RTE to screen UFO documentary by GMIT graduate

Author: Press Office

Date Article Written Thursday 4th March 2010

“UFO” was shot in Pete’s hometown of Boyle, Co Roscommon, which was the location of an alleged UFO crash in 1996. Since then the small town has become a UFO hotspot with local woman Betty Myler setting up a group called the UFO Society of Ireland.

The documentary was first shown at the “GMIT Graduate Film Screenings” in Galway’s Town Hall Theatre last summer, hosted by students on the BA in Film & Television programme. Pete graduated with a distinction from the programme in November.

Pete Higgins describes the documentary as “a personal journey that explores the much publicised UFO activity in the town where I grew up. It is an open minded glimpse into the notion of belief and skepticism in a small community.”

Documentary filmmaker, Donal Haughey, a lecturer on the GMIT Film & Television programme, says he always believed this documentary had broadcast potential.

“I was delighted for Pete and the GMIT Film & TV department when RTE agreed to come on board. It’s a clear reflection of the professional attitude of the students to their work. I wish Pete and his crew all the best for the future.”

Key production personnel are:

Pete Higgins - Director, Donal Haughey - Executive Producer, Elaine Canny - Producer, Caitriona Ni Chualain - Editor, Pete Walker and Luke McGinley - Sound, and Alma Keane - Camera. For further details, visit www.ufodoc09.com or email info@ufodoc09.com

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