Category: Editing
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KOTT poster and Trailer released
Last year I edited the film King of the Travellers which is set to be released in a few weeks on April 19th. I’m delighted that the film is getting a release not only here but also in the UK. The film opens there this coming friday, so if you know anyone in the UK,…
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How Cool Is This
When Ali Came to Ireland screened at the Chicago Irish Film Festival this week in Illinois. Director Ross Whitaker was in attendance and got to meet the daughter of the man himself, Jamillah. She liked the film and gave it the thumbs up. How awesome would it be if she showed it to her ould…
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The Chicago Irish Film Festival
The Chicago Irish Film Festival is happening this week in Illinois. Among the many films playing there are two films I cut. Tonight When Ali Came to Ireland has its US Premiere and then tomorrow night marks the US Premiere of Frank Kelly’s Derelict. I would love to be over there for these screenings as…
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Look who is on Arainn Mhor tonight
The response thus far to Blian in Arainn Mhor has been great. Lots of nice feedback and its been doing great numbers on TG4. Tonight’s episode has a very special guest coming to the island that means a lot to him Check it out. TG4 9:30 http://vimeo.com/60749253
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Arran Mhor Tonight on TG4 9:30
The first episode of a new series I edited is to be broadcast tonight on TG4 at 9:30. Arran Mhor takes a look at life on the Donegal island over four seasons with tonights episode being about Spring. The series is made by the same people who made the wonderful series “Bhlian in Inis Oirr”…
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Ras Nominated for Celtic Media Awards
Yesterday the nominations for the Celtic Media Awards were announced and it was fantastic to see Ras Tailtean among those nominated in the best Sports category. I’m really delighted the film is getting some recognition as I’m very proud of my part in cutting it. This year the Celtic Media Festival will be held in…
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Ali is an IFTA Winner and some Valentine Treats!
I have been somewhat remiss at updating this blog in the past few weeks. I’ve been confined to my editing cave toiling away on a project and haven’t had much chance to keep things updated. The big news is of course that not only did “When Ali Came to Ireland” get nominated for an IFTA,…
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2012 – When Sport was King
Earlier this week we had the broadcast of When Ali Came to Ireland on RTE One and the entire production staff behind making the film were blown away by the positive feedback we received in person and online. All those nice things people said about it really do make the effort involved in making the…
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When Ali Came To Ireland TONIGHT 6:30
So its 2013 now and my year is getting off to a great start with tonights broadcast of “When Ali Came to Ireland” on RTE One at 6:30. This was a great documentary to work on, a cracking story that belts along with a eclectic mix of characters and a very unique Irish take on…
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When Ali Came To Ireland – IFI Screening
Earlier this month I finished work on an exciting new documentary called “When Ali Came to Ireland”. In 1972 Ali came to Dublin to fight Alvin “Blue” Lewis in Croke Park. This documentary is about that fight, where Ali was in his career, the colourful past of Blue Lewis and the extraordinary story of the…
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