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The actors are cast and the cameras are about to roll as preparations for the Oskars night, which is scheduled for the INEC on March 29, are well and truly underway.

Close to 100 people attended the official launch of the event in Kilcummin clubhouse on Sunday evening - including the vast majority of the 70 actors who will take part.

The two parishes of Kilcummin and Glenflesk are joining forces in a major fundraising event for their respective GAA clubs.

Up to 2,000 people are expected to walk the red carpet on the night and it's the first time anywhere in Munster that the glitzy event will be held.

The audience will get to enjoy the premiere of seven eight-minute films starring the 72 actors who will feature in excerpts from some of the classic films - all professionally shot on film for the big screen.

At the launch of the event on Sunday evening in Kilcummin GAA’s clubhouse, the actors learned for the first time which film they're about star in and what role they will play.

The title of the seven films were also revealed, each of them a classic that is sure to produce some golden moments on screen.

The seven films to feature on the night are Forrest Gump, The Snapper, Sister Act, A Few Good Women, The Field, Father Ted and Michael Collins.

Actors will be coached for the next four weeks by Tipperary-born comedian and actor Tom O' Mahony, best known for his role as Tarquin on RTÉ's Republic of Telly.

All eight excerpts will be professionally filmed in various locations around Killarney over two weekends in March.

Audience members will turn to critics for the night in the INEC and vote for their Oskar-winning performances at what is expected to be a huge event, run by the Dublin-based Kevin Rowe Events.

"Already we can feel a great sense of excitement building among the

actors," said Niamh Dwyer of the organising committee.

"The majority of them were in Kilcummin on Sunday to find out what role they're playing and what lies ahead. It's something really different and not alone will it bring together two great GAA clubs and create a wonderful sense of community spirit, it will also raise much-needed funds at the same time.”