The Science on Screen film, A Tiny Spark, featuring the research of GNC member Dr Karen Doyle, screened on RTÉ One television on Tuesday 29th October at 11:15 pm to mark World Stroke Day.

The film is now available to view on the RTÉ Player here.

A Tiny Spark is a documentary directed by Niamh Heery, produced by Caroline Kealy with animations by Eric Dolan, about stroke research and survivors. It has just started its international festival run and so far it has had screenings in Ireland, Australia, Oregon and Nevada.

A Tiny Spark won the Best Medical Documentary Award on May 6th 2019 at the Sci On! Festival in Reno. The judging panel had the following to say about the film, which was funded by CÚRAM and Galway Film Centre’s Science on Screen Award:

Absolutely superb and engaging documentary, with an excellent and sensitive blending of interviews with animated scenes.
Such a powerful and perfectly-made film. The subject matter is so vital and relevant. It’s hard to find the words to describe such a meaningful and compassionate treatment of a condition that has impacted so many of us directly or indirectly, personally or through a friend or family member. Thank you for helping raise awareness — and to show that there is hope.

View the “A Tiny Spark” trailer here: