whose previous collaboration on Kneecap was both a box office success and Ireland’s submission for the Oscars.

Learning to Breathe Under Water follows an eight-year-old boy (newcomer Ezra Carlisle) as he navigates life after the death of his mother while his father swings between manic creativity and debilitating anxiety. The arrival of a Bulgarian au pair, played by Bakalova, brings unexpected changes to the household.

The film represents a global collaboration, with co-production partners including KeyFilm in the Netherlands, One Wave Films in Wales, and Eiru Films in the west of Ireland. Funding came from several prestigious bodies, including Screen Ireland, the BFI Global Screen Fund, Ffilm Cymru, the Netherlands Film Fund, Bankside Films, and Three Point Capital. WRAP investment played a vital role in facilitating production in Galway city, allowing the project to showcase the region’s talent, locations, and industry infrastructure. The feature was film in and around Galway City utilising Galway Airport as a studio space where several sets were built.

This is Fortune’s second feature film, following her acclaimed 2017 debut Just Charlie, which won the Ecrans Junior Award at Cannes, the Audience Award at Edinburgh, and was nominated for two BIFAs.

Original article by Mona Tabbara and published on Screen Daily. Read it here.

See also ‘Learning to Breath Under Water’ wraps production at Eirufilms.com

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WRAP Commission Professional Development Support: Access to Markets 2024

WRAP Commission to provide support for Regional professionals to attend international markets/trade events

As part of its efforts to support regional Film, TV, and Games creators across these counties the WRAP Commission offers support for producers to attend international markets & trade events such as the Marché du Film in Cannes, or GamesCom. 

Support Available 

WRAP can offer financial support towards registration/accreditation for international Marketplace such as: 

Attendance/Registration Fees: WRAP may cover or subsidise the cost of registration for Marketplace Attendance, granting access to market screenings, networking events, and industry seminars including: 

  • EFM / Berlinale, Germany
  • Cannes Film Festival, France 
  • Annecy International Animation Film Festival & Market, France 
  • Sheffield DocFest, UK 
  • Gamescom, Germany 
  • IDFA, Netherlands
  • Focus London, UK

Logistical Support: WRAP may offer logistical support to assist producers in navigating the complexities of attending markets, including: 

  • Providing information and guidance on visa requirements, travel arrangements, and accommodation. 
  • Offering advice on maximising the benefits of attending Markets, including advice on scheduling meetings, preparing pitch materials, and following up with contacts after the event. 

What is NOT Covered: WRAP cannot cover the following: 

  • Travel Expenses 
  • Accommodation 
  • Non-Registration-related costs 

Access to Markets: Assessment Criteria 

Accreditation Rules:  Please note that any application will be subject to the normal accreditation requirements of each market which may include verifying you/your company and requiring other materials such as IMDb listing, etc. 

Residency in the WRAP Region: Producers seeking support from the WRAP Fund must be resident in the WRAP region, comprising Galway, Clare, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, or Donegal.  

Track Record: Producers should have a demonstrated track record of professional experience and success in the industry, which may include previous credits on successful productions, awards or recognition, participation in industry training programs, or membership in professional organizations.  

Project Proposal: Producers must submit a project proposal outlining the project or projects they intend to promote at Market, including information such as synopsis, budget, financing plan, target audience, and distribution strategy. 

Budget and Finance Plan: Must demonstrate their ability to cover any remaining costs not covered by WRAP  

Funding Necessity: Producers must demonstrate that they are not already in receipt of funding for attending the Market you are applying for.  

Please Note:

This is a COMPETITIVE process and WRAP cannot guarantee support for Marketplace attendance.  

This is a LIMITED fund and operates on a competitive basis until exhausted annually. WRAP cannot guarantee support for every Marketplace and priority will be given to producers/companies who make the best case for supporting their attendance at a particular market based on the impact it will deliver.

In EXCEPTIONAL cases WRAP may consider specific requests for attending Genre or Format-specific International Markets. This will only be considered if the Producer/Company can make a strong case that it would be likely to have a significant impact on their capacity to create and sustain work in the region

How To Apply 

Email WRAP@ardan.ie with your details, your request for assistance, and the name of the Market you wish to attend. Please use the subject line: “Market Attendance Support”. This is a rolling call, but it is strongly advised that you get in touch 6-8 weeks prior to a marketplace closing registration if possible.  

WRAP is a joint initiative between Ardán and WDC, in association with local authorities in Clare, Donegal, Galway City, Galway County, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, and Údarás na Gaeltachta. 

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