NEW DIRECTORS *** New Series ***

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Broadcast Details: Saturday 27th February, 11.30pm

RTÉ FACTUAL: Inside the Dead Zoo goes behind-the-scenes of Dublin's Natural History Museum following its temporary closure in 2007

A brand new documentary series where up and coming talented directors showcase their skills.

Programme One:

“Inside the Dead Zoo” goes behind-the-scenes of Dublin’s Natural History Museum following its temporary closure in 2007.

Filmed over the course of one year, the programme brings viewers into the museum’s rarely seen archive, as well as following the restoration of some of its oldest exhibits in a taxidermy studio in Holland.

Director: Patrick Butler

Made as his graduation project for the National Film School, having majored in documentary direction, this is Patrick’s first programme to be shown on national television.