Captivating Carlow short film Uncle Eric is selected for prestigious screening
Julien Jully and Rory Moran in a scene from the short film Uncle Eric
Local business Creative Productions is thrilled to announce that its first short film has been selected for screening at the prestigious 2024 Underground Cinema Awards.
Produced in February of this year, tells the story of Terry, a young man who, during a visit to see his uncle, discovers they share more in common than he ever expected.
The film showcases the exceptional talents of local actors Rory Moran and Julien Jully, who are well known on the amateur drama circuit. More recently, Rory appeared in the acclaimed Ollie Hennessy musical , while Julien took on the memorable role of the chef in Striking Productions' .
Directed by award-winning playwright and poet Darren Donohue, known for his acclaimed plays developed and produced by prestigious theatres such as the Abbey in Dublin and the Irish Repertory Theatre in New York. Darren brings his unique writing and vision to .
The entire film was shot on location in Goresbridge over two days in February and captures the local charm and beauty of the surrounding area.
“Collaborating with Creative Productions on has been a remarkable journey, with one of the many highlights being the opportunity to work with the exceptional talent Carlow has to offer,” said Darren Donohue, the film’s director.
The film was fortunate to have award-winning Kevin Hughes as director of photography and colourist. Working closely with the director, he crafted the film’s distinctive look and feel through expert lighting, framing and camera movement.
Based in Kilkenny, Kevin is a seasoned filmmaker and artist with over 25 years of experience and more than 40 films to his credit.
Carlow creative Richard Doyle, founder of Creative Productions, said: “We are incredibly proud of and the hard work and dedication from everyone involved in bringing this wonderful film to life.”
Richard produced and edited the film and has over 18 years of experience in the TV and video production industry. Richard’s notable TV works include , and (now Virgin Media Television).
As embarks on the Irish short film festival circuit, it is set to captivate audiences with its compelling story, stunning visuals and powerful performances.
The film hopes to have an official Carlow premiere later in the year for local audiences and also aims to screen the film at festivals across Europe, the USA and Canada later in 2024 and 2025, aspiring to receive nominations along the way.
Founded in Carlow back in 2006, Creative Productions is renowned for its innovative approach and dedication to high-quality video. Specialising in helping local businesses of all shapes and size sizes to get their message across using the power of video, the company always strives to exceed client expectations through creativity, planning and meticulous attention to detail.
The company took part in the South Eastern Creative Corridor initiative set up by Carlow Local Enterprise Office back in 2017, which underscores its ongoing dedication and ambition to grow a vibrant collaborative cluster in Carlow, helping to drive and nurture future projects throughout the southeast.
