LATEST NEWS
German TV Appearance
December 2018
Filmed 2 years ago, Shimmy's chat with Jim Sheridan and Liam Cunningham on the classic German TV Series 'Durch die Nacht mit / Into the Night' has just been release online.
Oscar Isaac Interview for Web Series
December 2018
Oscar Isaac is one of many new interviews Shimmy has recently filmed for the web series 'Bow Street Meets'. Other interviewees include Hugo Weaving and Dan Hubbard.
Screen Acting Workshop Galway
November 2018
Shimmy will deliver a two-day Workshop on the internationally renowned Gerry Grennell Method for Screen Acting in Galway. Limited places so book early.
Screen Acting Workshop London
March 2018
Shimmy will be hosting a workshop on Screen Acting in London . Limited places so book early.
Shimmy Directs Spotlight Prize
July 2017
Its the anual Spotlight Prize again and Shimmy is back directing the Screen Acting part of the competition.
Rhinos in Russia
March 2017
Rhinos plays as part of the Moscow Irish Film Festival this year. Shimmy will be hosting a Q&A after the screening.
Secret Scripture on Release
March 2017
Jim Sheridan's 'The Secret Scripture' goes on general release this month. Shimmy makes a small cameo in the film doing horrible things to Rooney Mara!
New Web Series Interviews
January 2017
Lenny Abrahamson is just one of many new interviews Shimmy has filmed for the web series he produces for Bow Street. Others include filmmakers John Carney and Kirsten Sheridan, and actors Greg Sesteros and James Frecheville.
Screen Acting Workshop in London
November 2016
Shimmy will be hosting a workshop on Screen Acting in London as part of the Spotlight UK Open House week.
Hannah Cohen available to view online
October 2016
The multi award winning short film
'Hannah Cohen's Holy Communion' is now
available to view online free.
Shimmy Directs Spotlight Prize
July 2016
Shimmy was in London this month to direct 20 of the UK’s most talented young drama school graduates who will compete for the acclaimed Spotlight Prize.
4th Programme Year Complete
May 2016
Shimmy has directed 4th The Programme for Screen Acting 2016 Showcase. The Graduation Showcase screening will take place at The Lighthouse Cinema
in June.
Brendan Gleeson Interview
January 2016
Funny, insightful, generous and full of wisdom, Brendan Gleeson gave an incredibly honest talk to the students at Bow Street.
New Web Series
December 2015
Shimmy has produced and directed a new web series called 'Bow Street Meets' featuring interviews with top actors, agents, casting directors and filmmakers including Richard E. Grant, Aidan Gillen, Margery Simkin and Jack Reynor.
Fiona Shaw Workshop & Q&A
December 2015
The wonderful Fiona Shaw came to Bow Street for a special 'Shakespeare on Film' workshop.
Holocaust Documentary completed
November 2015
Shimmy has completed the documentary 'Holocaust Survivors Living in Ireland'. Commissioned by the Holocaust Educatinal Trust, the 40 minute film tells the story of 5 Holocaust Survivors and how their eneded up living in Ireland.
Rhinos to play Glastonbury
June 2015
Rhinos has been selected to play the Glastonbury Short Film Festival. Headlining (sic) on the Sunday night at 9.40pm
Another Programme Year Complete
May 2015
The 3rd Year of the Programme for Screen Acting has just graduated. The course is run by Shimmy as Creative Director at Bow Street.
Richard E. Grant Interview
April 2015
Shimmy caught up with Richard E. Grant for an insightful and highly entertaining interview in Bow Street. From Withnail to Perfume, Grant was both humble and hilarious.
Shimmy joins IFI Panel Discussion
April 2015
On April 25th, Shimmy will be joining a review panel at IFI Spotlight to discuss the current state of Irish acting and the stand out performances from last year.
More Wins for Hannah Cohen
March 2015
Hannah Cohen recently tied for 1st place at the Memphis Jewish Film Festival, and won 3rd place at the Athens Jewish Film Festival.
Shimmy cast in new Jim Sheridan film
February 2015
Shimmy has completed filming scenes on the new Jim Sheridan film 'The Secret Scripture'. Playing an evil psychiatric doctor in scenes with Rooney Mara and Theo James, he was cast along with 20 other Bow Street actors.
A Disconnected Rhythm airs this Christmas
December 2014
Directed by Shimmy, this is a moving story of how a composer, a team of dedicated medical professionals and patients with Parkinson’s Disease come together to create an inspirational piece of music.
It airs on TV3 on Dec 29th at 6.30pm
Rhinos goes Viral
December 2014
Having just been selected for 'Short of the Week', Rhinos has now been selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick with thousands of views being recorded daily.
Rhinos is 'Short of the Week'
November 2014
'Rhinos' has been selected as the short of the week by the prestigious online website. You can now watch the film in full and share it.
Extensive Shimmy Interview
October 2014
Film Ireland have just released the latest in their 'In Conversation' series. Recorded back in February 2014, this months interview features an in depth discussion with Shimmy covering a multitude of subjects.
Marcus moves to Bow Street
September 2014
The Factory has reopened under a new name, location, and management. Now housed in the stunning Jameson Building in Smithfield and operating under the new name of Bow Street, this exciting new venture is the brainchild of Shimmy, Maureen Hughes, and Paul O'Connor. Home to the Programme for Screen Acting which is overseen by acting coach Gerry Grennell, this new move see's Marcus make a further commitment to film training and development of new screen acting talent.
