As part of our Culture Night Film Programme in our Studio Theatre, we will screen three short films by Former Filmmaker in Residence, Jaro Waldeck who is a cinematographer from the Czech Republic, living and working in Ireland. Directed by Beta Bajgart.

Sparking, a film about Dil Wickremasinghe, duration 6:25 minutes
An uplifting story about Dil Wickremasinghe, podcaster, speaker, mental health service provider and an activist who lives with her wife and kids in Dublin. Life hasn’t always been a breeze for this energetic, bubbly and dynamic woman. Her way of coping with life lessons is an inspiration for many of us

Life, Boat, Home, duration 4:08 minutes
A short documentary about lifeboat navigator Lisa Levins. She is a single mom, living in Clogherhead, Ireland. Despite the fact she faced tragedy in her immediate family, her passion is still saving other people’s lives.”

Fast and Faster, duration 3:15 minutes
A short documentary about the iconic rally driver Rosemary Smith who shares her complex, joyous, yet often heartbreaking, life story and reveals her biggest passion.

Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts supported by the Arts Council and Louth County Council.