Documentary follows young rowers in Cork, Ireland. They evolve from novices to racers thanks to a local charity program.
A film shows young people in a Cork charity rowing program, as they grow from beginners to long-distance racers.
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The film, titled ‘Bádóireacht: Rows of Opportunity’, was directed by a French artist living in Cork. It follows three groups of kids who join Meitheal Mara’s rowing program to train for a big Cork race called Ocean to City Youth Course.
The program, which started in 2002, aims to help young people grow by focusing on their personal and social skills. The film demonstrates the program’s profound impact, revealing this transformation through their learning process.
The film also tells the story of Liam, a past participant who believes rowing helped him discover a career path. Liam joined Meitheal Mara at age 16 while attending the Cork Life Centre, which provides assistance to students outside of mainstream schools.
After completing the program, Liam continued volunteering and now studies Outdoor Adventure in Kinsale at the Cork College of FET.
Director Mickaël described the film as a challenging but rewarding experience, highlighting the transformative impact of the program. He noted the kids were amazing on camera and changed significantly over the weeks.
The weather posed a unique challenge as he had no prior experience working on water. Furthermore, this was his first time working with children in this capacity.
Mickaël considers this his most significant project to date, and he is eager to share the film with audiences.
Meitheal Mara promotes Irish boat culture by teaching currach and wooden boat building skills and offering sailing lessons. This charity provides help to people at risk of exclusion, folks recovering from addiction, and people with disabilities.
Mickaël relocated to Cork in 2018 for a role at Apple, having previously traveled the world and engaged in various creative projects. One notable project involved hitchhiking from Paris to Antarctica dressed as a penguin.
He expresses his love for Cork through a YouTube series called ‘Portraits of Cork’ which showcases local artists and standout individuals within the city.
One particular film covered the Dragon of Shandon show, providing a behind-the-scenes look. He collaborated with Cork Community Art Link, the organizers, capturing the long working hours dedicated to costumes, training, and other aspects of the show.
The film, titled ‘Bádóireacht: Rows of Opportunity’, was directed by a French artist living in Cork. It follows three groups of kids who join Meitheal Mara’s rowing program to train for a big Cork race called Ocean to City Youth Course.
The program, which started in 2002, aims to help young people grow by focusing on their personal and social skills. The film demonstrates the program’s profound impact, revealing this transformation through their learning process.
The film also tells the story of Liam, a past participant who believes rowing helped him discover a career path. Liam joined Meitheal Mara at age 16 while attending the Cork Life Centre, which provides assistance to students outside of mainstream schools.
After completing the program, Liam continued volunteering and now studies Outdoor Adventure in Kinsale at the Cork College of FET.
Director Mickaël described the film as a challenging but rewarding experience, highlighting the transformative impact of the program. He noted the kids were amazing on camera and changed significantly over the weeks.
The weather posed a unique challenge as he had no prior experience working on water. Furthermore, this was his first time working with children in this capacity.
Mickaël considers this his most significant project to date, and he is eager to share the film with audiences.
Meitheal Mara promotes Irish boat culture by teaching currach and wooden boat building skills and offering sailing lessons. This charity provides help to people at risk of exclusion, folks recovering from addiction, and people with disabilities.
Mickaël relocated to Cork in 2018 for a role at Apple, having previously traveled the world and engaged in various creative projects. One notable project involved hitchhiking from Paris to Antarctica dressed as a penguin.
He expresses his love for Cork through a YouTube series called ‘Portraits of Cork’ which showcases local artists and standout individuals within the city.
One particular film covered the Dragon of Shandon show, providing a behind-the-scenes look. He collaborated with Cork Community Art Link, the organizers, capturing the long working hours dedicated to costumes, training, and other aspects of the show.
