Catherine Synnott appointed as Interim CEO

Catherine Synnott appointed as Interim CEO

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25 Years of experience will now steer Windmill Lane into a busy 2024
Dave Quinn steps down as CEO

Dave Quinn steps down as CEO

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  Windmill Lane Pictures Statement from the Chairman of the Board 6 October2023 Dave Quinn, Chief Executive Officer of Windmill Lane Pictures, has decided to step down from his position with the company. Dave has been an integral part of our organisation for twenty-seven years, and we appreciate his dedication and leadership
In Conversation With…Nina

In Conversation With…Nina

Quick coffee break with one of the team, In Conversation

  Tea or coffee? Tea. Always. What song should people listen to after reading this? Something that will excite them more than these answers. The theme tune to Succession. Favourite childhood TV show? This is a tough one, I can’t really decide. I will tell you that the theme tune to Round the
Under the Bonnet at Windmill Lane
Under the Bonnet at Windmill Lane
Graham Gallagher – An Irish Storyteller
Graham Gallagher – An Irish Storyteller
Windmill Lane opens Studio 5
Windmill Lane opens Studio 5
Matt Branton on Color Grading Animated Series Kizazi Moto

Matt Branton on Color Grading Animated Series Kizazi Moto

Film/TV

Written by Jason Gaffney [Read Time – 7 mins] _____________________________________________________________________ Having worked with Windmill Lane for over 16 years Matt Branton has an enviable portfolio of work across film, tv, commercials & animation. Recently Matt handled the color grading on the Disney+ animated series Kizazi Moto.  This animated anthology, by animation studio Triggerfish,
Windmill Lane future-proofs colour pipeline with FilmLight’s FLUX Store

Windmill Lane future-proofs colour pipeline with FilmLight’s FLUX Store

Film/TV

  [Windmill Lane Baselight grading suite] [Read Time – 2 mins]   Ireland’s leading facility upgrades existing Baselight TWO systems and adds FLUX Store for improved workflow, optimised speed and extra security.   Ireland’s leading picture and sound post-production, VFX and content creation studio, Windmill Lane, has installed a new FLUX Store 360
KIN – RTÉ’s Epic Crime Drama Setting A New Standard for Irish Filmmaking

KIN – RTÉ’s Epic Crime Drama Setting A New Standard for Irish Filmmaking

Film/TV

  [Amanda Kinsella played by Clare Dunne] Written by Jason Gaffney [Read Time – 8 mins] As Season 2 of KIN continues to build a head of steam on RTÉ One – I sat down with its writer and showrunner – Peter McKenna – and Windmill Lane’s Post Production team to discuss how this massively successful series was brought
KIN Season 2 goes to air on RTÉ

KIN Season 2 goes to air on RTÉ

Film/TV

  THEY’RE BACK!   In the wake of Eamon Cunningham’s death, the Kinsella family is thriving. However a new threat rears its head when members of a Turkish cartel inform the Kinsellas that Eamon owed them sizable debt – and since they killed him, the debt is now theirs. Elsewhere, Viking is
Windmill Lane Launches New Commercials Team [Full Press Release]

Windmill Lane Launches New Commercials Team [Full Press Release]

Advertising

[Windmill Lane Commercials Team] [Estimated Reading Time – 5 mins] Windmill Lane’s passion for commercials remains as fervent today as it was upon foundation. With the appointment of key staff and the promotion of Jess Felton to Head of Commercials – Ireland’s longest running post production studio has issued a statement of
WFT – Fixing it in Post Podcast: In Conversation With Windmill Lane’s Deborah Doherty

WFT – Fixing it in Post Podcast: In Conversation With Windmill Lane’s Deborah Doherty

Interview

  https://www.windmilllane.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Fixing-it-in-Post_-In-Conversation-With-Windmill-Lanes-Deborah-Doherty-1.mp3   Synopsis from WFT.ie: Our Newest Sponsor, Windmill Lane has been around for 45 years, helping storytellers to express their stories through post, VFX, audio and creative partnerships. Earlier this month, WFT Board Member and Producer Fiona Kinsella spoke with Head of Production at Windmill Lane, Deborah Doherty about

IFTA Nominated Dathaí Keane talks about saying goodbye to Smother

IFTA Nominated Dathaí Keane talks about saying goodbye to Smother

Interview

[Estimated Reading Time – 8 mins] On the back of 5 x IFTA nominations – Jason Gaffney sat down with Dathaí Keane (IFTA nominated / Director-Drama) to discuss the final season of Smother – RTÉ’s massively successful drama starring Dervla Kirwan and Fionnuala Flanagan. Dathaí reflects not only on his time as
Windmill Lane appoint Stephen Pepper as VFX/Comp Supervisor

