MAKE FILM HISTORY: DONEGAL &amp; DERRY ARCHIVESWatch a selection of archival material about Derry and Donegal from the IFI , BBC and BFI Archives and how they were re-imagined by young filmmakers from the North West during a film camp in January/February.&nbsp;

The Tidy Towns competition established in Ireland in 1958 has proven to be a great initiative, bringing communities together and encouraging residents to look after their town and keep their locality tidy. Glenties in County Donegal is no stranger to the competition and has taken the crown for tidiest town in Ireland for three years in row. This short films shows what it takes to win and what sets Glenties residents apart from other towns in Ireland. Radharc was an independent production company established by Father Joe Dunn, Father Desmond Forristal and other like-minded priests to make programmes for television and non-theatrical exhibition. Between 1961 and 1996 they made over 400 films in 75 countries on social, political and religious issues. Source: Irish Film Institute.

Radharc: Glenties Tidy Towns

The Tidy Towns competition established in Ireland in 1958 has proven to be a great initiative, bringing communities together and encouraging residents to look after their town and keep their locality tidy. Glenties in County Donegal is no stranger to the competition and has taken the crown for tidiest town in Ireland for three years in row

Father Joe Dunn introduces Ranafast, the Gaeltacht area in the Rosses region of Donegal, telling us: “We hear a lot about the vanishing Irish, the flight from the land, and the depopulation of the Gaeltacht. But the little village has not suffered any depopulation, particularly during the summer months when the famous Irish college is in operation.” The film, with a voice-over in Irish, presents the activities of students who come to St. Brigid’s Irish college to learn about Irish language and Irish culture. While they are there to study Irish the students also enjoy many leisure activities during their stay. The views of the local countryside and contact with nature are a big attraction for students raised in the city and we see a group of young people swimming in a sea pool and playing football in a field. Others sit around a dinner table listening to a Seanchaí (traditional Irish storyteller) telling a story, but the high point of the summer is the céilí, where students overcome their shyness and develop a sense of camaraderie. Radharc was an independent production company established by Father Joe Dunn, Father Desmond Forristal and other like-minded priests to make programmes for television and non-theatrical exhibition. Between 1961 and 1996 they made over 400 films in 75 countries on social, political and religious issues. Source: Irish Film Institute

Radharc: Irish College Ranafast

Father Joe Dunn introduces Ranafast, the Gaeltacht area in the Rosses region of Donegal, telling us: “We hear a lot about the vanishing Irish, the flight from the land, and the depopulation of the Gaeltacht. But the little village has not suffered any depopulation, particularly during the summer months when the famous Irish college is in operation

Trevor Philpott visits Donegal, the Republic of Ireland's most northerly county. With work in short supply, the men of Donegal are forced to leave home for months of the year to earn a living, leaving the women to work the fields and raise the children alone. Source: BBC

Donegal

Trevor Philpott visits Donegal, the Republic of Ireland's most northerly county. With work in short supply, the men of Donegal are forced to leave home for months of the year to earn a living, leaving the women to work the fields and raise the children alone

This stunning documentary is set against the scenic backdrop of Mount Errigal in County Donegal. The mountains of Donegal are depicted like fairytale characters, where the hero Mount Errigal competes with neighbouring villain Mount Muckish. A fantastical narrative explains that the landscape is ‘a battleground where the weapons are the elements themselves’. Dramatic footage of storms and lightning blends with a superb score by Irish composer Brian Boydell.Source: Irish Film Institute

Errigal

This stunning documentary is set against the scenic backdrop of Mount Errigal in County Donegal. The mountains of Donegal are depicted like fairytale characters, where the hero Mount Errigal competes with neighbouring villain Mount Muckish. A fantastical narrative explains that the landscape is ‘a battleground where the weapons are the elements themselves’. Dramatic footage of storms and lightning blends with a superb score by Irish composer Brian Boydell

