A group of young Irish filmmakers are spearheading a short film project in hopes of raising awareness of the plight of elderly people living in rural isolation.
‘Where The Old Man Lives’ focuses on the life of Michael: an elderly man living alone on a farm in rural Ireland who is afraid of intruders. Writer Micheal Harding says the film has a “beautiful ending.”
Michael Harding was on the RTÉ Today Show this week, talking about our upcoming short film "Where The Old Man Lives".
This one is privately funded so we are trying to raise the money through GoFundMe to make this film a reality. Please support! https://t.co/VUw6eKe2QX pic.twitter.com/EA8UrIi2be— MagliteFilms (@MagliteFilms) December 23, 2023
Producers, Maglite Film describe the endeavor as a “compelling and introspective film that delves into the life of Michael.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpxHKSuDpDw
“The story explores themes of rural isolation, resilience, and the profound impact of losing his sense of security, in a lonesome setting.
“Through the lens of Michael’s journey, the film examines the fragility of the human psyche and the longing for a world turned upside down, to be made right once more.”
In order to bring the film to life, the production team are seeking donations through crowdfunding via a GoFundMe initiative which so far has raised €12,930 of their €20,000 target.
The filmmakers say they believe that “Where The Old Man Lives” has the potential “to resonate deeply with audiences, especially in rural Ireland, evoking empathy and inspiring reflection on the complexities of the human condition.”
They say that those who support this project are “not only enabling the creation of a remarkable film but also becoming part of a journey to shed light on the experiences of the elderly, exploring their vulnerabilities, isolation and resilience.”
The production crew currently features an exciting creative team featuring Eamonn Keane.
Keane is an “emerging talent” in the world of Irish film writing, directing, and producing. Maglite says his “passion for storytelling and his creative vision has led him to create captivating and thought-provoking cinematic experiences, including his latest project as writer/producer of “Where The Old Man Lives”.
Ruaidhri Hallinan is embarking on his second venture into the world of writing and producing a short film and recently won the Ardán short film commission 2023 for “Remote Strutting”.
Director Sonya O’ Donoghue “is an accomplished writer and director, more recently known for captivating audiences with Radha, which premiered at Galway Film Fleadh this year.”
Composer Sarah Lynch – who won the IFTA (Irish Film and Television Academy) award for ‘Original Music’ this last year will lend her brand of “immersive musical landscapes” to the film
Cinematographer Niall O Connor who has worked on previous projects such as ‘Radha’ (2023)’, ‘Cultured (2020)’, ‘Community Watch (2022)’, and Algorithms (2017) has been working in the Film and TV Industry since 2006 having graduated from IT Tallaght with a degree in Audio Visual Media.