Kildare supports new film highlighting community ties
Emma Farrell and Frame It Productions have been awarded a €14,000 grant to produce a poignant short film exploring themes of belonging and friendship. Filming is underway across County Kildare, showcasing its landscapes and engaging local talent.
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Kildare County Council
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Kildare County Council Arts Service has proudly announced Emma Farrell and Frame It Productions as the recipients of the 2026 Short Grass Film Commission Award. This €14,000 funding supports the creation of a new short film set in County Kildare, aiming to nurture local filmmaking talent and boost the region's film production scene.
The film, titled *A Place To Call Home*, is a ten-minute social realist drama penned by Emma Farrell, directed by Kirsty Fogarty, and produced by Richie Kearney of Frame It Productions. It tells the story of two eight-year-old children — one newly homeless and the other displaced from Palestine — who run away to the Curragh in search of land blessed by St Brigid. Their journey poignantly explores themes of belonging, friendship, faith, and community.
Filming has commenced on the Curragh Plains and various locations throughout County Kildare, beautifully highlighting the county's unique landscape while weaving a narrative rooted in local heritage and contemporary social concerns. The production team features local cast and crew, with post-production work to be completed by Frame It Productions in Sallins. Éilis Lavelle, Arts Officer at Kildare County Council, expressed enthusiasm for the project, praising its artistic vision and timely social themes, while emphasising its significant commitment to supporting film-making within the county. *A Place To Call Home* is expected to be completed later this year.
The film, titled *A Place To Call Home*, is a ten-minute social realist drama penned by Emma Farrell, directed by Kirsty Fogarty, and produced by Richie Kearney of Frame It Productions. It tells the story of two eight-year-old children — one newly homeless and the other displaced from Palestine — who run away to the Curragh in search of land blessed by St Brigid. Their journey poignantly explores themes of belonging, friendship, faith, and community.
Filming has commenced on the Curragh Plains and various locations throughout County Kildare, beautifully highlighting the county's unique landscape while weaving a narrative rooted in local heritage and contemporary social concerns. The production team features local cast and crew, with post-production work to be completed by Frame It Productions in Sallins. Éilis Lavelle, Arts Officer at Kildare County Council, expressed enthusiasm for the project, praising its artistic vision and timely social themes, while emphasising its significant commitment to supporting film-making within the county. *A Place To Call Home* is expected to be completed later this year.
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