Films

“A rising star” – Edwina Forkin
“A talent to watch” – David Gleeson
“‘Shades of Gray’ was very well directed” – Jim Sheridan

FULFIL YOUR DESIRE

Fiona Ashe is an award-winning Irish director who fulfils your burning desire to tell stories you care about to viewers all over the world.  She gets you onto the red carpet with compelling drama that truly resonates with viewers.  She’s currently attached to direct the big screen adaptation of The Go-Giver

Orlaith Doherty as Rapunzel in ‘Rapunzel – The Blonde Years’

DIRECTLY INTO SAFE HANDS

Fiona Ashe’s expert direction:

* elicits stunning performances from actors

* ensures the production stays within budget and on schedule

* tells the story using captivating visual styles

HAVE YOUR STORY WONDERFULLY CRAFTED FOR DISTRIBUTION ON:

* the big screen

* the small screen

* the even smaller screen

YOU BENEFIT FROM WORLDWIDE EXPERIENCE

Creative director Fiona Ashe has:

* taken extensive training in Ireland, the UK and the US

* won awards for her unique films

* screened movies in international festivals

* sold films to RTE

* developed high concept feature dramas in consultation with an LA producer

TEAMWORK TO DREAMWORK

To add gold statuettes to your awards shelf, contact Fiona Ashe to:

* produce her high concept, marketable film & TV dramas

* start a creative collaboration on a new project

* hire her as a visionary director on your projects

RENOWNED FILMMAKERS ENDORSE HER

“I was immediately impressed with Fiona Ashe’s background, experience and skills as well as the depth and importance of her projects.  Her films are stunning, especially ‘Shades of Gray’.  She is dedicated to telling stories that matter, that will make a difference.”
Mark W. Travis, LA Creative Consultant on ‘Men of Honor’; Director of ‘Family Ties’.

“Fiona is a working professional with a great understanding of the complexities of making a good film. She has the abilities to be a key member of any creative team.”
Bruce Block, LA Producer, ‘What Women Want’.

“Fiona Ashe is a rising star…one to watch.”
Edwina Forkin, award-winning producer, ‘Headrush’.

“I can certainly vouch for her talent as a director…a talent to watch.”
David Gleeson, award-winning writer/director, ‘The Front Line’.

“Fiona Ashe has created a gem that reeks of the atmosphere of New York in the dead of night, a time when people die and others seek revenge.”
Peter Sheridan , award-winning writer/director, ‘Borstal Boy’.

“’Shades of Gray’ was very good.  It was very well directed.”
Jim Sheridan, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, ‘My Left Foot’.

Lulu Roche as Private Eye Vivien Shorn in ‘Shades of Gray’

DIRECTING ACCOLADES

* ‘Shades of Gray’ won the Best Film Noir Award at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival 2003.

* ‘Rapunzel – The Blonde Years’ was commissioned under the Irish Film Board’s Virtual Cinema 1 Scheme and has achieved over 50,000 hits on YouTube.

* Diploma in Advanced Film Directing, New York Film Academy.

DIRECTING EXPERTISE

‘SHADES OF GRAY’ (2001)

A tough-talking New York private investigator confronts the police chief over allegations of brutality in the force.  Suddenly she finds herself up against the entire NYPD, with her life in danger on the gritty crime-ridden streets of New York, pursued by the force that’s supposed to protect her.

AWARDS FOR ‘SHADES OF GRAY’

* Best Film Noir Award, New York International Independent Film & Video Festival 2003.

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS

* Los Angeles International Independent Film & Video Festival, USA.

* New York International Independent Film & Video Festival, USA.

* New York Film Fleadh, USA.

* Bilbao International Festival of Short and Documentary Films, Spain.

* Foyle Film Festival, Derry, Northern Ireland.

* Female Eye Film Festival, Toronto, Canada.

* Irish Film Institute, Dublin, Ireland.

* International Film Festival Ireland.

‘RAPUNZEL – THE BLONDE YEARS’ (2008)

Rapunzel is desperate to escape from her tower prison.  The Handsome Prince comes to rescue her but discovers there are situations where size really does matter.

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS

* Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland.

* WOW (World of Women) Film Festival tour of Australia.

* Darklight Film Festival, Dublin, Ireland.

* International Film Festival Ireland.

* 11/22 Comedy Short Film Festival, Austria.

* Notting Hill Film Festival, which toured London, Rome, Chicago and Cannes.

* Silk City Flick Fest, Connecticut, USA.

***   More than 345,000 hits on YouTube!   ***

‘SAVE TARA VALLEY’ (2007)

Hollywood star Stuart Townsend participates in the Hill of Tara human aerial art project created in September 2007 by renowned US aerial artist John Quigley in protest against the construction of the M3 motorway through the historic Tara Valley.

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS

* Kerry Film Festival, Ireland.

* Clones Film Festival, Co. Monaghan, Ireland.

* Flat Lake Film Festival, Clones, Co. Monaghan, Ireland.

* Earth Wind Spirit Online Festival.

‘I LOVE YOU SUZIE’ (2007)

‘I Love You Suzie’ follows the journey of a man who sets off with a bouquet of flowers for his beloved Suzie but dreads delivering them.

Fearghal Duffy and Maya Derrington in ‘I Love You Suzie’

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS

* Boston Irish Film Festival, USA.

‘LOOK MY WAY’ (1995)

‘Look My Way’ tells the story of a young woman in a wheelchair whose struggle for independence is hampered by inequality and prejudice.

STORIES THAT MAKE AN IMPACT

Fiona’s films:

(a) are inspired by social issues covered during her career as a broadcast journalist such as:

- war in Africa,police brutality, racism, obesity, addiction, adoption, bereavement, infrastructure versus heritage, disability, gender equality

(b) are hugely marketable because they:

* are based on high concepts

* have a gripping opening

* always feature compelling characters

* are full of subtextual dialogue

* have a fascinating ending

Her directing skills are further enhanced by her experience in various production roles on short films:

- editor (Final Cut Pro), director of photography, camera operator, sound editor, sound recordist, boom operator, casting director, production manager, first assistant director.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

* Member of the Screen Directors Guild of Ireland.

* Member of the Digital Media Forum.

* Member of the Irish Playwrights & Screenwriters Guild.

* Committee Member of the ZeBBies, the Irish Playwrights & Screenwriters Guild Awards.

* Co-administrator of Timesnap.net (international network for screen professionals).

* Founding Member of the Irish Film & Television Academy.

JOIN A WINNING TEAM

Fiona is currently seeking producers for:

* the movie adaptation of the international bestseller ‘The Go-Giver’ (optioned)

* the movie adaptation of an Irish novel into a high budget Hollywood action movie (optioned)

* a low budget Irish cross border musical drama

* a landmark international documentary of significant public interest

So to team up and create award-winning entertainment, please e-mail:  Director [at] FionaAshe [dot] com