Creatively Me

Now at the halfway point of "Creatively Me" Season Two, Daniel is ecstatic to welcome Cork Animator & Director Nora Twomey, making this the very first time an Oscar-nominee has been on the podcast!

Nora is also the co-founder of iconic Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, whose filmography includes “The Secret of Kells” & “The Breadwinner”.

Nora will be discussing the genesis of her artistic passions, stepping outside the box and standing out & what it’s like to be Oscar nominated and work alongside names like Angelina Jolie.

Plus she’ll be teasing what’s next to come for Cartoon Saloon.

All this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".

Cartoon Saloon - https://www.cartoonsaloon.ie

The Breadwinner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnpBc8YvGpk

Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠

Connect with Daniel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠

Email - [email protected]

This Friday’s episode sees Daniel joined by illustrator and film programmer Amy Louise O’Callaghan.

Inspired by everything from mythology and folktales to her favourite films, Amy is known for her comic “Feathers” and her picture book “A Cork Fairytale” which has been a huge hit both Lee side and in wider Ireland.

Today Amy will be discussing what it’s like going from having studied film to being a film programmer for festivals, how home and the places she resides in contribute to her artistry, as well as the importance of children being able to see and identify themselves in stories.

Amy will also discuss her relationship with Cork City and the art and culture scene there, from The People’s Picturehouse, to studying Film & Screen Media at UCC.

All of this & more on today’s episode of “Creatively Me”.

Amy Louise O’Callaghan - https://www.amylouioc.com/

Amy’s Book “A Cork Fairytale” - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/a-cork-fairytale-9781788494151?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADfXBR2m43HOpTdEifn77Wby3Ga6G

Daniel’s Book “Breanne 1975” - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/breanne-1975-9781804392034

Connect with Daniel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/?hl=en

Email - [email protected]

Today on “Creatively Me”, Daniel is joined by musician Jamie Duffy.

At only 22 years old, Jamie is well within the process of building his own creative legacy. His breakthrough composition “Solas” sits at over 85 million streams on Spotify alone, thus becoming the most streamed debut single by an Irish artist since Hozier’s iconic hit “Take Me To Church”. He has just announced a headlining performance at Dublin’s National Concert Hall off the back of a sold-out European tour, which included performances at renowned festivals such as at Hyde Park.

On today’s episode Jamie Duffy will be chatting about the musical landscape he was surrounded by growing up, his influences and the impact social media has had on music and its promotion, whether for good or for bad.

Plus, he’ll be discussing life on the road & how to look after yourself and keep things always exciting when in the midst of a lengthy tour.

All of this & more on today’s episode of “Creatively Me”.

Jamie Duffy - https://www.jamieduffymusic.com/

See Jamie Duffy live - https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/jamie-duffy-mar25/

Jamie Duffy’s Music -

Daniel’s Book “Breanne 1975” - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0

Connect with Daniel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0

Email - [email protected]

This Friday's episode of "Creatively Me" sees Daniel joined by RTE presenter, journalist, filmmaker & newly published author Zainab Boladale.

Zainab has written for publications such as The Irish Independent, and will be known by Irish TV viewers for her work on news2day, where she became the first person of African heritage to become a news anchor on RTE, as well as on Nationwide. She wrote and directed the short film "Worthy" and most recently launched "Braids Take A Day", a young-adult novel where she explores themes of self-discovery and culture in a way that is fresh, fun & uniquely her own.

On this episode, Zainab Boladae will be chatting to Daniel about how exploring different cultures impacts her work, combining levity with heavier themes in her work & the value of taking time away and looking after yourself when in the midst of a project.

Plus, Zainab will tease what's to come next in her supremely diverse career.

All this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".

Zainab Boladale - https://boladale.com

Zainab's Book "Braids Take A Day" - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/braids-take-a-day-9781788494427?srsltid=AfmBOooYgUB0tqJjjsXPPJJObGw9RwR86Ojr3A_DQgypsMlq7zpfFaB8

Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠⁠

Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠⁠

Email - [email protected]

In the first conversation on Season Two of "Creatively Me" Daniel is joined by Asbestos, an Irish street-artist whose work has been seen across the Irish urban landscape since 2003.

Asbestos is best known for the "Lost" series of prints, the Cork City mural "What Is Home" and a series of chalk drawings on blackboards that allow the public to engage and alter the piece as they wish. This work, and more of Asbestos's artistry is featured heavily in the new Irish documentary-film "Don't Forget To Remember" which chronicles his mother's lived experience with Alzheimers.

On this episode, Asbestos discusses the makings of himself as as an artist, the vulnerabilities and themes in his work and the importance of telling one's own story.

Plus, he'll give listeners a glimpse into making a film funded by the Irish Arts Council.

All this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".

