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The Production People was founded back in 2004. Over the last two decades, we have prided ourselves on creating exceptional teams behind the scenes.

Having hailed from different corners of the Irish media industries, our founders, Deirdre and Louise, understood the importance of having a skilled, conscientious, punctual, and dedicated crew on-hand. 

With their vast knowledge of the Film and Television landscape, it wasn’t long before The Production People transformed into a market-leading, multi-award-winning staffing agency.

 Along with our sister company, Casting Ireland, we are now a one-stop shop for both Cast and Crew..

Louise Nolan and Deirdre Ryan - Founders of the Production People

Our Origin Story

Co-founders, Louise Nolan and Deirdre Ryan, spent decades working in the Irish media landscape. They experienced, first-hand, the challenges associated with securing regular, fulfilling work.

This led to the question: “If this is a hurdle facing seasoned pros, how are new industry entrants supposed to get their foot in the door?” 

Driven by ambition to provide frequent, stable opportunities to a diverse pool of creative candidates, Deirdre and Louise devised a system whereby professionals could register their core skills. This would allow reputable employers to source crew from one centralised location, leading to the birth of The Production People.

Since 2004, the business has become the largest staffing agency for the creative industries in Ireland.

Allow us to introduce ourselves

Deirdre

FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Our Executive Director, Deirdre Ryan, has over 25 years’ experience in Broadcasting, Media, and Executive Management. She leads our team, placing a strong focus on business objectives and client satisfaction. Thanks to her exemplary career, we have learnt how to build genuine and long-lasting connections with our Clients and Talent Pool.

Moreover, Deirdre is an experienced Broadcast Vision Mixer, playing an active, hands-on role in live entertainment, music productions, and events. It is this in-depth knowledge of the media industry, in conjunction with her recruitment and business skills, that pushes us go a step further to meet our Clients' needs. This is one of the many qualities that makes Casting Ireland unique in its service.

Having a team leader that is methodical and strategic, but also empathetic and understanding, is what makes us one of Ireland’s most successful casting agencies. Under Deirdre’s visionary leadership, we will continue to hold our ranking as a market-leader while conquering new goals.

Donal

Commercial Director
With over 25 years of leadership experience, Donal’s background is geared towards growth and customer satisfaction.

Donal’s strategic vision and dynamic approach have been key to positively transforming our day-to-day operations. During his time with us, he has shown exceptional ability to develop our business trajectory. All the while, he maintains a solid, customer-focused foundation, never losing sight of our dedication to our clients. This has helped us to boost client satisfaction, revenue, and market engagement.

Donal’s ability to spot industry opportunities has enabled us to forge mutually beneficial partnerships with new brands, organisations, and production companies while broadening staffing and recruitment offerings for legacy clients.

With his unwavering dedication to his craft, we are certain Donal will continue to provide unparalleled market insight and innovative strategies. His passion for continuous improvement will help us to achieve even greater success in the years to come.

Dave

Service Delivery Manager
Dave, our fantastic Service Delivery Manager, loves working with people, prides himself on making authentic connections, and understands that no two jobs are alike - much like the experts we source for them. His driving force is always to connect the right person to the right crew vacancy behind-the-scenes. Having worked for many years in both the Dublin and Vancouver Visual Arts scenes, Dave draws from his wealth of knowledge and experience when tackling new projects or coming up against industry challenges.

With a background in English and Photography, he's a master of creative problem-solving, always thinking outside the box for actionable solutions. His previous experience as an Artist Liaison and Studio Manager means he understands the importance of efficient and proactive teamwork, alongside people skills, to deliver seamless results.

Dave is delighted to be a part of our passionate, ambitious, and dynamic team. With him by our side, we’re excited for what the future has in store for The Production People.

Cara

Scheduling & Talent Coordinator
Our Scheduling & Talent Coordinator, Cara, is the newest addition to the Production People team. Bio coming soon!

Sarah

HEAD OF CASTING
Our Head of Casting, Sarah, has a diverse background across the film, television, and theatre industries. Having worked across live action and animated projects from pre-production to post, Sarah garnered plenty of experience working with Actors and Voice-Over Artists. This invaluable experience, along with keen project management skills, allowed her to slot right into the world of casting.

With every project, Sarah prioritises Talent advocacy and Client satisfaction, focusing on clear communication, efficiency, proactivity, and above all, kindness. Her time at the agency has been fruitfully spent, truly getting to know Clients and Talent alike to ensure their needs are met.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies, a passion for creativity, a sharp eye for detail, and a drive to innovate, Sarah has grown the agency's reach exponentially and has no intention of slowing down!

Abigail

Casting Associate
Our Casting Associate, Abigail, is the newest addition to the Casting Ireland team. Bio coming soon!

Recognition in our field:
awards and accreditations

We are a registered member of the Employment and Recruitment Federation (ERF). We are fully compliant with industry national standards and best practices to ensure we deliver ‘Excellence in Recruitment’. Every time.

Over the last two decades, we have been privileged in delivering outstanding recruitment results to hundreds of companies. Our hard work has been recognised and awarded several times by our peers in The Employment and Recruitment Federation. Some of our awards and nominations include:

  • Best Specialised Recruitment Agency 2024 (Winner)
  • Best Small Recruitment Agency 2024 (Finalist)
  • Best Specialised Recruitment Agency 2023 (Finalist)
  • Best Small Recruitment Agency 2023 (Finalist)
  • Best Agency for Hospitality & Events 2017 (Winner)
  • Best Specialised Recruitment Agency 2014 (Winner)
  • Best Specialised Recruitment Agency 2012 (Winner)