Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly

Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly is an Irish film producer based in London, United Kingdom. She produced Lady Macbeth starring Florence Pugh, God's Creatures starring Emily Watson and Paul Mescal, Ammonite starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan and My Generation starring Michael Caine. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her short film, Head Over Heels, and two BAFTA Awards for Lady Macbeth.

Early life and education

Cronin O'Reilly grew up in County Kerry, Ireland, and attended the Killorglin Intermediate School. She went on to further education at St. John's Central College in Cork, and did work experience at Ardmore Studios, in special effects, editing, and as a camera operator.

She studied film theory and video production at the University of West London, and graduated in 2008. She then attended the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, and graduated in 2012 with an MA in film producing.

Career

Cronin O'Reilly was nominated for an Academy Award for her graduation short film, Head Over Heels.

Cronin O'Reilly has said that she is attracted to telling women's stories: "exploring the complexity of being a woman within this world or any world, and exploring their flaws and strengths".

Filmography God's Creatures (2022) Ammonite (2020) My Generation (2018) Lady Macbeth (2017) Dead Cat (2013), co-producer Head Over Heels (2012)