A pair of iconic GAA shorts from the groundbreaking Irish drama “Normal People” are being auctioned off by supported Ukrainian filmmakers.
Part of a campaign organized by a group of independent Irish filmmakers, Element Pictures, director Lenny Abrahamson, Paul Mescal’s signed GAA shorts, the first episode’s signed script, and multiple awards. Signed hardcover script from the series The general public Donated to a unique fundraiser to help filmmakers affected by the crisis in Ukraine.
The online auction starts today and will continue on Sunday, July 17th and 6pm on easyyliveauctions.com.
All funds will be sent to the Ukrainian Appeal of the Ukrainian Documentary Filmmakers Festival (Docudays.ua) to support filmmakers who are still recording the war.
The distinctive blue and yellow GAA shorts featured in the series unveiled a thousand fanmemes, letting Gucci design a pair of imitations for sale.
near
Ordinary people Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar Jones
The general public The BBC’s most streamed show in 2020, with 62.7 million streams from the start of April-December.
The show and everyone involved have received multiple award nominations and awards, including four Emmy nominations, seven BAFTA nominations, and Paul Mescal’s Leading Actor Award.
the The general public The auction is organized by Órla Murphy, who gathered in March to raise funds and awareness by gathering a group of independent Irish filmmakers.
The group has already raised over € 10,000 to help colleagues affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
“When we send these funds to our fellow filmmakers, we also send a message of solidarity, hope and respect,” Murphy says.
“What’s happening in Ukraine is very devastating. Together with Lenny Abrahamson, Element is proud to support these charities and admire their wonderful work in supporting filmmakers.” Added Ed Guiney, founder and company director of Element Pictures.
Meanwhile, Docudays.ua chief programmer Darya Busel said that Ukrainian filmmakers “endanger their lives and mental health” to record war atrocities and inform the world of war crimes. Said.
“I’m confident that the films that come from the work that’s happening now will help the whole world understand this historic moment when it has to rethink the principles on which it’s built,” she said. rice field.