Ireland’s local film community

A dedicated space for filmmakers and film related industries across all twenty six counties of Ireland.

Local Film connects people working in film and screen production, from crew and creatives to the services that make productions possible. Built in Ireland, focused on community, designed to grow with you.

Enter the community

You will be taken to the Local Film platform to sign in or create an account.

Local, by design

Local Film is organised county by county, keeping connections meaningful and rooted in place. Every county has its own space, supported by local admins, with the ability to connect nationally when projects or opportunities extend further.

Ireland is not treated as a single feed. It is a network of local communities.

Colourful Irish street in a coastal town

Meet your peers

Local Film is a safe, focused space for filmmakers to talk openly, learn from one another, and build real working relationships.

  • Message other members directly
  • Join video chat rooms for meetings and fireside chats
  • Take part in local discussions by county
  • Share experience and support newcomers
People in a fireside chat with scripts and coffee
Large film crew working on a cliffside set in Ireland

From local projects to national productions

Whether you are working on a small local shoot or part of a larger national production, Local Film reflects the real working world of film in Ireland. Local visibility first, national reach when needed.

Everyone who makes film possible

Local Film exists for the full film ecosystem, including:

  • Directors, producers, directors of photography and camera crew
  • Editors, colourists and visual effects artists
  • Sound recordists and sound designers
  • Script supervisors and writers
  • Make up artists and hair stylists
  • Drone operators and specialist crew
  • Production designers and art departments
  • Security, transport, catering and logistics
  • Locations, accommodation and hotels
  • Equipment hire and technical services

If you help to make films happen, you belong here.

Drone operator preparing an aerial camera rig
Sound recordist working on a windy coastal location
Make up and hair team preparing an actor in a forest tent

Built on respect for the work

Some of the most important work on a film happens quietly behind the scenes. Local Film is designed to recognise the craft, care and professionalism that every role brings to a production.

Collaborate with confidence

From creative decisions to practical problem solving, Local Film supports collaboration built on trust, experience and shared standards.

Director and director of photography reviewing a monitor together
Post production tent with editor and team reviewing footage

From shoot to screen

Film continues long after the cameras stop rolling. Local Film supports the full life of a project, from development and production through to post production and delivery.

Location and logistics team planning at Newbridge station

Grounded in the real world

Film production is complex, organised and highly professional. Local Film reflects that reality by supporting coordination, communication and accountability at every level.

Join your local film community

Be part of Ireland’s growing film network. Connect locally, collaborate nationally and build lasting professional relationships.

Enter the community

You will be taken to the Local Film platform to sign in or create an account.