Orla Clancy

Having begun her career as an actor, Orla made the move into production with Avenue Productions where she co-developed and produced the short film Old Firm Day, which won Best Story and Best Drama at the Galway Shot By The Sea Festival 2019. She has also produced the short film Tyre Kickers, for which Donal Ó Héalai, (Arracht) winner of the recent Discovery Award at the Dublin International Film Festival 2020, has been nominated for Best Actor at the Richard Harris Film Festival 2021. Tyre Kickers premiered at the 32nd Galway Film Fleadh and received excellent reviews. Tyre Kickers has gone on to screen at further festivals including the Chicago Irish Film Festival in March 2021. Further to these, Orla also produced the short film Give It Time, which is to premiere at the Fastnet Film Festival 2022. Aside from being heavily involved in the development of the feature film The People's Champion which is being developed with Screen Ireland, Orla has also produced the short film, Warts and All, which is currently in post production and which marks the directorial debut of Pat Shortt.