Showcase 2010

“Hard Day”

A short film written and directed by Pom Boyd in collaboration with the RADE participants. 

Billy's last hope at paying his way with his girlfriend Tina sees him pluck up enough courage to go busking. When he spots intimidating street criminal, Laser, who mugged him a year ago he sets out to settle the score and prove to Tina that he really is a hard man. 

Hard Day Is an authentic and entertaining short film shot against the colourful back drop of Dublin’s Temple Bar.

“The Making of Hard Day”

Interviews with cast and off camera footage

Venue: Irish Film Institute, Temple Bar

Guest Speaker: Lord Mayor Cllr Gerry Breen & Minister Pat Carey TD, with responsibility for drugs strategy

About the Work: “Hard Day” screened in the Irish Film Institute, Temple Bar on July 2nd. There were 2 private screenings on the day for family, friends, community groups, medical professionals, artist, councillors and other interested parties. Both screenings achieved full houses.

"Portrait Me I" Art Exhibition

Venue: The Atrium, Dublin City Council, Civic Offices, Woodquay

Guest Speaker: Lord Mayor Cllr Gerry Breen

The inspiration for this years exhibition is The Self. RADE participants have turned the canvas on themselves and have came up with realistic and symbolic portraits of themselves.