A new film made by Commercial Producers Ireland gathers some of the greatest talent in the Irish commercial industry to inspire hope - watch Closer Together below.
When the Covid-19 crisis hit the Irish commercials production sector, local producers Andrew Freedman (Antidote) and Paul Holmes (Red Rage) had a chat about what could be done at this unprecedented time.
They instigated an initiative whereby Irish Commercials Directors from CPI member companies would contribute to make a collective film to inspire hope - participating directors include Andrew Baird, Lena Beug, Jon Hozier Byrne, Seán Clancy, DADDY, Jamie Delaney, Paul Donnellan, Ciaran Dooley, Brian Durnin, Gavin Fitzgerald, James Fitzgerald, Leon Forestal, Shane Griffin, Grizzly, Keith Hutchinson, Johnny Kelly, Colum Maguire, Hugh O'Connor, Brian O'Malley, Stevie Russell, Manus Goan and Natasha Waugh
Watch Closer Together:
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Freedman said: "CPI is an industry body representing 21 small Irish businesses in the commercials production sector - we wanted to do something together to be of some help to our country".
The brief was founded in Irish poetry and literature and the resulting film, made entirely by remote working in the last 10 days, combined artistic and creative flair with a timely message that we will all pull each other through this difficult time and come out stronger.
The film features impressive original music form Irish composer Denis Kilty.
Paul Holmes added: "By making this film with over 20 Irish directors from CPI member companies, we are bringing our industry together to shine a small light of hope for the Irish people. We want this film to bring some good to those who watch it."
