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Spiorad Ceilteach [Celtic Spirit]

From the shadows of Ireland’s ancient past a spirit reawakens to bring fresh perspectives and new meaning to age-old cultural connections...

It’s almost three thousand years since tribes of Indo-European migrants travelled across land and sea to the island of Ireland.

These tribes would come to be known collectively as the ancient Celts, but who exactly were they? What culture and traditions did they bring to Ireland? Where is their cultural impact felt today in Irish society?

This short bilingual documentary shares enlightening knowledge about the history of the ancient Celts in Ireland as well as uplifting and connective stories about the people who are leading the way in Ireland’s ancient Celtic culture revival.

Featuring beautifully woven Irish language voice over narration and interviews, striking cinematography and a soundtrack bursting with ancient Celtic energy; this production is nothing short of a feast for the senses as well as being an engaging and informative non-fiction film experience.

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  • Ruairi Cahill
    Director
    Ministry of Sound, Ibiza Reawakening Series
  • Doiminic Ó'Brolcháin
    Writer
  • Bertie Brosnan
    Producer
    Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, Con, Sineater
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English, Irish
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony as7 mark iii - 4K 25FPS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • N/A
Distribution Information
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Director Biography - Ruairi Cahill

Since graduating with a BA Honours in Film [Media] Production from Staffordshire University, Ruairí has excelled in his career as a business filmmaker; his video production company Funk Soul Media having produced compelling brand stories, short documentary series and promotional content for internationally acclaimed brands and artists such as: David Guetta, The Malta Tourism Authority, Ministry of Sound London, Carl Cox and Sony Music.

Spiorad Ceilteach [Celtic Spirit] is Ruairí’s debut short documentary production; the aspiring filmmaker channelling five years experience creating highly emotive and engaging, world level visual content into an expertly crafted and captivating Irish heritage story.

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Director Statement

“My vision with Spiorad Ceilteach [Celtic Spirit] is to create an intimate narrative around the people who are playing a pivotal role in Ireland’s ancient Celtic culture revival. This is a subject that is very close to my heart. The ancient Celts laid the foundations of our indigenous Gaelic culture. A culture that has survived suppression and oppression; a culture that means so much to so many people at home here in Ireland and across the world.”

“Everywhere I look around me today I see, hear and feel the influence of these fascinating ancient peoples. The Celtic Spirit is ever present in our cherished Gaelic games [GAA], traditional music culture, Irish language and beautiful nature."

"My key aim with the production is to bridge the three thousand year gap between us and our ancient Celtic ancestors through the medium of film."

“Modern filmmaking, sound design and editing techniques have allowed us to create a thoroughly immersive, multi-sensory film experience. I want viewers to feel like they can literally reach out and touch the ancient Celtic world.”

– Ruairí Cahill [Film Director]