Beyond the Lens opens with a chat to Laura McGann and her short documentary 'The End of the Counter. A story about the disappearing small supermarket in 1960s Ireland. The short documentary won at the Galway Film Fleadh in 2013.
Beyond the Lens travels to the 28th Galway Film Fleadh. From directors to actors, the talent present at one of Ireland's premiere festivals is abundant.
Vittoria Colonna chats about her films 4 Bhanrion and Sandboy. A filmmaker completing short films in both America and Ireland, Vittoria's voice is driven by passion and place.
Tommy Fitzgerald chats about his short film Cut Me Deep, his hybrid status as a Director and DOP and his move to filming the feature film Darkness on the Edge of Town.
Beyond the Lens covers the 60th Cork Film Festival, one of Europe's oldest film festivals. A city steeped in passion and history, it holds this festival that is also steeped in talent and energy.