While music videos focus on performers, other elements—such as props and locations—often play memorable roles. For filmmaker Lee Zavitz, colors and costumes were key ingredients in shooting Chiara Young’s “Fake Friends.” Making of “Fake Friends” Because the project was supported by Zhiyun, it’s not surprising that the Smooth Q3 gets plenty of screen time…
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Moviemakers and writers are often warned: “Show, don’t tell.” But that advice overlooks the possibility of combining showing and telling. As evidence that the combo can be effective consider “We Are Special” directed by Chetan Tankaria. A finalist in the 2021 Moment Invitational Film Festival, this three-minute movie blends pictures and narration to remind us…
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RTEnews reporter Joseph Okoh gives us a St. Patrick’s Day story that the patron saint of Ireland himself would likely applaud. The video tells about the resourcefulness and creativity of a Turkish immigrant and her two daughters. FacebookTwitter
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Truckers are the stars of RTEnews’ timely “Irish aid convoy sets out for Ukrainian border.” Reporter Laura Fletcher leads with the drivers’ comments about their humanitarian mission. But then, like a savvy screenwriter who values the contributions of secondary characters, Fletcher includes a short interview with Tatiana Buhera. A Ukrainian living in Ireland, Buhera provides…
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Benjamin Lapierre is a solo filmmaker par excellence. In producing “9hr 17” he wrote the script, directed the action, chose the music, and edited the movie. He was also the film’s only actor. At times, three versions of himself appear onscreen simultaneously! The mind-bending result won “9hr 17” the LumaFusion award at the SmartFone Flick…
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Kate Fahey didn’t set out to prove anything to the world. All she wanted to do was be good at operating a gigantic tower crane—a piece of equipment critical to building skyscrapers. But as we learn in Conor Hunt’s RTEnews report—”Young crane driver scales new heights”—Fahey was the first female crane driver in Ireland. That…
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