Naoise Barry

Advisor at Smashcut

Naoise Barry has 25 years’ experience in the entertainment industry. He currently runs Envision Entertainment, providing production services to his roster of international clients, shooting in Ireland. Formally, Naoise was with Pinewood Studios Group, heading up their Irish operation, where he oversaw the production of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Ireland. Prior to joining the Pinewood Group, Naoise spent 14 years with the Irish Film Board, and in his role as Irish Film Commissioner, co-financed international productions, including Vikings, Penny Dreadful, Ripper Street and The Tudors. He was central to attracting a wide range of projects to film on location in Ireland, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Love & Friendship, and Oscar Nominated Albert Nobbs. Naoise sits on the Board of Screen Producers Ireland, and is a member of SPIs Film & TV Drama Committee. He also sits on the IFBs S481 Policy Steering Group.