Review: Irish Talent - New Shorts 9: Animation 2019
Orla Monaghan was at the Fleadh to celebrate the creative cornerstone of Irish film: the animation industry.
Galway Film Fleadh is a week-long international film festival taking place every July on the western edge of Europe in Galway, Ireland. Founded in 1989 as a platform for Irish filmmakers to exhibit their work to their peers, the central goal of the Galway Film Fleadh remains unchanged: to be a platform for the boldest new films, and to bring audiences & filmmakers from around the world together, to celebrate our shared passion for film.
Orla Monaghan was at the Fleadh to celebrate the creative cornerstone of Irish film: the animation industry.
In this podcast, Paul Farren talks to Ivan Kavanagh about his latest feature 'Never Grow Old' and the influences behind it, and discusses the Western genre in general and its enduring appeal. Ivan talks about working with John Cusack, Emille Hirsch and Déborah François and the craft of filmmaking.
Stephen Burke was in Galway to witness firsthand Rose Dooley's supernatural abilities that allow her to communicate with spirits.
Stephen Burke checks in on Galway's programme of live action shorts which explores the parallel problems of escapism from a variety of settings: judgement, troubled pasts and unhappy status quos.
Ruth McNally reviews Ivan Kavanagh's western starring John Cusack, Emile Hirsch and Déborah François.
Seán Crosson took in a selection of documentary shorts at this year's Fleadh, featuring works from both established and debut directors, showcasing the best of Irish talent.