“Shot In The Dark”, A documentary film about 3 professional blind photographers by Frank Amann, Germany, 2016
Saturday 23rd of September, 4pm, screening with audio description
Kilmore Quay, near Wexford town
A blind person is probably the least person you’d expect to be a photographer. SHOT IN THE DARK is an intimate portrait of three successful artists who have one thing in common: visual impairment as a starting point for their visual explorations. Watching SHOT IN THE DARK will introduce three extraordinary people. These blind artists insist on participating in the world of visuals. At the same time they question this world with their photographic work, in which nothing is taken for granted. This film poses fundamental questions about seeing and the imagination and enriches our understanding of perception and creation. We all close our eyes in sleep, the sighted and blind alike, and in our dreams – we see. Please note that this film with have an audio description suitable for people with visual impairment.
Also read our interview with Frank Amann and a report from a workshop with blind photographer Sonia Soberats for more information.
Post screening discussion with Director Frank Amann, Tina Paulick (Photo narrations Pictures for the Blind and Sighted) and filmmaker Laura Way.
The full programme of the Wexford Documentary Film Festival can be viewed here. Booking for the opening film is essential.
http://wexforddocumentaryfilmfestival.ie/gallery/films-2017/2/
Directions:
Kilmore Quay is located approximately 25 minutes drive from Wexford town and Rosslare Harbour.
The festival organisers are very friendly and willing to give advice on accommodation in Wexford. Lifts or shared taxies to Kilmore Quay can also be organised. Please get in touch if you would like to attend and we will arrange to meet you or put you in touch with the festival organisers. picdesc@gmail.com
Directions:Coming from Wexford: Follow the N25 to Rosslare Harbour. Approximately two miles after the Drinagh roundabout on the outskirts of Wexford, there is a signpost for the R739 which takes you to Kilmore Quay. Turn right here and follow the road through Ballycogley and Kilmore village to Kilmore Quay. Kilmore Quay is approximately three miles past Kilmore village.Coming from Rosslare: Take the N25 to Wexford town. Pass through Kilrane, Tagoat and Killinick. Two miles after Killinick take a left turn onto the R739 signposted for Kilmore Quay. Follow the directions as above from here.
By Train: The nearest train stations are Wexford O’Hanrahan Station in Wexford town
or Rosslare Europort train station. Services are limited. www.irishrail.ie
By Bus: Daily bus services to and from Wexford town are provided by Wexford Bus.
For current timetables please visit www.wexfordbus.ie
We hope to see many of you there
Photo Narrations 