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In particular on sets !! Tag someone you know is i

In particular on sets !! Tag someone you know is in shorts today 😜
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#winterwardrobe #wintershorts #setlife #crewlife #onsetlife #lifeonlocation #setwear

Link 👇 www.screenskillsireland.ie/news/fis-eir

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www.screenskillsireland.ie/news/fis-eireann-screen-ireland-launches-health-and-safety-guide-for-screen-industry
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Richie Cosgrove - 2nd Assistant Director- In Focus

Richie Cosgrove - 2nd Assistant Director- In Focus
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How long have you been in the industry ?
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13 years and counting.
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How did you get started ?

I was a movie buff all my life, and knew I wanted to work in film, but knew nothing past that. I studied film in college and AD’d several of the shorts we made, realising quickly that’s what I wanted to pursue a career as. I loved the AD role immediately.

After college, I found a list of Irish ADs and their contact details online. One in particular stood out to me as he’d been the 1st AD on Adam & Paul, my favourite Irish film. That was Sean Griffin @ogriofa and he very kindly gave me a shot at work experience on a three week shoot. They had a Trainee AD already hired @jesswhelehan but I turned up every day and loved the experience. I got another couple of jobs as a result and slowly worked my way in as a Trainee. It took a tough couple of years to get established but I haven’t looked back since.

What's your favourite work related memory ?

That’s a tough one. Some jobs just stand out. Like every day on Love/Hate Season 3 or the Lahinch leg of Asterix and Obelix in 2011. But for sheer work joy, it was shooting a Jimi Hendrix Experience concert in the Olympia Theatre in 2012 for the movie Jimi: All Is By My Side. It was electric. Hundreds of extras in 60s costume. Andrè 3000 tearing it up on stage as Jimi, take after take, all day long. And every available AD drafted in and costumed up to handle the madness. A great day.

What advice do you have for those starting out ?

Have a driver’s licence. Don’t be late.

Get to know your colleagues. They’re a great bunch. I met my wife in work and made lifelong friends with people I’ve worked with.

Know that’s it’s a constant learning curve, no matter what stage you’re at. Mistakes will happen and it’s important to not let them drag you down.

Don’t touch *anything* on the set - I cannot stress this one enough!

And enjoy your work. You’ll have bad days, maybe even bad jobs. But it’s a great industry to work in and we’ve lucky to be able to do it.

And take it handy on the Roundwood road.
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#justanotherdayattheoffice 👵🏻🏠🐺 . . .

#justanotherdayattheoffice 👵🏻🏠🐺
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#justanotherdayattheoffice #lifeonlocation #locationsdepartment #locationfilming #downinthewoods #crewlife #setlife #onset #behindthescenes #inthewoods #comedysignage #littleredridinghood #sgionlocation #sgionset #irishfilmcrew

Happy Friday !! . #herestothefrickinweekend #frid

Happy Friday !!
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#herestothefrickinweekend #fridayfeels
#setlife #crewlife #filmcrew #sgionset
#behindthescenes #onset🎥🎬
#unitbase #lifeonlocation
📸@conorflannery123

