Staff Members

The Head of Business Affairs is responsible for all aspects of the financial and legal activities of the agency, dealing with the negotiations of deals in respect of production loans and playing a central role in the development and growth of the agency. The Head of Business Affairs represents Bord Scannán na hÉireann / Irish Film Board (IFB) on the audiovisual committee of IBEC.

Teresa has over 18 years industry experience and is a qualified CPA and also has an MBA.

The Financial Controller is responsible for all accounting and external reporting. This role also involves preparing Bord Scannán na hÉireann / Irish Film Board (IFB) accounts, liaising with the Comptroller and Auditor General's office, and providing statistical analysis.

Before joining the IFB 8 years ago Celine, a qualified CIMA accountant, gained 8 years public sector accounting experience in the UK. 

The Head of Legal Affairs is responsible for a substantial amount of the agency’s contracting requirements across all expenditure initiatives. This role involves negotiation with producers and co-financiers, and liaison with lawyers as well as government departmental officials.

Mark who has a Degree in Law and a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Administration has over 10 years experience in the film industry.

This is a jobshare position working with the Financial Controller.

The Industry Affairs Executive works closely with CEO and head of Business Affairs/Deputy CEO on the strategic development of the agency and will drive one-off projects that the IFB engages in.  This role ecompases the certification of co-productions and the developement of new treaties and will also include the collation and analysis of statistical data from the Irish Film industry.

Patrick has worked in the film industry in the UK and Ireland for over 10 years.  He has a BA in Business and an MA in Audio Visual Management. 

The Business and Legal Affairs Co-ordinator handles the contracting process for the BSÉ/IFB's investments in documentaries, television series, and completion funding as well as for film festivals, Guilds and other special purpose areas of the Irish film industry, from initial drafting stages to the closing of each funding agreement.  The role also includes the monitoring and management of the delivery requirements across all feature length projects.

The two Production Executives, alongside the Chief Executive and Development Executive, form the key creative team at Bord Scannán na hÉireann / Irish Film Board (IFB).   They are responsible for funding decisions as part of the Project Group and the management of supported projects through financing, production, sales and distribution.  This includes creative, budgetary and financing advice as well as providing support through the production process.  They are also involved in the design and implementation of industry production initiatives.

Emma has over 15 years film industry experience and also has an MA in Television and Film Studies.

The two Production Executives, alongside the Chief Executive and Development Executive, form the key creative team at Bord Scannán na hÉireann / Irish Film Board (IFB).  They are responsible for funding decisions as part of the Project Group and the management of supported projects through financing, production, sales and distribution.  This includes creative, budgetary and financing advice as well as providing support through the production process.  They are also involved in the design and implementation of industry production initiatives.

Alan was previously Head of Development in Element Pictures for four years, prior to which he worked as a professional actor in the UK and Ireland for over ten years.

Working directly with the Chief Executive, the Development Executive assesses development funding applications on behalf of feature films and manages the slate of Bord Scannán na hÉireann / Irish Film Board (IFB) projects selected for support.  As a member of the agency’s core creative team, this role has a close consultative function with regard to feature films, documentaries, animations and short films submitted for production funding.

Andrew has worked in film and television for over 15 years and has an MA in English, Film and Television Studies.

Alongside the Development Executive, the Production & Development Co-ordinator assesses projects for funding, manages the Boards development slate and is also responsible for contracting and budgetary arrangements for all development projects including features, documentaries and animations. This role also has a close consultative function in regards to all areas of production.

Sarah has over 5 years experience in the industry and holds an MA in English Literature and a BA in Media, Communications and English.

The Schemes & Applications Co-ordinator manages the Irish Film Boards short film schemes from application stage through assessment to final selection. Once funding decisions have been made, is then responsible for contracting each project, ensuring all contractual obligations are met by the producers throughout each stage of production to final delivery of the film for its premier screening. This role is also responsible for processing and co-ordinating all funding applications made to the Board in advance of funding decision meetings.

With over 14 years industry experience Jill has completed an MA in Public Advocacy & Activism from the Huston Film School and a Diploma in Humanities for Video & Film Production from the GMIT. 

The Marketing & Communications Executive manages the marketing strategy for the promotion of Irish film. This involves implementing national and international publicity and advertising campaigns, industry events, the production and distribution of relevant marketing materials, the promotion of new talent through our short films and festivals and publishing news and information on the progress of the Irish film industry.  

With over 9 years experience in the film industry, Louise has completed an MA in Film and Television, BA in English and History and a Diploma in Marketing, Advertising and PR.

The Film Commissioner is responsible for all aspects of marketing Ireland as a film and television location. The Film Commissioner promotes Ireland as a centre for international production and also administers the International Production Fund. This role involves working with other national bodies to create a film-friendly working environment for local and incoming audiovisual production.

Before working in the IFB Naoise spent 7 years working as a freelance Location Manager.  He also has a Degree in Film Production.

The Deputy Film Commissioner coordinates the work of the Film Commission, handling production enquiries from local and international filmmakers, managing the digital-photo locations database, coordinating events and marketing activities, and liaising with members of the FILM DUBLIN Partnership and Network of Regional Film Offices, as well as assuming the role of Film Commissioner when required.  The Deputy Film Commissioner also administers the Regional Support Fund.

Mags has been working for the Film Board 8 years.  She has an MA in Media Studies, a BA in English Literature and Sociology and a Diploma in Marketing and PR. 

The SVP, Irish Film Commission US manages the Irish Film Board's office in Los Angeles with responsibility for the promotion of Ireland to the US audiovisual industry, aiming to attract US film and television drama to locate in Ireland.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for managing the diary, administration and filing requirements of the Chief Executive. This role also involves monitoring and managing the flow of information between the various units of the agency.

Niamh holds a Diploma in Marketing, Advertising and PR and a Certificate in Film and Video Production.