hi! I’m an Irish producer with experience in production, development and post-production.
working locally in new york and los angeles, I have filmed throughout north america and europe.
commercial work i’ve produced has screened at the 96th academy awards, Superbowl LVIII, Superbowl LVI and has won awards at AICP, cannes, the clios and the sharks.
Prior to freelance producing, I spent five years in-house with the world renowned production company smuggler.
my narrative highlights include:
“dear mr. president” sourcing and curating 12 directors from around the world to create a collection of short films in response to the rapidly changing political and social landscape. screenings include; cannes, aesthetica film festival, bfi film festival, galway film fleadh, raindance and the vancouver film festival, among others.
“gramercy”, directed by pat heywood and jamil mcginnis, had its world premier at locarno and screened at telluride, bfi london and chicago international film festival. in 2020 it won the grand prix at the clermont-ferrand international film festival.
“almeda”, directed by paul hairston, won the grand prize at the rhode island international film festival in 2022 and was long listed for the 2023 academy awards.
Let’s talk shop, chat movies or discuss cross country bike routes.
+1 929.384.0519 | c@clairemcgirr.com
