Report: Solax Film Club
From intimate family histories to urgent stories of exploitation, Solax’s latest programme traces the many realities of migration, while asking what it means to find belonging in a changing Dublin.
Rachel Melita is a film and media professional with a focus on storytelling and creative expression. A graduate of Dublin Business School’s MA in Film and Creative Media, she has a background in creative writing, screenwriting, and communication, which she uses to craft compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Her script Ablation of the Spirit was nominated by the Shitshow Film event – a DIY film festival – where it won the Most Diverse Award.
From intimate family histories to urgent stories of exploitation, Solax’s latest programme traces the many realities of migration, while asking what it means to find belonging in a changing Dublin.
Goodbye, and the very best of wishes, to our fantastic mentees of 2025. It was a busy few months of projects, radio slots, interviews, and brilliant, brilliant writing from our 2nd annual Film Journalism Mentorship Programme.
In this Film Ireland Podcast, we spotlight the 6th Dublin International Comedy Film Festival with director Mo O’Connell, a live stand-up heat with Culture 8 & Dublin Liberties Distillery, & Rachel Melita in conversation with writer/actor/filmmaker Laoisa Sexton.