Asbestos - https://www.artofasbestos.com

Don't Forget To Remember - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK5oeCWyVsI

Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030⁠

Connect with Daniel on Instagram - ⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/⁠

Email - [email protected]

Daniel welcomes you back to "Creatively Me" with an introduction to the new season, an insight into what to expect & a look at what he's been up to since wrapping Season One.

Daniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030

Connect with Daniel on Instagram - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/

Daniel on IMDB - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHY

Email - [email protected]

On today's episode, the final one of the summer mini-series, Daniel spotlights some of the best events relating to literature across Ireland this summer.

Guests speakers include Sarah Webb (Read Children's Books Ireland) Eimear O'Herlihy (West Cork Literary Festival) Gillian Hennessy (Triskel Arts Centre)

Irish Artists for Palestine ⁠⁠https://irishartistsforpalestine.com⁠⁠

Donate to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund ⁠⁠https://www.pcrf.net⁠⁠

Donate to Support Gaza ⁠⁠https://www.unfpa.org/donate/Gaza/1?⁠⁠⁠⁠form=GazaAppeal&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Gaza2023&utm_content=EMERGENCIES&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwx-CyBhAqEiwAeOcTdVhFrWciLt0APMBs4cwhQ8S8lXAWje2SIFTgDNVJsFdF8dvU0Uo_6xoCpEcQAvD_BwE⁠⁠

Bloomsday - https://www.bloomsdayfestival.ie

Dalkey Film Festival - https://www.dalkeybookfestival.org

Read Children's Books Ireland - https://childrensbooksireland.ie

West Cork Literary Festival - https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-festival/

Crawford Art Gallery - https://crawfordartgallery.ie

Cork Opera House - https://www.corkoperahouse.ie

Triskel Arts Centre - https://triskelartscentre.ie

Daniel's Recommended Summer Reads:

The Perks of Being a Wallflower - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/perks-of-being-a-wallflower-pb-9781847394071

Small Things Like These - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/small-things-like-these-pb-9780571368709

Open Water - https://www.dubraybooks.ie/product/open-water-pb-9780241448786⁠

Watch "Graduation Day" - https://vimeo.com/936573830

In this episode of the summer mini-series of "Creatively Me", Daniel walks listeners through the best film festivals in Ireland this summer.

Guest speakers include Gerard O'Leary (Beara Film Festival) Gillian Hennessy (Triskel Arts Centre) & Olivia Fahy (GeekIreland).

Irish Artists for Palestine ⁠https://irishartistsforpalestine.com⁠

Donate to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund ⁠https://www.pcrf.net⁠

Donate to Support Gaza ⁠https://www.unfpa.org/donate/Gaza/1?⁠⁠form=GazaAppeal&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Gaza2023&utm_content=EMERGENCIES&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwx-CyBhAqEiwAeOcTdVhFrWciLt0APMBs4cwhQ8S8lXAWje2SIFTgDNVJsFdF8dvU0Uo_6xoCpEcQAvD_BwE⁠

Beara Film Festival https://www.bearafilmfest.ie

Triskel Arts Centre https://triskelartscentre.ie

Night at the Movies (Cork Concert Orchestra) https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/a-night-at-the-movies-tickets-905090880187

Galway Film Fleadh https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com

DocsIreland https://docsireland.ie

Boyne Valley Film Festival https://www.droichead.com/show-detail/?id=873654724

Gaze LGBTQIA Festival https://www.gaze.ie

GeekIreland https://geekireland.com

In this episode of the summer mini-series of "Creatively Me", Daniel walks listeners through the best music-related events in Ireland this summer. Also featured is the work of Irish Artists for Palestine, who utilise their musicianship to fundraise to all those affected by the atrocities in Palestine.

Guest speakers include Helen Dawson (West Cork Chamber Music Festival) Sara O'Donovan (Masters of Tradition Festival) & May Kay (Irish Artists for Palestine).

Irish Artists for Palestine https://irishartistsforpalestine.com

Donate to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund https://www.pcrf.net

Donate to Support Gaza https://www.unfpa.org/donate/Gaza/1?form=GazaAppeal&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Gaza2023&utm_content=EMERGENCIES&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwx-CyBhAqEiwAeOcTdVhFrWciLt0APMBs4cwhQ8S8lXAWje2SIFTgDNVJsFdF8dvU0Uo_6xoCpEcQAvD_BwE

West Cork Festivals https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/chamber-music-festival/

Sea Sessions https://www.seasessions.com/lineup

Dublin Chamber Music Festival https://dicmf.com

Kaleidoscope Festival https://www.kaleidoscopefestival.ie

Welcome to your guide to a creative summer! Host Daniel Heaphy returns to "Creatively Me" with a summer-themed mini-series, highlighting the best creative events and all that Ireland has to offer this summer in regards to art and entertainment. In this opening episode, Daniel welcomes you back and sets-up what is to come.