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'Remote Strutting' | Directed by Lorna Fitzsimons (Ireland, 2024) An imaginative young IT professional battles self-limitations that prevent her from stepping out of her comfort zone and into the real world. 🎟️ Coming to screen at #Deaffest 2026! https://shorturl.at/3u9An ► Available to watch now on Deaffest Online Cinema: /doc/ #SigninStyleatDeaffest

Night Driver has won the 'Best Short Film' silver Shark Award at this years @kinsalesharkawards It was also nominated for 'Best Direction' in the Ireland category. Thanks to all the judges for selecting us, we are delighted 😁 Night Driver was created through Virgin Media Discovers with @screenireland & @virginmediatelevision

Remote Strutting screening during @berlinale as part of @screentalenteurope A massive thanks to @manwith3buttocks and @ardan_ie for including us. @lornafitzsimons director making a lovely job of announcing the film. Written by @ruairs DoP @durcanbrian Original Song @paudieryan Musical score @natasapaulberg Editor @julian_ulrichs Post production @first_element_postproduction Location @portwestireland @deafvillageireland 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 @lisaaekelly @danewhyteohara @sheilamoylette @jocro_77

I had the incredible opportunity to work as a trainee 3rd Assistant Director on a production filmed in Westport and its surrounding areas and of course, I couldn’t leave without capturing some behind-the-scenes magic 🎬 Here’s a glimpse from the set of “Collision” RTÉ Storyland, now available on RTÉ Player for those who haven’t seen it yet. This powerful episode follows the story of two teenage boys, their love, and the life-changing consequences of one reckless decision. It’s a story about responsibility, accountability, and how one moment behind the wheel can alter everything. Huge thanks to Western Front Studios, Mick Carolan and Emer&Brian Durcan - I’ll be adding you all as collaborators on this post 🤍 Available now on RTÉ Player. Tagging: @screenireland @rte_entertainmentonline @westernfrontstudios @mickcarolan1 @durcanbrian @gncmagazinciniz @gazefilmfest @rteplayer With Valentine’s Day approaching, it feels like the perfect moment to share a story about love and the responsibility that comes with it. ❤️

💥Collision - our RTE Storyland will launch today as part of @screenireland slate launch. 📺 Available for viewing on the RTE Player. Two schoolmates go on the run after causing a deadly car crash. As justice edges closer, the boys are forced to confront their guilt and secret relationship. Written and Directed by Michael Carolan and starring @cameron_brady and. @cuanseadna #queerstories #RTEStoryland2025 #mayofilmmaker

Thrilled to share #OurFather is off to Canada for the 🇨🇦 @toirishfilmfestival 🇮🇪 in March! Thank you to the #TorontoIrishFilmFestival team for including us, what a wonderful start to 2026! 🍁☘ #OurFatherShortFilm #TIFF @screenIreland @bowstreetacademy @westernfrontstudios #IrishFilm

