Project Description

The Loop Head Pride of Place Community Short Film would be a continuation of the Loop Head Digital Academy. The short film would be written, filmed, edited and produced by members of the Loop Head communities with help, advice and support from resident filmmaker Tony Whelan.

The short film is envisaged to be a mixture of interviews and narrated passages, featuring personal stories describing life on the Loop and showcasing the scenery and built heritage. Other topics covered could be anything and everything that makes Loop Head the special place it is:

• Landscape

• Wildlife

• History & heritage

• Community and community events

• Festivals

• Arts & crafts

• Music

• Farming & fishing

• Local food

• Outdoor activities

The short film would be a unique and personal piece of work showcasing a rural community captured by the very same community.

Project Justification & Objectives

The Loop Head Pride of Place Short Film would be a vehicle to showcase the Loop Head Peninsula and its communities on a variety of platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, film festivals and television. This would reach and attract viewers outside the mainstream tourism audience and would so engage new visitors and attract people who are considering relocating both of which would contribute to Loop Head Together’s goals.

Potential Project Stakeholders*

• Canola Pictures / Tony Whelan

• Loop Head Digital Academy

• Loop Head Community

• Loop Head Tourism

• Loop Head Together

*Potential Project Stakeholders means all stakeholders have not necessarily yet been contacted to help co-design the project, but are mentioned here as they would be a desirable project partner. We may have forgotten some - please let us know!