1. What is the Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs?

The Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs is a brand new, three-day local film showcase dedicated to celebrating the filmmaking talent within Dundee, Scotland. Presented by Dundee-based Gomni Productions, it offers a platform for filmmakers of all levels to share their stories and creative work with a local audience, ranging from short films to feature-length productions, irrespective of budget or scale.

2. Who is organising the Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs?

The event is being organised and presented by Gomni Productions, a digital media company based in Dundee, Scotland, representing the works and projects of Glenn Millar, a filmmaker and digital media creator with extensive experience in various forms of digital media production, including filmmaking, music composition, and digital art. 

3. What is the aim of the Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs?

The primary aim of the Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs is to provide a showcase and platform for Dundonian filmmakers and digital content creators, embracing a wide range of genres and styles, from feature films and short films to music videos and social media content. It seeks to support existing filmmakers, inspire the next generation, and redress the lack of support for local art and artists within Dundee by highlighting Dundonian culture and talent.

4. Who can submit films to the Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs?

The showcase is inviting submissions from filmmakers based in Dundee and the surrounding area. Inexperience is not a barrier to inclusion; the organisers are looking for interesting and engaging content of all types and lengths, from fully produced features to short clips created for platforms like TikTok. The focus is on celebrating the creative spirit and storytelling abilities within the local community.

5. What kind of films and content are being sought for the showcase?

The Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs aims to be inclusive and showcase a diverse range of cinematic creations. This includes feature-length films, short films, documentaries, local band music videos, drone video work, social media clips, and more. The organisers are open to various genres and styles, encouraging filmmakers to submit anything they feel is interesting or fun and reflects their creative efforts.

6. How will the Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs be promoted?

Gomni Productions will be undertaking various promotional activities to ensure the event reaches a wide audience. These include press releases, advertising, print materials like flyers and posters, social media campaigns, and street-level promotion. Support and encouragement will also be given to participating filmmakers to help them further promote their own work in conjunction with the festival's efforts. A dedicated promotional website (dundeecinema.com) and social media pages have been deployed.

7. When and where will the Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs take place?

The Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs is planned as a three-day event, starting from Friday, June 13th to Sunday, June 15th. 

The venue is "The Vine" but it's advisable to check the official website (dundeecinema.com) for the confirmed dates and venue details once they are announced.