Paul Fitzsimons
Paul FitzSimons has been a producer since 2015 when he produced feature film The Gift (OC Productions, 15A). He then worked in development and was Development Executive at Galway production company Danú Media. Paul established Prelude Content to develop and produce a slate of films and TV Dramas. He recently wrapped on the company's first feature film production and is now developing a number of scripted projects in co-production with producers in the UK, Spain and Japan. As a writer, Paul has written a novel and has worked on the TV series Fair City. He has developed a number of films and TV dramas, a number of which will be produced in 2024. Paul holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Film Production.
Prelude Content - Ireland
Prelude Content is a full-service film and TV production company based in Kildare, Ireland. They create and produce top-tier content for Irish and global audiences and are on the way to becoming a leading provider of film and television content for audiences around the world. Prelude completed their first feature film Verdigris in 2023, which is currently screening at festivals around the world, where it has so far won four Best Film awards. They work with leading and emerging film industry crew and creatives, across all specialties and including all ages, genders, abilities, races, cultures and orientations. They work with industry leaders and avail of current and emerging production methodologies. Prelude works to showcase Ireland as an attractive filming setting and location, for both Irish and international productions.
Projects in development
London’s Crawling, dir. Lynne Davison (feature)
A Cold Snap, dir. Patricia Kelly (feature)
Dark Road, dir. Maurice Sweeney (TV Series)
Projects in production / post-production
Verdigris, dir. Patricia Kelly (feature)
Released films
The Gift, dir. Damian O'Callaghan (feature)
Rotterdam Lab participants 2024
See the names of the emerging producers joining us for the Rotterdam Lab 2024.