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we

love film.

All Types of Film.

we

love film.

All Types of Film.

We are a production company backed by a carefully curated stable of exceptional directors. We bring a high-end, hands-on approach to storytelling, with the agility and soul of a small studio - all for the purpose of making unforgettable films that you, we and the audience will love.

We are a production company backed by a carefully curated stable of exceptional directors. We bring a high-end, hands-on approach to storytelling, with the agility and soul of a small studio - all for the purpose of making unforgettable films that you, we and the audience will love.

Meet Our Directors

Taking briefs and turning them into something memorable - Explore our work

Taking briefs and turning them into something memorable - Explore our work

Toyota - The Speech (Director's Cut)

Zak Razvi

Virgin Media Ireland - Redhouse

Conor Finnegan

Tesco Food

Kaspi.kz xShavkat Rahkmonov - Winter25

TJ O'Grady Peyton

Flogas - Emerald Park

Rory Hanrahan

PTSB - Team Ireland DC

Cameron Thuman

APT - Live Free

Matt Houghton

McDonalds - Happy Meal

Julia Rogowska

StenaLine - The Stena way

Sam McGrath

Old Spice - Curls are cool

Yousef

KFC - Bride

Rachel Carey

Figgs - The Golden Hour

Cameron Thuman

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Making audiences

laugh, cry

think and feel

Making audiences

laugh, cry

think and feel

We are a production company built on one simple principle: gather the best directorial talent and give them everything they need to create brilliant work.

Whether it's a thirty-second spot or a thirty-minute documentary, we bring the same commitment to creative excellence.

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What we do

What we do

Production Service

Production Services

Full-service production expertise from concept to completion

Production Service

Production Services

Full-service production expertise from concept to completion

Production Services

Full-service production expertise from concept to completion

Film in Ireland

Film in Ireland

Your on-the-ground partner for filming in Ireland.

Film in Ireland

Film in Ireland

Your on-the-ground partner for filming in Ireland.

Film in Ireland

Your on-the-ground partner for filming in Ireland.

Creative Partnership

Creative Partnership

Collaborators who bring ideas and push creative boundaries

Creative Partnership

Creative Partnership

Collaborators who bring ideas and push creative boundaries

Creative Partnership

Collaborators who bring ideas and push creative boundaries

Our Showcase

irish member

As the Irish member of Supercluster, we're part of something bigger. This global collective connects us with over 80 directors worldwide and production partners across 25 countries and 6 continents, who share our passion for boundary-pushing work.

As the Irish member of Supercluster, we're part of something bigger. This global collective connects us with over 80 directors worldwide and production partners across 25 countries and 6 continents, who share our passion for boundary-pushing work.

Explore Supercluster

Sustainability & Diversity

Sustainability & Diversity

Sustainability & Diversity

Sustainable sets. Diverse voices. Better films. It's how we work on every production.

Sustainable sets. Diverse voices. Better films. It's how we work on every production.

Sustainable sets. Diverse voices. Better films. It's how we work on every production.

  • Green production protocols

  • Single-use plastic-free sets

  • Community-first hiring

  • Sustainable transport and catering

See Our Commitments

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Our directors have been recognised by:

British Arrows

Webby Awards

Young Guns winner by The One Club

The Telly Awards

1.4 Awards

ADC Awards

Creative Circle best director of the year

Shots best director of the year

Vimeo’s Top Ten Best of the year

Kinsale Shark Awards

ICAD Bells

Galway Film Fleadh 2024

Ready to Create Something Unforgettable?

Ready to Create Something Unforgettable?

Whether you have a brief ready to go or just want to explore possibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

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