
About
Jo Halpin
Overview
Jo Halpin is a seasoned film industry professional, well-known for her warmth, wit and innovative approach to filmmaking. She has worked alongside industry giants Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe and Dame Maggie Smith – providing her with invaluable insights into the intricacies of large-scale productions. Her recent credits include major motion pictures: The Banshees of Inisherin, Gran Turismo, Nuremberg, Disenchanted, The Pope’s Exorcist and The Last Duel. A trusted senior collaborator, she expertly balances the demands of major productions whilst catalysing creativity into every project.
Jo’s experience in a diverse range of roles in the industry has fostered an impressive ability to collaborate – a key strength to her production approach at Charmer Pictures.
Recent production credits include 6 festival award winning short films, commercials for brands such as Oatly & Aerlingus and music videos for notable artists such as Nina Nesbitt. She’s a champion of Irish talent, producing award-winning short films such as Pat, Spent, and Tar Anseo. Her most recent production was a TV special for RTÉ’s Storyland series called Shush.
Jo has also applied her writing and directing skills to more intimate projects. She has directed two critically acclaimed short comedy dramas: Porter – winner of Best Short at Munich New Wave Short Film Festival and Magic – Winner of Best Actor and Best Actress at Dublin International Comedy Film Festival.
Known for
Acting |
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2022 | The Nan Movie | Actor | Crystal Meth Cathy | 58 Average |
2019 | Pat | Actor | Maggie | 58 Average |
2018 | Her Name is | Actor | Female Addict | N/A N/A |
2013 | Powder Room | Actor | Linzi | 58 Average |
2000 | Saltwater | Actor | Girl in chipper | 58 Average |
1995 | Bent Out of Shape | Actor | Person in Park | N/A N/A |
Directing |
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2023 | Porter | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2021 | Magic | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
Production |
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2024 | I Found a Place | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2024 | The Watchers | Production | Production Assistant | 62 Fair |
2024 | Screamer | Production | Line Producer | N/A N/A |
2023 | Gran Turismo | Production | Casting Coordinator | 74 Good |
2023 | The Miracle Club | Production | Production Assistant | 59 Average |
2023 | The Pope's Exorcist | Production | Production Assistant | 67 Fair |
2022 | Disenchanted | Production | Production Assistant | 64 Fair |
2022 | The Banshees of Inisherin | Production | Production Assistant | 72 Good |
2021 | The Last Duel | Production | Production Assistant | 72 Good |
2020 | The Turning | Production | Production Assistant | 57 Average |
2018 | Her Name is | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2017 | SPENT | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
Ready? | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |