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Ross Costigan aka Oss237 is a photographer from Kilkenny, Ireland. He was short-listed for �Best Photo Blog� at the Irish Blog Awards 2008.

He has over 14 years experience in film and theatre. A member of the Young Irish Film Makers from an early age, Ross has completed several courses in drama, camera, lighting, sound and film history. He has worked on numerous short films, music videos as well as 6 feature films and he was a supervisor on the National Youth Film School. Most recently he became a member of Mycrofilms, working as photographer, P.R Officer, 1st A.D and playing the character of �Jack Street� in web-based sitcom Vultures.

Ross is a member of the Devious Theatre Company and he has previously appeared in over 30 stage productions. His promotional shots for Devious Theatre�s productions have been used in nationwide promotion for the shows. He has performed in all their productions to date; playing �Jimmy Skids� in �Heart Shaped Vinyl� which was named �Best Kilkenny Theatre of 2006′ and a Kilkenny �Highlight of 2007′.

His performance in the Devious Theatre adapation of Irving Welsh�s �TrainSpotting� received rave reviews; �Ross Costigan delivered a strong performance as lead character and narrator Mark Renton. His portrayal of the unscrupulous but likeable anti-hero was a deviation from some of the more confrontational roles he has recently played and proved that the Kilkenny actor has an extremely bright future� (the Kilkenny Voice)��Ross Costigan as Renton dominated the production with a powerful physical performance that was very impressive�(the Munster Express)��I have no difficulty whatsoever in singling out Ross Costigan who was the linchpin, the nucleus, the centre of gravity of the play. The guy was marvellous. Full stop.�(the Kilkenny People)��Ross Costigan deserves special mention. He is on stage for most of the show and you just know that this is the part he always wanted as he makes his journey through the hell of heroin addiction and back out again.�(The Kilkenny Advertiser) �Costigan�s skill at portraying this down beaten but lovable character was magnificent; he lived and breathed him.�(START Magazine)
He also played �Tommy� in Devious Theatre�s �Smitten� which enjoyed a completely sold-out run in the Barn Theatre, Kilkenny August 2008.

Ross holds a diploma in Print Journalism receiving full distinctions in subjects ranging from shorthand to media analysis and received the Student of the Year award. He recently completed a BA Honours Degree in Communications and Public Relations in the Institute of Technology Carlow, receiving 1st Class Honours. During his three years in I.T Carlow he provided several shots which are now used in promotional material for the college and received 2nd Place in the Life at ITC Photography Competition 2008.

He is the resident photographer and P.R Officer for Kilkennymusic.com, finalist for �Best Music Blog� at the Irish Blog Awards 2007 & 2008 and nominated for �Best Music� at the 2008 Irish Web Awards. With over 1500 live shots on display in the KilkennyMusic Galleries, he has worked with hundreds of independent bands and musicians from around the country and he posts a staff blog, which was nominated for �Best Blog Post� in 2008.

In 2007, he hosted a one-day Arts Council seminar �Getting Ahead in the Music Industry�. He was a judge in the Hype Entertainment Battle of the Bands 2007 & 2008, also providing official sponsorship and photography coverage to the competition.

He is the resident photographer for the popular OneTake Sessions acoustic nights and a co-host on the SoundSystem weekly podcast show, which is free to download.

To date his work has been used on the Clergy E.P �Meditations of Linus�, the 20BullsEach album �Lost Causes�, several of his shots appeared on the Itchy Trigger Finger E.P �The Wrong Side of Misery� including a collage of over a year and a half of live shots with the band. His shots appear on hundreds of band websites, myspace and bebo profiles. His live shots of SlaveZero were published in Brutallica International Metal Magazine May 2007.

His work was featured on the CKIreland website for the launch of their new store in Kildare and Autumn clothing line in 2007. He was the official photographer for the elainECurtis fashion show 2008. His promotional shots of Saving J were used nationwide to promote their single Valentine and on the inner sleeve of their single �Kick-Off�. His work with Special Fx artist Carey Harte appears on the Atrax Mantis E.P �Condemned to Hatred�.

His promo shots were used in nationwide promotion of the Clive Barnes/Jeff Lang Tour summer 2008. Ross also providing his P.R services for the tour and is currently working closely with progressive grunge experiment The Lions Mane to launch their debut offering �Strands�.

Ross shoots on a Nikon D80. His work is a blend of film, theatre, music and everyday life seen through the eyes of a dreamer.

Artist Practising from : since 2000
Involved in art group since : 2000-present

Oss237.com - Ross Costigan Photography

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www.kilkennymusic.com
www.devioustheatre.com
www.mymusicpr.com

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