Sarah Carroll

“Covies” web series

Blogged by Sarah on December 27th, 2009 in Acting

Hey Everyone,

I’d like to tell you all about “Covies”, an online web drama based in Westport, Co. Mayo for which I spent two weeks filming back in September.  The series is written and directed by Len Collin and involved the support of the local council, the Chamber, and local businesses such as Destination Westport and The Mayo News.  With only a €20K budget everyone involved agreed to work for free with the hope of boosting the town of Westport as a filming destination and hopefully the careers of those involved. The project was a real collaboration, with actors and crew pulling together mainly from Westport and Dublin, but also from London and Galway among other places.  I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Westport and have formed a genuine personal love for the town.  The project was such a pleasure to work on and made even more enjoyable by the people involved, the stunning scenery, and the amazing weather we were blessed with while there.  I even had a day trip to Keem Bay on Achill island which was extra special for me because I spent many summers of my youth there with an aunt who passed away when I was around 12, so it brought back really nice memories for me.  Check out some of the production shots in my gallery.

There are 8 weekly episodes with the first episode due to launch on 11.01.10 on the official Covies website.

For further information check out the official blog or articles in The Mayo News:

The Mayo News, 24th August 2009
The Mayo News, 15th September 2009
The Mayo News, 1st September 2009

Thanks to you all,

Talk soon, Sarah