Clare Cahill

Clare Cahill is an independent producer based in Bournemouth UK. As well as developing a slate of films that represent distinct voices, she also teaches film as a Senior Lecturer at the Arts University in Bournemouth and is exploring the potentials of new and emerging technologies for film production and distribution. Born in New Zealand into an Air Force family, when she was 6 the family moved to the idyllic Samoan islands where there was no TV and the local cinema played endless reruns of Bruce Lee movies. However, when the weather conditions were favourable, the weak pirate TV signal from American Samoa brought the magic of film, particularly the golden age of Hollywood to life. Polynesian culture is a culture rich in mythology and storytelling, through story and voice, and this experience left a lasting legacy on Clare's approach to producing. Bringing together her people management, project management and scheduling/logistics skills and experience, with a calm and largely implacable demeanour Clare has become known as a very effective Producer, with her experience as Line Producer, Assistant Director and Production Manager, and her particular expertise in the lower budgets of independent film.