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Happy Week...ENDBOARD !! 🎬🍸🤘 . . #weekend Happy Week...ENDBOARD !! 🎬🍸🤘 . . #weekendvibes #sgionset #endboard #screenireland #tailslate #onset #setlife #behindthescenes #irishfilm #irishcrew #clapperboard #clapperloader #moresmoke#sfx #screenguildsireland #onset #setlife#silhouette #behindthescenes #filmlife #production #movie #filmmakers #filmset #dop #cinema #behindthescenes #cinematographer #filmproduction #cinematography #film #filmmaker #filmmaking
Lee Murphy - Transport/Facilities Coordinator - In Lee Murphy - Transport/Facilities Coordinator - In Focus. . How long have you worked in the industry?  My first proper gig was on an RTÉ show called Trivia in 2011 which brings me up to a decade working in the industry. Looking back on it now it was a fairly small production but I really thought Hollywood had moved to Clane, Co. Kildare. Straight after that I got to work on a feature film called Shadow Dancer, with a big cast, including Clive Owen. Shot largely in the City Centre and venturing as far south as glamorous Tallaght!  How did you start? Well, my father has worked in the industry for 25+ years, so I remember visiting sets and getting involved as an extra from an early age. Spending my days sitting in marquees on “King Arthur”. I now realise my Dad had me there so he could spend some time with me. As I got older I was handed a walkie and told to stay on the Transport Channel, answer when I’m called & by no means go near the cameras !! When I finished with college I became more heavily involved and started to learn the ropes of the industry.  Favourite moment you ever had a work, can be funny, happy, sad…anything you like!  Last year on Valhalla season one comes to mind. A cold night shoot in Luggala at the beginning of autumn. A tough night for our department with huge numbers of cast/crew and equipment knowing it was going to give trouble in the depths of night. What was a tough night turned to an uplifting morning. Transporting of over 600 bodies from the depths of Luggala went flawlessly and as the sun broke over Kippure mountain, the air began to warm it felt like everyone had achieved something amazing together and the sense of comraderie was fantastic.  What advice do you have for anyone starting out ?  Learn to DRIVE. Its near impossible to forge a career in this industry without a set of wheels under you. Also, don’t allow working on different jobs to effect the friendships you’ve made with people on past gigs. Friendships within the industry are the strongest and best I've experienced. . . . #screenguildsinfocus #sgiinfocus #transportcoordinator #setlife #crewlife #irishfilm #onlocation #filmcrew #filmireland #screenguildsireland
Swipe 👉 for SFX ! We would love to share your Swipe 👉 for SFX ! We would love to share your Irish #setlife photos* . Old and new, please send them our way 🎥🎞️🎬📽️ . *Must not breach NDAs . . #screenguildsonset #setsofireland #sfx #skiesofireland #atmos #moresmoke #irishweather #setlife #onlocation #wicklowmountains #filmireland #crewlife#weatherphotos #onset🎥🎬 #onsetlife #behindthescenes #irishfilm #irishsummer #filmmakinglife #locationlocationlocation #sendintheclouds
Cathy Pearson – Location Manager in focus. How Cathy Pearson – Location Manager in focus. How did you start in the industry ?  . I was an extra in My Left Foot as a kid and then I got the bug. Then, when  I was 15yrs old or so, I had summer jobs with Hubbard Casting, Irish International Advertising and at Ferndale Films. I started working in Locations as a Trainee on Frankie Starlight after I left University and then Ballykissangel for a few seasons. . Do you have one favourite memory from work ?  . There are so many !  I’ve scouted the more or less the entire coast of Ireland by helicopter, now we have drones so that sadly doesn't happen so much anymore. I love the process of scouting and being involved in the early stages of creating the visual look.  . Do you have any advice for people starting out ?  . Do a few jobs in different departments to explore the process of film making,  then hone in on  what you like and find a mentor that is happy to help you learn more.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #screenguildsireland #irishfilmcrew #sgiinfocus #crewlife #onlocation #screenireland #filmcrew #locationmanager #crewlife #setlife #onset #filmset #irishfilmindustry #irishscreensector #🎬♥️ #irishfilmmakers #filmproduction #behindthescenes #lifeonlocation
