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Developed by Enchanted Croi Theatre, the film will help fourth- and fifth\u2011class students explore stories from Marita Conlon\u2011McKenna\u2019s <em>Shoe Stories<\/em> and understand the Irish Famine in an age\u2011appropriate and engaging way.<\/p>\n<p>The 7\u201315 minute film will be crafted using original shadow puppetry, storyboarded and created over a 10\u2011day period while the Theatre in Education programme is running. Students involved in the workshops will contribute voiceovers in Irish and assist with puppet manipulation, deepening their connection to the history and creative process. Local composer Bianca Fachel will provide sound design, and filmmaker Shuttermaniac Productions will collaborate on production and support student learning in filmmaking.<\/p>\n<p>Before the commemorative walk along the Famine Trail in May, selected local schools will visit the National Famine Museum to help create and preview the film. 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