community projects

As part of my role as the filmmaker in residence for the county of Kerry I have devised and delivered a series of community film projects. These take the form of workshops in which I assist groups in creating their films by providing expertise, advice and access to equipment..

A person wearing a beige shirt sitting at a wooden table. The person's hand is visible, and they appear to be writing or drawing. In the background, there are red chairs and a dark wall.

poetry films

Over a series of workshops five community groups, from across Kerry, participated in poetry filmmaking projects. This was in collaboration with writer in residence Emer Fallon.

The aim was to write collective poems and create a filmed work based upon these offerings. Each project was shot on Super 8 film, adding a layer of artistry (and complexity!) to the projects.

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A mountain with grass and rocks in the background, partially covered with clouds. In the foreground, there is a parking lot with several cars and a row of green bushes. There are buildings and a church with a cross on the roof at the bottom of the image. The scene appears to be in a small town or village with a church and residential houses.

Writers on The Bus

In the summer and autumn of 2024, TFI Local Link Kerry buses became a moving inspiration for creativity, conversation, and connection through a unique initiative led by writer-in-residence Emer Fallon.

The aim was simple: to highlight the importance of rural public transport while offering writers a chance to lower their carbon footprint, forge connections, and find inspiration from the everyday experiences of shared travel.

I travelled alongside the writers to document their experience. We took the beautiful route from Daingean Uí Chúis to Dun Chaoin and captured some of the project participants' thoughts and reflections on their Local Link journey.

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