New Film Project

My follow-up short film to Shellshock, entitled 'All Mortal Flesh', is now in preproduction, with the intention of premiering later this year. Further information about this project can be found via its official blog:

http://allmortalfleshfilm.blogspot.ie

We are also currently running a crowdfunding campaign via fundit.ie to cover part of the production expenses. If you would like to support the film, you can find out how to do so at the below link:

http://www.fundit.ie/project/all-mortal-flesh

There are various rewards on offer for different levels of contribution, but furthermore to this, I'd like to make it abundantly clear that any contribution, finanicial or otherwise, would be received with the very highest level of gratitude. You can also support the project liking its Facebook page and spreading word:

http://www.facebook.com/AllMortalFleshShortFilm

Finally, below can be found the film's initial teaser trailer/promo video:



All Mortal Flesh Announcement Teaser from John Corcoran on Vimeo.


Thank you
John Corcoran

Shire International Short Film Festival

'Shellshock' has been selected as part of the 4th Annual Shire International Short Film Festival, taking place on March 20th 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Shellshock is the only Irish film chosen among a selection of shorts representing eight countries worldwide. Congratulations to all cast & crew.

http://cinewest.org/welcome/?p=5769

Dame District Christmas Market Screening

'Shellshock' will be screened as part of a selection of short films during the Dame District Christmas Market in Dublin tomorrow evening (Wednesday, 19th December). The screening will take place in the Electric Lounge at Speakeasy on Georges St, and will begin at 8.30pm. Entry is free of charge and all are welcome.

http://damedistrict.com

http://www.facebook.com/DameDistrict

National Media Conference 2012

On Saturday November 10th, 'Shellshock' writer/director John Corcoran will appear as a panellist at the 'Making the Leap from Student to Professional' talk as part of the 2012 National Media Conference, to be held in Trinity College, Dublin. He will appear alongside guests such as Cannes prize-winning commercials director Stevie Russell and acclaimed music video director Simon Eustace, and will discuss his experiences as a student filmmaker, the making of 'Shellshock', and his post-graduation career to date. Full information and ticket sales are available from the below link:

http://nationalmediaconference.org

Auburn Festival Certificate & Coverage

Above can be seen a version of the certificate that was recently awarded to 'Shellshock' following its screening at the Auburn International Film Festival for Children & Young Adults in Sydney, Australia.

Additionally, below can be found a link to further press coverage of the win:

http://www.iftn.ie/locationsireland/locationsnews/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4285391&tpl=archnews&force=1

Congratulations to all cast & crew.

Shellshock Wins at Australian Festival

Shellshock has won the Tadgell's Bluebell Honour Award at the Auburn International Film Festival for Children & Young Adults. The award recognises the best short film made by adults for or concerning youth. The festival ran from September 17th to 21st in Sydney, Australia, and featured films from over two dozen countries worldwide.
Shellshock will next feature at the Underground Cinema Awards in Dun Laoghaire on September 29th, where it has been nominated in four categories.

Auburn Film Festival Full Program Available

The full program for the 2012 Auburn International Film Festival for Children & Young Adults is now available from the cinewest website:

http://cinewest.org/welcome/?p=4998

The page specifically referring to Shellshock can be found below:

http://cinewest.org/welcome/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/AIFF-2012-DAY-2-A-15+-S.jpg

Shellshock is screening at 2pm on Tuesday 18th September at the Reading Cinema in Auburn, Australia.