Lotto community funding a lifeline for Derry film company

Derry's popular and highly acclaimed local film and theatre company, Black North Productions, have recently received funding from the National Lottery 'Community Fund' which will enable them the ability to offer free acting lessons, free costumes, free transport, free drama lessons, free admission to the premiers and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the creative media industry.

Black North Productions are currently working on their short film “Missing Chapter” which deals with the profound effects of the covid 19 pandemic on our young people.

“In essence, without funding from the Lotto Community Fund, we would not be able to continue to offer all aspects of film involvement for free”, commented Joseph McCarthy, Black North Production’s writer and director.

Joseph McCarthy (green bib), Black North Production’s writer and director, giving instructions during their recent shoot.

“Our membership grows with every production and unlike many other arts organisations, we are all unpaid volunteers and all funding received goes into providing people of all ages and backgrounds with invaluable experience in the arts at no cost to them whatsoever.

“I can’t praise this lotto initiative enough as they have not only been very supportive, but they also have an invaluable insight into what community arts is really about,” continued Joseph.

“Missing Chapter” will premiere later in the year and as always, admission will be free.