A VERY SPECIAL PROJECT : NCBI STUDENT FILM
We’re thrilled to partner with NCBI (National Council for the Blind of Ireland) to assist in creating a bespoke short movie with a group of visually impaired young adults.
As all of us here at Clap 'n Load Studios continue to work tirelessly on the creation of new projects as we carve out fresh opportunities for ourselves within the film world, and we're thrilled to finally be able to tell you about our latest project that saw us partner with NCBI (National Council for the Blind of Ireland) last February to assist in creating a bespoke short movie with a group of visually impaired young adults.
The film, graciously funded by Hub na nÓg (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth), was shot on Friday 22nd April, 2022 after three sessions hosted by Clap ‘n Load Studios’ John Kelly and Derek Masterson. Throughout these three classes prior to the shoot, the students learned, not only how to make a movie from beginning to end, but also had the practical experience of learning about filmmaking tools and techniques, shooting tricks of the trade, and scriptwriting lessons and workshop before becoming stars of the silver screen!
We're delighted to have been invited to create this project for NCBI as visual impairment is a subject close to our hearts, and the subject matter of our very own short movie "Visionaries" that is currently lighting up screens on the festival circuit around the world.
On Wednesday 11th May, 2022 the young people will undertake a final class concentrating on the art of editing before their film is unveiled to them, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them for taking part in the course, and all the staff at NCBI for their enthusiasm and support throughout and for entrusting us with this very special project.
“ANOTHER YEAR OVER, A NEW ONE JUST BEGUN...”
With 2021 coming to a close, we take a look back at some of our achievements and highlights from this past year. We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone who has joined and supported us throughout the year. Here’s to another great year!
The end of the year is in sight and it’s a time where we’ll all invariably take a retrospective look back at the year that was. For the majority of us there will have been as many fond memories as there were frustrating. However, we here at Clap ‘n Load Studios like to focus primarily on the positives as we take stock of a tremendously productive and successful year. We won’t bore you with a long list of our achievements, however, we put together our staff’s selection of highlights which were...
Completing production on our wildly ambitious Irish sci-fi comedy-drama “Nevermore”. It was a huge undertaking and required our largest cast, crew and catering budget to date!
Being selected for funding by Galway Film Centre/Galway Co. Council to bring our first short-documentary “Visionaries” to life. We had a quick turnaround from the time we received funding to the time we were required to complete the project, and we couldn’t be prouder of the end result.
“Masquerade” finally hitting the festival circuit and coming away with wonderfully positive feedback and a plethora of nominations and award wins, including a win for Best Actor (Barry Roe) in an Indie Film.
We have so much to be grateful for, but we couldn’t have done it without so many people, including you, dear reader. So for now, we’d like to extend our gratitude by saying a sincere “thank you” for your support throughout 2021. We hope you’ll further join us as we continue our cinematic journey in 2022.
There’s nothing else for us to do - let’s raise a glass. Here’s to 20-22.
Happy New Year!!