Tommy Collins

Died: July 19, 2022
Place of birth: Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Biography

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.

2018
PenanceFilm · Director
2017
The Poor MouthFilm · Writer, Producer, Director
2014
The GiftFilm · Producer, Writer, Director
2007
KingsFilm · Director, Writer
2006
Dead Long EnoughFilm · Writer, Director
2002
The Story of the Undertones - Teenage KicksFilm · Director, Writer
1997
BogwomanFilm · Director, Producer
1996
KoreaFilm · Co-Producer
1990
Hush-a-Bye BabyFilm · Producer

Filmography