05/29/2022
The Irish Screen America Los Angeles Premiere of Soilsiú Films' award winning Young Plato documentary took place at the Laemmle Monica Film Center, May 21 2022 as part of Ireland Week.
Filmmakers, Director, Neasa Ni Chianain and Producer David Rane of Soilsiú Films travelled from Ireland with film subjects Jan-Marie Reel, Head of Pastoral Care and Kevin Mc Arevey, Principal, Holy Cross School, Ardoyne, Belfast for the screening, Q&A and reception.
The award winning documentary received a standing ovation from the audience and patrons enjoyed a robust and engaged Q&A with the filmmakers and subjects moderated by Irish Screen America, Deputy Director, Maedhbh McCullagh. Guests then enjoyed a reception hosted by Irish Screen America and Ireland Week at Ye Olde Kings Head adjacent.
It was such an honor and privilege for Irish Screen America to present this film and it would not have happened without the support and help of many.
Thanks so much to all of our community in LA for spreading the word and for being here with us on the night. Special thanks to Consul General of Ireland in Los Angeles, Marcella Smyth for attending and helping introduce the film and sincere thanks to Steven Davenport from Screen Ireland for his support and attendance. Huge thanks to Deirdre O'Neill Machin and Buzz O Neill from Ireland Week for inviting Irish Screen America to be part of the 2022 program of events. We are so grateful to Consulate of Ireland in Los Angeles, Cultural Officer, Siobhra Quinlan - sfiiinx, to Catherine Siggins, Rachel Rath and Kevin Marron for their support and to Dónall Ó Héalai for introducing Irish Screen America on the night. Finally a huge shout out to Erin, Isaac and the team at the Laemmle Monica Film Center and Donal, Lisa and their team at Ye Olde Kings Head.
With sincere gratitude we thank directors, Ni ChianaiNeasa Ni Chianain, Declan McGrath, Producer, David Rane and the team at Soilsiú Films for making this important film. Thank you to Kevin Mc Arevey, Jan-Marie Reel and the staff and children at Holy Cross School for their innovative work and sharing it with the world. This film is only getting started and we look forward to future screenings here in the US and beyond.
Irish Screen America showcases the best in contemporary Irish film, media and television and promotes and supports the work of Irish filmmakers with screenings in the US. ISA is supported by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Emigrant Support Programme. This ISA presentation of Young Plato was made possible with funding from Screen Ireland and Culture Ireland. Sincere thanks to all the dedicated funding program staff who worked with us on this project.
Photos: Christine Solomon
The Irish Screen America LA Premiere of Soilsiú Films' award winning Young Plato Documentary took place at the Laemmle Monica Film Center, May 21 2022 as part of Ireland Week.
Filmmakers, Director, Neasa Ní Chianáin and Producer David Rane of Soilisú Films travelled with film subjects Jan-Marie Reel, Head of Pastoral Care and Kevin McArevey, Principal, of Holy Cross School, Belfast for the screening, Q&A and reception following.
Consul General of Ireland in Los Angeles, Marcella Smyth, Screen Ireland, US Head of Production and Partnerships, Steven Davenport and Ireland Week, Director, Buzz O'Neill were in attendance with over one hundred guests and members of the Irish Screen America community in Los Angeles. After the screening and an engaging Q&A panel with the filmmakers, guests enjoyed a reception hosted by Irish Screen America and Ireland Week at Ye Olde Kings Head adjacent.
This Irish Screen America presentation of YOUNG PLATO was made possible with funding from Screen Ireland and Culture Ireland. Irish Screen America is also supported by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Emigrant Support Programme.
Photos: Christine Solomon
