GFD film library is where our company started back in 1958 distributing 16mm products from RKO, United Artists, Paramount Universal and other major film makers to the school and college market. This also took place in hotels private homes clubs parish halls up and down the country. In 1983 the coming of video was the death knell to this market yet it still continues to survive with Film Societies and University showings and some club party showings.

With the market moving to video it was a natural progression for us to go this route as well and today we handle the group viewing market in Ireland for all the major film distributors such as UIP, Columbia Tristar, Disney Buena-Vista, Touchstone, Fox Warner, Rank, First Independent, Guild, etc.

In the main our products are available shortly after or sometimes concurrently with cinema releases depending on the distribution arrangements which gives us a window before "HOME USE" release to the general public.

With the emergence of better and brighter Video Projectors we can now offer Schools and Clubs a Video projection service complete with the necessary sound equipment together with operators if required to set up and run their showings with the latest cinema releases.

Let's go to the races

Along with feature movie films we also offer a RACE NITE service for FUND RAISING.

RACE NITE films are a very popular way for charities to raise much need cash for their activities. They are run as a private members club draw and can be an evening of great fun and entertainment. The success of this method of fund raising is due to the way the programme is made up by getting as many people as possible to contribute a small amount such as ten pounds to buy a horse which get their name in the programme and spreading the sponsorship and advertising over many people rather than asking a few to dig deep for the charity or club. We provide a full video projection and hire service for all the necessary equipment that may be needed on these nights be it on 16mm or video along with sound reinforcement systems.

If you have not run a race night for your club or charity then we suggest you give it a try we have a full explanatory leaflet on how to set it up and run the night. Please ask for RACE NITE Brochures.

For any further informations ask deirdre@gfd.ie