FilmOffaly
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FilmOffaly is Offaly's film commission and a project of Offaly County Council. We offer support for visiting filmmakers, and develop local talent in the screen industry.
Arts & Disability Ireland together with the Lir Academy are hosting Audio Description Training in earlly 2026. FilmOffaly is covering the course fees for successful Offaly-based applicants.
For further information please email jenny@adiarts.ie.
Closing date for submissions is on Friday 10 November
For further information please email jenny@adiarts.ie.
Closing date for submissions is on Friday 10 November
November 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Arts & Disability Ireland together with the Lir Academy are hosting Audio Description Training in earlly 2026. FilmOffaly is covering the course fees for successful Offaly-based applicants.
For further information please email jenny@adiarts.ie.
Closing date for submissions is on Friday 10 November
For further information please email jenny@adiarts.ie.
Closing date for submissions is on Friday 10 November
We are pleased to announce a weekend Acting For The Screen workshop at Tullamore Court Hotel over Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November
Places are limited and applications are open until noon on 31st October. Head to the NEWS section of our site for further details. www.filmoffaly.ie/screen-actin...
Places are limited and applications are open until noon on 31st October. Head to the NEWS section of our site for further details. www.filmoffaly.ie/screen-actin...
October 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We are pleased to announce a weekend Acting For The Screen workshop at Tullamore Court Hotel over Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November
Places are limited and applications are open until noon on 31st October. Head to the NEWS section of our site for further details. www.filmoffaly.ie/screen-actin...
Places are limited and applications are open until noon on 31st October. Head to the NEWS section of our site for further details. www.filmoffaly.ie/screen-actin...
OFFline has partnered up with FilmOffaly and Kino to launch a filmmaking challenge over this weekend. If you want to try out any aspect of filmmaking, or feel like sharpening your skills with a fun project, then this is the event for you! Book via @kinodkabaret on Instagram or Eventbrite.
October 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
OFFline has partnered up with FilmOffaly and Kino to launch a filmmaking challenge over this weekend. If you want to try out any aspect of filmmaking, or feel like sharpening your skills with a fun project, then this is the event for you! Book via @kinodkabaret on Instagram or Eventbrite.
The OFFline Film Festival kicks off tomorrow, and we will be at Birr Library from 6pm to launch our exhibition of stills and behind the scenes photography from the FilmOffaly Short Film Award. Be sure to come.
October 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The OFFline Film Festival kicks off tomorrow, and we will be at Birr Library from 6pm to launch our exhibition of stills and behind the scenes photography from the FilmOffaly Short Film Award. Be sure to come.
Congratulations to Maura Foley and the team behind 2022's FilmOffaly Short Film Award winner Missing- The film screens this Friday night at the Roscommon International Film Festival!
October 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Congratulations to Maura Foley and the team behind 2022's FilmOffaly Short Film Award winner Missing- The film screens this Friday night at the Roscommon International Film Festival!
WANTED - GAFFER's ASSISTANT for upcoming film based in Offaly.
An locally based assistant is needed to work with the electricians' team on a feature due to shoot in Offaly from mid-September to mid-October.
Please contact us at FilmOffaly@offalycoco.ie with your details and CV.
An locally based assistant is needed to work with the electricians' team on a feature due to shoot in Offaly from mid-September to mid-October.
Please contact us at FilmOffaly@offalycoco.ie with your details and CV.
September 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
WANTED - GAFFER's ASSISTANT for upcoming film based in Offaly.
An locally based assistant is needed to work with the electricians' team on a feature due to shoot in Offaly from mid-September to mid-October.
Please contact us at FilmOffaly@offalycoco.ie with your details and CV.
An locally based assistant is needed to work with the electricians' team on a feature due to shoot in Offaly from mid-September to mid-October.
Please contact us at FilmOffaly@offalycoco.ie with your details and CV.
We're still buzzing from last night's screening of Eden at Esker Arts, with writer Eugene O'Brien and Director Declan Recks.
Here they are- fresh from the Q&A session- signing the event's poster.
Such a great crowd in attendance and a real pleasure to host.
Here they are- fresh from the Q&A session- signing the event's poster.
Such a great crowd in attendance and a real pleasure to host.
