Julianne Forde

Julianne Forde’s kind of a big deal in the Irish film scene, honestly. She’s got this knack for making stuff that stands out—like, actual jaw-dropping feature films and TV dramas that don’t just play it safe. She co-founded Tailored Films over in Dublin, and they’re not your average production house. They’re all about gutsy projects and crossing borders for international co-productions, which, let’s face it, not everyone’s brave enough to tackle. If you’ve caught wind of movies like The Apprentice (yeah, the one that racked up Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominations—no biggie) or Bring Them Down (which scooped up a BIFA), you’ve seen her work in action. These aren’t just throwaway titles; they’re the kind of movies that make you sit up and pay attention, maybe even rethink what Irish cinema can pull off. Forde’s finger is right on the pulse, always pushing for something fresh and a little bit wild. But she doesn’t just boss people around from behind a desk. She’s got serious chops as a cinematographer and VFX producer, too. That’s not exactly a common combo—how many folks do you know who can light a scene just right and also pull off seamless special effects? She’s been hands-on with a bunch of films that have snatched up awards, so it’s not all just hype. If you’re into movies that actually take risks and look damn good doing it, Forde’s one to watch.