5 wins in 3 weeks for Hannah
March 2014
Hannah Cohen has just picked up it's 5th Award in 3 weeks, winning Best Short Film at the Washington Jewsh Film Festival. Other victories include Door County Short Film Festival, Chicago Irish Film Festival, CineGael Montreal, and a finalist in the Robinson's International Short Film Competition.
Rhinos screening on RTE
March 2014
Rhinos will be screening on RTE TWO on Monday March 3rd at 12.15am as part of the Shortscreen series.
President launches Barretstown Video
February 2014
President Michael D. Higgins launched a new Music Promo direced by Shimmy at Barretstown marking International Childhood Cancer Day. The song 'Dream Baby Dream' is performed by former camper Joyce Murphy with The Christ Church Cathedral Girls Choir, and was posted at Windmill Lane
Master of the Universe available to buy
February 2014
The award winning documentary Aidan Walsh - Master of the Universe is now available to rent or buy online from VOLTA.
Post Production begins on new Doc
January 2014
Editing has begun at TV3 on 'A Disconnected Rhythm'. This fly-on-the-wall doc follows composer Ian Wilson and poet Leontia Flynn as they observe treatment of Parkinson's Patients in Tallaght Hospital from which they will create a new work to be performed at the hospital.
Hannah Cohen wins in Waterford
November 2013
'Hannah Cohen's Holy Communion' has won Best Short Film at the Waterford Film Festival.
Shimmy Workshop at Indie Cork
October 2013
Shimmy will be conducting a workshop at Indie Cork on the Director/Actor relationship.
Life's A Breeze on general release
July 2013
Lance Daly's 'Life's A Breeze' edited by Shimmy goes on general release nationwide.
Rhinos wins again
July 2013
'Rhinos' has won the Audience Award for Best Short Film at Cine Gael Montreal Film Festival.
Shimmy to helm Barretstown Gig
April 2013
Shimmy will be back directing the multi cam event this year featuring The Coronas, Gavin Friday, The Strypes, Lisa Hannigan, Kevin Godley, and Republic of Loose.
GCBC on Release
March 2013
'Good Cake Bad Cake - The Story of Lir' goes on release with a Premiere at the Sugar Club, followed by four nights at The Factory Cinema on Barrow Street.
Shimmy to Direct Meteor Choice Awards
March 2013
Shimmy will be directing the live webcast of the Meteor Choice Awards live from Vicar Street, Dublin.
Two more Awards for Rhinos
March 2013
'Rhinos' wins Best Short (Audience Award) at the Green Bay Film Festival and 3rd Best Short (Audience Award) at the Chicago Irish Film Festival.
DeVito, Murphy, and Roth visit The Factory
February 2013
Danny DeVito, Cillian Murphy, and Tim Roth visited the Factory Actors Studio to discuss all things Acting.
Rhinos nominated for IFTA
February 2013
'Rhinos' has been nominated for an IFTA in the Best Short Category.
Rhinos wins 2 Awards on same Day
October 2012
'Rhinos' has won the Prix du Public (the audience award for best film) at the 27th European Short Film Festival at Brest, and the Audience Award for Best International Short Film at the Cork Film Festival.
New Republic of Loose Promo
September 2012
'They Pay For Love' is a new Promo directed by Shimmy for Republic of Loose.
NPAS Workshop
Aug 2012
Shimmy will be working with the students at the National Performing Arts School. This week long movie making course will produced a short film based on The Secret Life of Colin Farrell.
Shooting begins on Hannah Cohen
May 2012
Principle photography has begun on new short film 'Hannah Cohen's Holy Communion' starring Lucy Sky Dunne, Elaine Cassidy, Jim Sheridan, and Susie Power.
Shimmy to Direct Meteor Choice Awards
March 2012
Shimmy will be directing the live webcast of the Meteor Choice Music Awards from The Olympia Theatre. Artists include Lisa Hannigan, Jape, Tieranniesaur, Bell X1, and ASIWYFA.
Live Webcast of Barretstown Fundraiser
March 2012
Shimmy will be directing the live webcast of the latest Inspirations in Aid of Barretstown Concert live fromThe Olympia. Guests on the night include Sinead O'Connor, An Emotional Fish, Something Happens, and Republic of Loose.
Snow Patrol shoot for Meteor
November 2011
Shimmy will be shooting three live acoustic performances featuring Snow Patrol, Lisa Hannigan, and James Vincent McMorrow for Meteor at The Button Factory. These intimate concerts are part of Meteors promotion of the upcomming Meteor Choice Music Awards next year.
Filming begins on Rhinos
September 2011
Shooting has begun on Rhinos, a new short film written and directed by Shimmy. The 2 day shoot is taking place at a variety of locations around Dublin like St. Stephens Green and Dublin Zoo. The film stars Fionn Walton and Aylin Tezel.
Soulboy in New York
March 2011
'Soulboy' will have it's American Premiere at The Craic Film Festival in New York.
FILM SCREENINGS
March 17th 2017
RHINOS
Moscow Irish Film Festival
January 25th 2016
HANNAH COHEN'S HOLY COMMUNION
Shortscreen - RTE 2
January 18th 2016
RHINOS
Shortscreen - RTE 2
October 25th 2015
HANNAH COHEN'S HOLY COMMUNION
Austin Jewish Film Festival
October 25th 2015
HANNAH COHEN'S HOLY COMMUNION
Stamford JCC Jewish Arts
Film Festival
October 14th 2015
HANNAH COHEN'S HOLY COMMUNION
Kansas City Jewish Film Festival