Talk About It

In this week's episode, I chat with four people behind three of the Regional Audience Choice Award Winners at this year's Fresh Film Festival. From dramas to rom-coms, we at Fresh and Talk About It Podcast have you covered! Sit back and enjoy the stories behind these truly unique short films by Greta, Sienna, and Nicky & Peter. 

This week's young musician is Anna Leah Sheridan (@annaleahsheridan) with her original song 'City Girls'.

Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie

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Greta Thorton Short Film - Sonder: https://youtu.be/6k8kT8gQkW0

Greta Thornton Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/BWXoihTU7iw

Sienna Graham Short Film - Track No.7: https://youtu.be/X_dhIRQT5hI

Nicky & Peter Short Film - Swansong: https://youtu.be/BFHrnPRqD6I

I'M HONOURED to introduce Mary-Claire, Gemma Bradley and Stephen Byrne to my podcast as we discuss their experiences presenting the Fresh Film Festival. I ask Mary-Claire about her TikTok and RTE journey and how it's led her here. Gemma and I talk about being a musician today, and what you can do to put yourself out there, and Stephen opens up about his coming out experience and how is media career began. What inspirational and kind hearted people! 

This week's young musician is Katie Phelan (@katie_phelan_) with her original song 'Duvet Day'.

Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/

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In this episode, I chat with Best Director and Aardman Animation Winner Nellie Warren about her beautiful animation 'How I Wonder.' We chat about her love of writing, falling into animation, and what the future holds. I also chat with RTE 60 Second Film Winner Erin-Jade Thomson about her whiteboard animation 'Someone Get's Hurt'. Erin-Jade chats to me about how drawing impacts her life, how she started, and why she decided upon whiteboard animation.

This week's young musician is Stacey Dineen (@staceydineenmusic) with her original song 'Over It'.

Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/

The Science Of Colour Vision: https://youtu.be/Iy3phYXOvMY

Constructing an Albatros: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/u5mv8uu4mo9eotv/AAD_-gNeTq3pxRzhwRiqIpdNa/Video%2007-02-2022%2C%2000%2042%2023.mov?dl=0 

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In this episode, I chat with Best Director and Aardman Animation Winner Nellie Warren about her beautiful animation 'How I Wonder.' We chat about her love of writing, falling into animation, and what the future holds. I also chat with RTE 60 Second Film Winner Erin-Jade Thomson about her whiteboard animation 'Someone Get's Hurt'. Erin-Jade chats to me about how drawing impacts her life, how she started, and why she decided upon whiteboard animation. 

This week's young musician is Calum Agnew (@calumagnew_music) with his original song 'Craz'.

Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/

How I Wonder Short Film: https://youtu.be/sryZ_gSgZoc

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In this episode, I chat with the Audience Choice Award and Best Ensemble Cast Winners Donagh & Louis about their film 'Teenage Type Beat'. We chat about how the film came to be, the casting, and how their love for film began at a young age. 

I also talk to Dylan, the animator, and director behind the film 'Faces', which won the Best Visual Innovation Award at this year's festival. He talks about how animation is still very new to him, the faces behind the film, and the atmosphere of the Fresh Film Festival this year. 

This week's young musician is Fia Moon (@fiamoon_music) with her original song 'By Now'. 

Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/ 

How I Wonder Short Film - Nellie Warren: https://youtu.be/sryZ_gSgZoc

Faces Short Film - Dylan Michael: https://youtu.be/1a2XtkXZZBY 

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For a very special episode celebrating the 1 year anniversary of this podcast, I chat with musician Kevin Walsh about his new single 'Embrace The World' in aid of the Irish Autism Association 'As I Am'. We chat about his autism diagnosis, accepting ourselves, the power of music, and so much more. 

As always, I am forever thankful for all the support you show me and this podcast. 

As I Am Website: https://asiam.ie/

Instagram: @_talkaboutitpodcast for more information about upcoming guests, daily quotes, mental health tips, and much more. 

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'Talk About It Podcast' joins with the 'Fresh International Film Festival' to bring you an exclusive new season of episodes from their 2022 festival. From Donegal to Cork, I'll be chatting with people across the country, and indeed the globe, to bring you the inside scoop of all things Fresh. From the directors to actors, to editors, costume designers, and everyone in between, grab your popcorn and get ready for a brand new season, filled with new voices, inspiring conversations, and out-of-this-world short films. 

In episode one, I sat down to have a chat with the wonderful founder and creative director of the film festival; Jayne Foley. We talk about her interest and love of film and cinema from a young age, how she was inspired to begin this festival, the future of Fresh, following your passion, and much more. 

This week's young musician is Arlene (@arlene_music) with her original song 'Send Me Any Sign'. 

Fresh International Film Festival Website: https://freshfilm.ie/

Fresh Short Films on RTE Player: https://www.rte.ie/player/

Max & Kevin Short Film - FOMO: https://youtu.be/84yaGTX6amI 

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On this, the season finale of Season 1, (and my first live, in-person interview!) I chat with Jessica, Clodagh and Emma from Social Reflection YSI. Young Social Influencers are empowering young people across the country to start a conversation and make a change, which is exactly what these girls are doing! I also chat with leaving Cert student Muireann and 5th-year student Emilia about their perspective around body image. 

Thank you to everyone who made Season 1 the incredible season it was...Season 2 is fast approaching, so get ready for an exciting adventure! 

This week young musicians are: 

Alison McGrath - This Is Me

Anna Knaf - Treat People With Kindness

Hope Gilesspie - Born This Way 

Aisling Mullarkey - Perfect To Me

Instagram page: @social_reflection.ysi

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