Ross Whitaker
@rosswhitakertv.bsky.social
Maker of film w @SoundsIrish (Birdsong), #COYGIG, @KatieTaylor, @RachaelBlackmor, @ShaneLowryGolf, #TheBoysinGreen, Anthony Foley, @MarkPollock || AFC
March 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Please tune in!!
Award-winning BIRDSONG will have its UK TV premiere on BBC Four tomorrow night (March 12th) at 9pm!!
"A Stirring Overture," The Sunday Times. "Visually Stunning," The Examiner
Award-winning BIRDSONG will have its UK TV premiere on BBC Four tomorrow night (March 12th) at 9pm!!
"A Stirring Overture," The Sunday Times. "Visually Stunning," The Examiner
March 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Please tune in!!
Award-winning BIRDSONG will have its UK TV premiere on BBC Four tomorrow night (March 12th) at 9pm!!
"A Stirring Overture," The Sunday Times. "Visually Stunning," The Examiner
Award-winning BIRDSONG will have its UK TV premiere on BBC Four tomorrow night (March 12th) at 9pm!!
"A Stirring Overture," The Sunday Times. "Visually Stunning," The Examiner
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As I am back on the job hunt (and, in the meantime, the freelance work hunt), I'm dropping a thread of some of my proudest work here for consideration. Contact info and journalism portfolio are both linked in my bio. www.huffpost.com/entry/future...
The Future Of 'Sesame Street' Hangs In The Balance. Its Core Audience Might Not Care.
The news that Max has ended its partnership with the iconic series raises questions about whether the show really abandoned its mission years ago.
www.huffpost.com
February 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
As I am back on the job hunt (and, in the meantime, the freelance work hunt), I'm dropping a thread of some of my proudest work here for consideration. Contact info and journalism portfolio are both linked in my bio. www.huffpost.com/entry/future...
Premiere at
@DublinFilmFest
on Feb 26th!! Our new film BEAT THE LOTTO!
Tkts available now diff.ie/programme/be...
Many years in the making + almost derailed by Covid Lockdowns (sorry), delighted to share this very fun story from '92 when a syndicate tried to Beat The Lotto!..
@DublinFilmFest
on Feb 26th!! Our new film BEAT THE LOTTO!
Tkts available now diff.ie/programme/be...
Many years in the making + almost derailed by Covid Lockdowns (sorry), delighted to share this very fun story from '92 when a syndicate tried to Beat The Lotto!..
February 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Premiere at
@DublinFilmFest
on Feb 26th!! Our new film BEAT THE LOTTO!
Tkts available now diff.ie/programme/be...
Many years in the making + almost derailed by Covid Lockdowns (sorry), delighted to share this very fun story from '92 when a syndicate tried to Beat The Lotto!..
@DublinFilmFest
on Feb 26th!! Our new film BEAT THE LOTTO!
Tkts available now diff.ie/programme/be...
Many years in the making + almost derailed by Covid Lockdowns (sorry), delighted to share this very fun story from '92 when a syndicate tried to Beat The Lotto!..
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Blue Road screening times in Lighthouse today 💙
February 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Blue Road screening times in Lighthouse today 💙
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Documentary filmmaker Kim Longinotto celebrates her birthday today.
We recommend watching her film 'Shooting the Mafia' on Kanopy or Tubi and reading our review here: https://bit.ly/36lYXRM
We recommend watching her film 'Shooting the Mafia' on Kanopy or Tubi and reading our review here: https://bit.ly/36lYXRM
February 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Documentary filmmaker Kim Longinotto celebrates her birthday today.
We recommend watching her film 'Shooting the Mafia' on Kanopy or Tubi and reading our review here: https://bit.ly/36lYXRM
We recommend watching her film 'Shooting the Mafia' on Kanopy or Tubi and reading our review here: https://bit.ly/36lYXRM
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I'm proud of this review of Blue Road - The Edna O'Brien Story by Peter Bradshaw for @theguardian.com
"she speaks with a softly sibilant but beautiful voice, her natural prose-poetry never deserting her."
We're in cinemas now all over Ireland 💚
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ja...
"she speaks with a softly sibilant but beautiful voice, her natural prose-poetry never deserting her."
We're in cinemas now all over Ireland 💚
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ja...
February 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I'm proud of this review of Blue Road - The Edna O'Brien Story by Peter Bradshaw for @theguardian.com
"she speaks with a softly sibilant but beautiful voice, her natural prose-poetry never deserting her."
We're in cinemas now all over Ireland 💚
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ja...
"she speaks with a softly sibilant but beautiful voice, her natural prose-poetry never deserting her."
We're in cinemas now all over Ireland 💚
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ja...
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"The future of cinema lies in rekindling the necessity of discovery."
For this @ebertvoices.bsky.social future of the movies, I wrote about the need to find some way to write about small films and new filmmakers.
For this @ebertvoices.bsky.social future of the movies, I wrote about the need to find some way to write about small films and new filmmakers.
The Future of the Movies, Part 4: The Necessity of Discovery | Features | Roger Ebert
On how critics and film lovers need to look off the beaten path to ensure the future of the form.
www.rogerebert.com
January 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"The future of cinema lies in rekindling the necessity of discovery."
For this @ebertvoices.bsky.social future of the movies, I wrote about the need to find some way to write about small films and new filmmakers.
For this @ebertvoices.bsky.social future of the movies, I wrote about the need to find some way to write about small films and new filmmakers.
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The Irish tour is growing!
Shows in Clare, Limerick, Galway, Leitrim, Kerry, Kildare & Longford announced!
tinyurl.com/mu9bx8kp
It looks like we are headed for a lot of full houses - absolutely buzzing.