September 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We're still buzzing from last night's screening of Eden at Esker Arts, with writer Eugene O'Brien and Director Declan Recks.
Here they are- fresh from the Q&A session- signing the event's poster.
Such a great crowd in attendance and a real pleasure to host.
Here they are- fresh from the Q&A session- signing the event's poster.
Such a great crowd in attendance and a real pleasure to host.
We are working with a film company who are shooting a feature on the canals in Offaly from mid-September.
The crew are searching for between 7-10 barges for use in the film.
If you are a barge owner and would be interested in participating, then please contact oshcanalboats@gmail.com
The crew are searching for between 7-10 barges for use in the film.
If you are a barge owner and would be interested in participating, then please contact oshcanalboats@gmail.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We are working with a film company who are shooting a feature on the canals in Offaly from mid-September.
The crew are searching for between 7-10 barges for use in the film.
If you are a barge owner and would be interested in participating, then please contact oshcanalboats@gmail.com
The crew are searching for between 7-10 barges for use in the film.
If you are a barge owner and would be interested in participating, then please contact oshcanalboats@gmail.com
We're showing Eden (2007) on Thursday 4th next week at Esker Arts in Tullamore - a literal stone's throw away from some of the film's locations!
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer Eugene O'Brien and Director Declan Recks.
Tickets are available at:
eskerarts.ie/events/eden-...
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer Eugene O'Brien and Director Declan Recks.
Tickets are available at:
eskerarts.ie/events/eden-...
August 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We're showing Eden (2007) on Thursday 4th next week at Esker Arts in Tullamore - a literal stone's throw away from some of the film's locations!
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer Eugene O'Brien and Director Declan Recks.
Tickets are available at:
eskerarts.ie/events/eden-...
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer Eugene O'Brien and Director Declan Recks.
Tickets are available at:
eskerarts.ie/events/eden-...
We would like to engage an individual/company to deliver an “Introduction To Screen Acting Workshop”
For more information, and details on how to apply for this paid opportunity, please click on the link below to download our PDF details.
www.filmoffaly.ie/actingtutors
For more information, and details on how to apply for this paid opportunity, please click on the link below to download our PDF details.
www.filmoffaly.ie/actingtutors
August 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We would like to engage an individual/company to deliver an “Introduction To Screen Acting Workshop”
For more information, and details on how to apply for this paid opportunity, please click on the link below to download our PDF details.
www.filmoffaly.ie/actingtutors
For more information, and details on how to apply for this paid opportunity, please click on the link below to download our PDF details.
www.filmoffaly.ie/actingtutors
We are looking for a tutor(s) to devise and run a hands-on course on screenwriting to take place in Offaly later this year.
The course should take students through a comprehensive overview of the processes involved in developing their own scripts.
For more info:
www.filmoffaly.ie/screenwritin...
The course should take students through a comprehensive overview of the processes involved in developing their own scripts.
For more info:
www.filmoffaly.ie/screenwritin...
August 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We are looking for a tutor(s) to devise and run a hands-on course on screenwriting to take place in Offaly later this year.
The course should take students through a comprehensive overview of the processes involved in developing their own scripts.
For more info:
www.filmoffaly.ie/screenwritin...
The course should take students through a comprehensive overview of the processes involved in developing their own scripts.
For more info:
www.filmoffaly.ie/screenwritin...
An excellent story from behind the scenes of Offaly's Charleville Castle- as used in Season 2 of Tim Burton's Wednesday.
It turns out that Offaly has not only some stunning film locations, but is also a great place to get married!
It turns out that Offaly has not only some stunning film locations, but is also a great place to get married!
Tullamore’s Charleville Castle served as ‘Nevermore’ in Wednesday Season Two | Offaly Independent
Tullamore's Charleville Castle served as the halls of fictional boarding school Nevermore in Season Two of the popular Netflix series, Wednesday.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
An excellent story from behind the scenes of Offaly's Charleville Castle- as used in Season 2 of Tim Burton's Wednesday.
It turns out that Offaly has not only some stunning film locations, but is also a great place to get married!
It turns out that Offaly has not only some stunning film locations, but is also a great place to get married!
A great feature on Offaly's Charleville Castle and it use in the new season of Netflix's hit series Wednesday.
