Loopline Film

Address: 9 Lad Lane
Dublin 2
Telephone: +353-1-661 9696
Mobile: 0868379966
Website: http:// www.loopline.com
Email: se@loopline.com

Personnel:
Sé Merry Doyle - Managing Director/Producer/Director/Editor
Martina Durac - Producer
Vanessa Gildea Producer
Marc O Gleasáin Editor/Colorist

Company Description:

Loopline was set up to produce high quality films backed up by its own post-production facilities. Focusing on documentary projects, the company has won critical acclaim for its productions. Loopline is now also developing a number of drama projects with Irish writers.

Experience:
As well as producing numerous documentaries and studio based arts shows Loopline designs creative documentary courses for Screen Training Ireland and Griffith College Dublin.

Genre:
Documentary, music/arts, short drama

Facilities/Services:
Loopline has full Production and Post - Production Facilities including On-line / Offline SD, HD & 2K workflow capabilities for Final Cut Pro - Apple "Color" Grading & Lightworks Touch. Graphics & Rostrum compositing. Digital Camera and Sound Packages. Recent production that have used Loopline for On-Line and Grading include John T. Davis for his latest feature length documentary "Tailwind" shot and delivered on High Definition 1080i/50 HD.

Languages:
English, Irish

In Development:

"The Secret Diaries of Kathleen Lynn"
Biographical film about the woman who was Chief Medical Officer for the Citizen Army in 1916 and later founded the first infant hospital in Ireland, St Ultans.

"The Quiet Man - A Milestone or a Millstone"
Documentary about the long battle John Ford had in making his film and the after effects it had on Ireland's image abroad.

Pre Production:

"Muintir na Mara, Series 3"

Pádraig O'Duinnin travels the coast of Clare and Galway by van, bike and Currach visiting coastal communities and meeting people whose lives are changing with the Irish seafaring landscape.

Current Production:

"Soiscéal Pharáic" TG4's Flagship Arts Programme, now in its fifth and final season.

"Ghost of the Empire"
Documentary on the Irish Sculptor John Henry Foley, responsible for The Albert Memorial in London and Daniel O Connell in Dublin.

Previous Production:

"Muintir na Mara series 1 & 2" - Featuring Pádraig O'Duinnin traveling the coast of Cork and Kerry by van, by bike and by currach visiting coastal communities.

"The Wedding Dress" A short film following a wedding dress that is donated to Oxfam and finds a new life with a deserving couple.

"Patrick Kavanagh - No Man's Fool" Celebrating the centenary of the poets life. Winner Best Documentary Boston Film Festival 2005

"Imprint"
Book review programme. Loopline recently completed its third series of Imprint, consisting of 12 episodes per season

"Writers in Profile"
In depth interviews with Irish and International writers. Loopline recently completed its third series of Writers in Profile consisting of six episodes per season.

"Alive Alive O - Requiem for Dublin"
Documentary exploring the lives of street traders in Dublin - their roots, loyalties and ongoing battle to survive against an onslaught of commercialization. Funded by Irish Film Board, Arts Council and RTE

"James Gandon - A Life"
Documentary that explores the life of Irelands most famous architect. Irelands protestant nation is explored against the background of Gandon's 18th century buildings like the Custom House in Dublin and Emo Court in Laois. Funded by RTE and OPW

"Ahead of the Class"
Documentary that explores the lives of Gifted children and their families. Funded by RTE.

"Hidden Treasures"
Four part series that successfully tells for the first time, the fascinating story of Irish Folklife traditions. Funded by RTE/ BBC Northern Ireland

"Essie's Last Stand"
Documentary that captures the conflict between Essie Kealing and speculators who tried to demolish her home to build luxury apartments. Funded by Loopline Film

For Sale:

"Imprint"
"Writers in Profile"
"Hidden Treasures"
"James Gandon - A Life"
"A Good Age"
"Alive Alive O - A Requiem for Dublin"
"Essie's Last Stand"

Awards:

"Patrick Kavanagh - No Man's Fool" Celebrating the centenary of the poets life. Winner Best Documentary Boston Film Festival 2005
"Alive Alive O - A Requiem for Dublin" Documentary Section Galway Film Fleadh
"Imprint" Nominated IFTA Awards