The project I am most proud of.
Where is the line between appreciation and appropriation?
History on Our Hands is a 10-minute documentary I co-created that explores the rise in popularity of the claddagh symbol.
The Claddagh is a 400-year-old emblem, traditionally a ring, that signifies love and friendship. Recently, the design has been featured on fast-fashion websites (SHEIN, Temu, AliExpress) without credit to the original designers.
We wanted to explore the impacts this has had on small Irish businesses and craftsmanship on the island.
What was my role?
Operating as a two-person production team, I was involved at every stage of the pipeline: from initial concept development and research to coordinating and conducting interviews, managing release forms, risk assessments, and filming schedules.
On location in West Belfast and Galway, I handled camera, lighting, and audio using the Blackmagic Pyxis, Lapel and Boom mics, as well as led the interview themselves, taking full ownership of the visual language of the film.
In post-production, I led the edit of both the feature cut and the trailer using DaVinci Resolve, overseeing pacing and colour grading to shape the final piece into a cohesive, broadcast-standard documentary.
This project pushed me across every discipline I had learned throughout my degree (producer, cinematographer, interviewer, and editor), and reflects my ability to deliver high-quality, culturally resonant storytelling with limited resources and a clear creative vision.