Charleville is just one of the many locations Offaly has to offer. We can't wait to see what Tim Burton made of it.
Charleville is just one of the many locations Offaly has to offer. We can't wait to see what Tim Burton made of it.
The real haunted castle in Offaly behind Wednesday’s new season
Now, the castle is about to get a whole new generation of spooks, thanks to Netflix’s Wednesday.
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August 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
A great feature on Offaly's Charleville Castle and it use in the new season of Netflix's hit series Wednesday.
Charleville is just one of the many locations Offaly has to offer. We can't wait to see what Tim Burton made of it.
Charleville is just one of the many locations Offaly has to offer. We can't wait to see what Tim Burton made of it.
Jenna Ortega is full of praise for her experience filming in Ireland. Wednesday season 2 was partly filmed at Charleville Castle here in Offaly. We can't wait for it to drop.
‘Everything was so beautiful’: Jenna Ortega on filming season two of Netflix hit Wednesday in Ireland
Hollywood star Jenna Ortega has praised the kindness of the Irish people and the beauty of the landscape after filming the second season of the Netflix hit Wednesday here.
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July 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Jenna Ortega is full of praise for her experience filming in Ireland. Wednesday season 2 was partly filmed at Charleville Castle here in Offaly. We can't wait for it to drop.
We are pleased to announce the recipient of this year’s FilmOffaly Short Film Award.
Megan Murphy has been awarded the long-running bursary for her script "Bigfoot Lover". The award is worth 12,000 towards production of the film, which is due to shoot on location in Offaly later in the year.
Megan Murphy has been awarded the long-running bursary for her script "Bigfoot Lover". The award is worth 12,000 towards production of the film, which is due to shoot on location in Offaly later in the year.
July 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We are pleased to announce the recipient of this year’s FilmOffaly Short Film Award.
Megan Murphy has been awarded the long-running bursary for her script "Bigfoot Lover". The award is worth 12,000 towards production of the film, which is due to shoot on location in Offaly later in the year.
Megan Murphy has been awarded the long-running bursary for her script "Bigfoot Lover". The award is worth 12,000 towards production of the film, which is due to shoot on location in Offaly later in the year.
SPACE WANTED!
A production company is looking to film in the Ferbane area in September and October, and they are looking for a large commercial space they can use to house the costume department.
If you own any spaces that may be suitable then please contact us here at filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie
A production company is looking to film in the Ferbane area in September and October, and they are looking for a large commercial space they can use to house the costume department.
If you own any spaces that may be suitable then please contact us here at filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie
July 29, 2025 at 8:05 AM
SPACE WANTED!
A production company is looking to film in the Ferbane area in September and October, and they are looking for a large commercial space they can use to house the costume department.
If you own any spaces that may be suitable then please contact us here at filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie
A production company is looking to film in the Ferbane area in September and October, and they are looking for a large commercial space they can use to house the costume department.
If you own any spaces that may be suitable then please contact us here at filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie
We are working with producers of a low-budget feature film who would like to see if they can get accommodation in the Ferbane area and surrounds- ideally self-catering houses around 18th September – 17th October.
If you think you can help, please email us at filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie.
If you think you can help, please email us at filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie.
July 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We are working with producers of a low-budget feature film who would like to see if they can get accommodation in the Ferbane area and surrounds- ideally self-catering houses around 18th September – 17th October.
If you think you can help, please email us at filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie.
If you think you can help, please email us at filmoffaly@offalycoco.ie.
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❓ Are you a documentary filmmaker based in Ireland with a project in development?
EURODOC in partnership with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is seeking participants for a 5-day residential workshop taking place in Cork from 6-10 October 2025.
Learn more & apply ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/call-fo...
EURODOC in partnership with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is seeking participants for a 5-day residential workshop taking place in Cork from 6-10 October 2025.
Learn more & apply ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/call-fo...
June 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
❓ Are you a documentary filmmaker based in Ireland with a project in development?
EURODOC in partnership with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is seeking participants for a 5-day residential workshop taking place in Cork from 6-10 October 2025.
Learn more & apply ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/call-fo...
EURODOC in partnership with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is seeking participants for a 5-day residential workshop taking place in Cork from 6-10 October 2025.
