Private Project

After the Bell Rings

James , a childhood cancer survivor, visits the hospital for the first time since he was given the all clear. With past trauma resurfacing, the journey proves more difficult then he could've ever have anticipated

  • Barry McNamara
    Director
  • Craig Alan Farnan
    Director
  • Craig Alan Farnan
    Writer
  • Brian Dennis McCarthy
    Producer
  • Craig Alan Farnan
    Key Cast
    "James"
    We Were There, Dublin Narcos
  • Senan Jennings
    Key Cast
    "James (Young)"
    Vivarium, WOLF
  • Joanne King
    Key Cast
    "Alison"
    The Tudors, Northern Lights
  • Marcus Lamb
    Key Cast
    "Alan"
    Flora and Son, Rebellion
  • Huey O'Meara
    Key Cast
    "Luke"
    Smother, Vikings Valhalla
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 24, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    15,500 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Barry McNamara, Craig Alan Farnan

This is Barry's directorial debut. Barry studied as an actor on the full time course at Bow Street Academy and has been involved in numerous projects both Infront and behind the camera. Their philosophy is to get the most authentic and natural performance from an actor which is why Barry was brought on the project. He is also a recipient of the Actor as Creator scheme and one of the founders of ByMinute Productions.

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Director Statement

I was awarded the Actor as Creator grant at the same time as Craig and from there we worked on our projects together from the very beginning. Craig is a close friend of mine and I knew about his story and illness before he submitted for AAC. I was immediately attached to this project and wanted to help out in anyway I could and when Craig asked me to co-direct with him I immediately accepted the role and wanted to help bring Craig's story to life on such an important topic.