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Young Irish student's prizewinning film is a touching view on loneliness

The clip won the top prize in ReachOut.com’s film competition.

Dec 4th 2013, 3:06 PM 2,103 Views 1 Comment

IF YOU’RE LOOKING for a midweek pick-me-up, you’ve come to the right place.

Twenty-year-old Catherine O’Brien from Tallaght, a student of animation in IADT, picked up the top prize in mental health service ReachOut.com’s ‘Inspire a Generation’ film competition with this clip.

The animation takes a look at the loneliness and isolation often experienced by young people and the power in talking about these problems.

Check it out.

Source: jononicholas1

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Young Irish student's prizewinning film is a touching view on loneliness

The clip won the top prize in ReachOut.com’s film competition.

Stolen tree returned to Lusk launderette after owner posts excellent letter to thieves>