Free short film programme at The Model cinema this springtime
Grab a coffee and see a freebie short film at The Model Cinema on Saturdays at 2.30pm this springtime. Shorts@TheModel is a new programme of diverse short films from up-and-coming Irish filmmakers, which showcases the sheer diversity and creativity in contemporary Irish film-making and animation. All Shorts@TheModel screenings are free;
Free screenings of Oscar nominated short at The Model this weekend
Oscar night rolls around again this Sunday, 27 Feb. The only Irish nomination is the 15-minute short film The CRUSH, directed and written by Michael Creagh, with Sligo actress, Olga Werhly, in the lead role as the beautiful teacher, Miss Purdy. Eight-year-old Ardal (played by newcomer, Oran Creagh) has a
Down with that sort of thing
‘The sickest and filthiest film I remember seeing.’ ‘Perverse filth!’ Film Critics on Peeping Tom This Saturday, while Irish votes are being counted, we will have a screening of Michael Powell’s film Peeping Tom followed by a public discussion. This digitally-remastered, lost masterpiece is a startling and highly entertaining visual
Children and family at The model
Last week saw the first in a series of free workshops at The Model for parents and toddlers. Artist Kate Wilson led the children through a magical world of water and paint. Characters and beautiful scenes from a children’s storybook were used to stir the imagination. Using sponges, water-based paints,
Michael D. Higgins visit to The Model
Michael D. Higgins TD will be the guest of honour at The Model for a public welcome reception on Friday, February 18 from 4.30 – 6pm . Former Minister for Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht, and current Labour president, Michael has also had a career as a poet, author and
Art Trap workshops ignite young imaginations
The first in a series of workshops for 4-6 year olds kicked off at The Model last Sunday, led by artist Naomi Draper. Our packed audience of young participants had fun experimenting with different art materials and explored, through drawing, the hidden treasures of Jack B. Yeats. This Sunday’s workshop