January was a quiet month for me photography wise, so these are three photos that reflect what I shot. I like the lady in the cinema covering her face, I can't decide if she is laughing or sneezing, she is talking to someone, so I hope she was laughing. The body language and expressions of …
IFI- Noel Hill: Aisling Ghéar
These are photos I took at the Premiere of the Documentary featuring musician Noel Hill, called Noel Hill: Aisling Ghear, which was part of the Trad Fest in Templebar last weekend. Stephen Rea is the Patron of Trad Fest, so he opened the event. The viewing was sold out with people on a waiting list …
IFI – 25th Anniversary
I had the pleasure of being a tiny part of the IFI's 25th Anniversary Celebrations in 2017. President Michael D Higgins and his Wife Sabine were the Special Guests for the evening. Patrick Bergman the actor was also there, I did not realise who he was until he was pointed out to me, and I …
IFI – Cardboard Gangsters
The IFI held a showing and Q&A of 'Cardboard Gangsters', and Irish made film. The film wasThe film is co written by John Connors and Mark O'Connor. The film was shot in 15 days in Darndale, Dublin. It was an enjoyable film, and very timely, given the present situation with Organised Crime Gangs in Dublin. …
IFI – Lovers & the Despot Q&A
The Final documentary on the last day of the Documentary Festival in the IFI was a screening of The Lovers and the Despot. I loved this film, it was my favourite of the three that I saw over the weekend. This is a new release in the cinemas and next year, it will be on …
IFI -Land of the Enlightened
Another film that featured at the IFI Documentary Festival was the 'Land of the enlightened'. This Q&A involved the Translator for the film as well as the film maker. It was great to hear a man from Afghanistan views on the film and the attitude of Irish people to Afghanistan.
IFI -Rocky Road to Dublin Q&A
The IFI held a sold out screening of 'Rocky Road to Dublin', as part of the Documentary Festival in September. The Q&A involved Blindboy from the Rubberbandits and Paul Duane to discuss this film. The conversation that followed was lively and thought provoking, as to how far Irish Society has come in 50 years. Blindboy was …
IFI – Mattress Men Q&A
Between the 22nd and 25th of September 2016, the IFI held their annual Documentary Festival. The opening night started with the Documentary "Mattress Men", which is centred around Mattress Mick, the Dublin mattress Shop. The IFI held a reception after the film showing and the following Q&A. If you get a chance to go to …
IFI – Childhood of a Leader Q&A
Liam Cunningham came to the latest IFI Q&A to answer questions about the newest film he is in, 'The Childhood of a Leader'. The session was humorous and animated. Liam is great to listen to and the audience seemed to enjoy the experience.
IFI – VIVA Q&A
This was one of the ongoing series of Q&A's that the IFI run during the year. This Q&A focused on the film VIVA. Viva is an Irish made Cuban film, about a Drag Queen and his emotional relationship with his Father. The Film's Director, Paddy Breathnach was present with the Writer, Mark O'Halloran, the person …
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