What is the GALPAL Collective?
Started in 2020, The GALPAL Collective is a collective dedicated to the celebration, curation and creation of works from underrepresented groups within the arts and media industry. Currently our focus is on community cultivation and our ethos is to promote and celebrate diversity in the Irish creative industry.
Directed by Her 2024 Team
Aisha Bolaji
Directed by Her Programmer and Director Project Coordinator
Olamide Alao
Directed by Her Programmer and Director
Directed by Her Programmer and Director
Ashley Chadamoyo Makombe
Directed by Her Communications
Lulit Luis
Directed by Her Marketing Manager
Oyinkansola Adeyemi
Directed by Her Finance and Project Coordinator
Louise Cortez
Directed by Her Graphic Designer
Mariana Naughton
Directed by Her Technical Assistant
EMAIL : THEGALPALCOLLECTIVE@GMAIL.COM INSTAGRAM : @THEGALPALCOLLECTIVE
Directed by Her is an annual film festival organised by the GALPAL Collective. With its first year tickets selling out for our screening at the Irish Film Institute. Beginning its sophomore year now with the support of Screen Ireland, Directed by Her promises to be a fulfilling celebration for the women, non-binary and FLINTA* film communities of Ireland.
FLINTA - Female, Lesbian, Intersex/Intergender, NonBinary, Transgender, Agender
SPECIAL THANKS TO
★ Judith and Louise from Screen Ireland ★
★ Sunniva, Ross, Alicia, Angel and Eamonn from the IFI ★
★ Rossa from the Racket Space ★
★ Peter, Sandra and Patricia from LEO South Dublin ★
MARCH 9TH - THE WORKSHOPS@RUAREDARTSCENTRE
Join us on March 9th from 2pm to 5pm for The Truth Behind the Treatment, aworkshop is targeted at any upcoming creative navigating the world of treatments, pitch decks and freelance financing. This workshop will be run by Nell Hensey, a Filipina-Irish screenwriter, director and founder of Pure Divilment Pictures. Finance expert Carmel Seery will also be joining us to provide guidance on understanding the world of freelance financing.
THE WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
Nell Hensey is an Irish-Filipina Writer, Director and Development Exec from County Clare. As a writer-director, Nell’s work has been supported by Screen Ireland, The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, RTÉ, Virgin Media Television and more She is also the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Pure Divilment Pictures.
For over 11 years, Carmel served as Group Financial Controller in an Irish software company, overseeing finance operations across multiple offices globally. Now running her own consultancy since 2019, Carmel aids entrepreneurs and microbusinesses in optimizing cash flow, resource allocation, and growth strategies for sustained success.
Nell Hensey
Carmel Seery
MARCH 10TH
Tina, When Will You Marry? directed by Celestina Aleobua
SLUMBER PARTY PROGRAMME
curatedbyOlamideAlao
Lascivia directed by Thanasis Karakatsoulis, Soula Apostolaki
314159 directed by Dasha Brian
@THERACKETSPACE
Sofi directed by Vanesa Monero
Dr Who? directed by Jenrola Chloe Lawore
The World Is Your Blowfish directed by Sylvia Wang
Dilute Metamorphosis directed by Rose Ansari
Meshes of the After directed by Meg Case, Brad Porter
Eight Steps directed by Alexandra Croitoriu
directed by Sophie Meehan
Nightmare Fuel firected by Daniela Benudiz
More Than One directed by Afan Zeng
December 3rd directed by Kate Ellis
Love Note directed by Janvi Madabusi
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Chip Shop Girl directed by Emma Kayani
Young People of Ireland
WHO’S INVITED TO THE SLUMBER PARTY?
Lychee (they/them), a Vietnamese-born and Dublin-based DJ and organizer, initially started as a club DJ. Their eclectic sound explores the interplay of dissonance and physicality in electronic music, merging global dance beats with experimental sounds. They co-manage BPM ENERGY, fostering FLINTA and LGBT+ electronic artists in inclusive and dynamic environments.
Miri is a tooth gem artist based in Galway, passionate about creating inclusive and accessible art. Inspired by POC and driven by a desire to foster confidence and individuality in others, Miri aims to provide a welcoming space where everyone can express themselves creatively. Excited for future growth, Miri continues to draw inspiration from a diverse range of sources.
Winniecrochets is a black-owned, small sustainable business providing the cutest crochet hats - soon to be branching out into clothing and accessories! Whether you're looking for a cute cat beanie or a unique ruffle hat, winniecrochets has the style for you All items are made to last and love <3
DJ LYCHEE
THEE ICEE FAIRY
MARCH 11TH - SHORT FORM PROGRAMME @THEIFI
curatedbyAishaBolaji
Where is She?
directed by Laragh McCann
Hello Mommy
directed by Nadia Tai
How to Skin a Cheetah directed by Meghan O’Shaugnessy
SEVEN
directed by Wiktoria Weintritt
FROGS
directed by Laura O'Shea
Retreat to the Cubicle
directed by Eilïs Doherty
Good Chips
directed by Nell Hensey
Breaking the Cycle
directed by Áine Phelan
Young Men
directed by Elle Brooks-Tai
MARCH 11TH - SHORT FORM PROGRAMME
@THEIFI
curatedbyAishaBolaji
The Silence Between directed by Ais Brady
Baby Steps directed by Hannah Mamalis
Pellador directed by Niamh Bryson
The Booth directed by Edelle Kenny
Postpartum directed by Tania Notaro
Truth☆Truth
directed by EFÉ and Aisha Bolaji
MARCH 11TH - THE EYES BEHIND THE LENS
CINEMATOGRAPHY PANELLISTS
HostedbyAshleyChadamoyoMakombe
Katelyn Markham O’Halloran is a cinematographer from Dublin. She is fascinated by the intimate and absurd, and uses the lens as a guide for her minds eye Her visual language attempts to explore narrative truths by leaning into a voyeuristic style of shooting The most recent film Katelyn worked on as Director of Photography was nominated for a Kinsale Shark Award. Beyond this, Katelyn is a curious artist, photographer & dog-lover.
Alba Fernandez is a cinematographer based in Dublin and is currently one of Ireland’s most exciting female cinematographers Recent work includes Callus and Animal, both winners of Best Cinematography at the European Cinematography Awards 2023, Stable (Winner of Best Cinematography at Women in Film & TV Ireland Showcase 2023) and Licence for Nil, which were all selected for Galway Film Fleadh 2023
Sophie O’Donovan is a Cork born cinematographer and director based in Dublin She has claimed recognition from The Austin Arthouse Film Festival for the experimental film Skin Hunger in 2018, The Women in Film & Television Showcase for the film Dash in 2021 and The film Agility Award from the Arts Council that same year
Katelyn Markham O’Halloran
Alba Fernandez
Sophie Donovan
@THEIFI
MARCH 19TH - AMERICAN HONEY
dir. Andrea Arnold @THEIFI
Star (Sasha Lane), an adolescent girl from a troubled home, runs away with a traveling sales crew that drives across the American Midwest selling subscriptions door-to-door. Finding her feet in this gang of teenagers, she soon gets into the group's lifestyle of hard-partying nights, law-bending days and young love.
WIITHAN INTRODUCTIONFROMAISHABOLAJI
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