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Film Ireland and Mayo-based production company HeartFelt Drama, in partnership with the National Talent Academy for Film & TV Drama and Film Mayo, present a special live event at Ballina Arts Centre on 10th May - Local Voices, Global Stories: Celebrating Screen Creative Talent. This is a celebration of talent in the Irish screen industry, with insights from creatives with close links to the Mayo community. CEDI Galway is delighted to be one of the supporters of Local Voices, Global Stories.

Open to all, this event is particularly aimed at filmmakers, artists, students, film lovers, and creative professionals and will allow them to delve into the filmmaking process, from development to distribution. With discussions and first-hand accounts of accomplished careers, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the workings of film and TV production while exploring potential pathways to further their own creative careers.

The panels will be moderated by WGI Chair and HeartFelt Drama Founder and Director, Jennifer Davidson.

Local Voices, Global Stories Programme

Panel 1: Creative Voices from Mayo & Beyond

  • Ray Lawlor (Obituary)
  • Doireann Langford (Crá)
  • Mary Fox & Marty Thornton (Hidden Assets)
  • Jade Murphy (Screen Ireland)

Panel 2: Producing: People, Projects, Partnerships

  • Roisin Geraghty (A Want In Her, Sunlight)
  • Vanessa Gildea (IADT, Documentary & Film)
  • Gar O’Brien-Collins (Western Region Audiovisual Producers Fund)
  • Niamh Fagan (Screen Ireland)

Tickets are free but limited - register your place to avoid disappointment.

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