Tickets went on sale for the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival this morning, and already a few of the bigger events have sold out! Still, there’s lots of work shops, free events, talks and the like over the festival, so check out some tips below. The Festival runs from 13th – 23rd February 2014 screening over 222 hours of film across 11 cinema screens.

There’s even a little piece of 90210 coming to town, with Jason Priestly will attend a screening of his film Cas & Dylan and take part in a public interview afterwards.

Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2014 unveils full line-up

Programme includes closing film The Stag and guests Peter McDonald, Andrew Scott, Amy Huberman, along with John Hurt, Jason Priestley, Peter Morgan and Richard Ayoade among a host of Irish and international guests

The 12th annual Jameson Dublin International Film Festival features over 135 films, including gems that will receive their Irish premieres; a strong strand of music-themed films; the best in short filmmaking with 16 short films screening; 27 intriguing Irish and international documentaries; and 13 star-studded galas of must-see films. 17 new Irish feature length films have also been selected to screen at the prestigious festival.

Over 100 international guests will attend the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2014, including Hollywood legend Richard Dreyfuss and filmmaker Terry Gilliam, who will attend screenings of their films and public interviews during the festival. Other high-profile guests this year include John Hurt, Jason Priestley, Brenda Fricker, James Fox, Jean-Marc Barr, Pollyanna McIntosh, filmmaker Richard Ayoade, directors David Mackenzie and Jonathan Glazer, alongside award-winning screenwriter Peter Morgan, who will give a screenwriting masterclass at the festival.

A must-attend festival event and one of the hottest tickets every year is the Jameson Cult Film Club screening. This year Jaws is the chosen feature and the previously announced guest Richard Dreyfuss will take part in a public interview following the screening. Information on how to apply for tickets can be found at www.jamesoncultfilmclub.ie.

OUT OF THE PAST

The Out of the Past strand will screen 16 titles and will include Harold Lloyd’s Safety Last! with live musical accompaniment by Neil Brand. The filmmaker’s granddaughter, Suzanne Lloyd, will attend the screening. A William Klein retrospective forms a core part of the Out of the Past season with the famed photographer and filmmaker attending what will be an unmissable public interview. Another notable inclusion being Michael Cimino’s breathtaking cinematic achievement The Deer Hunter. A 50th anniversary presentation of the classic The Umbrellas of Cherbourg will be screened.

VOLTA AWARD

In 2007, the festival introduced a career achievement award, the Volta Award, in order to celebrate individuals who have made a significant contribution to the world of film. Recipients this year will include Richard Dreyfuss, Terry Gilliam and Peter Morgan. The Volta awards are named after Ireland’s first dedicated cinema, the Volta Picture Theatre, which was established by James Joyce in 1909 on Dublin’s Mary Street. Previous recipients have included Al Pacino, Danny DeVito, Daniel Day-Lewis, Gabriel Byrne, Kristin Scott Thomas and Patricia Clarkson.

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

19 workshops and events will take place to provide opportunities for established and emerging filmmakers to network and discuss ideas and for audiences to explore the world of film both on and off screen. These include a casting workshop with Lucinda Syson and Margery Simkin; a production workshop with producer Paulo Branco and a screenwriting workshop and writers in conversation.

On Friday 14th February on Smithfield Square, the festival will present a unique demonstration of practical special effects, in partnership with F/X Ireland and the Stunt Actors Guild Ireland. The event is free and unticketed, and attendees will see Hollywood-style effects scenarios unfold on the streets of Dublin.