Locations in Ireland
Ireland is known for its ease of getting around. Most variety of locations can be found within an easy 1-2 hr drive of Dublin City. The city itself is small and vibrant.
Locations: Beaches; mountains; small city-scapes; period Britain and Ireland; UK doubling; Parts of USA doubling; forestry; agriculture; bars; coastal roads; cross landscape roads; cliffs; lakes; sea-scapes; lighthouses; castles; waterfalls; locations for horror scripts; historical drama locations; fantasy locations; studios; urban street-scapes; rolling green hills; contemporary and twee residential; contemporary office block areas.
Why come to Ireland
Crew in Ireland are considered among the best in the world, innovative and highly skilled. Equipment levels are high due to our busy drama industry, with specialised equipment easily brought in from London, subject to availability. Permitting is relatively straightforward, and in most cases can be turned around in 5-7 days. We are a film friendly country, enjoying support from the state and wider community.
Advantages
- Highly experienced HODs with impressive CVs due to the surge in international production.
- Many HODs and crew have collaborated with renowned directors like Ridley Scott and Tim Burton, and frequently work abroad.
- Irish 1st ADs, DPs, and Production Designers are in high demand globally.
- Irish crews are versatile, working across both long-form content and TV commercials.
- Drone and location permitting is straightforward, with support from county councils and government departments.
- South County Dublin attracts Hollywood A-list actors and directors who appreciate the area’s privacy.
Locations
Ireland has a very diverse landscape that can replicate many parts of the US, UK and some of Europe. We have sound stages with new stages due to come on stream in the coming 24 months. When producing a project out of the main hub of Dublin and Wicklow, there are additional tax incentive and Government supports available.
Previous Clients
The History Channel, HBO, Nuance Productions, A&E Networks...
Incentives
32% of the eligible spend OR 80% of the total budget, depending on whichever is the lowest. The cap is set at €125million. Post Production, cast, incoming crew, flight and accommodation costs can qualify, providing the spend originates out of Ireland with the Irish producing partner. Projects have to satisfy a number of cultural criteria, and operate a screen skills training programme.
