Kinsale Shark
Last weekend in Kinsale I won a Silver Shark for a TG4 promo I did with Des Creedon at Publicis Dublin. Delirah.
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Marathon Woman
This Friday the 13th (woohoo) my film Marathon Woman will be screening along with Lisa Fingleton's Someone To Love in Saint John's Listowel at 8pm. Admission 5 bob. Marathon Woman is a documentary about my wife Ailbhe's attempt to run a marathon in the Sahara having never run anywhere before.
Motion Factory
Some characters and sets from projects i’ve worked on are on display at a lovely exhibition in Paris, curated by Yves Geleyn.
There are storyboards, puppets and other delights from 15 directors working in film, music videos and commercials. The show runs until August 10th at the Gaite Lyrique (photo by Vinciane Verguethen).
Kerry Film Maker in Residence
I have been appointed Kerry's Film Maker in Residence! It's a byoot of a job, and it lasts 6 months. There are lots of different elements to it, including making short films with young people in schools. That is starting next monday in Castlegregory Secondary School. Should be a bit of craic. The picture to the right is of the trophy for the 50 Hour Shoot Out I organised as part of the Kerry Film Festival. As part of the residency I am writing a blog:
Memory Palace
I have a piece in a group exhibition "Memory Palace" at the V&A from June to October. The entire show is based on a book by author Hari Kunzru. My interactive exhibit depicts the last chapter - it was made at Nexus in collaboration with superbrain Andrea Cuius. Come visit!
AGI
I'm majorly delighted to announce that i've been made a member of Alliance Graphique International. AGI is a sixty-odd-year-old association of graphic designers and designers, which includes many of my heroes and other inspiring brains.
Christmas Gifs
Seasonal greetings pals! I squeezed out a Santa for this collection of Christmas-themed animated gifs, curated by the illustrious Ryan Todd.
Rocket Science
Great news! I have been adopted by the good people at Rocket Science Productions. I am being represented for commercial work in Ireland and abroad. Take a look at my illustrious stable mates:
Paul Rand
Rather terrifyingly, i've been asked to design the poster for a Paul Rand exhibition to be held next November in Dublin. They are looking for help to fund the project so please point your money gun at the link below.
Gunns in Galway
My documentary on the shop where I get my camera equipment - Gunns - is screening in the Galway Film Fleadh. Delighted that this wonderful family are getting some exposure and recognition. A lovely bunch. It's on sunday the 15th of July in the town hall.
Typocircle talk
The Typographic Circle asked me to give a presentation of my work next week. If you are in London come along for wine, beer, nibbles and animation nerdery.
Awards newsflash
Exciting news - Back to the Start won some things! A pencil from D&AD, a Grandy, six cubes from the Art Directors Club, a Grand Clio, and Creative Review's Annual gave it Best in Book.
www.dandad.org
www.adcglobal.org
www.clioawards.com
www.andyawards.com
Graphic Design— Now In Production
The Het Klokhuis title sequence is included in an exhibition organised by The Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum. The moving image section is curated by Ian Albinson from Art of the Title.
The exhibition runs at Governors Island, NYC from May 26, 2012 – Sept 3, 2012.
TED - Ads Worth Spreading
Back to the Start is one of TED's ads worth spreading this year. It's a very impressive collection of films, so we're really thrilled to be included.
Offset
Come to Dublin! Offset is an astounding annual-ish festival of design, illustration and photography. I'll be on stage muttering at some point but there are far better reasons to attend as evidenced by the line-up.
Red Bubble
I did a pretty in-depth interview with RedBubble, about design, animation, creative block, and the making of Chipotle's 'Back to the Start' film.
Papercraft 2
A still from The Seed was kindly featured on the cover of Papercraft 2, published by Gestalten. Its an exciting and comprehensive collection of paper-inspired work from the last few years.
Screen writers loan
Myself and my wife Ailbhe Keogan have been awarded the Screen Writers' Loan by the Irish Film Board. This means they give us a chunk of money so that we can pay ourselves to write for a few months. Then if the the film gets made, we have to pay them back. If it doesn't we don't. The screenplay is called Found, and will be amazing, and I'm sure we'll pay them back their money.
D&AD New Blood
I'll be part of an panel of creatives at D&AD New Blood 2011 on July 4th, offering advice and portfolio reviews to students. The event is curated by Jamie Wieck who has written an astoundingly comprehensive tweetable guide to post-graduation called #the50.
Nike78
Nike78 asked me to "challenge the function of a pair of Nike trainers" which I promptly did by removing function entirely, and repainting a pair of clogs.
Studio Music
Studio Music 'provides an insight into the creative process of visual practitioners, through the music that they listen to whilst working'. There is a great collection of mixtapes you can listen to on the website, alongside a contribution of semi-easy-listening from me.
It's Nice That talk
The supernice people at It's Nice That asked me and two other guests of my choosing to give a presentation in central London last week. I asked graphic designer David McFarline photographer Marco Bohr - both of which are available to watch on the site too.
