THREE NEW STAFF MEMBERS COMPLETE THE TEAM AT THE IRISH FILM BOARD
Three new staff members have been recently appointed to the Irish Film Board, completing the new team at the Board since it was restructured last year.Alan Maher has been appointed to the position of Production Executive where he will work directly with Chief Executive Officer Simon Perry and existing Production Executive Noemi Ferrer on the consideration of production funding applications for feature films, documentaries, animations and TV drama. The role also involves the management of projects to which the Irish Film Board commits funding. Alan was previously the Head of Development at Element Films, one of Ireland’s leading production companies, and began his career in Vinegar Hill where he specialised in producing documentary projects. Alan has also produced a number of short films including Some Kind of Voodoo which went on theatrical release with SCARY MOVIE 4 earlier this year.
Patrick O’Neill has taken up the newly created position of Business Affairs Co-ordinator and is responsible for contracting documentary, completion, and P&A funding, certifying International Co-Productions under the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production and other Bi-Lateral treaties. He will also look after the collation and analysis of statistical data from the Irish Film industry. Patrick has over 6 years experience in the film industry, having worked in production on several feature films including The Count of Monte Cristo and Song for a Raggy Boy, and for sales company MR Films. In 2004, Patrick completed a Masters in Audiovisual Management from the Media Business School and since then has worked in development for the London based International Sales Agent Capitol Films and undertaken consulting projects for broadcaster BSkyB and International film acquisition consultants Trans Pacific Media.
Sarah Dillion is the new Administration Assistant at the Irish Film Board whose duties will include reception, responsibility for the organisation of the Galway office and providing invaluable backup and administrative assistance to all units across the organisation. The position will also act a key point of contact for general enquiries from the industry and will be responsible for the management of the IFB archive. Sarah’s has previously worked as a Press Liaison for the Irish Film and TV Awards and was also an Administrative Officer for the Department of Education.