A-Listers descend on Dublin

The Irish film industry has grown exponentially over the last decade, and thanks to our reputation as a creative hub of talent and innovation, Ireland is now attracting the top international film companies and A-List actors. Several blockbuster productions are currently underway with crews and cast making Dublin their home over the next 6 months.. 'Dollywood' here we come!

Best known for the James Bond franchaise, Barbra Broccoli is one of the industry's most successful female producers and is currently filming Blake Lively's spy thriller "The Rhythm Section", with Paramount Pictures agreeing to buy worldwide distribution rights. Also shooting is Neil Jordan's movie "The Widow" starring Hollywood's newest sensation 20-year-old starling Chloë Grace Moretz who starred alonside Denzel Washington in The Equaliser.

Worth over half a billion annually, the Irish film sector is already an important employer in Ireland, and it has significant potential for growth. The IFB and IDA have a successful track record of attracting international productions to Ireland with immeasurable benefits for tourism and the wider economy.