Noel McIntyre’s film on wood-carver Richie Clarke (above) is one of those to be screened this Friday evening.

Film on Mullingar wood-carver in Still Voices festival

Brian O'Loughlin

Published: Tue 18 Jun 2019, 9:35 AM

Last updated: Tue 18 Jun 2019, 10:27 AM

Still Voices Short Film Festival, in partnership with Westmeath County Council and Creative Ireland, host a screening of short films in the Executive Lounge of the Council Buildings, Mullingar at 8pm on Friday, June 21.

The films include 2018 Still Voices Short Film Festival award winners and a preview of the 2019 programme.

Local filmmaker Noel McIntyre’s short documentary on Mullingar based wood-carver Richie Clarke will close out the night.

Films screening on the night

The films screening on the night include 2018 Still Voices Short Film Festival Award Winners: Best Irish Film – Late Afternoon directed by Louise Bagnall; Best International Film – Wren Boys directed by Harry Lighton; Best Non-Fiction Film – I’m Free directed by Edvard Karijord and Bendik Mondal; Best Animated Film – Wicked Girl directed by Ayce Kartal; two films from local filmmakers: 2018 Made in the Midlands Selection – Bungalow Bliss directed by Adrian Duncan; and 2019 Made in the Midlands Selection – I Created You directed by Noel McIntyre.

This is a free event and will start at 8pm sharp.

For more information on the event, see stillvoicesfilmfestival.com or find it on social media.