My Big Idea

My Big Idea

Irish student Tara McGrath has pioneered the development of a fuel efficient stove which she wants to field test in southern Ethiopia with ngo Self Help Africa. Chronic respiratory infections are caused by breathing in wood smoke from indoor cooking fires and Tara’s stove could help reduce this problem as well as the burden on the environment.

Client: RTÉ
Production: Liberty Films
Producer: Claire Ryan
Director: Julian Hills

Camera: Andrew Edger
Editor/Location Sound: Hugh Chaloner

Master’s Apprentice

Master’s Apprentice

Four excerpts from this six-part mentoring series where Apprentices were matched up with Masters in their field. There were mixed outcomes and some bizarre moments when apprentices clearly didn’t get what they were supposed to be doing and in one particular instance had a hugely inflated view of their own capabilities.

Creativity in the Community: the Trinity Science Corridor

Creativity in the Community: the Trinity Science Corridor

A short film I directed and edited outlining Trinity’s (then) plans for expansion of its science department. This was before the global financial crisis when all was well with the world and everybody was still spending.

Client: Dublin University, Trinity College
Director/Editor: Hugh Chaloner
Graphics: Noho
Camera: Nico Vermuellen 

Guinness “Anticipation”

http://vimeo.com/13905677
Guinness “Anticipation”

Client: Guinness
Creative: Liam O’Flaherty
Agency: Arks
Production: Littlebird Films

Director: Richie Smyth
Editor: Hugh Chaloner

Awards:
Kinsale Gold Medal for Editing
ICAD Craft Award for Editing