Jamie Dornan becomes an Into Film Ambassador

We're proud and delighted to announce that award-winning actor Jamie Dornan has become a new Into Film Ambassador for Northern Ireland, as well as a new Patron of our Every Child a Filmmaker initiative.

Jamie Dornan is a multi-award-winning actor from Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland. He received Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award nominations for his role in Kenneth Branagh's Belfast. Dornan is currently starring in the second season of the critically acclaimed drama The Tourist. The first season premiered to record ratings on the BBC and is currently on Netflix. Dornan's other credits include Barb and Star go to Vista del Mar, A Haunting in Venice, Heart of Stone, Anthropoid, and A Private War. In 2020, he was named one of Ireland's greatest film actors by The Irish Times. Dornan will next be seen starring in Netflix's upcoming series, The Undertow.

Fiona Evans, Into Film CEO, said: "I couldn't be more excited to welcome Jamie Dornan as our new Into Film Ambassador for Northern Ireland. I have already seen first-hand how he has inspired the young people involved in our Into Film programmes when he presented an award at the Into Film Awards in June 2024. We are enormously grateful for his support and everything he will bring to Into Film's programme and to the next generation of filmmakers."

Sean Kelly, Into Film Programme Lead for Northern Ireland, added: "It's fantastic for us to have such a successful, high-profile actor joining as an Into Film Ambassador. Jamie is a great role model for young creatives considering a career in the film industry and I'm sure they will be inspired by his encouragement."

Our team in Northern Ireland has worked on many ground-breaking projects including Story Builder, which helps young people create film and video game narratives, and ScreenWorks, which offers workshops with leading industry experts to give students the chance to get professional, hands-on experience.

Richard Williams, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Screen, said: "We are delighted to hear that Jamie Dornan is now an Ambassador for Into Film. Jamie's incredible talent and his passion for storytelling make him an inspiring role model for young people across Northern Ireland. Into Film plays a vital role in sparking creativity and nurturing future talent, and having Jamie on board will undoubtedly amplify its impact. We look forward to seeing the positive influence he will bring to this fantastic initiative."

The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.