Delighted to be able to finally announce that CHICKEN OUT is now streaming on Disney+. Huge thanks to Network Ireland Television for getting this deal done, as it has been in the works for a long time. And of course, a massive shout-out to the entire cast and crew who made the film what it is.
Creative Business Development & Leadership for Producers
Earlier this week, we kicked off the first session of the Creative Business Development & Leadership for Producers programme with the National Film and Television School in association with Screen Ireland.
A special thanks to Ed Guiney from Element Pictures for an inspirational talk on scaling a production company to an international level.
Over the next 9 weeks, we will gain insight into the skills & knowledge required to run a successful creative business. Topics include securing funding, exploiting IP, inclusive recruitment, sustainable production practice & more.
IBC 2024 - Scrap Metal presentation for Maxon
We can't wait for this Friday as we head to #IBC2024 in Amsterdam. Richard and Darko will be deconstructing the creative process of our animated short film, SCRAP METAL, and showcase how we used #MagicBulletSuite and #RedGiantUniverse along with other #MaxonOne tools!
More info about all the IBC presentations here: https://maxonvfx.com/3SN7LL
Autodesk Webinar - How to Build a Futuristic City from the Ground Up in Maya
It was great to do a webinar with Autodesk at the end of last month about our short film "Scrap Metal".
You can now watch it online...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qCdl3AtcHY
Galway Film Fleadh 2024
Another wonderful Film Fleadh is officially over. Great to see so many old friends there and making new ones. Already excited about next year!
Culture Crush +
Really interesting and insightful evening at CultureCrush+ last night at Smock Alley Theatre. Particular shout out to the legend David Puttnam who was there to share his wisdom and never-ending passion. Looking forward to the next one.
LIM: Less is More Boosting Ideas Workshop
What an amazing week down in Nano Nagle Place, Cork (in the sun) doing the LIM Less is More Boosting Ideas Workshop. Huge shout out to the wonderful participants who made the experience an absolute pleasure. Can’t wait to see your wonderful stories come to life. Massive thanks to LIM Less is More, Screen Ireland, IndieCork Film Festival
Walter Murch's Masterclass
I caught Return to Oz on TV last night and had to watch it again for the umpteenth. I was reminded that I had the honour to attend Walter Murch's masterclass a few years ago in the IFI. He truly is a modern master of editing.
Directing for High-end Episodic Drama
This week I had the pleasure to attend Diarmuid Goggins course on Directing for High-end Episodic Drama. The group of directors were fantastic, and we got to film some scenes with the uber talented actors Linda Ryan & William Morgan and was shot by fantastic DoP Keith Pendred. Diarmuid's #KIN has just been released on #Netflix also so check it out! Thanks to everyone @Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet for putting on another amazing course.
21st Sofia Meetings Selection
Delighted to announce that I'm off to Sofia Meetings in Bulgaria for the week to pitch our feature film, This Broken World.
To be 1 of only 13 films to be selected worldwide for first or second feature is a real honour. 🤞🥳🤩🎬
Culture Crush 2023
Fantastic inspirational talks and a magical live performance today ny Eimear Noone at #culturecrush2023
Scrap Metal - Teaser Trailer
We are excited to share the teaser trailer for our latest short film SCRAP METAL that will be coming soon!
SCRAP METAL is an animated short film being created by Richard Keane and Darko Mitev with Out Left Productions. The short was developed by using the latest motion capture technology from Perception Neuron and exploring the integration of the Unreal Engine with our pre-existing Maya pipeline to create a feature quality short.
This project was supported by Screen Ireland, Animation Ireland and the Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet through the Animation Innovation & Immersive Development Fund 2022.
Music by Dario Rodighiero
Screen Mentoring Selection
Delighted to announce that Richard Keane has been selected for mentoring by the hugely experienced Ruth Treacy (Producer/Director, Let the Wrong One In, The Winter Lake, The Lodgers) from Tailored Films. Can’t wait to start the journey and work throughout 2023.
Chicken Out - Wexford Filmmakers Showcase
CHICKEN OUT will be part of the Wexford Filmmakers Showcase on the 10th of Decemeber. It's a full day event but the screening will be held 7-10pm in the Presentation Centre Enniscorthy County Wexford and tickets are found here... https://wexfordartscentre.ticketsolve.com/.../873631493
Chicken Out - Free Screening in Dun Laoghaire
CHICKEN OUT will be part of a FREE public screening of shorts next Tuesday 6 December from 6.30-7.30pm in The Studio, level 1, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire.
The Eventbrite booking link is: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dlr-first-frames-short-films-free-screening-tickets-474758584707?fbclid=IwAR1BZIgAVoM_dGt0HuqF42WlkUWVI_l1mW2s6qSr2DJ0C-daGLv_3eUb4Fs
Chickens can Fly!
Delighted to finallly have some proof that chickens can fly!
We're very proud to announce that CHICKEN OUT is screening on both Aer Lingus and Ethiopian Airlines until the end of the year!
Funding Award - Animation Innovation and Immersive Development Fund
We are very proud to announce that we are one of the 10 recipients of the Animation Innovation and Immersive Development Fund from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland in partnership with Animation Ireland and the support of Immersive Technologies Skillnet. It was a fantastic launch in the convention centre on Friday at the Furthr Festival. We can't wait to start showing you some of the work we are doing on the short film 'Scrap Metal', so watch this space!
Chicken Out - Chicago Irish Film Festival
We are absoulutely delighted to hear that CHICKEN OUT was voted the runner-up of the Audience Award at the Chicago Irish Film Festival! Huge congrats to all the cast and crew involved :)
#ChicagoIrishFF #dlrarts #dlrfirstframes #iadt #creativeireland
Chicken Out - Fastnet Film Festival
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that CHICKEN OUT will be part of this years Fastnet Film Festival (25-29 May, 2022). Huge congrats to all the cast and crew :)
Chicken Out - Achill Island Film Festival
We are thrilled to announce that CHICKEN OUT will be part of the first ever Achill Island Film Festival (May 20-22, 2022). Huge congrats to all the cast and crew. For more info on the festival check out their facebook page HERE.