Stephen Shields, a highly acclaimed and accomplished Irish screenwriter, has made a significant impact on the industry with his extensive and diverse body of work, effortlessly traversing the realms of various genres and mediums, leaving an indelible mark on the world of screenwriting.
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Following his resounding and highly acclaimed victory at the prestigious RTE STORYLAND 2010 competition, where his innovative web series ZOMBIE BASHERS made a significant impression on the judging panel and audience alike, Shields embarked on a remarkable journey that would leave a lasting legacy on the Irish television landscape.
Throughout the duration of his impressive stint, he garnered an astonishing number of two nominations from the prestigious Irish writers' guild, a testament to his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft, which was widely recognized and acclaimed for its exceptional quality and impact on the show.
Noteworthy aside from his notable achievements on THE REPUBLIC OF TELLY, Shields has also made significant contributions to a multitude of other esteemed Irish comedy programs, boasting an impressive track record that includes the widely acclaimed CALLAN'S KICKS, the critically acclaimed DES BISHOPS: THIS IS IRELAND, and, in a remarkable display of creativity and dedication, he took on the role of creator and writer for a staggering 32 episodes of RTE's cherished children's show, TIM'S TACTICAL TIPS.
As Shields embarks on a creative journey to expand the scope of his artistic endeavors, he is presently shifting his focus towards the realm of drama, with an array of feature projects currently in various stages of development through the esteemed organization, Screen Ireland.
The inaugural feature film venture of this talented individual, a creative collaboration with esteemed director Lee Cronin and seasoned producer John Keville, made its world premiere at the illustrious Sundance Film Festival, garnering significant support from prominent industry stakeholders including Screen Ireland, Bankside Films, and the esteemed A24.
As the highly anticipated release of THE HOLE IN THE GROUND approaches, Vertigo is proud to announce that it will be hitting UK screens in the spring of 2019, further solidifying the reputation of Shields as a visionary and ingenious screenwriter within the Irish film industry.