Donal Murphy - 1st AC/Focus Puller- In Focus . How

Donal Murphy - 1st AC/Focus Puller- In Focus
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How long have you worked in the industry ?
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My first job was on a RTE show called Anonymous as a runner and another TV show called "Special one tv" which was for Setanta sports in which Mario Rosenstock voiced a puppet Jose Mourinho. It's about 13 years ago now which is quite scary.
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How did you get started ?
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I was a chef in a previous life and was looking for a new career after realising long stressful, unsociable hours standing on your feet all day wasn't for me. My sister Sinead was directing Anonymous for RTE and had asked me if I wanted to come down and work on it, I eventually ended up working as a tv camera assistant mostly with Ross O Callaghan (Rosco), I got my start in film in drama when Billy Kinsella asked me if I wanted to do video assist on a film called "What if" that was shooting for 4 days in Dublin. Cormac O Mallie was the first with Pete Delaney loading and Simon Keenan as D.I.T. At the end of the shoot I asked Cormac could I do trainee on his next gig.
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What's your favourite work related memory ?
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Definitely the funniest memory for me anyway I was working on a horror film and the director decided to shoot the beginning and end of the scene together and the mid conversation first on its own. It was a office scene and the conversation went grand, the mad part was the beginning and the end of the scene. The actors greeted each other in a friendly manner, they took their seats(Beginning) and a second later one of actors is screaming for the other actor to get "the f*uck out of their office"(End scene). I couldn't handle the absurdity of what had just happened and burst out laughing, i looked over to James Mather and Rua Meegan expecting daggers but instead they burst out laughing also.
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What advice do you have for those starting out ?
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If you find it daunting at the start don't worry that will pass.

Turn up on time.

Even thought I worked with talented people during my time in kitchens, I have worked with the best this industry has from tv right into film and drama, so listen to what they have to say. MORE 👇

Anyone else get jealous of the lenses and their wa

Anyone else get jealous of the lenses and their warm lamp set up on mornings like this ? Time for thermals !
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#coldcrew #irishcrew #sgionset #irishcrew #Irishfilm #warminglenses #coldwintermornings #setlife #crewlife #lifeonset #keepingwarm #thermaltime #timeforthermals #cameradept #cameradepartment #behindthescenes #filmset #bts #filmstudio #studiolife

Zoe Gibney - Makeup Artist - In Focus . How long h

Zoe Gibney - Makeup Artist - In Focus
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How long have you worked in the industry ?
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I’ve worked in the industry for about 20 years on and off but have been working in my current role for about 9
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How did you get started ?
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I actually got started in front of camera doing stunts and acting. I had just left school and was waiting to do the makeup course in IADT, which at the time only ran every two years. They were looking for a stunt double for an actress on a job and nobody was small enough to double her, long story short I got the job and it was 10 years before I went back and did a makeup course. My mother is in the industry and she put me in touch with the makeup artist Grainne Daly who taught me out in Crumlin College, she was amazing and really gave me my start.
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What’s your favourite moment you ever had a work ?
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I have honestly had so many. I have just finished on The Banshees of Inisheerin and that may be one of the most magical experiences I’ve ever had, to have spent a month on Inis Mór, cycling to work every day and jumping in the sea on our lunch break, it doesn’t get much better than that.
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What's your advice for anyone starting out
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Be willing to learn, always, every day, you never stop. So to keep an open mind and be adaptable about other ways of doing things.

Get to know people and what their jobs are, some days you and your department will be having a light day which could be a really tough day for another department, it's good to be aware of that.

Make friends and be kind to people, the most wonderful people I’ve ever met and the most fun I’ve had have been on a set, so enjoy it.

And look out for trainees, in all departments, sometimes they can be having a really tough day and to have someone to chat to can make all the difference.
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#sgiinfocus #irishcrew #onset #crewlife #muafilmamdtelevision #lifeonlocation #irishtalent #irishfilmcrew #screenguildsofireland #makeupartist #muasofireland #careersinscreen #careersinfilmandtelevision #behindthescenes #inthemakeupchair #unitbase #intheworks #mup #makeupartistfilmandtv

On your marks, get set, Monday !! . . #lifeonset #

On your marks, get set, Monday !!
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#lifeonset #crewlife #setlife #fromwhereistand #setlife #crewlife #lifeonlocation #standingin #mondaymorning #mindaymotivation #onset #filmset #cameradept #secondteam #onyourmarks #irishfilmcrew#irishfilm #sgionset #dontlookdown

Major perk of #setlife - the epic skies we get to

Major perk of #setlife - the epic skies we get to witness⚡
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#sgionset #setlife #lifeonlocation #skiesofinstagram #irishcrew #crewlife #pinksky #skiesofinstagram #skiesonset #perksofthejob #skylovers #lookatthelight #sunrise_sunset_photogroup #pinkskies #skyphotography #irishfilmcrew #locationlife #onset