We were delighted to hear that Steven Davenport ha We were delighted to hear that Steven Davenport has been appointed by Screen Ireland to establish its US office.  He will head the Irish national screen agency’s Los Angeles base. SGI wish him the best of luck, no better man!! #screenireland #screenguildsireland #filmdustry #filmandtelevision
Cathy Hegarty – Assistant Set Decorator, In Focu Cathy Hegarty – Assistant Set Decorator, In Focus…   How long have you worked in the industry?“I’ve been working in the Industry since graduating with a Film Degree from GMIT in 2007. “   How did you get started?“I was lucky enough to get a job straight away in the Art Department on Aifric which was shooting in Solas Studios in Inverin.  Work was varied between Irish language projects, live broadcasting for TG4 and work on TV series and features as a Standby Art Director and a buyer.  I started getting work in Dublin about 7 years ago and eventually got to know enough people to keep the work coming. My ‘big break’ came when I got to join Jil Turner and her Set Decoration team on the series Vikings in 2016. I’ve loved every minute of working in this department. It’s full of the best people. It is a mad job but I’ve never wanted to do anything else.”   Do you have a favourity memory from work?“ I struggle to think of ONE. But one of my favourite projects was a horror we shot in Galway called The Hallow. Lots of nights in the creepy woods with creatures, contortionists and animatronic babies…we had a blast. Other than that I love showing in the crew to a new set. It’s always a proud and sometimes nerve wracking moment!”   Advice for people starting out? You’ve nothing to lose by sending an email or a text asking for work. It is hard at the beginning but you won’t get anywhere if you don’t make some moves. Learn to drive and get a car.  Being mobile is a huge requirement Be a team player. Your team/department is everything. They are your friends, creative collaborators, your support network and if you click. it makes for a great project. Patience is a skill in itself. It’s worth working on If you can handle responsibility you will be given more.That’s a good thing.  Keep training. Keep trying new things, learning new skills.  We are lucky that the projects coming here at the moment are hugely varied so there are opportunities to flex different muscles. #filmcrew #behindthescenes #irishfilmcrew #setdecorator #filmindustry #filmsets #irishfilm #irishcrew #screenguildsireland #homegrowntalent #filmandtelevision #sgiinfocus
🎉👏🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉👏 . To all the 🎉👏🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉👏 . To all the incredible Irish crew who took home well deserved IFTAs last night ! . IFTA shoe fits 😜 . . #irishfilm #irishcrew #ifta #talentedcrew #screenguildsireland #awardsnight #awardsseason #ifta2021 #irishfilm #irishtelevision #irishstories #homegrowntalent #filmandtelevisionproduction #filmandtelevision #iftaacademy #behindthescenes #bts #irishfilmindustry #irishfilmcrew #IFTA
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David Moran, Script Supervisor - In Focus... How David Moran, Script Supervisor - In Focus... How did you get started in the industry? "I started in the industry in 2009 after finishing the film course in GMIT and was adopted by studio solas out in Connemara, (former Corman studio) which was an interesting turn of events for a Sassenach without Irish to be working in the Irish language. Many kids shows later, a trip to Canada and some accidental but amazing training opportunities and I’m getting calls to cover on the bigger shows. This eventually led to being offered blocks on these shows which snowballed into a career." Do you have a favourite on set memory? "My favourite moment at work has to be a couple of years ago on a film called ‘Downhill’. I was sat by the monitors at a table in restaurant and we started setting up for the last setup of the shoot. I got the notion to play ‘The final countdown’. The intro is pretty long and I noticed Will’s ear prick up as he heard the music. 30 seconds later Will Farrell and Jim Rash were playing air drums beside me asking me to join their ‘air band’. I obviously declined at first having Beyoncé notions. Eventually I caved and gave them a mean Jazz tambourine, Will also joined in on the tambourine but I had to set him straight that I was the exclusive tambourinist of the group. That whole job was non stop laughing." Do you have any advice for people started out? 1 - Don’t punish someone for having a bad day. A film set is a highly pressured environment, sometimes people snap. If they have the good grace to apologise, forgive and move on. (This includes yourself).  2 - Be kind. That’s it! Just be kind! It costs nothing and yet means so much. Be the person you want to work with. 3 - It’s okay to not know something. We are human, not machines.  4 - Work hard and elevate yourself, don’t depend on bringing others down. And if you’re not prepared to work hard, this is not the industry for you! 5 - To get the measure of a person, watch how they treat the trainees, not how friendly they are with the cast. #scriptsupervisor #irishfilmcrew #behindthescenes #onset #filmcrew #filmdustry #sgiinfocus
