The fourth entry in the 2011 Short Stories film making competition, “Isle of Man Tourist Trophy” takes viewers into the world of Road Racing, a world which flies past at two hundred miles an hour. The Film makers have given us a stunning visual evocation of the sweeping landscape of the Isle of Man, and the extreme focus of the men and women who participate every year to test its roads. You can watch it, and find out more info after the jump…
Are you a legend in your own lunch box? Can you do something cool in 60 seconds or less? want to show your skills to the great unwashed of Grafton st, Henry st and Templebar? Zozzy TV are running a comp from Dec14th to dec29th to win 1000 cash. Upload your vid, use the comp code: ‘ZFACTOR’. Rock it. Website over here. Rules over here.
If you’re gonna do a Christmas music video, make sure it’s at least as good as this one from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, called Christmas Eve/Sarajevo - 12/24: And if you’re gonna do some improv on the streets of New York, why not do it as part of a guerilla handbell strikeforce for a great cause like the Salvation Army on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan and make someone feel good about what they do? Lovely post on Improv Everywhere’s blog on the story behind it.
Are you in a band? a film maker hopeful? a musician? a DJ? why not nominate yourself or your mates for the IMTV music awards. There’s more
Kilkenny grunge band, South are due to release their first album ‘Insula’ on Friday next week, 31 July in Whelans. South came together in June 2008, and went on to win the Hype Entertainment Battle Of The Bands just three months later. Following the competition the band underwent a line-up change; founding members Thomas Donoghue (Guitar/Vocals) and Ken Farrell (Bass) were joined by Alan Dawson (Drums/Vocals). The trio spent several months writing and rehearsing material for their debut album which was recorded in the Mill Studios in April 2009 as part of their Battle Of The Bands winnings. They were joined in the studio by film maker/photographer Ross Costigan, who shot and produced the three part mini-series ‘The Making of Insula’. No stranger to the Kilkenny film making scene, Ross recently directed four episodes of Mycrofilm’s webcom ‘Vultures’. South have a great sound going on, I could listen to the … There’s more
Darragh posted this a few days ago and we discussed the reality of an Irish flash mob. It reminded me of something I was supposed to post ages ago. In February, Diet of Worms kindly gave up their time one afternoon to film two short pieces for the categories in the Blog Awards. They were alternatives for Best Personal and Best Journalist categories and here they are for your perusal. And Part 2 All the IBA09 videos can be seen here.
