My passion for broadcasting began at 17, when I launched my podcast ‘Talk About It’. From there, I went on to work with the Fresh International Film Festival and collaborate on a number of different podcasts. My love of radio grew from studying abroad on Erasmus at Columbia College Chicago. I hosted a weekly 2 hour show on WCRX FM. Upon my return to Dublin, I began an internship with Dublin City FM. I hope to continue working in the field of broadcasting after graduation. My love for cinema is just as strong! Through TUD, I was given the opportunity to work as a Digital Media Creator at this year's Dublin International Film Festival. With a strong interest in production, I am seeking opportunities to work as a PA. Currently, I am writing a TV series, which is a project I began working on while studying in the US. I plan to continue developing my short film and feature film scripts to present to production companies in the months that follow. I am very thankful to my professors at TUD who have given me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally over these last four years.
Group / Individual Project title and your role:
Podcast Pilot: Mind Matters
Audio Documentary: Conversion Practices: Justin’s Story
Role: Researcher, Producer, Host & Editor
Mind Matters
Join Amelhyne O’Regan-Farineau as she speaks to global dementia ambassador Helen Rochford Brennan, along with neuroscientist and psychologist Sabina Brennan to explore their personal experiences with Alzheimer's and brain disease. We explore the question - why does your brain health really matter? This podcast is kindly supported by Dementia Ireland.
Conversion Practice: Justins Story
Conversion practice is legal in the Republic of Ireland and the UK. It still takes place today behind closed doors. Maybe to someone you know, someone you love. Amelhyne O’Regan-Farineau talks to activist Justin Hardie, who shares his true story of undergoing conversion therapy between the ages of 17 and 23 in the UK. Nearly two decades on, Justin details his religious bringing, what his life looks like today and much more. But the question remains. Why does conversion practice remain legal? What can you do to make a change? Warning: this audio documentary discusses suicide and details religious exorcisms. Listener discretion advised.
