Carey Fitzgerald

Named by The Irish Post Business Year in Review as a "Game Changer" and one of the fifty influencers who made their mark in 2022, industry veteran, Carey, is a highly experienced Film & TV Entrepreneur, Executive Producer, Mentor & Lecturer in Film & TV. She also has a long history in all areas of production, distribution, advertising, financing & global sales and marketing. Over the years she has enjoyed Oscar Nominations and Festival Selections along with a very wide range of commercially successful TV commissions. She founded and is Managing Director of the Irish Production, Sales & Training company, Silver Mountain Productions. She is the Chair of Irish Film & TV UK, who are dedicated to showcasing, celebrating and screening the best of Irish film & arts culture. In 2022 she co-founded the inaugural SHOUT LONDON, the Mental Health Film & Arts Festival, which is now an annual event and is touring the UK & Ireland. She is also the founder of the female empowerment social enterprise, Wise Women, whose mission is to change the outcomes for women and girls around the world by empowering them to make changes in their lives and communities.

Philip Radley-Smith

Philip Radley-Smith is an entrepreneur who has successfully created a number of international companies including those in payments, software development and Internet Television. Philips’ companies have offices in the UK, the United States and Azerbaijan, servicing a worldwide client base.With over 20 years’ experience in Internet technology, Philip is a regular speaker at events and conferences worldwide.

Philip has an extensive worldwide Patent portfolio that pertains to wearable computer, mobile phones, watches and bracelets.

Philip is keen to put his and his companies’ services and skills at the disposal of others within the community. This includes pro bono work and Philip’s role as a charity Trustee.

In his spare time, Philip teaches Korean martial arts in his role as a 7th Dan Blackbelt.

Dominique Murphy-de Neef

Dominique leads on all global sales & marketing and sources film makers and productions internationally to either co-produce, executive produce or distribute globally at Silver Mountain Productions. She also leads on the production of Charity & Community Interest videos for Silver Mountain’s clients, as well as heading the Social Media Management division. She has a Master of Arts with Merit in Documentary Practice from the University of Creative Arts. She won the Personal Narrative Award at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival for her emotionally challenging documentary SANCTIONED. Dominique is also Head of Marketing for female empowering social enterprise, Wise Women, and SHOUT, The Mental Health Film & Arts Festivals. She is also the international DJ known as Pinks.

Ronald de Neef

Ronald has headed Film & TV business in London, Rome & Los Angeles for many decades. Ronald started his career in the heyday of Italian cinema and was one of the founder members of the American Film Market. He has enjoyed Oscar nominations and A list film festival selections in Cannes, Berlin, Venice and more. He is a seasoned Panellist and Guest Contributor at production events and international film meetings around the World. He also created and produced a Masterclass on the International Film Business for the Vigna del Mar Film Festival in Chile for several years. Fluent in English, French, Italian, Germany, Dutch & Danish, Ronald Executive Produces and oversees worldwide strategies for Silver Mountain Productions

Addy Adebayo

Julie has decades of experience and is a leading expert in Rights Management, Film and TV Sales, Pre-sales, Financing and Global Distribution. She has strong relationships with Broadcasters, Digital Platforms, Distributors and Content Creators in both the domestic and international marketplace. Julie often works at the development stage of productions analysing the value of selling international television and video on demand rights globally for various clients. In addition to all of this, is Operations Manager at Irish Film & TV UK

SACHA WOOD

Sacha assists the Management Team in all areas of development, production, sales and marketing at Silver Mountain Productions. She also has a producing role with Silver Mountain’s Charity & Community interest videos. A Research Ireland scholarship awardee, Sacha has since launched An Tonn Uaine, a growing digital resource for the promotion of Irish-language cinema. Alongside this, she regularly works within the arts and mental health sectors, working with Irish Film & TV UK, Unreal UK, and SHOUT CELEBRATION, the Mental Health Film & Arts Festival. She is also a singer and song writer of her own music.

DEREK MURPHY

Hailing proudly from Cork, Derek Murphy is a passionate Irish actor, presenter, broadcaster and producer whose work has consistently championed Irish culture and queer visibility. Derek has built an impressive career across film, television, stage, and radio.

A committed advocate for LGBTQ+ representation, Derek has long used his platform to uplift queer voices, particularly within the Irish diaspora. He is the co-founder of the Irish Pride Film Festival in London and served as a committee member of the London Irish LGBT Network. Derek has created numerous events spotlighting new writing and queer talent, and he continues to bridge Irish heritage with contemporary LGBTQ+ storytelling.

With Q-IFTUK, Derek brings his deep love for Ireland and his fierce commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy together — creating a space where queer Irish creatives can be seen, heard, and celebrated across the UK and beyond.

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DAVID CLARK

David is a highly experienced Management Accountant, having specialised in royalty accounting for film, television and music companies over many years. With clients ranging from the UK's Sky TV, to independent distribution companies such as Eureka Video, Miracle Communications and Peccadillo Pictures, David's track record is second to none. He is the Treasurer and non-executive Finance Director of Irish Film & TV UK, whose mission is to bring Irish film, TV, animation and culture to the UK, where he heads the Resource Committee.

EMMA OWEN

Emma’s feature film producing credits include The Martini Shot, starring Matthew Modine, Derek Jacobi, and John Cleese, Fishbowl City with IFTA winner Martin McCann, as well as Twiharder with Between the Line Productions (USA). In addition, her short film producing credits include awarding-winning The Clockmakers Dream and Skunky Dog.

Emma was the Production Manager of the 3D feature animation film Two by Two; Oops the Arts is Gone which was the highest grossing film at the Irish Box Office in 2015.

Based in Galway she was previously a successful actress in London and Los Angeles.

Michelle Collins

Star of stage and screen Michelle Collins is internationally known for her film & TV roles. She also develops and produces her own content and is involved in charitable causes. She is an ambassador for Oxfam and has visited Brazil, South Africa and Armenia, promoting the need for the basic right to education, She is also an ambassador and a patron for numerous charities including the Alexandra Wylie Tower Foundation, PEDS -the eating disorder charity, Chickenshed Theatre Company and social inclusion charity Ashford Place, to mention a few.

Maria McAteer

Maria McAteer is an award-winning writer, actor, director, musician and an ex-world champion Irish dancer. Half Irish and half Trinidadian, Maria was born in London and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne.
After winning National Westminster Playwrights Awards for her first two plays “Little Secrets” & “Catfood” , Maria had several other plays produced in the UK including: “The Bees Mouth”,”My Friend Lester”, “One Last Look” and “The Guinness Girl”- which is currently being made into a feature film.
Maria set up TRINICELT FILMS early 2024 and has just completed shooting her first film, “Manannan Mac Lir” which she wrote, directed and produced.