First Catalyst Project ‘Without Name’ has Wrapped Shooting, Directed by Lorcan Finnegan
Without Name, a feature film directed by Lorcan Finnegan, has become the first of the Catalyst projects to complete filming. The script was written by Garret Shanley and the film is produced by Brunella Cocchiglia. The Catalyst project is funded by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board.
Without Name follows a systematic land surveyor who loses his reason in a supernatural environment that defies all boundaries. Lorcan Finnegan and Garret Shanley have previously collaborated on the award-winning short film Foxes which was selected for SXSW and the Tribeca Film Festival. Finnegan is also an experienced commercials director. Brunella Cocchiglia has produced the award-winning short films Fear of Flying and Foxes as well as a number of commercials and music videos. Garret Shanley has written a number of short films and currently has a feature film in development with the IFB.
Without Name, along with other Catalyst finalists Kissing Candice and The Drummer and the Goalkeeper, were selected from over 88 applications to win the opportunity to produce a fully funded feature film.
Through the Catalyst Project, the IFB provides each filmmaking team with funding to produce a low-budget feature film. The winning teams also have access to key industry experts who will offer mentorship and guidance along the way.
The first Catalyst Project initiative, launched in 2007, led to the production of the feature films Rewind directed by PJ Dillon, One Hundred Mornings directed by Conor Horgan and Eamon directed by Margaret Corkery.