This year’s group of filmmakers from Nemeton TV and South East Technological University have been working all year on their documentaries and dramas. They had the chance to share their films with the world at a premiere in Dungarvan’s cinema on Tuesday 14th May.
The Higher Diploma in Television and Media Production is run by South East Technological University in association with Nemeton TV and Udarás na Gaeltachta. It is one of the most industry-focused courses in the media sector and has gained a high profile in the industry with its impressive graduate employment record.
Dr. Moira Sweeney the Course director warmly welcomed the audience:
“The support of family, friends and participants is invaluable for the students when making their short films. I would like to acknowledge especially the immense experience and specialist mentoring that our dedicated team of lecturers in Nemeton and SETU provide.”
Students and lecturers on the Higher Diploma in Television and Media Production
Irial Mac Murchú, Nemeton TV CEO, delivered a strong message on the importance of the course:
“There is another fascinating range of compelling films on show this year. These emerging bilingual filmmakers are entering an industry which very much needs their skills. Táimid fíor-bhuíoch as an dtacaíocht leanúnach ó Údarás na Gaeltachta chun an obair thábhachtach seo a dhéanamh”
Some of the filmmakers have already won awards while others will soon be showing in festivals around the country and on TG4. Dr Susan Flynn, the Head of Department at SETU praised the quality and originality of the films:
“It is so important for these filmmakers to have such a supportive environment in which they can thrive. The emphasis on creativity in this programme is wonderful.”
Moira Sweeney welcomed Susan Ní Churnáin from Oifigeach Forbartha, Údarás na Gaeltachta, who highlighted the importance of the work:
“Bhí, mar is gnáth, ard-chaighdeán bainte amach ag rannpháirtithe an chúrsa Ard Dioplóma i Léiriú Teilifíse agus na Meán arís i mbliana. Treaslaím libh uilig as an obair iontach atá á dhéanamh agus bhí an rian sin le feiscint go smior san ábhar a cuireadh os comhair an phobail i nDún Garbhán. Ócáid fíor thaithneamhach agus spéisiúil.”
Professor Micheal Breen, External Examiner, School of Humanities SETU; Professor Brenda Murphy, Research Lead, SETU; Dr. Moira Sweeney, Course Leader, Nemeton TV | SETU; Susan Ní Churnáin, Oifigeach Forbartha, Údarás na Gaeltachta; Dr Susan Flynn, Head of Arts, SETU
Na Gearrscannáin | The Short Films
Sliabh Geal gCua Na Féile le Éamon Wall (14’22)
Leanann an clár faisnéise seo scéal an fhile Pádraig Ó Miléada (1877 – 1947). Rugadh é i Sliabh gCua, Co. Phort Láirge, ceantar álainn tuaithe óna bhfuair sé an inspioráid dá amhrán cáiliúil Sliabh Geal gCua na Féile.
This documentary follows the story of poet Pádraig Ó Miléada (1877 – 1947). He was born in Sliabh gCua, Co. Port Láirge, a beautiful rural area that inspired his famous song Sliabh Geal gCua na Féile.
Mary Rice Kent le Margaret O Brien (12’46)
Leanann an clár faisnéise seo saol gan iomrá Mary Rice Kent, sin-seanmháthair an scannánóra. Máthair Thomas Kent ab ea Mary, a bhí ar dhuine de cheannairí Éirí Amach 1916.
This documentary follows the less-known life of the filmmaker’s great grandmother Mary Rice Kent from Bawnard. Mary was the mother of Thomas Kent, one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising.
Aniar Aneas le Victor Bayda (14’04)
Bhí timpeallacht Uíbh Ráthach saibhir ó thaobh na Gaolainne de 100 bliain ó shin. Faoi na 80daí bhí an teanga beagnach imithe, ach tá cúrsaí ag athrú anois le cur i bhfeidhm an chéad phlean teanga.
The Uíbh Ráthach environment was linguistically rich 100 years ago. By the 80's the language had almost disappeared, but a change is taking place with the first language plan.
Four Star Trio le Oisín Ó hAonghusa (5’17)
Ina chlár faisnéise siúd, buaileann an ceoltóir Oisín leis an ‘Four Star Trio’ ó Chorcaigh. Is banna neamh-fhoirmeálta é seo a bhíonn ag cumadh agus ag seinm ní hamháin ar mhaithe an cheoil, ach ar mhaithe an tsuilt a bhaintear as chomh maith céanna.
In his documentary Musician Oisín meets the 'Four Star Trio’ from Cork. This is an informal band who compose and play not just for the music but for the joy of it!
An Mhain le Cassie Kirby (6’56)
Rinne ealaíontóir mór le rá Cassie Kirby scéal a chuirfeadh fainic ort faoi vaimpír a mhaireann ar shráideanna na Rinne, atá chomh ciúin leis an uaigh. ‘Abhartach’ a thugtaí air roimhe seo, ach anois freagraíonn sé do 'Steve', ainm nach bhfuil chomh hallabhrach céanna.
Well known An Rinn artist Cassie Kirby has made a cautionary tale of the vampire that lives among the deathly quiet streets of An Rinn. He was formerly known as Abhartach but now goes by the less enchanting title of Steve.
Lyrics In The Local le Calbhach Harte O Reilly (8’17)
Casann Calbhach leis an ealaíontóir ceoil Éireannach OFada. Canann rapálaí OFada ceann dá chuid amhrán agus suíonn sé síos i dteannta an chraoltói Mollaí Gough le haghaidh comhrá.
Calbhach meets up with Irish music artist OFada. Rapper OFada performs one of his songs and sits down with broadcaster Mollaí Gough for a chat.
Tinman & An Banphrionsa le Darrell McCrone (9’53)
Déanann Riordan, fear 39 bliana d'aois, an cinneadh go bhfuil sé chun dul go mór sa seans agus ceiliúr pósta a chur ar a chara is dlúithe ón gcoláiste. An t-aon fhadhb ná go bhfuil sí geallta le duine eile cheana féin.
Riordan, a 39 year old man, decides he is going to risk it all and propose to his best friend from college. The only problem is she is already engaged to someone else. This is New Ross actor Darrell’s first short drama.
Trioblóid Pharanormálta le Jesse Maguire (4’34)
Tá fear á chiapadh ag taibhse atá ann, is cosúil, díreach ar mhaithe a bheith ag cur as dó agus a shaol a dhéanamh níos deacra. Labhraíonn sé lena theiripeoir chun fáil amach an bhfuil a chuid amhrais fíor nó an í a shamhlaíocht faoi deara an rud ar fad.
A man is haunted by a ghostly entity that seems to exist solely to inconvenience him and make his life difficult. He talks to his therapist to see if his suspicions are true or if it is all in his head.
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