Night Driver is now streaming on @disneyplus 📺 Written and directed by @mickcarolan1 (Collision, They Can’t Know About Me) funded under the Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Scheme and funded by @screenireland catch it on both Virgin Media Player and Disney Plus 👏 👏 Cast: Ngozi - Charis Agbonlahor @charis.agbonlahor Eve - Sophie Vavasseur @sophie_vavasseur Samuel - Memphis Oniru @memphisoniru_actor Phillipa - Sive Doyle @sivedoylex Brandon - Denny Baptist @johnjasonish Safra (Shruti Shandilya), John (Fiach Kunz), Barry (Shane McCarthy), Jay (Andy Hourihan), Aaron (Oscar Lewins). Casting by Shauna Griffith @shaunagriffith_ 🌠Post-production Editor @julian_ulrichs Musical Score by @diehexen sound Designer @robflynnsound Colourist @nat_colourist Post Production House @first_element_postproduction 🎥 Crew: Production Manager - Adrian McGreal Locations Manager - Matthew Buckley Casting Director - Shauna Griffith 1st AD - Stephen Fuller 2nd AD - Chris Ellis /Amy Ryan 3rd AD - Paulina Kiewesz DOP - Brian Durcan @durcanbrian 1st AC - James Marnell 2nd AC - Barra Dogherty Camera Assistant/DIT - Rossa O’Dowd Gaffer - Andrej Patcher Assistant Lighting - Ashley Casey Key Grip - Joey Lynch Production Designer - Saoirse O’Shea Sound Recordist - Anthony Egan @cupitronsound Costume Designer - Alexandra Maria Sofroni Hair/Makeup - Jean Louise Keady Stills Photographer - Stu Teehan Production Assistant - Alice Turpin Intimacy Officer - Sinead Cassidy Holt Action Vehicles - Stephen Carrol & Stefan Greenberg Catering - Max Fashion Shoot Photographer - Lorna Fitzsimons Fashion Shoot Hair/Makeup - Ivey Sullivan Thank you to our sales and distribution agent @networkirelandtelevision for making this possible. #NightDriver #NowStreaming #DisneyPlus #ShortFilm #virginmedia

*SPOILERS* - Some very nice cast photos from my new drama COLLISION taken by @ugniusbra Collision is streaming now on RTÉ Player 📺 Stick it on while you get through your Quality Street over Christmas. 🎄 Cast Cillian – Cúán Hosty-Blaney James – Cameron Brady Gerry – Benny Redmond Hannah – Connie Woods Mary Canning – Michelle O'Loughlin Garda O’Malley - Sgt Declan Casey Garda Jennings - Garda Vincent O’Boyle Ollie – Petie Heraghty Laura – Grace Hughes Mam – Eithne McGreal Dad – John Carty Casting - @sgcasting_

Official Trailer – Collision 💥 This year’s RTÉ Storyland season goes out with a bang. 📺 RTÉ2 at 9.35pm Tomorrow night — Thursday 18th December “Two schoolmates go on the run after causing a deadly car crash. As justice edges closer, the boys are forced to confront their guilt and secret relationship.” Written and directed by Michael Carolan Starring Cameron Brady and Cuan Hosty Blaney ▶️ On the RTÉ Player afterwards for further enjoyment #Collision #RTÉ2 #RTÉPlayer #RTEstoryland #IrishFilm #ShortFilm #Drama #IrishTalent #FilmCast #Casting #BehindTheScenes #MustWatch #IrishTV #FilmPremiere #OnScreenMagic #IrishActors #SupportIrishFilm #queerstories @dottybee.ie @deecaff6 @lauratorenbeek @alicehmt @jamesidonnelly @cupitronsound @steviekngstn @redcatsfx @kate.mjordan @fintan.gibbons @shane_serrano @westportgaa @smclouisburgh @brendancondren @shotmaker_grips @m0loughlin @nichola_joyce @catherine.canny.3 @conniewoods_ @susannahnorrisagency @shelleylowrytalent @eoghanhand @rory_fitzpatrick @katiesmeraldofilm @ugniusbra @mayocollegefet @mayoartsservice @rsaireland

Hard to choose a clip from COLLISION that doesn't spoil all the craziness that happens in this new RTÉ Storyland drama. There will be a lot more swearing for sure 🤐. Catch the full show this Thursday 18 December at 9:35 PM on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player!

