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 CIARA FORAN 
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About Me

Ciara Foran

I am Ciara Foran, a writer/director and freelance filmmaker.

I am a recent first-class honours graduate of Film and Screen Media at University College Cork. In the past few years, I have completed films both through college and independently through contract work. My work spans a range of media including short documentaries, short fiction, promotional, and music video.

I have worked all over Ireland from Kerry to Kilkenny. I have been passionate about filmmaking from a very young age and have over 10 years of experience editing. I am excited to share my perspective with the world through the medium of visual storytelling. To get to know me as a filmmaker see my timeline of experience below!
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Experience

Ordinary Distances | Short Film

  • Writer, Director, Casting Director, Producer, and Editor for a short fiction drama film
  • Scouted an international actor for the protagonist. Held auditions for additional roles.
  • Rehearsed with actors and engaged in chemistry building.
  • Worked closely with DOP to achieve the artistic vision.
  • Edited using Final Cut Pro X and Izotope.
May 2023

Say it With Flowers by BBBlonde | Music Video

  • Director of Photography for a 3-minute music video for Cork artist BBBlonde.
  • Gained experience working with a musician/amateur actor.
  • Built and designed props and handled set design.
  • Filmed using a C100 camera. Used a slider and tripod.
January 2023

UCC Watersports Promotional Video

  • Director, Producer, and Editor for a 1-minute promotional video for UCC Watersports.
  • Liaised with over 7 clubs and arranged on site filming with each club.
  • Worked with a C100 camera, GoPro, and Insta360 camera.
  • In post-production, enhanced my colour grading skills.
November 2022

Our Ukrainian Guests | Documentary

  • Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Interviewer, and Editor for a commission for a short documentary on the lives of the Ukrainian guests at Earl of Desmond Hotel Tralee.
  • Conducted research. Wrote legal documentation and interview questions.
  • Recorded footage using a Canon DSLR 5D Mark IV.
  • Edited over 15 hours of footage into a 6-minute narrative documentary.
  • Spread awareness of Ukrainian culture and the reality of life in Ireland for our Ukrainian guests.
July 2022

Draíocht | Documentary

  • Director, Producer, Editor, and Narration Writer for a short documentary film on modern druidism in Ireland.
  • Applied my ten years of experience editing with Sony Vegas Pro to a practical project and worked with additional software: Final Cut Pro X and Izotope.
  • Spread awareness of stigma faced by modern druids and Pagans.
  • Learned valuable lessons in filmmaking through trial and error and heightened my passion for directing.
March 2022