Huge Congratulations to all the phenomenal irish c Huge Congratulations to all the phenomenal irish crew nominees!! You are only massive! #irishfilmcrew #iftas #behindthescenes #irishscreenmakeupartists #iftaacademy
Nicola Jackson, 3rd AD – In Focus…(Standing in Nicola Jackson, 3rd AD – In Focus…(Standing in for the lovely Sarah Greene on Penny Dreadful with Josh Hartnett. Photo by the legend Jonathan Hession)    How long have you worked in the industry?“I have been in the industry as an AD about 10 years. Before that I was a chaperone for child actors over 2 or 3 years.”   How did you get started?“I studied film at college and a friend of mine had a contact in film, the v famous n universally loved Jimmy Gillen (my friend from college ended up married to him actually), so she started getting daily work as an AD eventually becoming an Extras CoOrdinator. So when she could, she would hire me as a chaperone for the extras (Cracks) or an Additional Trainee for crowd (Becoming Jane) and eventually I swapped info with other ADs and they started to pass me on work. Jill Dempsey offered me my first full time job as a chaperone on Series 1 of Roy for CBBC.”   Do you have favourite on set memory?“I cant say one!!! CuiAny time we have done a massive battle or stunt on a big budget show or film, always awesome to shout rolling and see it all unfold. Seeing amazing sets ready and lit for the first time, Dorians Gallery on PD, Throne Room on GoT, Moone Boy house in Ardmore (faithfully recreated from the original location house from season 1), The Nightflyer (fully walkable spaceship, where you could go from the bridge to the quarters and other rooms through dressed corridors), the duel site on The Last Duel. I never get tired of seeing cool sets.”   Do you have any advice for people starting out in the industry?“Have a good attitude going in, be eager to learn and think of questions you would love to ask. Be ready to stay on your feet all day and prepare to be in all types of weather. I would also say be open minded about what department/position you want to work in. When you are starting out take any opportunity to learn about different departments, it will stand you in good stead no matter where you land. Once you do settle on you chosen field, don’t rush to upgrade, you can never go back so take your time, do all sorts of jobs at all levels of budget and scale." #3rdad #filmcrew #filmdustry #behindthescenes #irishfilmcrew #sgiin
Aislinn McDonald, Digital Image Technician - In Fo Aislinn McDonald, Digital Image Technician - In Focus… How long have you worked in the industry? “I have worked in the industry for over ten years.” How did you get started? “My first job after I left college was for Windmill Lane, working on the recordings of the Dail.  I also worked with Observe as a camera trainee. So I originally started out working in live television but I had also tried to keeping working on smaller projects such as short films, music videos and adverts as a Data Manager/ DIT. Eventually the Data Manager and DIT work started to take up most of my time as I started to work on larger projects.” Do you have a favourite memory from working on set? “There was one time, I won’t say it was my favourite moment but it was memorable. I was operating on a boxing match between two heavy weights. I was standing on the side of the ring and hadn’t noticed how close they had gotten. One of the guys threw a punch which sent the other guy into the ropes and knocked me straight off the side of the ring. It was broadcast on RTE and ended up on youtube. I can laugh now but at the time it was very embarrassing. As for working on set I have many favourite moments. I love my job and count myself lucky that I get to do what I do. I meet so many interesting people and see so many places that I would never get to see under any other circumstances. There is something special about seeing the sun come up over Luggala as we bus down to set on Vikings. And also seeing the sun going down over a fake concert in the Wicklow hills such as on Dublin Oldschool. I love that I sometimes get to see other countries that I may not have visited unless I was working such as Doha or Budapest in Hungry. Also the camaraderie you find on set, nothing helps bring people together like surviving 10hrs in the rain and cold in muddy fields.” Do you have any advice for people starting out? “Learn to Drive. Always be on time or earlier. Learn to take instruction and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Work hard.” #filmcrew #irishfilmcrew #DIT #behindthescenes #sgiinfocus
