The poet Ross Thompson was commissioned to respond to the moving image content of Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive in the creation of new work. 

His spoken word contributions have been set alongside edited archive films by TACA and a new soundtrack composition by Dáithí McGibbon.
 

Ross Thompson is an award-winning poet and writer, and also one of Lagan Press’ 12Now up-and-coming literary talents. His work is inspired by and draws on recurrent themes that include the sea and cinema.

The film features the following excerpts of archive material, all courtesy of National Museums Northern Ireland: 

Idyllic Images of Northern Ireland (1957) / Charm of Ulster (1959) / Blossom and Birds (1958) / Enchanting Portrush (1957) / Exploring The Tourist Attractions of the North Coast (1957) / Bangor Square Dancing (1950) / Letter from Northern Ireland (1955)

Produced and Edited by TACA 

Music composed by Dáithí McGibbon

Created as part of the BFI's Britain on Film project.

• Britain on Film
• BFI Player
• TACA Works
• 12 Now - Lagan Online
• 12 Now - Ross Thompson