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UCC Puttnam Scholars premiere short film 'Peggy'
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- Cork International Film Festival and University College Cork present the premiere screening of Peggy, by the 2024/25 Lord Puttnam Scholars.
- The Puttnam Scholars Programme offers UCC students from across disciplines an opportunity to collaborate with Lord David Puttnam
Cork International Film Festival in partnership with University College Cork (UCC) hosted the premiere screening of Peggy, a short film created by the 2023/24 UCC Puttnam Scholars. The screening marks the culmination of a year-long creative journey under the mentorship of Oscar-winning producer Lord David Puttnam.
The premiere of Peggy was followed by a live panel discussion featured the filmmakers alongside Lord Puttnam, offering audiences a rare opportunity to hear first-hand about the creative process behind the film and the unique learning experience this scholarship provides.
The Puttnam Scholarship Programme pairs UCC students with renowned film producer, and digital education pioneer Lord David Puttnam for an intensive, project-based mentorship that spans the academic year.
Dr Ciara Chambers, Senior Lecturer in Film and Screen Media at UCC, said: 鈥淭he Puttnam Scholarship Programme offers an extraordinary opportunity for students to develop their storytelling craft while learning from one of the true greats of international cinema. Lord Puttnam鈥檚 mentorship is deeply meaningful for our Scholars - it empowers them to find their voice, to take creative risks, and to work collaboratively at a professional level.鈥
鈥淭he 2023/24 cohort have created a thoughtful, beautifully crafted film that speaks to the emotional depth and collaborative skill they've developed throughout the process. We鈥檙e incredibly proud of what they鈥檝e achieved, and we鈥檙e excited to see where their careers will take them - not only across film and screen media, but throughout the wider creative industries, where their unique voices and perspectives are so needed,鈥 Dr Chambers said.
Lord David Puttnam said: 鈥淚n bringing Peggy to the screen, the Scholars have shown an outstanding level of commitment, creativity, and professionalism at every stage of the production. Watching them evolve - both as individuals and as a cohesive creative team - has been a genuine privilege. Their ability to transform that growth into such a compelling, emotionally rich film is a true testament to their talent and remarkable potential.鈥
The 2023/24 Puttnam Scholars were:
- Lorena Chierchini 鈥 UCC Film and Screen Media BA student
- Portia Ameyalli Garc铆a Cruz 鈥 UCC MA in Film and Screen Media student and 2023 Government of Ireland International Education Scholar
- Luc铆a Dwyer 鈥 MA in Experimental Sound Practice; sound designer and installation artist
- Doroth茅e Karekezi 鈥 Higher Diploma in Arts: Theatre and Performative Practices student
- George Lynch - BA Film and Screen Media student
- Eoin O鈥橞rien - Business Information Systems BSc student
- Tess O鈥橰egan 鈥 MA English - Modernities: Literature, Theory & Culture student and BA in Film and Screen Media graduate
- Finja Schroetter 鈥 Film and Screen Media BA student
Learn more about the Puttnam Scholarship programme at UCC on the programme page.