🎬 Our Storyland episode COLLISION hits RTÉ2 on Thursday, 18th of December, the final episode of the series 👀💥 A dream come true with our long-time collaborator, rising star Writer/Director Michael Carolan, starring the seriously talented duo Cuan Hosty-Blaney and Cameron Brady, and shot by our gifted DoP Brian Durcan. Logline: Two schoolmates go on the run after causing a deadly car crash. As justice edges closer, the boys are forced to confront their guilt and secret relationship. Huge thanks for believing in us! RTÉ, Frank Agnew, David Crean and Kate McColgan from Screen Ireland. Collision was the most enjoyable shoot we have ever worked on, pure joy, passionate graft, and so many belly laughs. I still miss you all!!! Credits part 2: Casting Agent– Shauna Griffith Costume Designer – @deecaff6 Assistant Costume – @saoirse.baker Hair/Makeup – Kate Jordan VFX Make-Up Artist – Louise Sheridan Production Trainee – Leontin Munteanu Set Transportation Officer – @fintan.gibbons Stills Photographer – @brazdzius 2nd Unit DOP – @shane_serrano 2nd Unit 1st AC – Andrew Gallivan 2nd Unit 2nd AC – @iancjryan News Report Camera – Charlie Foy Action Vehicles Car hire – Gary Greenberg / @shotmaker_films Tracking Vehicle – Cameron Crosier AFrame – Garth Wilson Stunt Coordinator – @brendancondren Stunt Assistant – Tor Condren SFX Supervisor – Frankie Waite Senior Technician – Nigel Sinclair Technician – Jason Rea Post Production Editor – @julian_ulrichs Sound Designer – Paul Rowland @audiopost.ie Original score by Composer – @rivalconsoles Post-Production Supervisor – Chríona O’Sullivan Post-Production Coordinator – Ciara Kirwin Colourist – @nat_colourist VFX Artist – Ricardo R.Gambini Re-Recording Facilitator – @robflynnsound Assistant Editor – Rebekah Long Graphics – Stephen Bowen Post House Facility – @first_element_postproduction We can’t wait for you to see it. Tune in Thursday, 18th of December!

COLLISION - Premiering Thursday 18 DEC 9:35PM on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Very proud to share these first pics of our new RTÉ Storyland drama which I wrote and directed back in October. Logline: "Two schoolmates go on the run after causing a deadly car crash. As justice edges closer, the boys are forced to confront their guilt and the secret relationship they've hidden." This was an amazing experience working with some of the best talent in Irish film at the moment from script to production and post. COLLISION is my third collaboration with @westernfrontstudios - funded and supported by @explorerte and @screenireland . I can't wait for everyone to see it when it airs. Mark yer calenders 👀🗓 CREDITS Pt1 Cast Cillian – Cúán Hosty-Blaney James – Cameron Brady Gerry – Benny Redmond Hannah – Connie Woods Mary Canning – Michelle O'Loughlin Garda O’Malley - Sgt Declan Casey Garda Jennings - Garda Vincent O’Boyle Ollie – Petie Heraghty Laura – Grace Hughes Mam – Eithne McGreal Dad – John Carty Crew Director – Mick Carolan Producer – Emer Durcan and Brian Durcan Production Manager – Dorothy Whittaker Shauna Griffith – Casting Sophie Vavasseur – Casting Assistant Production Coordinator – Adrian McGreal Production Assistant – Martina O'Malley Production Assistant – Caoimhe Halligan Locations Manager – Kieran Hennessy Locations Officer – Kevin Nestor 1st AD – Tom Speirs 2nd AD – David Kennedy 3rd AD / Trainee Line Producer – Croía McDermott Assistant Director Work Experience – Olga Bondarenko Script Supervisor – Josh Kenny Health and Safety Officer – Sophie Ridley DOP – Brian Durcan 1st AC – Jakub Bajerski 2nd AC – Sophie Fullam Trainee Camera – Francis Ellison DIT – Aoife Mcdowell Gaffer – Eoghan Hand Best Boy – Rory Fitzpatrick Assistant Lighting Department – Katherine Smeraldo Key Grip – Joey Lynch Key Grip – Richard Bradley Assistant Grip – Niall Flynn Production Designer – Steve Kingston Art Department Head – James Ivan Donnolly Department Assistant – Alice Turpin Department Assistant Trainee – Holly Bruinette Sound Recordist – Anthony Egan Boom Operator – Ben Meakin Intimacy Officer – Laura Torenbeek