Dromglen Productions

10/07/2024

Looking forward to heading to Boyne Valley International Film Festival in the coming weeks.

BEING PUT BACK TOGETHER from director David McDonagh will screen on Sunday 11th August and we look forward to seeing you there.

Tickets on the link below:

https://www.droichead.com/show-detail/?id=873662517

Being Put Back Together was made in collaboration with The GAFF, supported by Creative Ireland's 'Traveller Wellbeing through Creativity' programme.

CreativeIrl The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon HSE Ireland

26/06/2024

CONVEYANCE is off to the . We are delighted that Gemma's directorial debut will World Premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh in July.

https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/irish-talent-new-shorts-5-fiction-3/

What a brilliant team working together to make this short film:

Patrick Martins as Brian
Chrissie Cronin as Suzanne
Matty McCabe as Greg
Aisling O’Neill as Janet
Paul Murphy as Fr O’Leary
Travis Nelson as Fabrice
Graeme Strawhorn as TV Narrator
Rachel Walshe as Lorrie
Pius Ojo as Callum

Director/Writer - Gemma Creagh
Producer - Maeve McGrath
Producer - Keith Bogue
Director of Photography - Jaro Waldeck

Assistant Director - Brian McDonnell
Sound - Alex O’Brien
Sound Mix - Element Post/VFX
Focus Puller - Maiya Rice
Camera Assist - Lavinia De Vito
Gaffer - Jeff Ryan
Script Supervisor - Emer Regan
Production Design - Orla Maher
Production Design - Róisín Blade
Trainee - Deabhan Murray
Music - Natasa Paulberg
Editor - Philip Shanahan
Catering - Julia NíChonchobhair/Caroline Creagh
Locations Manager - Coman Doyle
Insurance - The Insurance Shop

Funded and supported by DLR Arts Office and IADT

See you at the Fleadh!

12/04/2024

Our last day on set today at King John's castle and we had the children on set with us. Well done to Tyler, Tony, Erin and Daithi.

We had a great week at King John's Castle and hope to share the story of the with you very soon.

The Gaff The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Limerick Arts Office Limerick Now WWW.ILOVELIMERICK.COM

10/04/2024

Halfway through the film shoot for , a short documentary following the stories of people who grew up in King John's Castle

With The Gaff, The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Limerick Arts Office

19/01/2024

We are very proud that young actress Kiri Flaherty, who starred in PADDY Short Film, will soon be seen in the the upcoming Apple TV+ comedy series 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin'. We are excited to see Kiri in her new role.

If you want to catch Kiri in PADDY, it will be screened again this Monday 22nd Jan on RTÉ2 at 23:45 on Shortscreen

Hugh Bonneville, Asim Chaudhry and Tamsin Greig are among the other big names to star in the "irreverent" new series.

07/01/2024

We are in Dublin today at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) for a screening of 'Being Put Back Together' as part of First Fortnight at 4pm.

Director, David McDonagh and Kaylen McDonagh will take part in a panel discussion, following the screening.

'Being Put Back Together' was produced by Dromglen Productions for The Gaff and funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and CreativeIrl

A small number of tickets available here:

https://ifi.ie/film/ifi-first-fortnight-writing-home/?fbclid=IwAR3-g7pbmf_PYhBtTRk8kwlDbWz9Vd1_vMHECV8vhYrQKCB42f4e-Xltm74

Writing Home Writing Home explores a programme of creative engagement for homeless service users developed by poet Colm Keegan to improve understanding around issues of homelessness while supporting social integration. The programme was supported by Creative Ireland, Poetry Ireland... Read More

31/12/2023

** Great news** Our short film, PADDY is one of Patrick Kielty's Top Picks and you can watch it for a limited time on RTÉ Player

https://www.rte.ie/player/movie/shortscreen-paddy/312353832325

Directed by Róisín Kearney
Written by Sinéad Collopy
Produced by Maeve McGrath and Keith Bogue

Cast:
Cian Hughes
Maeve McGrath
Kiri Flaherty
Kevin Kiely Jnr
Chris Rowley

Aidan Corrigan
Aaran Donoghue
Mitch Nevin
Alex Higgins
Dylan Collins
Jessica Krystof
Ilona Krystofova
Noel Barry
Michael Hickey
Conor Clohessy
Maggie Naramore

Director of Photography: Shane Serrano
1st AC - Alfie Hollingsworth | Leon Forristal
1st AD: Sarah Lally
Editing/Sound Mix/VFX: Philip Shanahan.
Script Supervisor: Eleanor McSherry
Sound: Alex O'Brien
Colourist/Online Editor: John Talbot
Sound Mix: Paul Rowland

Original Music Written and Performed by Michael Hickey
Additional Score: Joseph Conlon

Costume: Aisling Wallace Byrne
Make Up and Hair: Adeline Geoghegan - Doughty
Publicity: Heather Mackey PR
Insurance: The Insurance Shop

Trainees:
Jessica Krystof, Ilona Krystofva, Philip Dunne, Radek Rovensky,
Dawid Mikula, Matthew (Max) O’Sullivan, Rachel McEvoy, Angelo Heart, David O’Brien.

This film was funded by CreativeIrl and Clare County Council

Well now, when Patrick Kielty has your short film PADDY, as one of his Top Picks, then it might be time to watch it again or watch it for the first time.

Screening on the RTÉ Player here:

https://www.rte.ie/player/movie/shortscreen-paddy/312353832325

28/12/2023

Next stop for 'Being Put Back Together' is a very special screening at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) on Sunday 7th January at 4pm as part of First Fortnight.

Followed by a panel discussion and David McDonagh and Kaylen McDonagh will take part.

Tickets here: https://ifi.ie/film/ifi-first-fortnight-writing-home/

Writing Home, exploring a programme of creative engagement for homeless service users, developed by poet Colm Keegan is paired with short film Being Put Back Together, Winner of Best Short Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh as part of IFI & First Fortnight this January.

18/12/2023

Your chance to see 'Being Put Back Together' in Cork. Screening as part of the brilliant IndieCork Film Festival.

See you there.

Get your tickets here:

https://gatecork.admit-one.eu/?p=tickets&perfCode=184443

12/12/2023

You can buy tickets NOW to see ‘Being Put Back Together’ screen on 19th December at 4pm as part of IndieCork Film Festival- screening in Irish Shorts 5- Documentaries

See you there🎬

Ticket link here: ⬇️

https://gatecork.admit-one.eu/?p=tickets&perfCode=184443

07/12/2023

BEING PUT BACK TOGETHER

For your consideration The Academy

Best Short Documentary Film

Playing now in the Academy Screening room

Winner Best Documentary Short Galway Film Fleadh



The Gaff CreativeIrl The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

29/11/2023

Launch of IndieCork Film Festival coming up and we are delighted to be screening short film, 'Being Put Back Together' there as part of ‘Irish Shorts 5'

We will update with ticket information once we have it.

BPBT is produced by Dromglen Productions for The Gaff and funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon CreativeIrl and the HSE Ireland.

The vibrant festival will feature a 'richly diverse' programme of films

24/11/2023

The new year will bring an exciting opportunity for short film, BEING PUT BACK TOGETHER with a screening as part of First Fortnight at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) on January 7 2024 at 4pm.

Followed by a panel discussion with Colm Keegan, David McDonagh and Kaylen McDonagh.

BPBT is produced by Dromglen Productions for The Gaff and funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon CreativeIrl and the HSE Ireland

Join First Fortnight at the IFI forscreenings of two pieces whichcapture the social power andpositive impact of arts activitiesfollowed by a panel discussion.

24/11/2023

If you missed writer/director of 'Conveyance', Gemma Creagh talking about the film and the DLR Arts Office / IADT First Frames Scheme, catch up on the link below.

LISTEN BACK to Seán Rocks chatting to the recipients of the 2022/23 scheme - Gemma Creagh (‘Conveyance’ Director) and Derek Ugochukwu (‘Nay Day’ Director) on ARENA - the nightly Arts and Popular Culture magazine programme on RTÉ Radio 1.

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22323804/

Samson Films Dromglen Productions National Film School at IADT, Ireland. IADT Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

17/11/2023

Trailer for CONVEYANCE incoming!

Thank you to everyone who came to the cast and crew screening of CONVEYANCE, written and directed by Gemma Creagh and produced by Dromglen Productions for DLR Arts Office and IADT First Frames Scheme.

Coming to a festival near you SOON.

15/11/2023

Thank you to and Galway Film Fleadh for looking after us so well yesterday.

We had a screening of 'Being Put Back Together' followed by a discussion on short documentary film making.

Next chance to watch our Academy Award long listed short documentary film is at IndieCork Film Festival in December and we will have ticket details for that soon.

10/11/2023

Being Put Back Together will will screen at IndieCork Film Festival in December. Thank you to Mick, Úna and the programme team. We are delighted.

BPBT is produced by Dromglen Productions for The Gaff and funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, CreativeIrl and the HSE.

10/11/2023

**Festival** News incoming 🔥

If you missed ‘Being Put back Together’ at the Galway Film Fleadh in July, a screening will take place next Tuesday 14th November at the Pálás Cinema as part of with David McDonagh and Keith Bogue taking part.

Great interview with David below ⬇️

Produced by Dromglen Productions for The Gaff and funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, CreativeIrl and the HSE.

‘The image of that little cottage, my grandparents used to run a textile business out of there, they used to do the markets. So that image is really important to me’ the filmmaker David McDonagh tells me in reference to the opening shot of his short documentary Being Put Back Together, w...

12/08/2023

Finished Day 3 on the set of yesterday with a little help from our friends at Conlemany and Haines

The lovely folks at Conlemany kept us hydrated with the most unique drinks and the front of Haines became the location for our character, Greg’s office.

Thanks to the community of who have supported us on our short film.