Thank you everyone for your kindness & support.
More to announce in coming days!
Shows in Clare, Limerick, Galway, Leitrim, Kerry, Kildare & Longford announced!
tinyurl.com/mu9bx8kp
It looks like we are headed for a lot of full houses - absolutely buzzing.
Thank you everyone for your kindness & support.
More to announce in coming days!
January 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The Irish tour is growing!
Shows in Clare, Limerick, Galway, Leitrim, Kerry, Kildare & Longford announced!
tinyurl.com/mu9bx8kp
It looks like we are headed for a lot of full houses - absolutely buzzing.
Thank you everyone for your kindness & support.
More to announce in coming days!
Shows in Clare, Limerick, Galway, Leitrim, Kerry, Kildare & Longford announced!
tinyurl.com/mu9bx8kp
It looks like we are headed for a lot of full houses - absolutely buzzing.
Thank you everyone for your kindness & support.
More to announce in coming days!
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BirdWatch Ireland is deeply concerned that the newly announced draft Programme for Government presents a very worrying future for Ireland’s wild birds and other biodiversity.
birdwatchireland.ie/birdwatch-ir...
birdwatchireland.ie/birdwatch-ir...
BirdWatch Ireland expresses serious concerns over risks to wild birds and biodiversity from new Programme for Government - BirdWatch Ireland
BirdWatch Ireland is deeply concerned that the newly announced draft Programme for Government presents a very worrying future for Ireland’s wild birds and other biodiversity. The incoming Irish Govern...
birdwatchireland.ie
January 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
BirdWatch Ireland is deeply concerned that the newly announced draft Programme for Government presents a very worrying future for Ireland’s wild birds and other biodiversity.
birdwatchireland.ie/birdwatch-ir...
birdwatchireland.ie/birdwatch-ir...
Wonderful film!
I will be presenting PETITE MAMAN by Céline Schiamma as part of the Bigger Picture programme in the IFI this week.
It's a short and perfectly formed masterpiece, I think.
It's on at 18.30 this Wednesday, January 15th.
ifi.ie/film/the-big...
It's a short and perfectly formed masterpiece, I think.
It's on at 18.30 this Wednesday, January 15th.
ifi.ie/film/the-big...
January 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Wonderful film!
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January 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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🚨I'm seeing some climate accounts posting overpopulation stuff, so I've removed the paywall from my article on the subject: Overpopulation Is A Racist Trope.
'Overpopulation' Is A Racist Trope. It's Time We Laid It To Rest
A new movie satirises the myth that climate change is a consequence of too many people. In the real world, our overpopulation obsession must be euthanised.
climatelaundry.substack.com
December 2, 2024 at 9:17 AM
🚨I'm seeing some climate accounts posting overpopulation stuff, so I've removed the paywall from my article on the subject: Overpopulation Is A Racist Trope.
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If you’re a documentary fan in L.A., check in in comments: May have an event for you this Wednesday.
a car is driving down a street with palm trees and the hollywood sign in the background
ALT: a car is driving down a street with palm trees and the hollywood sign in the background
media.tenor.com
December 1, 2024 at 2:47 AM
If you’re a documentary fan in L.A., check in in comments: May have an event for you this Wednesday.
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Encouraging everyone to use their vote in my article in @irishexaminer Ireland has one of the strongest democracies, something for us to be proud of.
Don't be put off by naysayers who say your vote doesn't count www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Don't be put off by naysayers who say your vote doesn't count www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Theresa Reidy: Don't be put off by naysayers who say your vote doesn't count
The Irish political system guarantees that a diverse array of political views are represented in the Dáil
www.irishexaminer.com
November 29, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Encouraging everyone to use their vote in my article in @irishexaminer Ireland has one of the strongest democracies, something for us to be proud of.
Don't be put off by naysayers who say your vote doesn't count www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Don't be put off by naysayers who say your vote doesn't count www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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Watched Birdsong on my @aerlingus.bsky.social flight home from Chicago and loved it. Brought a smile to my face!
No, I'm not also obsessed with birds! Lol.
No, I'm not also obsessed with birds! Lol.
November 28, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Watched Birdsong on my @aerlingus.bsky.social flight home from Chicago and loved it. Brought a smile to my face!
No, I'm not also obsessed with birds! Lol.
No, I'm not also obsessed with birds! Lol.
Absolutely over-the-moon to see @seanronayne.bsky.social win at the Irish Book Awards last night. We loved making a film with him earlier in the year and his passion and dedication to making the world a better place is very special. Put his book in your Christmas stocking!
November 28, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Absolutely over-the-moon to see @seanronayne.bsky.social win at the Irish Book Awards last night. We loved making a film with him earlier in the year and his passion and dedication to making the world a better place is very special. Put his book in your Christmas stocking!
We had a wonderful virtual international premiere screening of BIRDSONG last night. If you’d like to see the film and check out the recorded Q&A, it’s still available for a little while here… watch.eventive.org/fd08ja/play/...
Birdsong | BIRDSONG International Watch Party - Screening + Q&A | Special Premiere Event
Ornithologist Seán Ronayne is on a mission to record the call of every bird species in Ireland - that’s nearly 200 birds. At once inspiring and cautionary, his journey reveals the beauty and importanc...
watch.eventive.org
November 25, 2024 at 10:15 PM
We had a wonderful virtual international premiere screening of BIRDSONG last night. If you’d like to see the film and check out the recorded Q&A, it’s still available for a little while here… watch.eventive.org/fd08ja/play/...