Venom Films

Venom Films is a documentary production company dedicated to creating films that resonate through their humanity and purpose. We push boundaries and strive for excellence, crafting captivating documentaries that leave a lasting impact on audiences.
Based in Dublin, Venom stands as a pioneer in Irish cinema, recognised for our exceptional creative documentaries that have received numerous accolades and awards. Since our establishment in 2006 by filmmakers Andrew Freedman and Ken Wardrop, Venom has remained committed to nurturing and empowering talented filmmakers, enabling them to share their extraordinary stories with the world.
Our films have garnered international acclaim, including the prestigious European Film Academy award-winning Undressing My Mother and the Sundance-winning His & Hers. Other titles have screened at renowned festivals such as Telluride, SXSW, Berlin and Toronto.
Recent releases include the festive observational feature So This Is Christmas (Hot Docs 2024), Gavin Fitzgerald’s comedic bird-racing caper Million Dollar Pigeons (DIFF 2023), and Gar O’Rourke’s meditative debut feature Sanatorium (CPH:DOX, Visions du Réel 2025).
We also take great pride in successful co-productions, including collaborations on notable projects like Michael Madsen's The Visit and Ross Whitaker's Katie.