Tommy Collins
DirectingDerry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Tommy Collins (1950-2022) - sometimes referred to as Tom Collins - was an Irish filmmaker, known for his Irish-language features, two of which - Kings, and The Gift - were put forward as Ireland's submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature. Raised in Derry, he made both dramas and documentaries. Kings, his 2007 film, received a record 14 nominations at the Irish Film and Television Awards, winning five. He also worked on many productions as a cinematographer and producer.
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9- 2018PenanceMovieDirector
- 2017The Poor MouthMovieProducer · Writer · Director
- 2014The GiftMovieProducer · Director · Writer
- 2007KingsMovieDirector · Writer
- 2006Dead Long EnoughMovieDirector · Writer
- 2002The Story of the Undertones - Teenage KicksMovieDirector · Writer
- 1997BogwomanMovieDirector · Producer
- 1996KoreaMovieCo-Producer
- 1990Hush-a-Bye BabyMovieProducer