Tommy Collins
Directing
- Died
- July 19, 2022
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.
Known for
Behind the camera9
- 2018Penance Director
- 2017The Poor Mouth Producer, Writer, Director
- 2014The Gift Producer, Director, Writer
- 2007Kings Director, Writer
- 2006Dead Long Enough Director, Writer
- 2002The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks Director, Writer
- 1997Bogwoman Director, Producer
- 1996Korea Co-Producer
- 1990Hush-a-Bye Baby Producer