It is a great year for Ireland at Cannes, with five Irish films world premiering at the festival. Among the crop are Yorgos Lanthimos’ highly-anticipated “Kinds of Kindness,” Ariane Labed’s feature debut “September Says” and Ali Abbasi’s Trump biopic “The Apprentice.”
Not only does Ireland have a slew of high-profile talent like actors Cillian Murphy and Ruth Negga, cinematographer Robbie Ryan and director Lenny Abrahamson, but the country also boasts locations that have attracted recent productions such as “Cocaine Bear” and “Abigail.” “We are a small country to get around but very diverse,” head of U.S. production and partnerships Steven Davenport told Variety.
“We can double as the U.K. and U.S.,” Davenport added. “We have modern locations now since the headquarters of Google, Facebook, Twitter and Apple are all based in Ireland. You get this modern look with a futuristic feel to it and five...
Not only does Ireland have a slew of high-profile talent like actors Cillian Murphy and Ruth Negga, cinematographer Robbie Ryan and director Lenny Abrahamson, but the country also boasts locations that have attracted recent productions such as “Cocaine Bear” and “Abigail.” “We are a small country to get around but very diverse,” head of U.S. production and partnerships Steven Davenport told Variety.
“We can double as the U.K. and U.S.,” Davenport added. “We have modern locations now since the headquarters of Google, Facebook, Twitter and Apple are all based in Ireland. You get this modern look with a futuristic feel to it and five...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rafa Sales Ross
- Variety Film + TV
Source: Beata Siewicz
Matthew Byrne, Screen Ireland
Inis Mór, the largest of Ireland’s Aran Islands, is the winner of the seventh edition of the Eufcn Location Award, the award for best European location in the film and TV industry organised by Eufcn – The European Film Commissions Network.
The award was accepted by Michael Byrne, an inward production and sustainability executive from Screen Ireland on Sunday (February 18) at a ceremony in Berlin.
The isolated island on the west coast of Ireland was a key location for filming Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees Of Inisherin.
The Banshees Of Inisherin is a Searchlight Pictures production,...
Matthew Byrne, Screen Ireland
Inis Mór, the largest of Ireland’s Aran Islands, is the winner of the seventh edition of the Eufcn Location Award, the award for best European location in the film and TV industry organised by Eufcn – The European Film Commissions Network.
The award was accepted by Michael Byrne, an inward production and sustainability executive from Screen Ireland on Sunday (February 18) at a ceremony in Berlin.
The isolated island on the west coast of Ireland was a key location for filming Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees Of Inisherin.
The Banshees Of Inisherin is a Searchlight Pictures production,...
- 2/19/2024
- ScreenDaily
The Association of Film Commissioners International (Afci) has named the new members and officers of its 2024 board of directors with Marnie Gee of Creative BC (British Columbia) elected chairperson.
Gee takes over from Bas van der Ree of Netherlands Film Commission, who has completed a two-year term as chair, and will lead the majority-woman board as Afci works to further diversify and expand its global membership and implement a new strategic plan.
The new chairperson has been on the board since 2022 and previously served as second vice chair. She joined Creative BC in 2013 as a production services coordinator and worked...
Gee takes over from Bas van der Ree of Netherlands Film Commission, who has completed a two-year term as chair, and will lead the majority-woman board as Afci works to further diversify and expand its global membership and implement a new strategic plan.
The new chairperson has been on the board since 2022 and previously served as second vice chair. She joined Creative BC in 2013 as a production services coordinator and worked...
- 1/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
Eight out of 11 board members are women
The Association of Film Commissioners International (Afci) has elected its first female-majority board of directors and its first Europe-based chairperson in more than a decade.
Bas van der Ree from the Netherlands Film Commission becomes Afci’s first board chairperson representing Europe in more than a decade and will lead the organisation’s most geographically and culturally diverse board to date.
Eight out of 11 board members are women. Officers include 1st vice chair Donne Dawson from the Hawaii State Film Office, 2nd vice chair Silvia Echeverri from the Colombia Film Commission, secretary Sorrel Geddes...
The Association of Film Commissioners International (Afci) has elected its first female-majority board of directors and its first Europe-based chairperson in more than a decade.
Bas van der Ree from the Netherlands Film Commission becomes Afci’s first board chairperson representing Europe in more than a decade and will lead the organisation’s most geographically and culturally diverse board to date.
Eight out of 11 board members are women. Officers include 1st vice chair Donne Dawson from the Hawaii State Film Office, 2nd vice chair Silvia Echeverri from the Colombia Film Commission, secretary Sorrel Geddes...
- 2/4/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Bas van der Ree has been elected chairman of the Association of Film Commissioners International, becoming the first European to chair the organization in more than a decade. Van der Ree, who has been the Netherlands Film Commissioner since 2014 when the nation’s film production incentive was launched, previously served as Afci’s 1st vice chair.
He will lead what Afci describes as its “most geographically and culturally diverse board to date,” as well as the first female majority board – eight of 11 members – in its history. Founded in 1975, the Afci is a global nonprofit professional organization that represents city, state, regional, provincial and national film commission members on six continents.
“Afci’s board represents the diverse needs and interests of our members, and I feel very honored to serve as chair,” van der Ree said. “Our newly elected, culturally diverse board will aim to further nurture and grow sustainable connections...
