.Hennessy’s Bar got a change of signage on Thursday for filming scenes for ‘Joyride’.
THERE were a lot of double-takes from locals on Castle Street when The Greyhound Bar appeared to have taken over Hennessy’s on Thursday.
However, it wasn’t like Aidan O’Connor was aiming to emulate Wetherspoons by starting a chain of pubs, rather it was just part of the ongoing filming of the movie ‘Joyride’ in the county.
The interior of Hennessy’s Bar was the location for filming but it also demanded a change of signage outside for one night only.
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Filming took place last night while Olivia Colman was scheduled to go to the area in the early hours of this morning to shoot scenes.
Filming for the movie, written by Tralee native Ailbhe Keogan, has been taking place for the past two weeks in Kerry Airport, Lerrig and Tralee with scenes scheduled for Glenbeigh and Brosna over the coming weeks.
JOYRIDE, the feature film starring Olivia Colman, has begun shooting on location in Kerry this week and the production company is still looking for extras.
Throughout July the production will film at an array of locations throughout the county with many locals already on board to take part as extras.
The story of the growing relationship between the two unlikely tearaways was created and written by screenwriter and Tralee native Ailbhe Keogan who Kerry College are proud to claim as a graduate.
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Helmed by Emmy award-winning director, Emer Reynolds, the film follows the adventures of two very different main characters, both, in their own way, on the run.
Fourteen year old Charlie Reid has landed the role of his young life, starring opposite one of the most talented actresses in the industry and an acclaimed academy award winner. Anyone still interested in becoming an extra over the next couple of weeks click here for more details.
Screen Kerry, the Kerry Film Office, was delighted to assist the production to shoot in the county.
This meant putting them in contact with local accommodation providers and businesses, highlighting local crew, linking the production to facilities and trainees and connecting them with the local film network.
Siobhan O’Sullivan, Kerry Film Development Officer, described how important it is to have productions of this quality shooting in the county.
“The energy & economic impact that a production brings to a locality can’t be underestimated. This film is providing opportunities for local trainees and entry level crew to gain experience while working in a highly professional environment. We’re thrilled to have Joyride shooting here this Summer and look forward to bringing far more productions to the county.”
Ailbhe Keogan pushed for the film to be made in Kerry, both as the screenwriter and as a Board member of Kerry International Film Festival, part of whose remit is to foster film creativity, industry and appreciation in Kerry.
“Siobhan and I worked closely to attract this production to Kerry. Despite its outstanding beauty and the fact the story is set here does not guarantee the production can film in a regional setting. Screen Kerry did colossal work to ensure we could compete favourably with the East coast”.
Stakeholders in the county, including Kerry College Monavalley, Kerry County Council & Creative Ireland were highly supportive of bringing the production to Tralee.
Kerry County Council Arts Office, Economic Development Office and County Area Engineers provided swift assistance at all points ensuring a smooth transition into the county for the production.
Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney, welcomed the production team to Kerry.
“I am delighted that Kerry County Council and the Creative Ireland Kerry programme has supported the filming of ‘Joyride’ in Kerry. Hosting a feature film on location in the county provides great opportunities and experience for those involved in the creative industry locally as well as affirming Kerry’s reputation as a great location for the film industry. I wish everyone involved in the production all the very best.”
Kerry College Monavalley was able to facilitate the production in setting up an on-campus production base, fully in line with public health advice.
This meant the production had the space required to organise the shoot while students were immersed in a real world pre-production environment, gaining invaluable experience.
The College saw this as a great opportunity for learners on the nationally recognised Broadcast Production Skills course and were delighted to facilitate this handshake with industry. This traineeship has been delivering job ready new entrants to the film industry for over thirty years.
Con O Sullivan, Campus Manager – Kerry College Monavalley, described how “learners on our Broadcast Production course have enjoyed a unique opportunity to work on what is set to be a production of international acclaim. This will unquestionably raise the profile of Kerry as a destinationfor such productions while also serving as a testament to the quality of training provided by Kerry College”.
The next Broadcast Production Skills course starts in Sep 2021. Further information available at info@kerrycollege.ie / www.kerrycollege.ie
.Olivia Colman, seen here as Queen Elizabeth II, The Crown.
HUNDREDS of extras are sought for a film being shot in Kerry this summer, featuring Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman, star of ‘The Favourite’ and ‘The Crown’.
‘Joyride’, written by Tralee native Ailbhe Keoghan and directed by Emmy-award winning director Emer Reynolds, will be filmed in Tralee and other locations in the county in June and July.
They are looking for hundreds of extras of every age, gender and look. They are also looking for a mother to breastfeed on camera and newborn twins. Successful applicants will spend up to a couple of days on set with early starts and late finishes.
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Extras will also need to have their own transport and locations are a maximum of 40km from Tralee.
Applicants must include two current, good quality photos which include a passport style head shot and a long portrait shot showing their full body length in their application. Selfies are not acceptable and there must be no clutter in the background. Applications can be made by clicking here.
‘Joyride’ is described as a foul-mouthed feelgood fairytale, where Olivia Colman’s character, Joy, finds herself in a stolen car with a 13 year old boy racer and a new-born baby.
