editing: The Master’s Apprentice “Events”

Director: Julian Hills
Producer: Maya Derrington
Editor: Hugh Chaloner
Production Company: Tyrone Productions

In this episode, Orla (the apprentice) was matched with Ovation, an event management company based in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. In this clip, Orla reflects on the week that has been, and assesses her involvement in the activities which had been organised for a group of Canadian business people who had been visiting Ireland with a view to making it an international business conference and reward destination.

The Master’s Apprentice: Castle Leslie

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Another short excerpt from The Master’s Apprentice.

In this episode, Stephen (the apprentice) was sent to Co. Monaghan to learn from Noel McMeel, executive Head Chef at Castle Leslie, a man who has cooked in kitchens globally including the world famous Chez Panisse in California. In this clip, Stephen has been set the task of creating a starter of his own invention and presenting the finished dish to Noel.

editing: The Master’s Apprentice “K Club”

Here’s a short excerpt from an episode of a six-part series I edited at The Farm for Tyrone Productions, recently aired on RTÉ. The series, The Master’s Apprentice, is loosely based round the hospitality industry, whereby a promising apprentice is matched to somebody at the top of their game in order to gain an insight to that person’s knowledge of the industry.

Director: Julian Hills
Producer: Maya Derrington
Editor: Hugh Chaloner
Production Company: Tyrone Productions

In this episode, Chris (the apprentice) was despatched to Kildare to learn from Michael Davern, the GM of the K Club, a man who had recently hosted the Ryder Cup among other achievements. In this clip, Chris has been sent to make his own appraisal of the hotel before presenting his report to Michael.

in post production: trading secrets

I’m working on a six part series for Tyrone Productions with a working title of Trading Secrets loosely based on mentoring in the hospitality industry. Directed by Julian Hills, produced by Maya Derrington and developed by Ruán Magan for Fáilte Ireland

Each of the six programs tackles a different aspect of the industry – sommelier, chef, restaurant, hotel management, bar & events management – but not as a statement of hard facts, more an exploration of the relationship between someone at the top of their game and somebody entering the industry. Three are nearly complete and I think they make really good viewing.

I’m thoroughly enjoying working on the series with these folks & it should appear on RTÉ in April or May possibly under a different title. Check back here closer to the time and I’ll post details.

Dublin Coastal Develoment viral campaign

53,800 views and counting …

We (The Farm) were involved in producing and post-producing this viral late last year – it turned out to be the most successful viral in the history of the state. A lot of fun to work on with an adventurous client and an energetic ad agency.

The film suggests that Ireland is now so wealthy and land is so scarce that building now should commence out in the Bay. A sanctuary for the rich, helicoptered types.

The reaction to the viral was superb, it garnered news coverage on RTE News and Morning Ireland radio and many websites. The team at the Farm had a blast making it and was a showcase for some of the great 3D work by Brian O’Durnin.

[There are some RealPlayer links to appropriate bulletins from RTE but I can’t figure out how to link to them from this page – if anyone knows how to do rtsp links from a blog, please let me know]

irish times: brian kerr

Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Production company: Speers Films
Client: The Irish Times



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