Eclipse of Sovereignty
Directed by: Michael Antonio Keane
Runtime: 07:00
The journey of a passionate violinist and a reclusive artist during Ireland’s War of Independence.
For Michael Antonio Keane’s 2024 short film “Eclipse of Sovereignty,” I had the immense pleasure of serving as the film’s director of photography.
Working as the film’s d.o.p was a great learning experience, during which I gained a plethora of knowledge on the intricacies of the director-cinematographer relationship.
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Experiencing the dynamics from this perspective was an important milestone in both my personal and professional growth as a filmmaker, with it illuminating how crucial this dynamic is to a film’s success.
I am grateful for the opportunity given to me by Michael to contribute to his film, and I look forward to applying the lessons learned during the making of this film to my future filmmaking endeavors.
Photographs from Eclipse of Sovereignty’s screening at
The People’s Picturehouse Cork
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Behind the scenes
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