About

Known credits:
21
Birthday:
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Place of birth:
Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland
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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

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
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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
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Directing

2023 Porter Directing Director N/A
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2021 Magic Directing Director N/A
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Production

2024 I Found a Place Production Producer N/A
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2024 The Watchers Production Production Assistant 62
Fair
2024 Screamer Production Line Producer N/A
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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
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2017 SPENT Production Producer N/A
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Ready? Production Producer N/A
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