Visionaries | Short Documentary
Learn more about the incredible visually-impaired musicians who show how “Where Sight Fades, Music Speaks” in Clap ‘n Load Studios’ internationally award-winning short documentary Visionaries.
Watch the Trailer
Watch the Teasers
Sight Loss is a Spectrum (Teaser)
Much like other disabilities, sight loss is a spectrum. There is a general consensus among the fully sighted community that one can “either see completely, or not at all”. This couldn’t be further from the truth, as our three musicians explain in this short teaser trailer.
Sight Loss is a Community (Teaser)
Even when you are surrounded by darkness, it is important to know that you are not alone. Living with visual impairment means that you are part of a community of people who live in similar situations. This community should support and empower each other.
Sight Loss is a Community (Teaser)
For many, a loss of sight may seem to be the end; the end of their career, or perhaps the end of the passion. While sight loss presents unique challenges, it is up to us how we choose to approach these challegnes. Sight loss does not need to be the end, but it does present us with a new way to see and adapt to the world.
Meet The Musicians
Conor Maguire
Conor is a life-long musician who began to experience sight loss in his late 30’s. He spent 15 years living in America where he played in bands around the country. Now he shares his experience adapting to life as a visually impaired person.
Frank Kelly
Frank was born with a genetic eye condition that has drastically affected his central vision and light sensitivity since birth. Despite this, he has achieved many incredible musical feats including receiving a scholarship to study piano and organ in Paris, and conducting large choirs and orchestras in large venues such as the National Concert Hall on several occasions.
Audrey Tormey
As a young child, Audrey developed tumors on her optic nerve which, when removed, rendered her completely sightless. Throughout her life, Audrey has maintained an infectiously upbeat outlook and view of her circumstances, and spent much of her life as a teacher. She sees her sight loss as a “learning curve” rather than a barrier.