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Caroline Farrell

From Dublin, Ireland, Caroline was selected to participate in the prestigious ‘Writers Lab UK and Europe’ in 2025. She holds a ‘Story for Script Development’ (Script Editing) Certificate from John Yorke Story CPD Training 2025 and was a participant in ‘MediaXchange Series Accelerator’ 2024, funded by Screen Ireland. She is a ‘Stowe Story Labs’ Launch Fellow 2023, and was also honoured to be a recipient of a Stowe Story Labs/Screen Ireland Screenwriting Fellowship in 2022.

In 2020, Caroline made a short experimental film, HEART(h) themed around the emotions of grief and isolation during lockdown. It screened at the Little Cinema Galway. The short film FRAMED [2018] written and directed by Caroline, was selected for screening at over 30 festivals worldwide. It also won ‘Best Short Horror Film’ at the Underground Cinema Film Festival, Ireland. 2019. She has written and co-produced the short films ADAM [2013] and the multi-award winning IN RIBBONS [2015], the only Irish short film to screen at the ‘Women Deliver Global Conference’ in Copenhagen in 2016.

Caroline is the author of the indie-published novel, LADY BETH, ‘Best Novel’ at The Carousel Aware Prize Awards 2017 (Ireland) and the winner of an Eric Hoffer Award 2019 (Mystery/Thriller Category) (USA). Her short stories have been published in The Ogham Stone Literary Journal, Epoque Press Ezine, Entropy Magazine, Woman’s Way Magazine and Revival Literary Journal.

March 18, 2026 by CarolineFarrell / Author and Screenwriter

The Writers Lab UK and Europe

Such an honour to be selected to participate in The Writers Lab UK and Europe 2025 intensive, spending the months of September through December working with the TWL team, mentors, speakers and the amazing writers above, redrafting and refining my feature horror screenplay, IONA’S HOUSE. The ongoing support, encouragement and friendships formed have enriched my writing journey so much, and I am forever grateful for the opportunities made possible to engage with TWL and their supportive team.

https://www.screendaily.com/news/writers-lab-uk-and-europe-unveils-2025-participants/5208385.article

Check out The Writers Lab link below for information and opportunities for women and non-binary writers over 40

https://twlstories.org

January 27, 2025 by CarolineFarrell / Author and Screenwriter

A Thin Red Stitch

Wonderful to have my short story A Thin Red Stitch published in

The Ogham Stone Literary Journal 2024.

October 4, 2023 by CarolineFarrell / Author and Screenwriter

Stowe Story Labs Launch Fellow

In my capacity as a Stowe Launch Fellow 2023, it was such an honour to spend a week in Stowe, Vermont, working on the pilot episode for my TV Series, LADY BETH.

In beautiful surroundings, and a community of like-minded writers, the week was filled with insight and affirmation from workshops, panel discussions, meetings with mentors, and peer group sessions.

A very special thank you to the Stowe Story Lab founders David Rocchio and David Pope for their kindness and expertise in all aspects of the screenwriters journey, and to Katerina and Kerry who truly nurtured the group in a most pleasant and encouraging environment. The support from the Stowe Team has been immeasurable!

Stowe Story Labs offer many fellowships, retreats, labs and opportunities for screenwriters, so check out their website HERE

I highly recommend that you do!

December 8, 2022 by CarolineFarrell / Author and Screenwriter

Honoured to be awarded The Stowe Story Labs / Galway Film Fleadh Marketplace Fellow 2023

I want to share massive appreciation to Stowe Story Labs, Screen Ireland and the Galway Film Fleadh for awarding me the ‘Stowe Story Labs/Galway Film Fleadh Marketplace Fellow 2023’, and also huge respect to the talented screenwriters, producers, speakers and supportive mentors I had the opportunity to work with and be inspired by during the inaugural Connemara Writers Retreat 2022. I’m excited to be awarded this amazing opportunity and to be moving forward with my feature screenplay, IONA’S HOUSE.

https://stowestorylabs.org/news-1/caroline-farrell-stowe-galway-film-market-fellow

I would encourage more Irish screenwriters to apply for the many wonderful opportunities that Stowe Story Labs currently offer. Through their partnerships with Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen and the Galway Film Fleadh, they provide support and encouragement to progress your work through a highly professional and personable process, not to mention the nurturing atmosphere of Renvyle House!

October 17, 2022 by CarolineFarrell / Author and Screenwriter

Stowe Story Labs | Screen Ireland Screenwriting Fellowship 2022

I am absolutely delighted to be a recipient of a Stowe Story Lab | Screen Ireland Screenwriting Fellowship, attending the Connemara Writer’s Retreat at Renvyle House. Five full days of mentoring, peer-to-peer feedback, access to informative panels with industry professionals, writing exercises and an unquantifiable amount of inspiration, encouragement and constructive feedback. Grateful and inspired to move forward with my work. Thanks also to the Galway Film Fleadh and Northern Ireland Screen for their support of the Lab.

