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How Ireland Became Hollywood’s Favorite Co-Producer: “We’re on a Run”
- Ireland is increasingly a hub for international co-productions, aided by strong government support and talent pipelines.
- The Irish film sector posted a record €544 million in production spend last year, fueling jobs and projects.
- Screen Ireland has opened its first U.S. office in Los Angeles to facilitate co-productions with Hollywood.
- The 'green wave' of Irish cinema is reflected in high-profile Oscar nominations and collaborations with major studios.
- Ireland’s tax incentives and expanded VFX relief support film production and foreign co-productions.
- Irish talent is being developed across film, TV, animation, and documentary with broad industry backing.
- Industry leaders see Screen Ireland as a vital lifeline for financing and accessing global markets.
- American studios and streamers are among the beneficiaries of Ireland's co-production partnerships.
- A prominent example is the ongoing remake collaboration with Warner Bros. for The Mummy project.
- The article emphasizes a systemic government-supported path from first film to Hollywood scale for Irish filmmakers.
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