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Daire Glynn, 1st Assistant Director - In Focus... Daire Glynn, 1st Assistant Director - In Focus...   How long have you worked in the industry? "I started out in 2005!"   How did you get started? "My wonderfully talented mother Lorraine Glynn, who has been in the industry since I was a young child, always let me get involved from a young age running around annoying caterers and unit drivers, with some cameo ‘extra’ appearances once in a while.. Upon my return from travelling the world, a little bit broke and eager to figure out what to do for the next couple of decades, I was handed a walkie talkie on set of Murphy’s Law by the great Sandra Corbally, when they were stuck for help, and the rest was history!"   Do you have a favourite on set memory? "Luckily our line of work comes with many great memories, and thus a hard choice! To name one.. on the set of Love/Hate 5, during the ‘Beatlemania’ phase, watching my best buddy and side kick, Ger Duffy disguise himself as Nidge and jump into the Unit Cast car, while the real Nidge had to casually jump on the crew bus while wearing one of Gers unusual choices of wardrobe! The old switch’a’roo worked a grand total of once... The kids were way too clever for our shenanigans!"   Do you have any advice for people starting out? "Be kind, respectful, mannerly, self-confident, attentive and responsible. Avoid peer to peer competition, and embrace the wonderful art of ‘team work’. Learn what every single person on a film set does and why each and every role is as important as the next. Enjoy yourself and realise that if you are on a film set, and on the pay roll, then you are at a place that many, many young and aspiring people are wishing they were! So don’t get complacent and do your best to be deserving of that privilege!” #filmcrew #irishfilmcrew #filmdustry #behindthescenes #1stassistantdirector #sgiinfocus
Greg McGuinness, Camera/Steadicam Operator - In Fo Greg McGuinness, Camera/Steadicam Operator - In Focus... Photo credit: Enda Bowe How long have you worked in the industry? "I have been working in the industry for the past 13 years." How did you get started? "I kind of fell into the industry the summer after I finished college. There was an Irish/Canadian co-production (“A Shine of Rainbows”)  filming pretty close to where I’m from in Donegal. My dad, trying to get me out of the house, told me to drop my CV in as they were looking for locals to help out. I got hired as EPK to shoot behind the scenes but I also ended up doing a bit of everything (production runner, camera trainee on two camera days, video assist., Jesus I even had a speaking role). Loved it instantly, moved to Dublin, became an AD for two years before catching a break and getting into the Camera Dept." Do you have a favourite on set memory? "Favourite moments are hard to pin point. I left Vikings after four and a half seasons to try and pursue operating, so when I got the chance to come back to Vikings in season 6 to do a week of second unit as a Steadicam Op.- that was a pretty special moment to me. It can be a tough industry so it’s really the people you meet that make it great- the craic on set, the camaraderie and the life long friendships that come from it." Do you have any advice for people starting out? "Set many alarms- be early. Learn to drive. Ears and eyes open, mouth closed. Be honest, especially if you break something - put your hand up. Decent footwear. Be nice to people because somewhere along the line you will need them." #filmcrew #filmdustry #behindthescenes #cameraoperator #steadicam #irishfilmcrew #sgiinfocus