Alan Dixon - Transport Coordinator - In Focus . Ho

Alan Dixon - Transport Coordinator - In Focus
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How long have you worked in the industry ?
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Over 20years and counting !
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How did you get started ?
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Playing football! I had just bought a green Mercedes (with cream leather!) … and Eamonn Murphy asked me “Do ya fancy doing a job on Monday?!” … and the rest is history.
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What’s your favourite work related memory?
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It’s hard to know without going into all 30-odd jobs. There are so many I don’t know what my one favourite memory would be…
Probably the best work related memory is Leap Year because we got to travel all over the country. That was a memorable job. I got to work with Amy Adams and worked with her again in 2021 on Disenchanted (and she remembered me!) I have gotten to work all over the country in some beautiful places.
Some mad memories that I can not repeat!!
It’s all about who you meet, you get to make life long friends in this industry and that is the best memory to look back on.
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Advice to anyone starting out?
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This industry is not for everybody.
There can be long days. You end up with a film family. Be prepared to work those long hours.In all weather.
Listen.Find out who everybody is, what they do and have respect for them.
Enjoy it! It’s a great job! The happiest I have been at work is when I am on a film job.
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#sgiinfocus #crewlife #setlife #onset #onlocation #unitbase #amyadams #transportcoordinator #screenguildsireland #filmjobs #careersonset #irishfilmcrew #irishfilm #shootingonlocation #irishcrew #irishfilmfamily #behindthescenes #btsonset

Minding Creative Minds is an amazing resource wort

Minding Creative Minds is an amazing resource worth checking out. It's for creatives offering access to an experienced team of trained counsellors and psychotherapists for short term intervention and advice converging practical, day to day issues that cause anxiety and stress.
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www. mindingcreativeminds.ie
@mindingcreativeminds
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#mentalhealth #mindyourhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #irishfilmindustry #irishfilmandtelevision #sgi #screenguildsireland

Another perk of the job, all those sunrises and su

Another perk of the job, all those sunrises and sunsets 😍 #guesswhocrew
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#sunrise #crewlife #lifeonlocation #guesswho #silhouette #filmcrew #setlife #irishcrew #sgionset #skiesofinstagram #skiesofwicklow #water

#trees

#horizon

#sunshine

#weather

#instasky

#light

#空

#mountain

#sunsetlovers

#day

#landscape_lovers

Derek Wallace - Production Designer - In Focus. .

Derek Wallace - Production Designer - In Focus.
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How long have you worked in the industry ?
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A long time!! 30 odd years.
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How did you get started ?
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I had been a stand by prop for many years working on film and tv mostly abroad at the time, In 1994 was doing a film in Malaysia with John Boorman when he asked me if I was interested in designing his next film “The General”
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I went on to Design 3 more films for John....Two Nudes Bathing....The Tailor of Panama and In my Country.
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I credit John Boorman for giving me my break into production design, he was a great mentor and friend.
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What's your favourite work-related memory ?
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So many....standing outside the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires while two thousand extras sang don't cry for me Argentina to Madonna up on the Balcony was a blast!!

So was Designing Rebellion for RTE....i loved that job, it remains one of my favourites....i could go on!!
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What advice do you have for those starting out in the industry ?
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Be prepared for the job in hand, they can be long hard days whatever department you work in, don't be afraid to ask for help, we were all beginners once.

You will get there....I did, most importantly look after your mental health.......its entertainment...not the cure for anything... enjoy the ride...it's great craic !!

