Filmmaking, acting & writing stories
Gill Gillespie is a filmmaker and actor from Ireland. Her debut short film, What It’s Like, is currently in post-production and will be submitted to international film festivals in 2025.
A multilingual storyteller with a background in cultural studies, including film, literature and art. As an actor, writer, and producer of her debut short film, What It’s Like, she demonstrates her keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of character-driven narratives. Drawing inspiration from Irish landscapes and universal themes of connection and trust, her work nods to her multi-cultural life experience and love of cinematic beauty. With extensive business experience, years of living around Europe and travelling, Gill Gillespie brings a dynamic and global perspective to her craft. Her debut short, a heartfelt exploration of connection and spiritual adventure, is just the beginning.
Storytelling isn’t just fun, it’s essential.
Upcoming Short Film - What It’s Like
She directed, wrote, produced and acted in her debut short film What It’s Like (coming in 2025). Production still.
Combining strategy and art
Worked in legal policy and operations in tech. She’s bringing her strategic approach to filmmaking and making her artistic visions come to life.
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Passion for culture & languages
Passionate about languages and culture, she speaks French, German, Italian and Spanish. Lived abroad for many years and still spends time travelling whenever possible.
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Film studies & acting training
She holds a BA in English Literature & German from Trinity College Dublin and studied international film as part of her MA in French Culture & History at the University of London Institute in Paris.
Completed screen acting training at Bow Street Academy (6 month part-time) and the Lir in Dublin. She continues to attend short courses in screen acting.
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Storytelling at the heart of it all
What I've come to understand is that storytelling isn't just a passion or a way to articulate something on a deeper level, it's actually essential. Something has driven us to use this art form to pass on our experience to future generations. In this high-tech age of disconnection from one another and ourselves I'm excited to share my stories of hope and understanding of what it's like to be human.
Photo: Ishmael Claxton