It's Not Yet Dark (12+)
Ireland, 2016, colour, 80 min.
Director: Frankie Fenton
Director: Frankie Fenton
Narrated by Colin Farrell, this is the incredible story of Simon Fitzmaurice, a young Irish filmmaker who, despite a diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease, goes on to direct an award-winning feature film solely through the use of his eyes. The documentary is a celebration of Simon’s love of film, of creating art and of telling beautiful human stories no matter the obstacle. His artistic supporter, Colin Farrell, beautifully narrates this life-affirming story which is based on Simon’s book also titled It’s Not Yet Dark.
AWARDS
Galway Film Fleadh – Best Documentary, Best Cinematography.
Frankie Fenton
Frankie Fenton
is an award winning Irish Film and TV Director/Producer specialising in documentary film to do with pressing social matters. He is a former graduate of Dublin City University accomplishing a Masters in Film and Television Studies.
FILMOGRAPHY
It's Not Yet Dark, 2016.
Ireland, 2016, colour, 80 min.
Director: Frankie Fenton
Director: Frankie Fenton
Narrated by Colin Farrell, this is the incredible story of Simon Fitzmaurice, a young Irish filmmaker who, despite a diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease, goes on to direct an award-winning feature film solely through the use of his eyes. The documentary is a celebration of Simon’s love of film, of creating art and of telling beautiful human stories no matter the obstacle. His artistic supporter, Colin Farrell, beautifully narrates this life-affirming story which is based on Simon’s book also titled It’s Not Yet Dark.
AWARDS
Galway Film Fleadh – Best Documentary, Best Cinematography.