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Filmmaker Declan Curran traces his creative path from creating teenage comedy sketches on YouTube to crafting award-winning short films that have screened at festivals worldwide.
His growing success is highlighted by a recent distribution deal brokered by Network Ireland Television (NITV) with the Japanese streaming platform SAMANSA, expanding his reach to international audiences.
Recorded at the Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington, DC—hosted by Solas Nua—this conversation captures the vibrant, collaborative spirit of the festival. Declan discusses the realities of self-funding projects, the power of film festivals for emerging filmmakers, and the value of real-life connections in a digital age.
He also reflects on the top-tier screening experience at venues like the AFI Silver Theatre and the support he’s found through family collaborations, particularly with his cousin Arón Holden, director of "Dear Imelda".
Set within the vast countryside of rural Ireland, "Dear Imelda" follows the unwanted open-ended arrival of Grandson Ciaran to his Nanny Imelda's traditional home.
Desperate to cling to her independence, Imelda disputes the need to have Ciaran dropped into her life, especially when he takes the presumption of installing something which he requires to work from home, the internet.
In an attempt to mediate the ongoing friction, Ciaran demonstrates the benefits technology could contribute to his Nanny's off-the-grid lifestyle. In doing so, he discovers that he has the ability to play a vital role in a friendship on hiatus for some 60 years.
Watch the trailer for Dear Imelda here:
Looking ahead, Declan talks about his aspirations to transition into feature filmmaking and the lessons he’s carrying forward from his indie film success.
About the Irish Stew Podcast
Irish Stew, the podcast for the Global Irish Nation, featuring interviews with fascinating influencers proud of their Irish Edge. If you're Irish born or hyphenated Irish, this is the podcast that brings all the Irish together. The podcast is hosted by John Lee and Martin Nutty.
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