Learn more & apply ➡️ www.screenireland.ie/news/call-fo...
We want to wish all the best to Offlay's Alex Dunne before his Formula 1 debut.
In 2020 a younger Alex was featured in the FilmOffaly produced doc PERSONAL SPACE, talking about his hopes for the future and his dream of getting onto the F1 grid.
In 2020 a younger Alex was featured in the FilmOffaly produced doc PERSONAL SPACE, talking about his hopes for the future and his dream of getting onto the F1 grid.
June 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We want to wish all the best to Offlay's Alex Dunne before his Formula 1 debut.
In 2020 a younger Alex was featured in the FilmOffaly produced doc PERSONAL SPACE, talking about his hopes for the future and his dream of getting onto the F1 grid.
In 2020 a younger Alex was featured in the FilmOffaly produced doc PERSONAL SPACE, talking about his hopes for the future and his dream of getting onto the F1 grid.
We're pleased to announce the launch of a new documentary mentorship scheme which offers budding filmmakers from Offaly the chance to learn on the job and gain a professional credit for their CV.
For more info...
www.filmoffaly.ie/documentarym...
For more info...
www.filmoffaly.ie/documentarym...
June 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We're pleased to announce the launch of a new documentary mentorship scheme which offers budding filmmakers from Offaly the chance to learn on the job and gain a professional credit for their CV.
For more info...
www.filmoffaly.ie/documentarym...
For more info...
www.filmoffaly.ie/documentarym...
Day one of the Smartphone Filmmaking School with National Talent Academies Ireland and Poca Productions.
Ordinarily we wouldn't encourage use of phones during a course but in this case we'll make an exception!
Ordinarily we wouldn't encourage use of phones during a course but in this case we'll make an exception!
June 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Day one of the Smartphone Filmmaking School with National Talent Academies Ireland and Poca Productions.
Ordinarily we wouldn't encourage use of phones during a course but in this case we'll make an exception!
Ordinarily we wouldn't encourage use of phones during a course but in this case we'll make an exception!
We have teamed up with Kilcormac Development Association to host a series of Podcasting Workshops on 14 & 28 June.
Over the course of two Saturdays we will take you through everything you need to know to make your podcast idea a reality.
Check out FilmOffaly.ie for details.
Over the course of two Saturdays we will take you through everything you need to know to make your podcast idea a reality.
Check out FilmOffaly.ie for details.
May 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We have teamed up with Kilcormac Development Association to host a series of Podcasting Workshops on 14 & 28 June.
Over the course of two Saturdays we will take you through everything you need to know to make your podcast idea a reality.
Check out FilmOffaly.ie for details.
Over the course of two Saturdays we will take you through everything you need to know to make your podcast idea a reality.
Check out FilmOffaly.ie for details.
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Screen Ireland is delighted to partner with EURODOC on a new intensive workshop for the development of documentary film projects for producers based in Ireland. 🎬 💚
Learn more and submit your application today: 👇
🔗 www.screenireland.ie/news/call-fo...
Learn more and submit your application today: 👇
🔗 www.screenireland.ie/news/call-fo...
May 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Screen Ireland is delighted to partner with EURODOC on a new intensive workshop for the development of documentary film projects for producers based in Ireland. 🎬 💚
Learn more and submit your application today: 👇
🔗 www.screenireland.ie/news/call-fo...
Learn more and submit your application today: 👇
🔗 www.screenireland.ie/news/call-fo...
We received a great mention in the Sunday Independent last week as part of their feature showcasing the diverse range of EU Funded Projects in Ireland!
May 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We received a great mention in the Sunday Independent last week as part of their feature showcasing the diverse range of EU Funded Projects in Ireland!
The deadline for applying for our Smartphone Filmmaking Course with the National Talent Academies Ireland and Poca Productions is this Friday!
Be sure to apply for this exciting and unique, hands-on course.
www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
Be sure to apply for this exciting and unique, hands-on course.
www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
May 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The deadline for applying for our Smartphone Filmmaking Course with the National Talent Academies Ireland and Poca Productions is this Friday!
Be sure to apply for this exciting and unique, hands-on course.
www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...
Be sure to apply for this exciting and unique, hands-on course.
www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-acti...