Five films will be shown as part of the showcase, which has been produced by Nemeton Media in An Rinn and the WIT’s Higher Diploma in Television Production.
The event takes place at the SGC Cinema in Dungarvan at 1pm.
Well known Waterford based photographer John Foley has made an intriguing documentary called ‘Díoltas’.
It is based on the brutal kidnapping, imprisonment and eventual execution of RIC District Inspector Gilbert Potter by the IRA in 1921 during the War of Independence.
The film illustrates Potter’s last arduous days spent in safe houses amidst the dramatic backdrop of the Comeragh mountains. Locals who have familial and historical connections to the events narrate the true story, which adds a personal element and a deeper perspective to this gripping documentary.
Well-known young Clare musician Caoimhe Morrissey and Cork native Andy O’Leary explore the power of music therapy in their heart-warming documentary ‘Guth An Cheoil’.
James lives with Down Syndrome and in this documentary, we go on a moving journey with him and his family and discover how much music therapy has benefitted all of their lives.
Dungarvan hurler Kevin Daly explores the devastating impact of injury on young players in his illuminating documentary ‘An Seanléim’.
When former Cork minor and U21 hurler Aaron Ward tore his cruciate ligament, he thought his sporting career was over.
The documentary explores Aaron’s fears for his future in sport, the challenges he faced mentally and physically and the steps involved in his comeback from this crushing injury.
Laura Coady from Waterford and Eannaí O’Sullivan of Cork have linked up together to write, produce and direct their own sit-com drama ‘Cara Nó Namhaid’.
Two college students with very different personalities are forced to live together and to make matters worse share the same bedroom. Will these girls ever become friends? Or will they end up with nothing more than a bitter relationship and a longing for personal space?
Cillian MacGabhain from Mullingar has created a fascinating programme ‘Bígí Sibh Féin’ in which he explores how writing and performing music and stand-up comedy have helped him to see the world from a different perspective.
Helena Keane from County Meath has finally been able to realise her dream of making comedy. Her skit ‘Nuacht Nocht Anocht’ is a mock current affairs programme in which the panelists discuss satirical and farcical topics in a hilarious way.
Helena’s wit and flair for comedy-writing shines through in this entertaining programme.
Waterford artist Amii McGuinness explores the world of Paganism today in Ireland in her eye-opening documentary ‘Págánach’.
Amii travels the country and poses the questions: Is Paganism still alive in Ireland today? And what motivates a Pagan to choose this path in life? The documentary was created in a bid to help people understand: Pagan beliefs, music , history and rituals.
In ‘‘Oglaigh Rojava’ Waterford native Leo De Moinbhíol provides a unique and revealing insight into a huge revolutionary project currently taking place in Kurdistan in Northern Syria.
Irish people and other international volunteers have joined the Rojava revolution against ISIS to fight for the rights of oppressed Kurds. In this captivating documentary, we meet these volunteers and find out what inspires them to help others in such dangerous territory.
