Producing Beyond the Pale IV: Screen South East Crew Networking and Expert Panel Event + Livestream

By 28 November 2025News & Events

WFT Ireland is delighted to take part in this year’s Screen South East Crew Networking & Expert Panel Event in Waterford on Saturday, 29th November — a morning dedicated to regional talent, creative collaboration, and future-focused conversations across the screen industry.

We’re especially proud to present our panel, Producing Beyond the Pale IV, bringing together an incredible lineup of voices from across the country to champion regional storytelling and expand opportunities for creators working outside Dublin. Expect insights, inspiration, and a real look at what’s next for screen production across Ireland.

Alongside our session, attendees can enjoy two other panels — Keeping It in the Region and Managing Careers — plus a lively Q&A and networking opportunity designed to spark new ideas and connections for 2026 and beyond.

Event Details

🗓 Saturday 29th November, 2025
⏰ 10am – 2:30pm
📍 Garter Lane, Waterford
💫 Free event | Sold Out — Livestream available

Whether you’re joining us in person or tuning in online, we can’t wait to share Producing Beyond the Pale IV with you and continue championing women and underrepresented voices throughout the regions.

📺 Livestream link here.

Panel Details below and here: 

⭐ WFT Ireland Panel: Producing Beyond the Pale IV

Time: 10:00

Moderator:

  • Fiona Kinsella — WFT Ireland Board Member & Founder, Jumper Productions

Panelists:

  • Flavia Pordominsky — Waterford Film Centre – Forum Studios / IRIT Productions
  • Rita McGarvey — Screen Kilkenny, Kilkenny County Council
  • Suzanne McKenzie Young — Screen Wexford, Wexford County Council
  • Paul Ryan — Film in Limerick, Regional Film Manager
  • Sinead O’Riordan — Screen Cork / ORion Productions

Keeping It in the Region

This panel will bring a lively and insightful conversation celebrating local talent, regional production, and the power of creating meaningful work in the South East.

Time: 11:00

Moderator:

  • Flavia Pordominsky, Waterford Film Centre – Forum Studios / Screen Waterford

Speakers:

  • Ben Klimmek, Saurus Animation / VFX Wexford
  • Peter D. Keating, Writer-Director & Producer
  • Maggie Breathnach, Red Shoe Productions
  • Janet Beck, Glasseye

Managing Careers

This panel will explore how filmmakers build sustainable creative pathways, navigate industry challenges, and shape long-term careers in the screen sector.

Time: 12:10

Moderator:

  • Oonagh Quinn, South East Women in Film

Speakers:

  • Laura Way, Bodecii Film
  • Aisling Malone, Raising Films Ireland / Rye Films
  • Ebun Oladeru, Production Designer

Networking Session

Time: 13:15

Location: St Patrick’s Gateway Centre, waterford