Martin S. Laird

Artist | film-maker | animator

Tag: Film

  • Arty Farty Watch Party!

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    Join Orkney artists Martin Laird & Vernon Bradley for the online premiere of their film Dimittit In Artes, live on YouTube, Friday 28th June 2024. https://www.youtube.com/live/KwvDyvN52PY?si=29lyjV5XY5klccoT

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    Dimittit In Artes: Arty Farty Watch Party! Vernon Bradley and Martin Laird acting like fools at the premiere of their film in meat space in Stromness. Join them for the online streaming premiere on YouTube on Friday 28th June at 8.30pm BST.

  • Hall of Clestrain – John Rae Society film

    A short film about restoring the former home of Orcadian Arctic explorer Dr John Rae. Watch online. Filmed by Martin Laird in aid of the John Rae Society.

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    Hall of Clestrain, birthplace of the Arctic explorer John Rae. We will be restoring this place. Help build the road to the Arctic - visit www.johnraesociety.com.

  • The Stronsay Limpet

    Orcadian Stories – Bruce Fletcher: The Stronsay Limpet Bruce Fletcher is the editor of The Stronsay Limpet, a newsletter for the people living on the island of Stronsay in Orkney. Bruce was interviewed for Orcadian Stories, as series of short films which were produced by Martin Laird for The Orkney News for Scotland’s Year of…

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    Bruce Fletcher, editor of the Stronsay Limpet. A black and white portrait photograph of Bruce pictured in his kitchen, wearing a chequered shirt and glasses with a calm, but serious expression.

  • Orcadian Stories – George Rendall: The Rive Gauche

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    The second film in the Orcadian Stories interview series is now available to watch on YouTube via The Orkney News Channel – George Rendall: The Rive Gauche. In this film, former Secretary and Chairman of the St. Magnus Festival, George Rendall, tells some stories of his time with the Festival. George also reflects upon how…

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    Portrait of George Rendall, black and white with a sepia tinge. Taken in the Daniell Room of the Orkney Club in Kirkwall.

  • Orcadian Stories: The Televisor premiere

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    Orcadian Stories premieres with Kim Foden and The Televisor Filmed and edited by Martin Laird, researched by Fiona Grahame, and produced by Orkney News Ltd, Orcadian Stories is a series of short filmed interviews of people who have played a part in creating a cultural legacy for Orkney. The films focus on individuals telling their…

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    Orcadian Stories: a short film series by Martin Laird for The Orkney News. Promotional image showing the first 4 interviewees, supporting Scotland's Year of Stories 2022.