Tom Barker is a feature film and short film Director of Photography.
He works tirelessly and is known for his flexibility and calm on set. He has a Masters Degree in Film and Television production and already a number of nominations and awards to his name.
Niamh Cummins is currently working as 1st AD on an RTE commissioned children's TV series and is in pre-production for a 2016 Tiger Fringe Festival show.
'Vaudevillians', filmed during summer 2015 in County Wicklow, was Niamh's first feature film, initially as the 3rd AD, taking over as the 1st AD on the second of the four week shoot.
In recent months Niamh has worked as 1st AD on 7 short film projects and a mini series pilot, working as an Associate Producer on three of the screen projects. She has also been stage managing and tour coordinating the 2016 Irish Tour of Livin' Dred's 'The Kings of the Kilburn High Road'.
James Arrigan is a Writer/Director/Actor based out of Dublin. James has a B.A in TV/Film production and an M.A in screenwriting from I.A.D.T (The national film school). Over the past few years James has Written and Directed several short films and written short and feature scripts which have placed in local and international script competitions. James has also worked as 1st/2nd A.D, Producer, Editor and Camera Op. Whatever role James takes he is dedicated to giving 100% to produce a quality product which will entertain and engage as wide an audience as possible. "We all have stories to tell, life is one big story! Film gives us the opportunity too use Story, Image and sound to present a fully realised representation of the ideas and emotions we want to express. It's the complete package in my opinion and the one closest and most relatable to real life"
Nikki Moss is an internationally known IFTA award winning Sound Designer from Ireland with over 25 years experience working in Film and Television. 'Working with Shane and his great cast and crew was a very rewarding experience. Their dedication and consummate professionalism despite any difficulties or restrictions was a delight to behold and an example to us all'
Aoife Gilvarry studied to be a Make-up Artist in LA College of Creative Arts. While she was there she discovered her love of Special Effects Make-up and so decided to expand her studies. She graduated with a Higher National Diploma in Make-up and Special Effects. Vaudevillains was her first feature film. Even though there were many challenging scenes from a makeup perspective she thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She looks forward to working on many more films in the future.
Tom Barker: Director of Photography
First Camera Operator
Make-Up/SFX Make-Up Artist
Shane Conaty is a Director, Writer, Producer and Editor who has self funded and created both shorts and client based corporate videos. He taught and directed theatre in Bull Alley VEC in Dublin for four years, also working as lighting and set designer for the college. He has had international success with his short ‘Easy Street’ and has completed a BA (hons) in Digital Film and Television Production, getting a 2:1 from the University of Wales, Trinity St. David, after transferring from Bray Institute of Further Education with 12 Distinctions and 5 Merits.
Kristian O'Neill has worked in the TV and Film industry as a producer/director for the past 18 years in both Ireland and New Zealand. Over the years he has made a range of programmes from documentaries to music shows and current affairs. Vaudevillians is his first foray into feature film production and, considering the subject matter!, he is delighted to have lived to tell the tale. He is also the festival director of the March On Film, film making competition/festival.