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#sgiinfocus #sgionset #screenguildsireland #productdesign
#productiondesigner #behindthescenes #careersinscreen #bts #crewlife #setlife #irishcrew #irishfilmcrew #onset #onsetlife #setdesign #careeradvice

We are expanding our team !! . . Visit www.sgi.ie

We are expanding our team !!
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Visit www.sgi.ie/careers for more information
#jobfairyireland #sgionset #artsjobsireland

Living in perfect harmony.... Always read the smal

Living in perfect harmony.... Always read the small print 😂
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#setlife #crewlife #lifeonlocation #filmcrew #sharpiegraffiti #irishcrew #bants ##cameradept #filmcrewireland #sgionset #onset #onset🎥🎬 #onsetlife #bts #behindthescenes #behindthescenes🎬

Lindsey Herron - Hair Designer - In Focus . How lo

Lindsey Herron - Hair Designer - In Focus
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How long have you been in the industry ?
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Im In the Industry 20yrs from the early age of 16 .We’ll just say I wasn’t a lover of school 🤦‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🥰
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How did you get started ?
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As a Trainee Hairdresser at Peter Mark part time, my Dad, Christopher Herron has been in the industry most of my life, introduced me & got me out on “Rebel Heart”in the summer of 2001, as a trainee, which was my first job, it was a shock and big change to any shop!
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I have been very lucky to have worked in the industry since then , with the Best HOD’s who have taught me coming up, it’s been a long time.
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What's your favorite work related memory ?
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I have so many amazing work memories working in our industry, with the Best Teams and working with amazing Cast, but my most recent has to be looking after the lovely Olivia Colman on her most recent film in Kerry, and getting to travel to style her hair for the Venice Film festival By PRIVATE JET, I mean we don’t get that glam every day of the week. It was a great experience.
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What advice do you have for those starting out ?
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For anyone starting out, always remember “Team work makes the Dream Work” be a team Player!

We have early starts and long days get plenty of Sleep!

You will learn something new everyday in our industry, so watch, listen and learn, and ask all the questions.

Sometimes our days are stressful for all Dept’s so don’t take the hard days personal, there is a lot going on, we all want to do a good job, and remember we are not saving lives!

Do it with a smile, enjoy your work, enjoy your days coz they're long ones ♥️
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Oh what a beautiful morning ! #lifeonlocation . .

Oh what a beautiful morning ! #lifeonlocation
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#setlife #crewlife #filmingonlocation #setsofireland #blueskies #irishfilm #locationlocationlocation #videovillage #sgionset

Screen Guilds Ireland are looking for a Skills Dev

Screen Guilds Ireland are looking for a Skills Development Liason !!
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More information about the job and how to apply can be found at the link in bio.
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www.sgi.ie/careers
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#artsjobsireland

Brìan Dungan - 1st AC/Focus Puller - In Focus . H

Brìan Dungan - 1st AC/Focus Puller - In Focus
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How long have you been working in the industry ?
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I’ve been working in the industry for nearly (Jesus….) 20 years.
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How did you get started ?
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I’d always loved movies. So, I went to DIT Aungier St. straight out of school to do a Film and Broadcasting Degree. It was quite broad until the last year or so, and you did a bit of everything, but I zeroed in on the Camera side of things pretty quickly. I’m not particularly technically-minded, but the Camera Dept seemed to be in the centre of the whole process, and I found that really attractive.

After graduating, I got a list of Focus Pullers and Loaders and basically just called everyone until I managed to get on a short or a freebie demo-commercial. Then I repeated that process for the next 5 years. On each job I’d get the numbers of other assistants or hear about jobs that might be coming up and get in touch with whoever I heard was involved. It was a slow, steady climb, but over time it led to bigger jobs as Video Assist and then Camera Trainee. I still do it now!
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What's your favorite work related memory ?
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I’d been a trainee for a couple of years when King Arthur came to town and I got a call. I remember being on a packed minibus descending into the Luggala valley on the first day. It was mid-summer so the air was warm even though the sun was just coming up over the Wicklow mountains and we came around the bend half-way down the hill and I saw the Unit Base spread across the valley floor. And it was MASSIVE. I remember thinking that it was like I’d stepped through the looking glass. I’d always loved Hollywood movies, and now I was about to be part of making one. It was a huge moment.
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