"A bloke got punched in Ireland and ended up on his back in Britain." This clip, from a longer Bernard Falk report on Nationwide, looked at life in Pettigo, the village divided by the Irish border. Source: BBC

Pettigo, The Village Split by the Border

A bloke got punched in Ireland and ended up on his back in Britain." This clip, from a longer Bernard Falk report on Nationwide, looked at life in Pettigo, the village divided by the Irish border

Walk the walls that have withstood three sieges. Formed in 546 A.D. and situated on the banks of the River Foyle, Derry is one of the oldest remaining walled cities in Europe. It is a destination boasting every facility the contemporary tourist could want. Georgian grandeur in the city is a stone’s throw from the pastoral beauty of the North West. But watch out, shark fishing is not for the squeamish. Two Hours from London was produced by two Derry teachers, celebrated filmmaker Terence Mc Donald and John Hume, future leader of the SDLP and winner of the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize for his pivotal role in the Northern Ireland Peace Process. The film plucks out highlights from the city's rich, multilayered story, from its pivotal, but little heralded role in WWII to the cultural life for which it is famed. Source: BFI

Two Hours from London

Walk the walls that have withstood three sieges. Formed in 546 A.D. and situated on the banks of the River Foyle, Derry is one of the oldest remaining walled cities in Europe. It is a destination boasting every facility the contemporary tourist could want

A compilation of short films made by young filmmakers aged 15-20 from counties Donegal and Derry during this virtual filmmaking programme. 1. Living in Donegal 1960s &amp; 70s (4.43min, Sean Griffin) -&nbsp;This is a small documentary about Co. Donegal in the 1960s/70s. Where we look into the life of the Duffy family. 2. Irish Folklore (2.27min, Aaliyah Mullen) -&nbsp;‘Irish Folklore’ explores the creatures of old Irish folklore, set to the backdrop of Irish archive film footage.&nbsp; 3. The more things change (2.10min, Emma Conaghan)&nbsp;- This film is about how teenage life has changed from the nineties till now. 4. Teanga An Tír (2.10min, Aishling Doherty) -&nbsp;With the ever-changing world, the Irish language is also always evolving. 5. Climate Change in Ireland (3.20min, Liam McCay) -&nbsp;This film outlines the history behind fossil fuels in Ireland, and the negative impact they have had. I also look at how the attitude to global warming has changed since global warming first became a national issue in 1988. With music by Duster. 6. Nature VS Humans (2.46min, Agnieszka Sokol) -&nbsp;Nature VS Humans is about how even though it might seem we are safe in the world we built, wildlife will always take any opportunity to tear and claw its way back up. 7. Be More (3.20min, Pearse Donaghy) -&nbsp;A contemplation of the northern Irish landscape and its inhabitants through the lens of Greek mythology. 8. Is Ragaire Me (1.10min, Niamh Irwin) -&nbsp;This film shows my interpretation of what it’s like to lose a friend, and losing yourself afterwards being overwhelmed and surrounded by grief. Music from Odyssey by HOME/Randy Goffe. 9. Spires and Walls (1.51min, Luke Doherty) -&nbsp;The documentary shows the present and the past of Derry, presenting the differences between 1965 and currently in the Covid-19 pandemic. 10. Homegrown (2.24min, Luke Duffy) -&nbsp;Homegrown its about scenery and visuals of places in County Donegal where I live. I tried to capture some of the changing weather conditions recently and make it suit the mood of some the scenic views. Some locations visited where Drumboe Woods Stranorlar, Barnesmore Gap, Trusk loch, Manorcunningham View. 11. The Donegal Castle (2.16min, Joseph Hearty) -&nbsp;The story is about the origins of the Donegal castle and Red Hugh O’Donnell. It also explains the layout of the castle and the purpose of it in the 16th century&nbsp;

Make Film History: Made by Participants

A compilation of short films made by young filmmakers aged 15-20 from counties Donegal and Derry during this virtual filmmaking programme.

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