Shane Vaughan
Camera
Biography
Shane Vaughan is a multi-disciplinary experimental artist working in lens-art and letters. His work explores ideas of performance, selfhood, truth, and identity. Drawn to Dada, German Expressionist Film and Silent Cinema, his work is disquieting and surreal. Living in Limerick over the last decade, he has worked as an artist, a teacher, freelance videographer and photographer, editor, and events organiser. As director of the poetry and arts event Stanzas he held over sixty events and ran several annual festivals (2015-2019). Through his freelance work, he has created numerous videos for artists and arts organisations locally and nationally, including Dance Limerick, Iseli Chiodi Dance Company, Tipperary Dance Platform, Limerick Youth Dance Company, Limerick Youth Theatre, Helium Arts, Fresh Film Festival, Opera Workshop, Irish Chamber Orchestra, RTE Orchestras, Scottish Recorder Orchestra and the Arts Council Ireland. His written work has been published online and in print, and his works for theatre performed at the Cork School of Music (2011, 2012) and the Cork Arts Theatre (2013) His photography and videography have been exhibited both nationally and internationally, most recently at K-Fest (2019), Noorderlicht Photo Festival (2020) and the Cork Indie Film Festival (2020). Through mise-en-scene his films explore the poetics of performance and silent film, as seen in ‘The Little Red Train’, ‘Mirrors & Images’, and ‘Church of Nine Eyes’. His short performance work, ‘This Mortal Flesh’ explores themes of Ageing and the Body, and his latest work ‘That Which Devours You’ is a montage tone poem. Performed in Ormston House, 2021, the work tackles themes of omens, spirituality, and abjection.
Known For
In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
Earl Clancy, a cinema owner on the edge, battles a series of disasters while juggling personal turmoil and the chaos of a packed Friday night crowd. Told in real time over the course of the movie playing in the cinema.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
A young woman looking to forget her troubled past and conform to the world begins hearing snakes in her home on Halloween.
No Snakes in Ireland
From its beautiful old architecture and rich Portuguese, Chinese heritage to the bright lights of its luxury hotels and resorts, Justine will explore both the traditional and contemporary sides to Macanese cuisine. In this six-part series, Justine will cook her way across the city, sampling the unique street food, catching up with some of the finest chefs and whipping up a selection of delicious, original recipes inspired by the local produce. Join Justine on an urban adventure packed with fun and flavour as she unveils all that Macao has to offer.
Macao Gourmet With Justine Schofield
Last seen in the West End 15 years ago, Miss Saigon has become one of the most successful musicals in history, seen by 40 million people worldwide. From the process of casting 40 actors from 18 different countries, to the reinvention of the staging, including the famous helicopter scene, The Heat is Back On takes us on a journey through rehearsals right up to the star-studded opening night. Featuring interviews with legendary producer Cameron Mackintosh, authors Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and many of the award-winning cast and creative team.
The Heat Is Back On: The Remaking of Miss Saigon
A magical mix of Noel’s unique brand of stand up comedy, live animation, music and some of Fielding’s best-known TV characters (such as The Moon and Fantasy Man). There will also be muscular support from special guests including Mike Fielding (Naboo/ Smooth).
An Evening with Noel Fielding
A young boy falls in love with a dead rat. It begins to rot him, setting off a frenzy in his village with disastrous consequences
Rat King
Wesley, an awkward, plant-enthused community radio host has his daily life and radio show documented by a youth film group. We watch as his simple, lonely life unfolds over the course of this mocumentary, with some appearances from family and friends (questionable) sprinkled throughout. However, beyond the laughs and heart-wrenching moments, a somewhat darker truth of Wesley's life reveals itself in the film's final act.
Through The Grapevine
A cynical podcaster claiming to be seeking "truth and justice" for a 20 year old crime interviews a former suspect and quickly finds herself in over her head.
Truth Untold
A short comedy about two friends at work made as part of Film Tracks "One Shot Challenge" 2024.