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<body> <div align="left"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="800" cellpadding="0" height="100%"> <tr> <td width="100" rowspan="3" background="../stylepix/square.gif" valign="top">  </td> <td width="4" rowspan="3"></td> <td width="592" height="1%" valign="top"> <p align="center">  </td> <td width="4" rowspan="3"></td> <td width="100" rowspan="3" background="../stylepix/squareright.gif" valign="top">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="592" valign="top" height="99%">  <table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="325" align="right"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p align="right"><img border="0" src="../stills/muireannbird-1.jpg" width="350" height="233"></td> </tr> </table> <p><b>Your new movie <i>Deep Shock</i> - in a few words, what is it about, and what can you tell us about your character?</b> <p>  <p>I play Sarah, a young woman who has had a really awful time, lost some members of her family and never really recovered. I think the film explores the idea that a person may appear fine after a trauma but the reality is very different, a pretty terrifying idea for all of us. <p>  <p><b>What did you draw upon to bring your character to life, and how much Muireann Bird can we find in Sarah Taylor?</b> <p>  <p>I’m not sure there’s much similarity between Sarah and I. I think I’ve had a much easier time in life. I always find it really useful to draw energy from the sets, costume and design of a film and these things were all really clear with <b>Deep Shock</b> so that was really helpful for me. <p>  <p><b><i>Deep Shock</i>'s horror theme - something you can at all relate to?</b> <p>  <p>I think the idea of a hidden psychosis, or an unhealed trauma is really terrifying one so yes! The horror theme of the film is certainly one which scares me. <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="205" align="left"> <tr> <td width="100%"><img border="0" src="../stills/deepshock-poster3.jpg" width="200" height="280"></td> </tr> </table> <p><b>How did you get involved with the project to begin with?</b></p> <p> </p> <p>A lot of the crew were working in Ireland whilst casting was happening so I think that’s why I was initially asked to audition. I just got sent the script and it went from there.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>What can you tell us about your director Davide Melini <i>[<a href="http://localhost/cgi-bin/articlecreditsb.pl?davidemelini(5-12)">Davide Melini interview - click here</a>]</i>, and what was your collaboration with him like?</b></p> <p> </p> <p>I really enjoyed the experience. It was obvious that Davide really had a passion for the film and a very clear view of what he wanted and that is always great for me as an actor.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>What can you tell us about the shoot as such, and the on-set atmosphere?</b></p> <p> </p> <p>I had a really good time on the shoot, we had a lovely mix of people, including lots of fantastic Irish women! I think it really helped the atmosphere that we lived together. It was a real family affair.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Any future projects beyond you'd like to share?</b> <p>  <p>I’m currently in New York, doing a great show with the <i> Nation Theatre of Scotland</i>, which is a lot of fun. Who knows for the future! <p>  <p><b>What got you into acting to begin with, and did you receive any formal training on the subject?</b> <p>  <p>I started working quite young, I think probably because I read a lot and really enjoy telling stories. I trained at Arts Ed, London. <p>  <p><b>What can you tell us about your filmwork prior to <i>Deep Shock</i>?</b></p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="405" align="right"> <tr> <td width="100%"> <p align="right"><img border="0" src="../stills/muireannbird-2.jpg" width="400" height="267"></td> </tr> </table> <p>I’ve had loads of lovely experiences with mostly Irish films, I particularly love short films. I think it’s tough to make something coherent with not a lot of time, but very satisfying when it happens.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>How would you describe yourself as an actress, and some of your techniques to bring your characters to life?</b></p> <p> </p> <p>I like to work with text a lot, I do more theatre than film so perhaps that’s why! When it comes to being on set, I come prepared but willing to see what happens. I try and just respond to what’s happening in the scene and what the other actors are doing.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Actresses (and indeed actors) who inspire you?</b> <p>  <p>Loads! I think Ruth Negga and Ruth Bradley are brilliant. Cillian Murphy and Lia Williams are also favourites. <p>   <p><b>Your favourite movies?</b> <p>   <p>I’ve never been able to settle on favourite music or film, it is just changes too much! <p>  <p><b>... and of course, films you really deplore?</b> <p>  <p>Equally, I don’t often hate films, and it probably doesn’t last long if I do! <p>  <p><b>Your website, Facebook, whatever else?</b></p> <p> </p> <p>I’m not great at social media to be honest, I just about manage my emails!</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Thanks for the interview!</b></p> <p>  </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="592" valign="top" height="1%">  <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript"> currentyear = "2010"; </SCRIPT> <SCRIPT language="JavaScript" src="../scripts/endcreditsart.js"></SCRIPT> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript"> dosworsdonn(); </SCRIPT> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </body>