HSE · Produced 2022 · Publicly screened 2023
← Portfolio
Community and public service
People, services and public life.
Documentary work and public-information videos for the HSE, local authorities, charities, community organisations and public-interest projects.
Old Mill Pictures
We work with contributors, staff and organisers to document local initiatives, explain services and let communities present their work in their own voices.
Projects range from social-impact documentary to public-information and community videos about sport, active travel, arts participation and local heritage.
HSE · South East Community Healthcare
Gloak Our Laces
The film follows Traveller men, women and young people from Carlow and Kilkenny across six copper-working workshops led by artist Mary Cassidy. The project connects Traveller craft traditions with conversations about positive mental health and wellbeing; the finished work was created for display at the Department of Psychiatry at St Luke's General Hospital, Carlow/Kilkenny. Produced in 2022, the film was publicly screened at Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, on 1 March 2023.
Selected work
Selected community and public-service work.
“We had a vision and an idea, Shane from Old Mill Pictures brought this idea to life. We can not thank Shane enough for his professionalism and expertise. He made multiple visits to our village to capture additional footage and extra interviews. The attention to detail in the final production video was outstanding. We had a vague idea of a narrative we wanted to portray, Shane nailed it, with a visually stunning video. Old Mill Pictures are excellent, I would not hesitate in recommending this company. Thanks!”
Project details
About this work.
Buddy Bench | Kickstarter Video
A crowdfunding video made for Buddy Bench Ireland’s book, ‘Sam builds a Nest’.
Cycle Kilkenny
Discover Kilkenny’s off road cycle tracks.
What is safeTALK? | HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention
A video made for the HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention about their safeTALK workshops.
Irish History Podcast at Kilkenny Libraries
Kilkenny Library’s Local Studies Department is currently running a workshop series for Senior Cycle students around the county. The Local Studies service has engaged Finbar Dwyer, creator of the popular Irish History Podcast, to present a workshop on using primary sources for History projects.
See more projects
Bookville 2019
Highlights from the Bookville festival in Kilkenny, October 2019
Bookville 2018
Highlights from the Bookville festival in Kilkenny, October 2018
Heritage Week 2019 Training Day
A training day for Heritage Week 2019 was held by The Heritage Council at The National Museum of Ireland, Collins’ Barracks, Dublin on Friday 29th March. The day featured talks by Virginia Teehan (Chief Executive, The Heritage Council), Niamh Donnellan (Heritage Week Project Manager), Mary Weir (Local Area Manager, Ballymun, Dublin City Council), Lorcan Scott (Wildlife Officer, The Heritage Council), Fiona Byrne (Design & Crafts Council of Ireland), Alan Walsh (Local Authority Waters Programme), Eugene Dunbar (Heritage Hero 2018), Christina O’Connor (Gallows Hill Project) Frances Murphy (Milltown Heritage Food Project) and Lisa O’Sullivan (Kilrush and District Historical Society).
Heritage Week Training Day
Liam Mannix was one of ten speakers at a Heritage Week training seminar which took place on Friday 27th April 2018 at The National Museum, Collin’s Barrack’s, Dublin.
Paulstown Goresbridge Community Sports Park
There has been a population explosion in Paulstown and Goresbridge over the past few years. Our young athletes need facilities and we need your help! Creating a health hub for all ages in the parish to enhance and promote social inclusion, participation, co-operation and enjoyment for all ages both young and old.
Biodiversity Sites - River Nore Linear Park (Bishopsmeadows Walk)
Part of a series of videos made for Kilkenny County Council featuring biodiversity sites in County Kilkenny.
Kilkenny Fruit Tree Project
Kilkenny Fruit Tree Project make a stop off at Castlecomer Discovery Park on their 2016 apple pressing trail. Sean Walsh gets in on the action, speaking to organisers, apple pressers and cider brewers in a bid to uncover the simple yet rewarding art of apple pressing. Song: Little Routes – Going Home
Production
Work carried through from start to finish.
Contributor-led filming
Interviews and observational coverage planned around participants, organisers, staff and the people directly involved.
Clear public information
Services, activities and practical information presented clearly without losing the people behind them.
Trusted commissions
Longstanding work with Kilkenny organisations alongside national public-service and health commissions.
Start a project
Need a clear, human public-interest film?
Talk to us about the people involved, the information that matters and the audience the finished film needs to reach.
info@oldmillpictures.com