South East film challenge is creative success in Waterford
'Hear the Roses', starring Tily Mae and directed by Ryan Falconer along with a team composed of: Colin Roberts (Editor), Summer Venn-Keane (Camera), Nicky Dowling (AD) won the 'Best Film' award in the adult section.
Seven filmmaking teams took on a 24-hour challenge in Waterford recently celebrating local talent, storytelling and the growing screen industry in the South East.
The South East 24H Film Challenge, hosted by Waterford Film Centre, wrapped up a hugely successful weekend of filmmaking, collaboration and community spirit.
Over the course of just 24 hours, seven teams, including teens and adults, created original short films using a surprise prop, a mystery line of dialogue and a Waterford landmark as key story elements.
A spokesperson for the organisers said the challenge culminated in a public screening on Sunday, July 20, at St Patrick’s Gateway Centre, attended by more than 100 people.
The winning films were selected by judges Jamie Hooper (ScreenCork) and Suzanne McKenzie Young (ScreenWexford). The overall winning film in the teen section was, 'Shutters', written and directed by Lucy Colbert who is a member of Waterford Youth Arts.
The team involved was also composed of: Neeva Coughlan (cinematography), Emma and Neeva Coughlan (Producers), Emily Doherty (Camera Assistant), Charlie Maher (Music) and actors Leon Kavanagh and Willow Donnelly.
In the adults section the winning film was, 'Hear the Roses', starring Tily Mae and directed by Ryan Falconer along with a team that was composed of: Colin Roberts (Editor), Summer Venn-Keane (Camera), Nicky Dowling (AD).
The teen participants were given 90 seconds to tell their stories, while adult teams created 5-minute short films, filmed, and edited in a single day.
Celebrating a growing screen culture the film challenge was one of the many events organised by the Waterford Film Centre to keep growing the region’s screen industry. It provided emerging filmmakers with the opportunity to collaborate, showcase their talent and engage with Waterford as a cinematic canvas.
Organised by the Waterford Film Centre in collaboration with South East Women in Film, the event reflected a growing momentum behind Waterford's role in Ireland's national screen landscape. All the films can be viewed on the Waterford Film Centre’s website www.waterfordfilmcentre.com.
The spokesperson for Waterford Film Centre extended special thanks to those who supported the initiative and made it possible including: Jamie Hooper (ScreenCork); Suzanne McKenzie Young (ScreenWexford); Guest judges - Wil Fahy (Outpost Creations) for props and awards; Antonella Berti, for stunning poster and promo designs; Jacqui, Oonagh and Flavia from Waterford Film Centre and South East Women in Film.
