Best Film & TV Studios Companies in Ireland
The 54 best Film & TV Studios companies in Ireland in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Element Pictures.
Among the Film & TV Studios tracking pages we've built for Ireland, this one ranks companies by disclosed equity funding and recent funding momentum — 54 studios in total, with $4M in combined disclosed capital.
That $4M pools fast at the top. Element Pictures leads at $1M, with Fantastic Films ($564,789), Samson Films ($523,904), Moetion Films ($460,488), Treehouserepublic ($313,019) and Tailored Films Ltd ($359,653) rounding out the funded tier. So what's actually moving the needle right now? Coverage is flat, but search momentum tells you something: christmas movies, christmas light shows and movie awards are the hot themes this quarter, and digital distribution pressure on studio models is reshaping how smaller independents position themselves. Across 21 motion pictures and film apps, median install growth is running roughly +15% YoY. I'd watch that figure closely. Europa and Furthr are the most active investors in the Irish cohort, and with zero unicorns on the board, there's still real ground-floor opportunity for you to track here.
Ranked: Best Film & TV Studios companies in Ireland
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Element Pictures Producer & distributor of films & TV programs | $1M | 42 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2001 | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | — |
| 2 | Fantastic Films Producer of films | $565K | 42 mo ago | Funding Raised | Brendan Mccarthy Co-Founder | 2000 | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+19 | — |
| 3 | SAMSON FILMS Producer of films | $524K | 49 mo ago | Funding Raised | David Collins CEO & MD | 2000 | WixSentryBootstrap+11 | — |
| 4 | Moetion Films Provider of animation services and feature film co-production | $460K | 47 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2013 | — | — |
| 5 | Tailored Films Ltd Producer of feature films and television series | $360K | 55 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2006 | WebflowVimeojsDelivr+6 | — |
| 6 | Treehouserepublic Developer of 2D animated children's and adult series | $313K | 38 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2010 | — | 1 job opening |
| 7 | Underground Films Producer of films and TV shows | $228K | 88 mo ago | Funding Raised | Lindsay Campbell Co-Founder | 2007 | — | — |
| 8 | Wildcard Provider of physical and digital media products to retailers globally | $6K | 109 mo ago | Public | — | 2013 | ScullyTypeScriptVimeo+12 | — |
Top 11 Film & TV Studios companies in Ireland
#1
Acquired · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2001 · 47 employees$1.1Mraised▾
Element Pictures is a producer & distributor of films & TV programs. Productions include The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, Room, The Lobster, Frank, Ripper Street, Red Rock, etc. Operates an online video on demand platform named as Volta.ie. and also operates the Light House Cinema in Dublin and Pálás in Galway.
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$413K
- Feb 2020Grant (prize money)$194K
- Dec 2016Grant (prize money)—
- Feb 2016Grant (prize money)$182.1K
#2
Funding Raised · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2010$313Kraised▾
Developer of 2D animated children's and adult series. This studio creates content for various age groups, from preschool to adult audiences. Their productions encompass a wide range of genres, including comedy, action, and educational programming. The company handles all aspects of production, from initial concept to final delivery. They develop original series and characters, focusing on creating engaging and entertaining stories.
- May 2023Grant (prize money)$62.8K
- Nov 2022Grant (prize money)$138.2K
- Dec 2018Grant (prize money)$47.8K
- Nov 2016Grant (prize money)$64.2K
#3
Funding Raised · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2000$564.8Kraised▾
Fantastic Films is a producer of films. Some of its notable productions include Muse, Nails, I Am Not A Serial Killer, Let Us Prey, The Hallow, Wakewood etc.
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$284.8K
- Nov 2015Grant (prize money)$53.7K
- Feb 2015Grant (prize money)$226.3K
#4
Funding Raised · Ireland · founded 2013$460.5Kraised▾
Provider of animation services and feature film co-production. This entity offers services encompassing script development, script writing, editing, voice directing, dubbing, and production services. It also participates in the co-production of animated feature films, contributing expertise throughout the entire production lifecycle. The company's production services include facilitating access to relevant tax credits.
- Aug 2022Grant (prize money)$231.2K
- Feb 2016Grant (prize money)$229.3K
#5
Funding Raised · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2000$523.9Kraised▾
Samson Films is a producer of films. Some of its productions include Wildfire, Rose Plays Julie, The Castle, End Of Sentence, Float Like A Butterfly, Cellar Door, The Moth Diaries, Milo, Stay, Babygirl, etc.
- Jun 2022Grant (prize money)$319.1K
- Feb 2019Grant (prize money)$204.8K
#6
Funding Raised · Dublin, Dublin · founded 2006$359.7Kraised▾
Producer of feature films and television series. It develops and produces a diverse slate of film and television projects, including international co-productions, across various genres. Funding is secured from both domestic and international sources. The company focuses on creating edgy, bold, and socially relevant drama for a global audience. Production encompasses all stages, from development to post-production.
- Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$249.7K
- Jul 2019Grant (prize money)$56.4K
- Nov 2016Grant (prize money)$53.5K
#7
Funding Raised · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2007$227.9Kraised▾
Underground Films is a producer of films and TV shows. Some of its notable productions include 11th Hour, Dreams of a Life, Hostage To The Devil, SandBoy, The Pipe, Tana Bana, etc. It also provides co-production services.
- Feb 2019Grant (prize money)$199.4K
- Nov 2018Grant (prize money)$28.5K
#8
Public · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2013$5.9Kraised▾
Provider of physical and digital media products to retailers globally. The company offers a range of entertainment products, including movies, music, and games. It facilitates distribution through established retail channels. The focus is on supplying content to meet consumer demand.
- Jun 2017Grant (prize money)$5.9K
#9
Acquired · Galway, Connaught · founded 1988 · 61 employees—raised▾
Co-producer of film, television, and animation content. This entity works with international partners to develop, finance, and co-produce content for global distribution. The studio's services encompass a wide range of production aspects, including animation and live-action projects. Partnerships are established with broadcasters and distributors to ensure broad reach and accessibility of the finished products. The focus is on collaborative production and delivery of high-quality media.
#10
Funding Raised · Kilkenny, County Kilkenny · founded 1999 · 231 employees—raised▾
Animation studio developing comics
#11
Funding Raised · Dublin, Leinster · founded 1998—raised▾
Developer of children's animation for television and inflight entertainment. This company creates and distributes animated content for various platforms, including television networks and airlines. The focus is on producing high-quality animation suitable for young audiences. Services encompass development, production, and distribution of these programs. They also offer licensing opportunities for their intellectual property.
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