November 9, 2020 by CarolineFarrell / Author and Screenwriter

BOOMER TRUDY: A Short Story

Delighted to share a short story of mine, recently published by Epoque Press in the 7th Edition of their é-zine, on the theme of ‘Isolation’.

You can read BOOMER TRUDY alongside some other wonderful work, HERE

Feature Image is copyright of Epoque Press. 2020

November 4, 2019 by CarolineFarrell / Author and Screenwriter

A fantastical weekend for FRAMED!

What an incredible weekend for FRAMED, picking up the ‘Best Short Horror Film’ award from Underground Cinema Film Festival! Very honoured to be in the company of some fantastic filmmakers, and thanks to Dave Byrne and the Underground team for their continuing support of independent filmmakers, in Ireland and abroad.

AND THIS from Devil’s Night Gallery Film + Art Event!

Devil’s Night Gallery is an independent film and art show which takes its name from its two inspirations. The first is “Night Gallery”, a classic, horror anthology television series, hosted by Rod Serling, from the ‘70s. The second is the aggressively independent spirit of the city of Detroit, represented by the ominous “Devil’s Night”. Like the namesake tv series, Devil’s Night Gallery features screenings of short films preceded by an introduction and the reveal of an original piece of art inspired by the film. Film submissions were received from around the world and were narrowed down to 10, from Michigan and beyond, which best represented the experience of the “Night Gallery”. A handful of amazing local artists were selected to create original works of art inspired by those same films. Just look at this incredible work – based on FRAMED – from artist Joyce Swope. Fantastical!!!

October 14, 2019 by CarolineFarrell / Author and Screenwriter

It was indeed a Fright-Ful Friday at Leap Castle

It was a joy to curate the Short Horror Film Programme for Fright-Ful Friday at Leap Castle, an annual event run by the Offline Film Festival in County Offaly. This sold out evening of all things spooky and fantastical took our large group, by bus, from outside the very hospitable Ormond Clubhouse, Emmet Square, Birr, and onward to Giltrap’s Pub in Kinnitty for prosecco and finger food. Then back on the bus for a moonlit journey to Leap Castle for the screening of the short horror films — well received by a lovely, enthusiastic audience.

Horror has very different meanings for fans of the genre – from gothic to grotesque, psychological, visceral and even humour. For this programme, I attempted to include a variety of those emotive experiences, and am also proud to say that all the films are from talented filmmakers currently working in Irish film. There were 7 films in total.

THE WAKE

Written and directed by Rik Gordon. Rik has also written and directed Pigman and most recently, Pure Gold, doing well on the festival circuit.

CHIMES

Written and directed by Jannine Benkhardt. Jannine was also assistant director on The Switch, a short film currently screening at festivals.

UNDER GROWTH

Written and directed by Evin O’Neill. Evin has also written and directed the short films, Digs for Pennies, Spooks, A Dry Christmas and Invisible.

INEXORABLE

Written and directed by Zoe Kavanagh. Zoe also directs music videos and is the writer and director of the short film Tides, and the award-winning feature, Demon Hunter.

MOTHER FATHER MONSTER

Written and directed by Sean Breathnach, and funded by Offaly County Council Arts Office and filmed in Charleville Castle. Sean has directed several short films and his debut feature film “Beyond the Woods” was released to critical acclaim.

THE TRAP

Written and directed by Helen Flanagan. Helen has directed short films including Away with the Fairies and The Drive. She also writes performance pieces and facilitate creative workshops with, as she says herself, a suspiciously witchy vibe.

HOW OLIN LOST HIS EYE

Written and directed by Damian McCarthy. Damian has directed several short horror films and is currently in post on his first feature, also a horror.

To round off the evening, the owner of this haunting and magical place, Sean Ryan, regaled us with tunes and stories of the spirits that roam the castle corridors. Then, back on the bus to The Chestnut Bar for great chats, and even a complimentary drink! What more could you possible ask for.

Frightful and Delightful!

October 3, 2019 by CarolineFarrell / Author and Screenwriter

FRAMED: Screening Updates

October / November is gearing up to be a wonderfully spooky time for my short film FRAMED, still making it’s way on the film festival journey. So far, FRAMED has been officially selected to screen at 22 festivals in Ireland, UK, USA, Japan and Canada!

Here are the latest dates, with more news to follow! As always, I am thrilled for our excellent cast and crew!