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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · 4d

I’m absolutely delighted to have contributed to the EurAV Digital Media Training course, supported by Coimisiún na Meán!

A huge thank you to Declan Cassidy, founder of EurAV, for another fantastic idea brought to fruition and for always supporting underrepresented voices.

#MediaTraining #inclusion

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Sep 29

In addition to being a filmmaker, I'm also a trainer.

Corporate teams can get 20% off my media & writing training until 31 Dec.🎥🎤✍️

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For info/quotation, please use our 'request-for-quote' form.

#Ireland #MediaTraining #WritingTraining #WritingSkills #media

Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Sep 28

I tailor my media and writing courses to client's needs. I'm delighted to have delivered a custom Business Writing course for Version 1, pulled together at short notice. Thrilled to deliver on the brief, and the feedback was glowing!

#businesswriting #reportwriting #writingtraining

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Sep 28

I was delighted to be invited to co-deliver a Video Production workshop with EurAV founder Declan Cassidy.

It was the first class in a 5-week hands-on digital media creation course, funded by Coimisiún na Meán and EurAV.

Another terrific community initiative from EurAV!

🎬🎥🎞🎤

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Sep 24

“Politics can be passionate without being personal or polarising.” — one of the fantastic insights from CNN's John King, speaking at the NCH in Dublin.

John spoke with grace, with humility, with humour, and with journalistic balance. He's an inspiration!

#JohnKing #journalism #journalist

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Sep 18

As a filmmaker and journalist, one of my all-time favourite movies is ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN. Robert Redford is superb in it!

He was passionate about championing independent voices in cinema through the Sundance Institute & Film Festival.

What a legacy!

#RobertRedford #AllThePresidentsMen

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thank you so much, Magdalena!

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Jul 31

Seán Rocks was an incredible champion for all creative artists.

He was always very well informed, enthusiastic, and warm in his interviewing.

The arts world is much poorer for his loss. His lovely voice will be missed from the airwaves. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

President leads tributes to 'iconic voice' Seán Rocks

President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks, describing him as one of Ireland's finest broadcasters and advocates for the arts and artists.

www.rte.ie

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Jul 15

I’m delighted to have won the Audience Design Award at the Galway Film Fair for my film BENEATH THE SURFACE. The judges said:
“This project was an excellent adaptation of a true story. The filmmaker had a great pitch deck and understanding of the audience, scope, and tone of the project.”
#FilmAward

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Jul 5

Celebrating completion of Diploma in Advanced Producing with wonderful classmates!

Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Jul 3

A far cry from The Quiet Man: Ireland’s film industry has its moment www.irishtimes.com/special-repo... via @irishtimes.com

A far cry from The Quiet Man: Ireland’s film industry has its moment

Audiovisual adds €1bn to Irish economy but sector’s contribution can’t be counted in euro alone

www.irishtimes.com

Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Jun 8

I watched Broadway's ‘Good Night and Good Luck’ on CNN last night. It was intoxicating!

The cast, led by George Clooney, was fantastic. The directing was excellent. The set was exquisite!

The cacophony of sound brought back fond memories of my days and nights producing live television news.

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · May 24

Great week with a fab group of talented directors on Directing for High-end Episodic Drama.

Thanks so much to director Diarmuid Goggins for teaching us so much and supporting us, and to Screen Ireland/Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet for running the course!

#tvdrama #drama #director #TV

Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · May 23

Rebecca Miller receiving her IFTA Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film & Television.

It was very interesting to hear her insights into filmmaking & working with her husband Daniel Day Lewis.

Credit: photo of Rebecca with award — IFTA

#RebeccaMiller #director #screenwriter #DanielDayLewis

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · May 10

The Advanced Producing Alumni event at TU Dublin was fantastic — especially the inspirational keynote by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Aisling Walsh!

It was invaluable to meet graduates of the AP course. What a network to be in!

It was lovely to meet my classmates after 8 months of online classes too.

Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Apr 9

Why it's cheaper to film in Ireland than Los Angeles (for now) www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... via @news.rte.ie #filmmaking #Ireland #filmindustry #losangeles

Why it's cheaper to film in Ireland than Los Angeles (for now)

Over 850 productions have claimed Irish tax relief since 2016 showing Ireland is a major player in the global film industry

www.rte.ie

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Apr 3

Thank you to Screen Ireland, the Writers Guild of Ireland, and Chris Brennan for a very informative #ScriptBiz session about social media marketing for screenwriters.

It included one of my favourite quotes.

#screenwriter #screenwriters #screenwriting #writingtips #scriptchat #writerslife #writing

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Feb 21

Amazing experience to attend EFM in Berlin with my classmates from the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Producing!

Thank you so much to Screen Ireland and TU Dublin School of Media for their incredible support!

#ScreenIreland #EFM #EFM2025 #producers #filmmarket #Berlin #filmmakers #IrishFilm

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Feb 21

Producer Dede Gardner, President of Brad Pitt’s company Plan B Entertainment, gave a talk at EFM 2025 about her career, including the Oscar-winning ‘Moonlight’. Inspirational!

#Berlin #EFM #DedeGardner #BradPitt #PlanBEntertainment #producer

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Dec 19

OMG, my garden did actually look like that when I was writing a screenplay! 🫣

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Dec 18

Thanks so much, Magdalena!

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Dec 18

I’m absolutely thrilled to be selected for Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann’s Screen Mentoring Scheme!

I look forward to being mentored by BAFTA-winning director Neasa Hardiman (‘Happy Valley').

Thank you Screen Ireland for this opportunity!

www.screenireland.ie/news/fis-eir...

#HappyValley #BAFTA

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland Announces 25 Mentee and Mentor Pairings for Screen Mentoring Scheme

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland (Screen Ireland) is delighted to announce that 25 screen pr...

www.screenireland.ie

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Nov 22

I'm delighted that my short film 'A Christmas Gift' has been selected for the Colofilm Fest in Ukraine, 12-15 Jan 2025.

Thank you to the festival team for selecting it, and special gratitude to my amazing cast and crew!

#filmfestival #shortfilm #IrishFilm #WomenInFilm

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Rick O'Shea @rickoshea.bsky.social · Nov 14

Your reminder that I run a charity appeal every year. This year it's for the DSPCA and UNICEF Ireland's Gaza and Lebanon appeal.

As this is my first year doing it without the giant megaphone of Twitter it's slower than usual.

A share would be great...

www.gofundme.com/f/therickosh...

Donate to The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2024, organized by Rick O'Shea

The Rick O'Shea Book Club is Ireland's largest book club with over 40,000 membe… Rick O'Shea needs your support for The Rick O'Shea Book Club Xmas Appeal 2024

www.gofundme.com

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Fiona Ashe @fionaashe.bsky.social · Nov 14

All good, thanks, James. Great to connect with you here too!