Naoise is a director of photography and gaffer from Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary. He is passionate about visual storytelling and bringing a script to life using dynamic lighting techniques and versatile camera operation. During his time at the NFS, Naoise has solely focused on cinematography, developing his craft each year by shooting a variety of projects from short films and documentaries, to music videos. Naoise would describe his style as "grounded" - his work is based in the reality of the film, letting the lens truthfully capture the scenes presented within the story, so that an honest, yet artistic, depiction of the story unfold.
Marko, a middle-aged Eastern European, finds himself trapped in a tedious routine that makes him question his life's purpose. Can he embrace art in his life through an uncomfortable situation and let it help him break out of his rut?
Graphite on Canvas is a short film directed by Jaka Jože Prosenik, produced by Hana Mohamed and shot by Naoise Ahearne Woods.