Claire Frances Byrne, is an Irish writer, director. and editor. Her award winning short films include SISTER THIS supported by Screen Ireland, which emerged as a standout, earning a nomination for a 2020 IFTA and premiering at the prestigious Dublin International Film Festival. In the same year Claire was awarded the DIFF Discovery Award.
Claire's debut feature film, READY OR NOT commenced production during the summer of 2023. Supported by Screen Ireland, Bankside, RTE and Article1, written by Lynn Ruane and spearheaded by producer Ruth Coady for Gaze Pictures, the film is currently in post production.
Claire serves as writer and director on her next project, DAUGHTERHOOD, produced by Keeper Pictures. This venture underscores Claire's commitment to telling compelling female narratives from a tender and intimate perspective.
Having worked as an editor and served as director of a production company since 2016, Claire brings a multifaceted skill set to her projects. Furthermore, Claire's dedication to the craft has earned her membership in BAFTA Connect since 2023.
Editing credits for broadcast TV include; GoggleBox Ireland, Operation Transformation, RTÉ Ploughing Live, The Restaurant and many more prime time shows.
Projects
Work history
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DirectorGaze Pictures
Dublin, IrelandFreelance
Feature Film Ready or Not - my Debut Feature Film, released in 2024
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TV EditorGogglebox Ireland
Dublin, IrelandFreelance
Offline editing for the TV show on Virgin Media One
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Skills
- Camera Operating
- Editing
- Avid
- Abode Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Directing
Education
Film TV Directing
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This was a full time, year long course where I studied all aspects of film making and specified in direction. It was a practical course and during the year I made 4 short films.
1st Class Honours
- Limerick, Ireland
I qualified from Limerick with a BA in Fine Art. This was a full time 4 year long course. It was very practical and hands on and I specialised in Print Making. In my final year I focused heavily on Video work.
Awards
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Discovery Award WinnerAudi Dublin International Film Festival
The Aer Lingus Discovery Award for emerging talent in Film in Ireland