Rare Owl Times is a mini-series centred around some Dublin Owl Ones and Owl Fellas, who are based on the charming old characters we all recognize from the streets of this fair city. They tell tales and use Dublinisms, as we find them frequenting a new local business in each episode. Each one ends with a reminder to shop local like we used to in the rare auld times.
Created by Showrunner, the new entertainment & culture hub of Dublin creative agency, Verve, which is headed up by Creative Duo, Sam Moorhead & Mikey Fleming.
The animated series features three short episodes, check them out on YouTube now here, and look out for the animated spot on Sky TV also.
The series features voice work from comedian Tony Cantwell (Tony Cantwell Shitshow, Tony Cantwell’s Live Feed), drag performer Wren Dennehy (Avoca Reaction, Pulp Injection, Dreamgun Film Reads) and comedian and actor Ali Fox (Bon Mot, Phoning it in, Roaring Banshees). With the animated world designed by young Dublin illustrator, Ross Carvill (@ross_carvill) and sound design from IFTA winning sound designer, Dean Jones (Raygun).
“We wanted to encourage people to support their local businesses in a fun, entertaining and non-preachy way. So we thought the best way to do this was to work with some great local creative talent, which combined our love of nostalgic old Dublin and a good pun”, said Sam Moorhead, Creative Partner in Showrunner.
