Moving Image Cork
It has been a very busy few weeks, what with trying to organise the formation of Moving Image Cork (www.movingimagecork.net) and finishing off the edit for the short film by Martin Vallely “Testament” of which I was DP and editor.Moving Image Cork had its inaugural meeting at the CIT Crawford College of Art and Design last Thursday and over 30 members attended – and what a great bunch of people you all are. I was bowled over by the enthusiasm shown by everyone. As a result of that meeting, at least four short films are going to be made this summer and there is a suggestion on the table that we might organise a Film Festival in Kinsale this winter for first time movie makers to showcase their work. Exciting times ahead.
Meanwhile…… Martin Vallely’s short film Testament, which was made as a result of a course we both attended at the Cork Film Centre, was premiered tonight in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Roundy Pub in Cork City, along with John Horan’s short film “Hardcore”. Both films were very well received and both are destined for the Cork Film Festival as well as other short film festivals at home and abroad. Sadly we have just missed entry to the Fastnet Film Festival. Testament can only be viewed by my friends on Vimeo.com. If you are not a member, then get a free account and become a friend – http://vimeo.com/user2638872. After the Cork Film Festival, I will make it public viewing for all.
In addition to all this activity, I have been intimately involved (as DoP and script editor) in the production of a new feature film “The Vein Within” by Philip McCarthy, which is due to start filming at the beginning of June. We are on target (just about) with the script in its nearly final form, locations being sorted, permissions sought etc. This film is to be shot entirely on Canon HD-DSLR cameras – the 5DMk2 and the 7D, technology which has brought high quality film making within the reach of the small independent production company.
Did I say that these are exciting times?
Tags: Canon 5dMk2, Canon 7D, Hardcore, Moving Image Cork, Testament, The Vein Within
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