Killarney

By Sean Moriarty
<h3>A young Killarney filmmaker is hoping for national success at the Fresh Film Festival in the Youth Short film competition category.</h3>
Glen Bowler&rsquo;s period drama &lsquo;The Legend of Patrick Greenwood&rsquo; was shot on location in several Killarney locations including the National Park, Muckross House and Gardens, Ross Castle and Muckross Traditional Farm.
 Set in the 1800s, &lsquo;The Legend of Patrick Greenwood&rsquo; tells the story of a solider who returns from a war to resume life as a gardener at a stately home (Muckross House).
 Lord Montenotte wants to reward Patrick (played by Aghadoe man Mikie Galvin), for his loyalty as a gardener.
 His new found wealth puts his life in danger as a jealous rival plots to kill him.
 &ldquo;It is a fictional story but it is historically accurate,&rdquo; Glen, who both wrote and directed the short film, said.
 Glen has entered the 15-minute movie into the Limerick-based film festival.
 Last year the West End House School of Arts student won the Regional Audience Award for his feature length &lsquo;Inner Journey&rsquo;.
 &ldquo;This time I wanted to tell a compact story, to condense the story into 15 minutes but still make an impact was a challenge.&rdquo;
 &lsquo;The Legend of Patrick Greenwood&rsquo; won&rsquo;t go on general release until after the Fresh Film Festival which runs from March 27 until April 1.
The Killarney Advertiser got a sneak preview for review.
 &lsquo;The Legend of Patrick Greenwood&rsquo; captures the beauty and splendour of Killarney National Park and its surrounds. For 15 minutes viewers are given a trip back in time, showing what life might have been like in Muckross two hundred years ago. It is well written, beautifully directed with a wealth of local acting talent &ndash; many of the students at Michael Fassbender&#8217;s and the late Donal Courtney&rsquo;s West End House School of Arts &#8211; are given the opportunity to showcase their skills.

Young Killarney director hoping for film festival success

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