Windmill Lane appoint Stephen Pepper as VFX/Comp Supervisor

Interview

  The vastly experienced VFX artist joins Windmill Lane with over 30 years’ experience in VFX for Film, Television and Commercials.   Back in 1986, Stephen Pepper spent a day watching the artist Charlie Whisker in Windmill Lane, Dublin. Fast forward to 2023 and Stephen arrives back at Windmill with a career
Living la Vita at Windmill Lane

Living la Vita at Windmill Lane

Interview

  Since the 1980’s Windmill Lane has been happily married to the commercial industry. 45 years on from its foundation and with the advertising industry pulling the curtains on 2022 – Ireland’s longest established post production studio opens a window of opportunity by further bolstering their commercials team for 2023.   This
Caitlin Reilly Making the Grade at Windmill Lane 👩‍🎓

Caitlin Reilly Making the Grade at Windmill Lane 👩‍🎓

Interview

  The VFX Production Coordinator spoke to Jason Gaffney about finding confidence in her own creative vision, transitioning from college to full time work, all amidst the fast-paced demands of Windmill Lane’s VFX work.   Caitlin Reilly is a VFX Production Coordinator at Windmill Lane. She joined the Post-Production company in June
Esosa Ighodaro’s star continues to rise ⭐

Esosa Ighodaro’s star continues to rise ⭐

Interview

  Vocalist, Writer, Actor, Filmmaker. Most of us are lucky to be good at one thing. And then some of us are multi-talented. This can be said of Esosa Ighodaro. Born in England, raised in Nigeria and currently Dublin based – Esosa’s star has been rising. In 2021 – Esosa won ‘Best
Windmill Lane Unveils New Audio Studio

Windmill Lane Unveils New Audio Studio

Film/TV

  Windmill Lane Dublin, Ireland has unveiled major upgrades to its world class multi-room audio facility, including the installation of Dolby Atmos – a revolutionary spatial audio technology providing the most immersive sound experience. The new studios, featuring Avid and Genelec equipment installed by Big Bear, ensure Windmill Lane will continue to
Windmill Lane’s Fred Burdy talks Wendell & Wild

Windmill Lane’s Fred Burdy talks Wendell & Wild

VFX

This week saw the release of Netflix’s Wendell & Wild – a delirious collaboration between stop-motion animation legend Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline) and Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us, Nope).   Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Peele) are demons from the underworld seeking to enter the land of the living.
Another building block to Windmill Lane’s success

Another building block to Windmill Lane’s success

VFX

Having recently gone to press discussing Windmill Lanes global ambition in VFX – Ireland’s longest running post-production studio has acquired Robert Fletcher from LEGO adding another solid block to their ambitious aims and objectives.   Robert started his career at Ballyfermot College of Further Education studying Animation before spending 10 years with Boulder
Windmill Lane – The 45 Year Old Start-Up

Windmill Lane – The 45 Year Old Start-Up

Interview

Windmill Lane’s Deborah Doherty and John Kennedy talk about new leadership, new people and a new vision for Ireland’s longest running VFX and post production company.   Having worked together in Windmill Lane for over 17 years, and now just a little over a year into their new roles as Head of
Andrew Baird discusses his new film One Way

Andrew Baird discusses his new film One Way

Film/TV

  2 September 2022 see’s the release of Andrew Baird’s (Zone 414) One Way. One Way follows Freddy (Colson “Machine Gun Kelly”) Baker who’s on the run with a bag full of cash and drugs after stealing from his boss (Drea de Matteo). Slipping onto a bus, with his enemies in pursuit,
25 Years of Netflix

25 Years of Netflix

Film/TV

  On August 29, 2022 Netflix will celebrate 25 years since its foundation. It’s fair to say that Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings partnership changed the Film and TV landscape forever. Having partnered with Netflix over the years we thought it fitting to celebrate our favourite Netflix originals from the last 25
Protected: Bringing Colour to Windmill Lane

Protected: Bringing Colour to Windmill Lane

Interview

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Jason Gaffney speaks with Lakelands filmmakers

Jason Gaffney speaks with Lakelands filmmakers

Interview

  Denzel Washington famously said “If I’m going to fall, I don’t want to fall back on anything except my faith. I want to fall forward, I figure at least this way I will see what I’m going to hit.” For Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney – Writers & Directors of Lakelands