He will lead what Afci describes as its “most geographically and culturally diverse board to date,” as well as the first female majority board – eight of 11 members – in its history. Founded in 1975, the Afci is a global nonprofit professional organization that represents city, state, regional, provincial and national film commission members on six continents.
“Afci’s board represents the diverse needs and interests of our members, and I feel very honored to serve as chair,” van der Ree said. “Our newly elected, culturally diverse board will aim to further nurture and grow sustainable connections...
- 2/4/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Davenport has 25 years’ experience as a line producer and location manager.
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, previously announced during a trade mission to LA by then-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as part of the ‘Global Ireland’ strategy.
The appointment will see Davenport working to support the Irish creative screen sector and strengthen relationships between the Irish and US screen industries.
Davenport has 25 years’ experience as a line producer and location manager. Prior to his new appointment, he has headed the Inward Production...
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, previously announced during a trade mission to LA by then-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as part of the ‘Global Ireland’ strategy.
The appointment will see Davenport working to support the Irish creative screen sector and strengthen relationships between the Irish and US screen industries.
Davenport has 25 years’ experience as a line producer and location manager. Prior to his new appointment, he has headed the Inward Production...
- 7/7/2021
- by Esther McCarthy
- ScreenDaily
Screen Ireland has chosen Steven Davenport, who has headed up its Inward Production department since 2016, to lead its new U.S. office.
Davenport, who has extensive experience in Ireland as a line producer and location manager, will relocate to Los Angeles for the endeavor, which was previously announced in 2019 as part of former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s “Global Ireland” strategy.
In his new role as Head of U.S. Production & Partnerships, Davenport will work to support the Irish creative screen sector and strengthen relationships between the Irish screen industry and the U.S entertainment industry.
“Screen Ireland’s priority is to support the expression of Irish culture on screen and to continue building on Ireland’s strong tradition of creative storytelling for a global audience. We are delighted that Steven will be relocating to Los Angeles to build our US presence and further strengthen the US-Ireland creative screen industry relationships,...
Davenport, who has extensive experience in Ireland as a line producer and location manager, will relocate to Los Angeles for the endeavor, which was previously announced in 2019 as part of former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s “Global Ireland” strategy.
In his new role as Head of U.S. Production & Partnerships, Davenport will work to support the Irish creative screen sector and strengthen relationships between the Irish screen industry and the U.S entertainment industry.
“Screen Ireland’s priority is to support the expression of Irish culture on screen and to continue building on Ireland’s strong tradition of creative storytelling for a global audience. We are delighted that Steven will be relocating to Los Angeles to build our US presence and further strengthen the US-Ireland creative screen industry relationships,...
- 7/6/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Steven Davenport will be the primary Ifb contact for all international productions shooting in Ireland.
The Irish Film Board (Ifb) has appointed Steven Davenport to the role of inward production manager.
Davenport will be the first port of call for both local and international producers filming in Ireland, providing on-the-ground logistical support. He will also be responsible for the promotion of Ireland as a shoot location.
Davenport has worked as a producer, production manager and location manager across film projects including John Carney’s Once, Erik Poppe’s 1000 Times Good Night and Ciaran Foy’s Citadel. TV work includes Love/Hate and Clean Break.
Recently, some of Ireland’s more remote vistas have played host to Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens and the forthcoming Episode VIII, while Whit Stillman’s period drama Love & Friendship made use of capital Dublin, which doubled for Victorian London.
High-end television productions that regularly film in Ireland include...
The Irish Film Board (Ifb) has appointed Steven Davenport to the role of inward production manager.
Davenport will be the first port of call for both local and international producers filming in Ireland, providing on-the-ground logistical support. He will also be responsible for the promotion of Ireland as a shoot location.
Davenport has worked as a producer, production manager and location manager across film projects including John Carney’s Once, Erik Poppe’s 1000 Times Good Night and Ciaran Foy’s Citadel. TV work includes Love/Hate and Clean Break.
Recently, some of Ireland’s more remote vistas have played host to Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens and the forthcoming Episode VIII, while Whit Stillman’s period drama Love & Friendship made use of capital Dublin, which doubled for Victorian London.
High-end television productions that regularly film in Ireland include...
- 4/29/2016
- ScreenDaily
The Arts Council and RTÉ have announced the four films selected for the RTÉ Dance on the Box scheme. The winning films include 'Admit One'; 'Deependance'; 'Her Mother's Daughter' and 'Mo MhórChoir Féin'. This is the third round of the RTÉ Dance on the Box scheme with awards of €22,000 for each project chosen. 'Admit One' saw a win for choreographer John Scott, director Steve Woods (God Incorporated) and producer Catherine Lyons (Cruschen On); 'Deependance' clinched a win for choreographer David Bolger, director Conor Horgan (One Hundred Mornings) and producer Martha O'Neill (Ordinary Decent Criminal), whilst 'Her Mother's Daughter' comes from choreographer Cindy Cummings, director Oonagh Kearney (Underground), composer Denis Clohessy (His & Hers) and producers Rachel Lysaght (Jericho) and Steven Davenport (Tart). Finally, 'Mo MhórChoir Féin' saw victory for choreographer Fearghus Ó Conchuir, director Dearbhla Walsh (Little Dorrit), composer Iarla Ó Lionaird (Hotel Rwanda) and producer Maggie...
- 4/1/2010
- IFTN
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