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Dermot Tynan Admin · Director · Writer · Producer · about 2 months ago

Just like it says on the tin. We don't need the long version, just a few sentences about you. What does film mean to you, and what are you hoping to achieve on this site?

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Dermot Tynan Admin · about 2 months ago

I'll start! My name is Dermot Tynan and I've been making films for quite a long time. I almost know what I'm doing, but not quite. Mostly I've focused on shorts. I made one documentary to remind me why I don't make documentaries. To be honest, I've become disillusioned with film and filmmaking over the last few years. I miss the "old days" where I'd grab a 16mm Bolex and some friends and go make a film. Now it just seems to be a life of funding applications (and rejections) coupled with festival applications (and rejections). I want to try something new...

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Maeve Ryan · about 1 month ago

This is Dermot's film-making novice sister Maeve (hope this is private?!). Just recently discovered that film making is BLOODY GREAT FUN!!!!
One thing that worked: shouting (gently) at human actors.
Two things that didn't... shouting (loudly) at human actors. Shouting (at all) at clay model actors 🙂

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