Jo Halpin
Biography
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.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Receptionist
Peep Show follows the lives of two men from their twenties to thirties, Mark Corrigan, who has steady employment for most of the series, and Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne, an unemployed would-be musician.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Crystal Meth Cathy
Catherine Tate's iconic character Nan hits the big screen as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her grandson Jamie to make amends with her estranged sister Nell. Militant vegan arsonists, raucous rugby teams, all night raves and crazed cops on motorbikes all make for a proper day out. An origin story that mixes Nan's present with her past where we finally find out what's made her the cantankerous old bastard she is today.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Linzi
This comedy follows Sam, as her life is turned upside down on a big night out. When reunited with her old college friends, Sam is forced to re-evaluate her life and constructs an elaborate façade in order to convince herself and her friends that she has it all. But once her dysfunctional yet devoted trio of best mates intervene, her carefully crafted charade begins to crumble amidst the shots, cigarettes, ciders and toilet transgressions. Faced with some very harsh realities, Sam must struggle to remain true to herself and reassess exactly what she wants from life.
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • as Girl in chipper
An Irish-Italian café owner in a seaside town faces a life crisis, as his wife recently died and he's severely in debt. His oldest son tries to help, but has serious problems of his own, while his younger son and daughter are having troubles in school.