About
Tommy Collins (1950-2022) - sometimes referred to as Tom Collins - was an Irish filmmaker, known for his Irish-language features, two of which - Kings, and The Gift - were put forward as Ireland's submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature. Raised in Derry, he made both dramas and documentaries. Kings, his 2007 film, received a record 14 nominations at the Irish Film and Television Awards, winning five. He also worked on many productions as a cinematographer and producer.
Filmography
Penance2018 · Director
The Poor Mouth2017 · Producer, Writer, Director
The Gift2014 · Producer, Director, Writer
Kings2007 · Director, Writer
Dead Long Enough2006 · Director, Writer
The Story of the Undertones - Teenage Kicks2002 · Director, Writer
Bogwoman1997 · Director, Producer
Korea1996 · Co-Producer
Hush-a-Bye Baby1990 · Producer