01/10/2012 - Rory Gilmartin brings wealth of development experience

The Irish Film Board (IFB) has appointed Rory Gilmartin as a Project Manager. Gilmartin will commence this role from mid-November. For the last five years, he headed production and development activities for UK based Brilliant Films. Previously, he headed development at Impact Pictures and Harbour Pictures. Gilmartin also works as a consultant for New Legacy Film.

IFB CEO James Hickey said, “We are delighted to welcome Rory to the role of Project Manager. His knowledge and understanding in the areas of development and production and his experience of working with creative talent will be of enormous benefit to the agency and the Irish film industry.”

Gilmartin said, “I’m hugely excited to embark on this new role at the Irish Film Board, and look forward to working with James, the rest of the Film Board team, and the fantastic pool of creative talent the Irish film industry possesses.”

The IFB is seeking to engage two other Project Managers in addition to Gilmartin by early 2013. They will manage projects across all genres from the initial concept and development stage right through production financing to cinema release and other exhibition to Irish and international audiences. This structure will provide multiple access points for applicants who will have the option to approach any one of the three Project Managers with development or production applications for their projects.