Jo Halpin
Skuespiller
Jo Halpin is a seasoned film industry professional, well-known for her warmth, wit and innovative approach to filmmaking. She has worked alongside industry giants Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe and Dame Maggie Smith – providing her with invaluable insights into the intricacies of large-scale productions. Her recent credits include major motion pictures: The Banshees of Inisherin, Gran Turismo, Nuremberg, Disenchanted, The Pope’s Exorcist and The Last Duel. A trusted senior collaborator, she expertly balances the demands of major productions whilst catalysing creativity into every project.
Jo’s experience in a diverse range of roles in the industry has fostered an impressive ability to collaborate – a key strength to her production approach at Charmer Pictures.
Recent production credits include 6 festival award winning short films, commercials for brands such as Oatly & Aerlingus and music videos for notable artists such as Nina Nesbitt. She’s a champion of Irish talent, producing award-winning short films such as Pat, Spent, and Tar Anseo. Her most recent production was a TV special for RTÉ’s Storyland series called Shush.
Jo has also applied her writing and directing skills to more intimate projects. She has directed two critically acclaimed short comedy dramas: Porter – winner of Best Short at Munich New Wave Short Film Festival and Magic – Winner of Best Actor and Best Actress at Dublin International Comedy Film Festival.
Jo’s experience in a diverse range of roles in the industry has fostered an impressive ability to collaborate – a key strength to her production approach at Charmer Pictures.
Recent production credits include 6 festival award winning short films, commercials for brands such as Oatly & Aerlingus and music videos for notable artists such as Nina Nesbitt. She’s a champion of Irish talent, producing award-winning short films such as Pat, Spent, and Tar Anseo. Her most recent production was a TV special for RTÉ’s Storyland series called Shush.
Jo has also applied her writing and directing skills to more intimate projects. She has directed two critically acclaimed short comedy dramas: Porter – winner of Best Short at Munich New Wave Short Film Festival and Magic – Winner of Best Actor and Best Actress at Dublin International Comedy Film Festival.
Filmography
| 2022 | The Nan Movie · as Crystal Meth Cathy |
| 2013 | Powder Room · as Linzi |
| 2003 | Peep Show · as ReceptionistPå Plex |
| 2000 | Saltwater · as Girl In Chipper |
| 2024 | The Watchers · as Production Assistant |
| 2023 | Gran Turismo · as Casting Coordinator |
| 2023 | The Miracle Club · as Production Assistant |
| 2023 | The Pope's Exorcist · as Production Assistant |
| 2022 | Disenchanted · as Production Assistant |
| 2022 | The Banshees of Inisherin · as Production Assistant |
| 2021 | The Last Duel · as Production Assistant |
| 2021 | Foundation (2021) · as Assistant Director |
| 2020 | Songs for While I'm Away · as Researcher |
| 2020 | Professionals (2020) · as Production AssistantPå Plex |
| 2020 | The Turning · as Production Assistant |
| 2017 | Halal Daddy · as Production Assistant |
| 2016 | Can't Cope, Won't Cope · as Production AssistantPå Plex |
| 2013 | The Job Lot · as Production Assistant |