Gteic Achill

Project Overview

We produced a dynamic motion video highlighting Gteic@Achill, a vibrant digital and innovation hub located on Achill Island in County Mayo, Ireland. The video captures the energy of this modern workspace and its role in empowering entrepreneurs, remote workers, and creative professionals.

Client: Gteic@Achill / Údarás na Gaeltachta
Type: Promotional / Cinematic Motion Video
Objective: Showcase the new digital hub as a centre of creativity, collaboration, and economic opportunity in the west of Ireland.

Creative Goals & Intent

• Visually communicate the transformation of Gteic@Achill into a contemporary workspace and innovation community.
• Highlight the facilities and collaborative environment that support remote work, startups, and business growth.
• Produce engaging visuals suitable for social platforms, tourism sites, and business promotion campaigns.

About Gteic@Achill

Gteic@Achill is part of the Gaeltacht Digital Network (Gréasán Digiteach na Gaeltachta) — a growing network of innovation and digital hubs being developed by Údarás na Gaeltachta across Ireland to support rural communities through high‑speed connectivity and flexible workspaces.

•  Location: Achill Island, a scenic Atlantic island known for dramatic landscapes and coastal beauty, part of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

•  Facilities: Hot desks, coworking spaces, private offices, high‑speed broadband, meeting rooms, video conferencing and collaborative breakout areas.

•  Purpose: Designed to support remote workers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses — while also stimulating local economic growth and encouraging return migration to rural Gaeltacht regions.

Production Approach

Pre‑Production:

• Developed creative concepts and narrative structure based on the hub’s mission and community impact.

Production:

• Captured cinematic exterior and interior footage of the hub, workspaces, meeting areas, and collaborative interactions.

• Filmed contextual shots of Achill Island’s landscape to connect the digital hub to its unique geographic and cultural setting.

Post‑Production:

• Edited and colour‑graded footage with motion graphics enhancements to strengthen visual storytelling and brand identity.
• Prepared multiple versions optimized for social media, website display, and promotional use.

Story & Challenges

• Balancing Innovation with Place: The video needed to communicate the modern capabilities of the hub while also reflecting the spirit and natural beauty of Achill Island.
• Engagement Focus: Sequenced shots to create a compelling narrative that appeals both to remote workers seeking dynamic workspaces and to community stakeholders eyeing regional growth.

Impact & Value

The final motion video enriched Gteic@Achill’s digital presence and served as a compelling communication tool for:

• Promoting the hub across social and digital platforms.
• Encouraging entrepreneurs and remote workers to explore the opportunities available in this unique coastal location.
• Supporting regional development initiatives and community engagement.

Tools & Credits

• Software: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro
• Equipment: Professional digital cameras, stabilizers
• Team: Director, Motion Designer, Videographer, Editor

Gallery / Stills 

Include high‑quality stills from the video showing:

• Interior workspace environments
• Aerial or scenic contextual shots connecting the hub to Achill Island
• Motion graphics or title cards used in the video