Last day today. 🤞

Funded and supported by DDLR Arts Officeand IIADT

11/08/2023

looking lovely last night as we wrapped Day 2 on as part of

Funded and supported by DLR Arts Office and IADT

10/08/2023

We are back at it again 🎬🎥

First day wrapped on as part of

Funded and supported by DLR Arts Office and IADT

03/08/2023

"Being Put Back Together is profoundly sad at times, but it’s also hilarious. Kaylen is a funny man and the interaction between the brothers is typically Irish as they communicate mostly by slagging each other."

Arts Week with Judy Murphy David McDonagh went on a school tour at the age of seven carrying his mother’s camera. “It had no film in it but I was ‘taking’ photos,” says the Tuam man whose short film, Being Put Back Together, won Best Short Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh. That means ...

20/07/2023

**We have closed submissions for these roles and are currently reviewing applications.**

16/07/2023

Absolutely over the moon for David, The GAFF and the whole team.

Thank you so much to the team and the jury.

We are overwhelmed with this.

16/07/2023

Today is our day. We screen at the Galway Film Fleadh at 12pm.

https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/irish-talent-new-shorts-9-documentaries/

Have a look at our trailer here:

27/06/2023

We are honoured that 'Being Put Back Together' will screen at the Galway Film Fleadh this July.

David McDonagh discovered the art of photography and how it opened a whole new world for him. Now David wants to help his brother Kaylen explore the medium of photography in the hope that Kaylen will benefit, as he did.

Director / DOP David McDonagh
Producer: Keith Bogue
Sound: Alex O’Brien
Photography: Kaylen McDonagh, David McDonagh
Music: Darragh O’Dea

Grade: John Talbot
Sound Mix: Paul Rowland

Being Put Back Together was filmed for Guth na Mincéirí and is supported by The Gaff CreativeIrl and The Arts Council Of Ireland

06/08/2022

The brilliant Roisin Kearney will be honoured at the Boyne Valley International Film Festival next Saturday as Film Maker in Focus.

You can catch a screening of PADDY Short Film alongside a programme of shorts that Ró has worked on.

Full details below: 👇

We are delighted to feature ROISIN KEARNEY as our first Film Maker in Focus. Roisin has worked in theatre, film and TV for over 20 years. Her writing career started when asked to rewrite female characters for pilots produced by RTÉ in the mid 90’s and since has worked on a number of short films as producer, writer and director including The Family Way (writer/producer), No Dogs (writer/director) Algorithms (writer/director), Prodigy (producer) We Have Each Other (producer). The Ferry (co-producer) and RUN (writer/director) premiered at Galway Film Fleadh ‘19 and are now touring festivals worldwide, while PADDY (Director) premiered at Galway Film Fleadh ’20. She is associate producer on new format children’s show Gamer Mode which will air on RTE2 shortly.

At 3.30pm on Saturday 13th August we'll be screening five of Roisin's short films at Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street;

WE HAVE EACH OTHER | 2016
THE FAMILY WAY | 2017
NO DOGS | 2018
RUN | 2019
PADDY | 2020

An in conversation with Roisin Kearney will follow these screenings hosted by Sinéad Brassil (LMFM).

Tickets for the screening at just €5: https://droicheadartscentre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873636886

Or you can get a Festival Season Ticket for the entire programme of events for €15:
https://droicheadartscentre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873636869

Funded by the Arts Council, Meath County Council Arts Office, Louth County Council and in partnership with Love Drogheda BIDS.

Roisin Kearney Frank W. Kelly
Arts Council Ireland LoveDrogheda Film Makers Ireland Young Irish Film Makers Film Network Ireland Women in Film and Television Ireland Screen Ireland Meath County Council Department of Creative Arts, Media and Music Irish Film Institute (IFI) Northern Ireland Screen

08/04/2022

JURY SPECIAL MENTION AWARD for at Promofest 'Short Of The Year'.

Continued success on the road for PADDY Short Film

Still time to catch it in a festival screening at Achill Island Film Festival in May.

**JURY SPECIAL MENTION** for PADDY Short Film

Brilliant news for Team today as we head into the weekend.

PADDY has won the Jury Special Mention Award at Promofest for the Autumn edition of 'Short Of The Year'

What an honour for the whole team behind PADDY. The film will now be distributed to 50 festivals across the world so more screenings to come. 🤞

If you want to see PADDY soon, next screening is at Achill Island Film Festival and we hope to see you there.

CreativeIrl Clare Arts Office Clare County Library

14/03/2022

Brilliant news for PADDY Short Film on a Monday morning. 🔥

**SHORT OF THE YEAR - Nominee**

Brilliant news for Team today as we have been nominated by Promofest Distribucion for the Autumn 2022 edition of 'Short Of The Year'

What an honour for the whole team behind PADDY.

We are delighted to hear this news. Next screening is at Achill Island Film Festival and we hope to see you there.

Full list of nominees here:

http://www.promofest.org/en/films/selections

CreativeIrl Clare Arts Office Clare County Library

26/09/2021

PADDY Short Film is gearing up for a great Autumn season of festival screenings.

This weekend at Disappear Here Film Festival and San Francisco Irish Film Festival

Details below⬇

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