Barry Dignam has spent over two decades at the intersection of film, culture, education, and industry. He currently serves as Vice Dean for the European University (FilmEU) at IADT, Ireland’s Campus for the Creative Industries, incorporating the National Film School. He has served on many industry and educational boards, including the executive board of NAHEMI – the UK’s National Association for Higher Education in the Moving Image – and the Irish National Skills Taskforce.
Barry is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, his films have been shown at over 150 international festivals including the Berlinale and Cannes and distributed through major broadcasters, on-demand platforms, and theatrical releases. As an educator, Barry has over twenty years of experience working with students and researchers at all levels. At IADT, he has served as the Head of the Department of Film & Media, Chair of Film & Television.
