Arcade produced, shot, and edited Mary Is Missing, continuing a long-term collaboration with director Aisling Byrne. This interview dives into Byrne’s creative vision, the challenges and rewards of making the film, and the collaborative process behind the camera. The feature also highlights how Arcade’s production, cinematography, and post-production work helped bring the narrative to life, shaping the final look and feel of the film.

We had a blast producing this Dublin-wide literary film series with the Irish Writers Centre and UNESCO, capturing the city’s writers and their stories. This feature dives into the project, showing how it brought Dublin’s literary community together and shared their voices with everyone.

Arcade was responsible for the production, cinematography, and editing of Mary Is Missing, helping transform the director’s vision into a compelling film. The feature covers the film’s premiere, the story behind its creation, and the impact it is having on audiences and critics alike. It explores the themes of the film in depth, while also highlighting the creative and technical contributions of the Arcade team in bringing this story to the screen.

Arcade produced, shot, and edited Mary Is Missing, overseeing the entire process from production to premiere. The coverage captures the excitement of the Dublin premiere, audience reactions, and the vision behind the film. It also provides insight into the collaborative effort between the director, cast, and production team, showing how Arcade’s work was central to making the film festival-ready and engaging for a wide audience.

Arcade produced this series with the Irish Writers Centre and UNESCO, showcasing Dublin’s literary and cultural landscape through a collection of engaging films. The feature examines the series’ approach to storytelling, including how each narrative was captured on screen, and highlights the writers and creative teams involved. Arcade’s production ensured high-quality cinematography, sound, and editing, allowing the city’s diverse stories to be shared in a visually and emotionally compelling way.

Produced in collaboration with the Irish Writers Centre and UNESCO, Arcade helped bring Ireland’s diverse cultural and literary voices to the screen. The feature explores the project’s focus on storytelling across communities and its celebration of cultural diversity. It also details the creative process, highlighting how Arcade’s production, filming, and editing work ensured each narrative was authentically represented and visually compelling, giving audiences a vivid picture of Ireland’s evolving literary landscape.

We produced this film tracing Joseph O’Connor’s literary journey across Dublin, highlighting the influences, spaces, and stories behind his work. It was an exciting project that let us dive into the city’s creative heartbeat.

Mary Is Missing was celebrated at the 2025 Cork Film Festival, winning the Grand Prix Best Short Film Award and we were proud to be part of it. This feature showcases the festival highlights and gives a nod to all the hard work that went into bringing the film to the screen.

Arcade produced the documentary for Draíocht’s Nest project, capturing the creativity and energy of the participants. The feature examines the project’s artistic vision, its impact on the local community, and the stories behind the performances. Arcade’s production work ensured that the documentary preserved the authenticity of the project while presenting it in a visually compelling and engaging format for audiences beyond the immediate community.

We produced Our Village Archive, a growing space where art, memory, and communities come together. It’s not just about keeping records - it’s about honouring the work, the people, and the moments that shape us. It’s about saying: we were here, we are here, and we will continue to be.