In this episode of "Garry Talks: Film," host Garry Kelly chats with Irish brothers Jake and Luke Morgan, acclaimed creatives in film and theatre. They discuss growing up in a creative home, their collaborative projects, and the challenges of independent filmmaking in Ireland. Highlights include stories from their childhood, insights into their acclaimed works like "The Boat" and "Froggie," and candid advice for aspiring filmmakers and composers. The Morgans share the realities of working as siblings, the importance of community support, and their passion for storytelling that blends humour, heart, and cultural significance. For more information please visit... www.morganbrothers.ie   - Support this podcast by joining our tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.  Please follow GKMedia.ie on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.  Most importantly – please subscribe to this Podcast. Early Creative Influences and Upbringing (00:00:00)Jake and Luke discuss growing up with limited TV, making their own entertainment, and early fascination with film and creativity. Introduction to the Morgan Brothers (00:00:13)Garry introduces Jake and Luke Morgan, their creative work, and the episode’s focus. Script and Project Development (00:00:36)Discussion about the importance of script, support from Screen Ireland and Creative Europe, and learning the value of time in development. Podcast and Network Credits (00:00:51)Acknowledgment of podcast sponsors and the GK Media Studios Creators Network. First Meeting and Early Collaboration (00:01:10)Garry recalls meeting the brothers, their reputation, and their collaborative dynamic. Creative Childhood and Early Projects (00:02:46)The brothers reflect on their childhood collaborations, making music, and home movies with friends. Creative Environment and Family Influence (00:04:40)How their parents nurtured creativity and the impact of a creative household. Diverging into Film and Music (00:05:28)Jake and Luke’s paths into film school and music, and how their collaboration continued. Music’s Role in Their Work (00:05:54)The importance of music in their projects and their evolution from heavy metal to classical and film scores. Sibling Dynamic and Age Gap (00:06:48)Clarifying their age difference and how to tell them apart. Formative Films and Emotional Impact (00:07:09)Childhood movies that influenced them, first emotional reactions to film, and favourite films. Humour and Film Preferences (00:09:20)How certain comedies shaped their humor and the kind of films they aspire to make. Love for Classics and Film Buffs (00:10:26)Their appreciation for classics like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and There Will Be Blood. Theater vs. Film: Creative Process (00:11:01)Their relationship with theater, its immediacy, and differences from film production. Recent Musical Theatre Project (00:13:40)Discussion of their recent musical theatre production, collaboration with Curt Rosenberg, and touring in Ireland and the UK. The Boat: Short Film Origins (00:16:00)Introduction to their short film "The Boat," its true story basis, and production in Nepal. Making The Boat: Production and Impact (00:16:37)Details on the making of "The Boat," its emotional story, and structuring their business around similar projects. From Corporate Work to Creative Projects (00:17:45)How corporate videography led to the story for "The Boat" and the transition to creative producing. Brendan Gleeson’s Involvement (00:19:44)Brendan Gleeson joining as executive producer and the impact on the film’s journey. Transition to Feature Films and Irish Language (00:20:48)Moving from shorts to features, passion for the Irish language, and making an Irish-language feature. Self-Financing Froggie and Community Support (00:22:00)How they self-financed "Froggie," community support in Galway, and the challenges of independent production. Production Challenges and Learning (00:23:44