Irish Screen America

If you haven't had a chance to see "The Quiet Girl" it is a beautifully poignant and charming movie. A lovely representative of the best of Irish filmmaking and storytelling:

The Quiet Girl | Official Website | February 24 2023 Watch the trailer, find screenings & book tickets for The Quiet Girl on the official site. In theaters February 24 2023 brought to you by Neon Rated. Written & Directed by: Colm Bairéad. Starring: Catherine Clinch, Carrie Crowley, Andrew Bennett, Michael Patric, Kate Nic Chonaonaigh, Joan Sheehy

The Irish Screen America LA Premiere of Soilsiú Films' award winning Young Plato Documentary took place at the Laemmle Monica Film Center, May 21 2022 as part of Ireland Week.

Filmmakers, Director, Neasa Ní Chianáin and Producer David Rane of Soilisú Films travelled with film subjects Jan-Marie Reel, Head of Pastoral Care and Kevin McArevey, Principal, of Holy Cross School, Belfast for the screening, Q&A and reception following.

Consul General of Ireland in Los Angeles, Marcella Smyth, Screen Ireland, US Head of Production and Partnerships, Steven Davenport and Ireland Week, Director, Buzz O'Neill were in attendance with over one hundred guests and members of the Irish Screen America community in Los Angeles. After the screening and an engaging Q&A panel with the filmmakers, guests enjoyed a reception hosted by Irish Screen America and Ireland Week at Ye Olde Kings Head adjacent.

This Irish Screen America presentation of YOUNG PLATO was made possible with funding from Screen Ireland and Culture Ireland. Irish Screen America is also supported by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Emigrant Support Programme.

Photos: Christine Solomon

The Irish Screen America Los Angeles Premiere of Soilsiú Films' award winning Young Plato documentary took place at the Laemmle Monica Film Center, May 21 2022 as part of Ireland Week.

Filmmakers, Director, Neasa Ni Chianain and Producer David Rane of Soilsiú Films travelled from Ireland with film subjects Jan-Marie Reel, Head of Pastoral Care and Kevin Mc Arevey, Principal, Holy Cross School, Ardoyne, Belfast for the screening, Q&A and reception.

The award winning documentary received a standing ovation from the audience and patrons enjoyed a robust and engaged Q&A with the filmmakers and subjects moderated by Irish Screen America, Deputy Director, Maedhbh McCullagh. Guests then enjoyed a reception hosted by Irish Screen America and Ireland Week at Ye Olde Kings Head adjacent.

It was such an honor and privilege for Irish Screen America to present this film and it would not have happened without the support and help of many.

Thanks so much to all of our community in LA for spreading the word and for being here with us on the night. Special thanks to Consul General of Ireland in Los Angeles, Marcella Smyth for attending and helping introduce the film and sincere thanks to Steven Davenport from Screen Ireland for his support and attendance. Huge thanks to Deirdre O'Neill Machin and Buzz O Neill from Ireland Week for inviting Irish Screen America to be part of the 2022 program of events. We are so grateful to Consulate of Ireland in Los Angeles, Cultural Officer, Siobhra Quinlan - sfiiinx, to Catherine Siggins, Rachel Rath and Kevin Marron for their support and to Dónall Ó Héalai for introducing Irish Screen America on the night. Finally a huge shout out to Erin, Isaac and the team at the Laemmle Monica Film Center and Donal, Lisa and their team at Ye Olde Kings Head.

With sincere gratitude we thank directors, Ni ChianaiNeasa Ni Chianain, Declan McGrath, Producer, David Rane and the team at Soilsiú Films for making this important film. Thank you to Kevin Mc Arevey, Jan-Marie Reel and the staff and children at Holy Cross School for their innovative work and sharing it with the world. This film is only getting started and we look forward to future screenings here in the US and beyond.

Irish Screen America showcases the best in contemporary Irish film, media and television and promotes and supports the work of Irish filmmakers with screenings in the US. ISA is supported by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Emigrant Support Programme. This ISA presentation of Young Plato was made possible with funding from Screen Ireland and Culture Ireland. Sincere thanks to all the dedicated funding program staff who worked with us on this project.


Photos: Christine Solomon

The Irish Screen America LA Premiere of Soilsiú Films' award winning Young Plato Documentary took place at the Laemmle Monica Film Center, May 21 2022 as part of Ireland Week.

Filmmakers, Director, Neasa Ní Chianáin and Producer David Rane of Soilisú Films travelled with film subjects Jan-Marie Reel, Head of Pastoral Care and Kevin McArevey, Principal, of Holy Cross School, Belfast for the screening, Q&A and reception following.

Consul General of Ireland in Los Angeles, Marcella Smyth, Screen Ireland, US Head of Production and Partnerships, Steven Davenport and Ireland Week, Director, Buzz O'Neill were in attendance with over one hundred guests and members of the Irish Screen America community in Los Angeles. After the screening and an engaging Q&A panel with the filmmakers, guests enjoyed a reception hosted by Irish Screen America and Ireland Week at Ye Olde Kings Head adjacent.

This Irish Screen America presentation of YOUNG PLATO was made possible with funding from Screen Ireland and Culture Ireland. Irish Screen America is also supported by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Emigrant Support Programme.

Photos: Christine Solomon

CherryPicks gives Young Plato an epic 96% rating!!!

Soilsiú Films' Young Plato's impact keeps moving audiences and critics alike and the Irish Screen America presentation last Saturday at the Laemmle Monica Film Center Santa Monica (part of IrelandWeek 2022) did just that.

"What would we do without teachers? Following the headmaster of a Belfast inner-city school, this documentary directed by and Declan McGrath highlights the profound effect Kevin McArevey has on his students at Holy Cross. Considering the boys' daily struggles, from poverty and drugs to the lingering impact of sectarian violence, McArevey encourages conversation, respect, and critical thinking to help his students rise above the conditions and constraints of their community."

More screenings are being planned in the U.S. Please visit www.youngplato.com to learn more.

This presentation was made possible through grant funding from Screen Ireland and Culture Ireland.

https://www.thecherrypicks.com/films/young-plato/

Young Plato What would we do without teachers? Following the headmaster of a Belfast inner-city school, this documentary directed by Neasa Ní Chainaín and Declan McGrath highlights the profound effect Kevin McArevey has on his students at Holy Cross. Considering the boys' daily struggles, from poverty and dru...

A rapturous response last night in NYC for the gala screening of Young Plato co-hosted by Irish Screen America with Soilsiú Films and presented in partnership the Irish Consulate NYC, the Northern Ireland Bureau, the British Consulate General - New York and the Flanders in the USA.

Next up: Irish Screen America presents YOUNG PLATO as part of Ireland Week 2022. at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in LA this Sat 05/21. This presentation is being made possible thanks to the support of Screen Ireland and Culture Ireland.

Book: https://tinyurl.com/3b65pbf7

Start spreading the news: Look who we snapped in NYC en route to LA. Young Plato film director, Neasa Ni Chianain! Only four days to go until we share this powerful new documentary by Soilsiú Films. Tix: https://tinyurl.com/3b65pbf7