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Mid-West Producers Pitch Projects at European Film Market in Berlin as part of Film in Limerick Delegation

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Film in Limerick Delegation – pictured above Paul C. Ryan, Regional Film Manager at Film in Limerick, Dennis Barry, Head of Innovate Limerick, Eimear Brophy, Further Education and Training Manager, Enterprise Engagement, at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (back), Grainne Carroll, Steve Hall, Melissa Collins, Rachael Power, Film in Limerick (front)

Film in Limerick delegation Producers Melissa Collins, Grainne Carroll and Steve Hall were selected as part of a training initiative

Film in Limerick Delegation. Director Steve Hall
Director Steve Hall

Three locally-based film producers have been pitching their projects to film financiers in Berlin after they were selected to join this year’s Film in Limerick Delegation to the European Film Market.

Film in Limerick delegation Producers Melissa Collins, Grainne Carroll and Steve Hall were selected as part of a training initiative by Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick, in partnership with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).

Taking place alongside the Berlinale Film Festival, the European Film Market (EFM) is one of the top film markets in the world. Attended by over 8,300 international industry professionals, including 1,500 buyers and more than 480 exhibitors, the EFM is where independent film producers find partners and finance to make their projects a reality.


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Commenting on the initiative, Regional Film Manager at Film in Limerick, Paul C. Ryan said: “It’s fantastic to continue our partnership with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board to offer this chance for new producers to experience a working film and TV market. The participants attend industry training events and learn how to attract finance for their future projects. With the support of LCETB our participants are able to build their networks and knowledge at an international level.”

This year’s delegation already have a wealth of experience in the industry. Melissa Collins, a graduate of Creative Broadcast and Film Production at TUS, has produced several high-profile short films including the documentary, ‘Vonnie: Ireland’s Forgotten Fashion Icon’ and the upcoming Engine short film ‘Baps and Buns’.

Grainne Carroll has worked as on several features and TV series including the AppleTV+ show ‘Foundation, filmed at Troy Studios, and as line producer on the soon to be released feature ‘Bonhoeffer, which was also filmed in the region.

Steve Hall, has directed the successful features, ‘Nightshift’ and ‘The Gates’ as well as producing the recently filmed pilot TV drama, ‘Wayfinders’, made at Troy Studios and throughout the Mid West region.

Head of Innovate Limerick, Dennis Barry said: “We are delighted to support this initiative. Innovate Limerick along with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is playing its part in the continuous development of local talent.  The European Film Market is a major event in the film industry’s calendar and by participating at this event we are ensuring that the Mid West is firmly on the map from both a location and film crew perspective.”

Mid-West Producers Pitch Projects at European Film Market in Berlin as part of Film in Limerick Delegation
Film in Limerick, through Innovate Limerick, won the Film Commission of the Year Award at the International Makers and Shakers Awards at BAFTA in London, December 2023. Accepting the award were Regional Film Manager, Paul C. Ryan and Crew Academy manager Rachael Power.

Commenting on the initiative, Eimear Brophy, Further Education and Training Manager, Enterprise Engagement, at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board said: “We are delighted to continue this innovative initiative with Film in Limerick, providing skills development training to producers who are developing their feature and TV projects. Along with our other film training supports, we are working to address skills gaps and to create pathways into working in the screen industries in the Mid-West.”

Delegation participant Grainne Carroll commented: “I’m delighted to be included in the delegation to the European Film Market. Having the support from Film in Limerick and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, is crucial for creative producers like myself to gain the skills and experience to develop projects and to connect with the international industry.”

Delegation producer, Mellisa Collins said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to have as an emerging producer. Thanks to Film in Limerick and Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board for making this happen. I’m looking forward to the learning experience and developing new projects in the region.”

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