Cork Filmmakers Fly On the Wings of Ambition

Photographer: Elena Okariz

200 attend Ambition Films' company launch and the premiere of Fallen Angel

Cork, 14th April 2014. Last Friday, 11th April 2014, there were queues along the hallways and down the stairs of the Imperial Hotel, Cork, of guests waiting to catch the premiere screening of Seán Creagh's Fallen Angel. Booked out before the night ever began, some guests on the waiting list were unfortunately turned away because of the room's maximum seating capacity.

Guests waiting on the queue
Photographer: Elena Okariz

In May of 2012, an "angel" walked the streets of Cork as part of this daring (some would say mad) short. Two years later, the company behind the venture "Ambiton Films" put on a spectacle unheard of in the Cork short film scene, in celebration of the completion of this project.

Ticket with a feather, programme and free popcorn ticket are handed in
Photographer: Elena Okariz

The night included the full-sized angel wings on display, which measure 435cm from tip to tip. But that was only the beginning. Each guest received a ticket with a feather in it, upon arrival. They were also treated to free popcorn and a night of socializing, with actors and crew recounting anecdotes from this larger-than-life production.

Guest speaker Angela Newman of Chattyboo Productions put the achievements of Ambition Films in perspective with a thought-provoking speech on the challenges and hardships of the artistic world. Drawing on her own theatrical background, she inspired laughter from the crowd, stripping away the magic of the red carpet. "Being an artiste," she reminded guests, "is not as glamorous as people think." Yet, she concluded on note that resonated with many of the young hopeful actors and filmmakers in the audience. "You're following not a dream, but your calling."

The director himself took to the stage next, to appeal to actors, filmmakers and fans to get involved in the company's next project. Ambtion Films' ethos is based on the motto "Discover, Inspire." He described his own experience of learning by doing, and revealed that the company hopes to provide opportunities for others to learn their craft in the same hands-on way.

The director and head of the new company, Seán Creagh
Photographer: Elena Okariz

The next Ambition Films project, Kelly’s Verdict, hopes to cast many young, emerging Irish actors. Building on the company's philosophy of promoting development, this project will include an intensive "Acting for Film" training course for young, successful auditionees.

"Amazing", said audience members after the premiere screening itself. "A great social commentary on homelessness." While others noted "special effects were superb; much above what I was imagining was possible", and many fans called for Ambition's next work to be a longer film.

News on the company's upcoming project, how to get involved and crowdfunding campaign can be found on www.ambitionfilmsireland.com.
Email: info.ambitionfilms@gmail.com.
For more information, please contact:
Ambition Films Press Office
info.ambitionfilms@gmail.com

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