Jessica Timlin, Prop Buyer - In Focus... How long Jessica Timlin, Prop Buyer - In Focus... How long have you worked in the industry? "Ten years" How did you get started? "By complete accident! I studied Printmaking in Limerick School of Art and Design, and really enjoyed the video element of the course. I specialised in Video Art which lead me to my first job as a Runner in a post production company when I graduated. At the time I thought I wanted to be an editor, but instead found I was best suited to the Art Department. Initially I began working freelance as an Art Department trainee but it wasn't long until switched  again to trainee Buyer for Set Dec and I've been happy in Set Dec ever since!" What is your favourite memory from working in the industry? "When you are a Buyer, there is a real thrill from finding the perfect prop or piece of furniture after a long and difficult search! Prop Buying in Ireland takes you all over the country meeting the most interesting people, from snail farmers to antique dealers to taxidermists. And not just in Ireland we often have to search abroad. Just before the pandemic I was lucky enough to buy in Marrakesh, Morocco, which is full of amazing artisans and talented tradesmen, so it really was a highlight for me. It is so important to see what you are buying in person to really understand what you are getting." Do you have any advice for people starting out? "Learn to drive and get a car, the bigger the boot the better, if you want to be a buyer! Work as a Trainee on bigger productions and be eager to learn and take advice. Never be afraid to admit you don't know something or to ask questions, it's the best way to learn!  Also get in love with researching. So much thought and consideration goes into every item that is placed on a set, and it all starts with research. " #filmcrew #behindthescenes #propbuyer #irishfilmcrew @bugsy_devine #sgiinfocus
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Annie Atkins, Graphic Designer - In Focus... How Annie Atkins, Graphic Designer - In Focus... How long have you worked in the industry? "It will be fifteen years soon." How did you get started?" I was on a filmmaking degree at UCD when the visiting lecturer Tom Conroy came in to do a design module with us. I managed to get my portfolio under his nose and he invited me for an interview on The Tudors, the series he was designing at the time, when I graduated. Starting that show was a massive learning curve as I'd certainly never designed any stained glass or royal scrolls before." Do you have a favourite work moment? "Probably in my first weeks on The Tudors, having to teach the actor Henry Cavill how to write with a feather quill, when I'd never actually used one myself before. I winged it though, although it was terrifying. I'm much more confident these days after working on a bunch of different periods and genres. In film every new job can feel like being thrown in at the deep end, so my general attitude now is: "Well, I'll give it a go!"  Advice for anyone starting out ? "The world of filmmaking can feel like a closed door – like, you really need to know somebody who knows somebody to get a foot in. But the best way to get to know someone is to introduce yourselves to them, and if you can introduce yourself with a portfolio of really solid, relevant work then that's going to be much more valuable to an art department than being, say, the producer's nephew. So make your portfolio the absolute best it can be!" "Being a Graphic Designer means making all the graphic props that the actors interact with on set. Telegrams, love letters, maps. It's the best job in the industry really, but everyone thinks that about their own grade, don't they?!" #filmcrew #behindthescenes #filmmaking #wesanderson #sgiinfocus
Norman Kelly, Stunt Coordinator – In Focus How Norman Kelly, Stunt Coordinator – In Focus How long have you worked in the industry? “I have worked in the Film Industry for just over 20 years. I started out in the Industry through my martial arts training, which gave me the skills and mindset to continue training in Stunts Performance and Action to this day, one of the first big projects I worked on was a movie called “The Boxer” and so my journey began.” Do you have any favourite moments or memories from being on set? “One of the best moments I’ve had in my career was my work as Stunt Coordinator on the film “Michael Inside” which won the IFTA award Best Film and one that every teenager should watch.” Do you have adice for people starting out? “My best advice for anybody starting into the industry is to be respectful to all departments, and to have no ego - only think of performance.” The journey continued for me as a stunt performer graduating through experience and training to be a Stunt Coordinator, which was awarded by Stunt Guild Ireland. Thank you to all I have had the pleasure to work with.     #filmcrew #filmdustry #sgiinfocus
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