RTÉ Short Screen

The Stranger

2013 · Short Film · Western

  • Licensed and broadcast nationally on RTÉ
  • 141,000 YouTube views

A short western set in the Irish landscape. Licensed by RTÉ Short Screen and broadcast nationally, one of the few Irish short westerns to reach a national television audience.

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Behind the Scenes

The Stranger walking the ridge of a stubble field during filming
Two actors in period costume between takes on location
Staging the shootout scene on location
Actors rehearsing beside the campfire set
Close-up of a cast member in costume on set
Crew operating the camera rig on location
Sound recordist and crew surrounding the lead actor between takes
Close-up of a cast member in costume squinting into the winter sun
Two actors in period hats and coats waiting in the hedgerow
Two actors standing over the smoking bonfire set
Actor seated beside the fire with a revolver during a take
Cast gathered in the stubble field with the boom operator overhead
The Stranger drawing his revolver in silhouette against the treeline
Two characters facing off in the hedgerow during filming
Silhouette of the lead actor and crew shooting into the low winter sun
Camera set up on a tripod in the field with crew resetting the shot

Premiere Night

Cast and crew of The Stranger at the cinema premiere
Two filmmakers shaking hands in front of The Stranger poster
Guests joking in front of The Stranger poster at the premiere
Guests at The Stranger premiere screening
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