About
MnáMná Films is a new Irish production company passionate about telling stories not often told and highlighting voices rarely heard on film and television
mná is the Irish word for women
Patricia Kelly
Patricia Kelly is a writer and director and the founder of MnáMná Films, an Irish production company based in Dublin. Her debut feature film, Verdigris, won Best Independent Film at the Galway Film Fleadh, the audience award for Best Irish Film at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Best Narrative Feature at the Kerry International Film Festival and Best Feature Film at the Irish Film Festival London. Her award-winning short films have screened worldwide, she has had a comedy radio play broadcast on RTE Radio 1 and she has an MA in Screenwriting for Film & TV. Passionate about amplifying marginalised voices, Patricia is represented by Imagine Talent.
Patricia is currently developing two narrative features and two TV comedy series - winning the FÍS TV Summit 2024 Pitching Competition for Humdrum. She worked as a freelance script reader for Northern Ireland Screen for four years and guest lectures in film schools and writing courses.
Patricia is passionate about bringing characters not often seen and voices rarely heard to the screen, often concentrating on films that explore social issues such as homelessness, autism, ageism, domestic abuse and LGBTQ+ rights. She is a member of the Writers Guild of Ireland, Screen Directors Guild Ireland, Screen Producers Ireland and Women in Film and Television Ireland.
Show reel: https://vimeo.com/440310891
Radio play: https://bit.ly/33h7IfT
IMDB: https://imdb.to/3hmSWsZ