MEET THE TEAM

Dr Enda Murray | Creative Director & Founder,
Chair of Irish Screen Projects

Dr Enda Murray is an award-winning filmmaker and has lived and worked in Ireland, England, USA and Australia. Educated at Trinity College Dublin and St. Martin’s School of Art in London, and with a PhD from the University of Western Sydney, his academic and filmmaking practice focuses on community, social justice and popular culture.

Contact Enda here.

Nicole Alcantara | Festival Assistant

Nicole graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Media and Communications) and Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts). As a media professional early in her career, she is drawn to creative environments focused on culture and shared stories. Nicole has experience in video and audio editing, social media management and website design. She is excited to be onboard as the IFF continues to grow!

Contact Nicole here.

Daria O’Neill | Marketing and Sponsorship Manager

Daria has decades of experience connecting with changemakers in the Arts, Social Justice and Environment sectors with audiences and funders. With a strong Irish heritage, a love of cinema (and the craic) and close ties to the worlds of film and television, Daria is thrilled to return to the 2025 Festival as Marketing Manager.

“I have faith in filmmakers’ ability to open hearts and minds, provide solutions to problems and speak truth to power – all much needed today. Films I’ve seen at the Irish Film Festival have stayed with me – and I’m looking forward to what this year brings.”

Contact Daria here.

Donna Campbell | PR Manager

Donna Campbell is a freelance Marketing & Communications specialist with15+ years’ experience in marketing and communications working in Europe and Australia.

Donna worked for Tourism Ireland in Germany, France and Australia for a decade and is remembered for being part of the team that organised the first-ever ‘greening’ of the Sydney Opera House in 2010, as well as being instrumental in creating and promoting the Riverdance Flashmob at Central Station, Sydney, which has had over 14 million views on YouTube

Éadaoin O’Reilly | Streaming Manager

Meath-born Éadaoin has been working in the film industry for over 10 years. Éadaoin is passionate about working for diversity, inclusion and pay parity in the arts. Éadaoin is keen to share her love of all things Irish – film, language and music with local audiences in Australia. In her free time Éadaoin enjoys the great outdoors and watching The Princess Bride on repeat.

Scarlett Potter | Deputy Chair

Scarlett Potter is an independent filmmaker from Sydney, NSW. Graduating from UTS with a Double Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Media Arts Production and Transdisciplinary Practices (Creative Intelligence and Innovation), she has a keen interest in community building and local production. From 2020 to 2023, she worked as the communications manager and content editor for the Irish Film Festival Australia, co-directing the short film ‘Peaches Queen of Éirrean’ which premiered at the festival.

Brian Tuohy | Secretary

Brian Tuohy is a graphic designer from Tipperary and founder of Galtymore Media Consulting, an information design consultancy that helps organisations shape clear, engaging narratives through thoughtful visual communication. With a background in storytelling through design, he brings a strong appreciation for craft, audience and impact to his work. As a board member of the Irish Film Festival, Brian is passionate about championing bold filmmaking and supporting platforms that celebrate Irish creative talent at home and abroad.

Shane Dunne | Member

Originally from Dublin, now based in Sydney, a graduate of IDAT (Irish Film School), DIT & AFTRS, Shane believes storytelling is at the core of Irish culture. With that in mind, the Irish Film Festival is an integral part of keeping the storytelling tradition alive within Australia – giving the Irish diaspora a touchstone to their cultural heritage.