The National Talent Academies Film & TV are thrilled to be hosting a Networking Event at the 10th edition of the Adaptation Film Festival in Leitrim.
Adaptation Film Festival focuses on the filmmaking community in the Northwest region. For this event, Eibh O’Brien-Collins from the NTA Film & TV and Lorraine Higgins from NTA Crew west will outline the new initiatives particularly aimed at writers, directors, producers and crew, while Johnny Gogan will outline forthcoming plans for the Creative Heartlands project.
We are also thrilled to showcase Emma Brennan's proof of concept, ‘Puppet Tears’, as part of this event. Emma was one of the successful recipients of the 2022 Directors Lab fund, which is designed to support emerging diverse directors in the early stages of their careers.
When & Where
Event Date: Saturday 23rd September 2023 (6:30pm to 8:00pm)
Venue: The Glens Centre, New Line, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
Admission: Free. Reserve your place HERE
About Puppet Tears:
Puppet Tears is a scene adapted and directed by Emma Brennan from the play of the same title by writer, actor and puppeteer Conor Lambert who stars in the film. Shot with a budget of 5K as part of the NTA Director’s Lab Award 2022, the 3-minute scene explores the themes of mental health, family breakdown and the solitary life of an artist. Shot in Co. Roscommon where both Emma (native) and Conor have strong connections, the creative team included cinematographer Aidan Gault and regional crew Niall Flynn (lighting, gaffer) and Patrick O’Rourke (sound). Johnny Gogan from Creative Heartlands was also present to support the project. The scene was edited in San Francisco by Ian Montgomery.
About Adaptation Film Festival:
The Adaptation Film Festival will run from September 22nd – 24th in Leitrim, marking its 10th anniversary with a line-up that includes newly commissioned work from regional filmmakers, workshops in screenwriting and acting and a range of film screenings for all age groups and tastes. Highlights include new work by Roddy Doyle, archival pieces by Anglo-Irish writer Elizabeth Bowen, a tribute to the pioneer of Irish-language cinema, Bob Quinn, and films showcasing the next generation of Irish filmmakers.
Read more about Adaptation Film Festival HERE.
See you there!
The National Talent Academies Film and TV is an initiative of Screen Ireland managed by Ardán.
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