Congratulations to all, especially Dr Jenny Butler (Study of Religions), who won an outstanding overall award presented by the Cork Convention Bureau.

Hyphen, a short film about a young Nigerian boy growing up in foster care in Ireland, enjoyed its world premiere to a sold-out audience at the 67^th Cork International Film Festival last week.

The UCC/Arts Council Film Artist in Residence for 2022, Yvonne McDevitt, will be presenting a selection of her work and films from artists that have inspired her, in a special event at this year's Cork International Film Festival. Yvonne will be joined by filmmaker Maximilliam Le Cain and the evening will be moderated by Professor Laura Rascaroli of the Dept. of Film and Screen Media.

Originally from Ireland, Oisín O’Driscoll began his post-production career at Windmill Lane and EMC in Dublin, before relocating to London in 2014 to join The Mill. He then moved stateside to Chicago to become Head of Color at The Mill Chicago in 2020. Accolades include a Silver at the Creative Circle Awards for “Still the Most Shocking Second a Day,” Jeep’s#1 Superbowl spot in 2020, an AICP nomination for Jeep’s “Groundhog Day” and Sephora’s “Identify as We,” and a UKMVA nomination for Radiohead’s “I Promise.” O’Driscoll also collaborated with Dua Lipa & Martin Garrix on “Scared to Be Lonely,” which received an MTV Video Play Award. Additionally, he graded the #1 Superbowl spot from Rocket Mortgage in 2022. Agency clients include Highdive US, Leo Burnett, Droga5, FCB, DDB, Energy BBDO, McGarry Bowen, MRM/McCann, and R/GA. Amongst many others, O’Driscoll’s branded content portfolio includes Calvin Klein, Gucci, Riot Games, Sephora, Audi, Johnnie Walker, Jeep, Rocket Mortgage, and Ralph Lauren. His music video collaborations include artists, Lana Del Ray, Dua Lipa, Radiohead, ALT-J, and Sampha.

On 8th November at 3.30pm we will be screening A Very Odd Birthday Party, a new play with music by Hannah Donelon, at the Film and Screen Media auditorium, Kane Building basement, room B10.B, University College Cork, followed by a Q&A with Professor Jools Gilson, Head of the Department of Theatre.

This is your invitation to Michael Moriarty’s birthday party. 

Tickets are free but please reserve your slot: https://www.eventbrite.ie/manage/events/456518137037/details