:: Emily Corcoran Biography (cont.)


Shortly after graduating, Emily started Cork Films Ltd. One of the first short films she wrote and produced was 'THE INVITATION' starring Sally Phillips and directed by Emmy nominated director - James Erskine. The film has been acquired by Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand and Virgin Airlines, Sky Movies and has distribution in three territories with Canal +.

After a series of short films which were screened and sold internationally, Emily wrote, produced and acted in the comedy-drama feature film 'SISTERHOOD' which was shot in London and New Zealand and was completed in March 2008. The film was theatrically distributed in the UK and distributed on DVD & Blu Ray in the USA, New Zealand and Australia. It won 'Best First Film' and was nominated for 'Best Comedy' and 'Best Actress' at the British Film Festival LA 2009 and won 'Best Actress' and was nominated for 'Best Feature' at The Marbella International Film Festival 2009. The film also made the Official Selection of the Feel Good Film Festival and the LA Femme Film Festival in 2008.

In 2012, Emily is producing the thriller feature film 'CONFINE' starring Daisy Lowe, Alfie Allen and Eliza Bennett and directed by Tobias Tobbell. She is now in advanced development with two other feature film projects.

Emily has also been working as a freelance script writer and has been a 'writer for hire' to several producers including a commission by Empire Productions for the feature length romantic comedy set in Greece and the UK, 'Moussaka and Chips'.

Her film and media consultancy business has led her to contracts in new business development for a corporate video company, project consultant for a film training company, film tutor and she has previously acted as Acquisitions Consultant to a US theatrical distribution company.

To view details of Emily's acting work go to: www.emilycorcoran.com

 




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