Preparing Otters for Life in the Wild

Three young otters at first seem to be the stars of an RTÉ news feature “Perfect Match.” Certainly these creatures—related to weasels, badgers, mink, and wolverines—are handsome and playful. But the true protagonist of this wildlife story is Randal Plunkett, the twenty-first Lord Dunsany. Plunkett— a filmmaker and wildlife enthusiast—has converted the tennis court of…

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Skateboarding as a Communal Force

What kind of person comes to mind when you see the word skateboarder? If you envision young guys doing insane tricks, “Skate Birds” may add something new to the image. Shot for RTÉ News by celebrated mobile journalist Philip Bromwell, the two-minute news report illustrates the growing presence of women in the skateboarding world. It also…

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Supporting Eyewitnesses in a News Feature

Most video news stories spotlight one person. This might be a meteorologist analyzing a storm or an ordinary person who had an extraordinary experience, for example, surviving a bear attack. Akin to protagonists in narrative films, such people in the spotlight are the stars of journalistic productions. And like their fictional counterparts, they often are…

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Virtual Hugs in the COVID era

Virtual may not equal real, but it sure beats nothing. That’s the idea of the virtual hug promoted by six-year-old Adam King. In a 47-second RTENews feature, mobile journalist @PhilipBromwell captures a massive example: an animated hug-inspiring heart illuminating the Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin. FacebookTwitter

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Teen COVID-19 Survivor Sends a Message

When we look back, we’ll remember 2020 as the year of COVID-19. Since January, the coverage of the pandemic  has been wide, deep, and incessant. Is there anything else to say about it until the vaccine arrives? “Jack’s Story” answers in the affirmative. Produced by celebrated mobile journalist Philip Bromwell, this RTÉ report enables Jack,…

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Mobile Movie of the Year Finalists Announced

MobileMovieMaking Magazine has identified 12 finalists for its second annual Mobile Movie of the Year Award. The winner will be announced on December 31. You can help pick the People’s Choice Award by commenting on the films that you like. Representing 10 countries, most of the finalists run under five minutes. You can see them…

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