A series revealing the Irish short film industry and its global prominence. It examines the story behind the story, the filmmaker behind the film.
Where to Watch Beyond the Lens • Season 1
13 Episodes
The End of the Counter
E1
The End of the CounterBeyond the Lens opens with a chat to Laura McGann and her short documentary 'The End of the Counter. A story about the disappearing small supermarket in 1960s Ireland. The short documentary won at the Galway Film Fleadh in 2013.
Galway Film Fleadh 2015
E2
Galway Film Fleadh 2015Beyond the Lens travels to the 28th Galway Film Fleadh. From directors to actors, the talent present at one of Ireland's premiere festivals is abundant.
Four Queens
E3
Four QueensVittoria Colonna chats about her films 4 Bhanrion and Sandboy. A filmmaker completing short films in both America and Ireland, Vittoria's voice is driven by passion and place.
Cut Me Deep
E4
Cut Me DeepTommy Fitzgerald chats about his short film Cut Me Deep, his hybrid status as a Director and DOP and his move to filming the feature film Darkness on the Edge of Town.
Car Trouble, Film Funding and All About Eva
E5
Car Trouble, Film Funding and All About Eva
Cork Film Festival
E6
Cork Film FestivalBeyond the Lens covers the 60th Cork Film Festival, one of Europe's oldest film festivals. A city steeped in passion and history, it holds this festival that is also steeped in talent and energy.
Empire State
E7
Empire StateBeyond the Lens examines the Director/Actor relationship through Aidan Largey's short film Empire State.
Toy Soldiers
E8
Toy Soldiers
Battle
E9
Battle
OFFline Film Festival 2015
E10
OFFline Film Festival 2015
The Moment/Runner/Skunky Dog
E11
The Moment/Runner/Skunky Dog
Skunky Dog
E12
Skunky Dog
Blue Dawn/Out There
E13
Blue Dawn/Out There
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