Blogged by Sarah on January 13th, 2010 in Acting, Covies
The wheels are definitely in motion for Covies web series. The first episode is getting great feedback since going live yesterday evening, and the press are picking up on it more by the minute. It’s an exciting time for those of us who invested so much into the project.
Len Collin, the director, was on 2fm with Gerry Ryan this morning for an interview about the show. It was a fantastic bit of advertising for Covies and Gerry kept Len on chatting for a good 20 minutes which is great. Have a listen to the interview in full here.
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As always all the information on Covies, including actor profiles, video “making of” diaries, and the all important episodes can be found on the official site.
First off I want to wish everyone a happy and successful 2010! (and apologise for that terrible blog title)
This is going to be a great year, I can feel it! Even if it has been a bit of a strange start with the weather giving us a run for our money. Ireland has a tendency to shut down during snowfall and this week has been no exception. The buses stopped running, the airport was closed, the roads and foot paths were turned into ice rinks, and most businesses closed early so the mayhem I experienced yesterday as I tried to make my way home is unlike anything I’ve seen in quite a while. I’ve had two auditions postponed this week as well, but they are planned to be rescheduled and go ahead next week so it’s not a big deal. It’s probably not such a bad thing anyway, considering I took a spectacular fall on the ice outside my house the other day and have limited mobility in my right side. The main problem looming over at the moment is I’ve a trip to Westport this coming Sunday for the official launch party of Covies…. and I want to go!! Fingers crossed a bit of sun and clear skies will win out for the next few days and I’ll get there OK on the weekend.
Other then the weather, 2010 is looking and feeling good already. I’ve been in discussions for photo-shoots, a possible feature and a film project of my own and they’re just the ones I’m allowed to mention. So please keep an eye here on my blog or on my Twitter feed to stay in touch and know what I’m up to.
Here’s to a fantastic 2010 for all of us!!
Don’t forget to catch the first episode of Covies on Monday 11th at 9pm on the TV Westport website. Sarah
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:
