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Aoife McArdle ( ) is an Irish writer, director, and cinematographer working across film, television drama, music videos and commercials. She has received an
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Rising Star Award, a
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Best Director Award as well as
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and Primetime Emmy nominations for her work.


Early life

Aoife McArdle grew up in
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, Northern Ireland. She studied English Literature at
Trinity College, Dublin Trinity College Dublin (), officially titled The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, and legally incorporated as Trinity College, the University of Dublin (TCD), is the sole constituent college of the Univ ...
where, alongside creative writing, she developed an interest in photography and cinematography, shooting and editing films on Super 8 and Mini DV. She went on to complete a Masters in Film & TV production at Bournemouth film school. She began her film and music video career upon moving to London in 2005.


Career

From 2020 to 2022, she was a director and producer on the television series '' Severance'' which aired on
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to universal acclaim. The show starred Adam Scott,
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,
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and
John Turturro John Michael Turturro ( ; born February 28, 1957) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his varied roles in independent films, and has worked frequently with the Coen brothers and Spike Lee. He has received a Primetime Emmy Award a ...
. In 2021, she directed the short film and immersive installation ''All of This Unreal Time'' featuring
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performing a monologue written by Max Porter with music composed by
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,
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and
Bryce Dessner Bryce David Dessner (born April 23, 1976) is an American composer and guitarist based in Paris, and a member of the rock band the National. Dessner's twin brother, Aaron is also a member of the group. Together, they write the music in collabo ...
. The piece launched at
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. Her debut feature-length film, '' Kissing Candice'', premiered at the
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in September 2017 and at
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in February 2018 to critical acclaim. In 2015, she was approached by
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from ''
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'' magazine to write and direct a short film to accompany U2's track "
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." The film received praise from
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and
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and was nominated for four UK Music Video awards. She has created music videos for
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and
Bryan Ferry Bryan Ferry (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer and songwriter. He became known as the frontman of the band Roxy Music and also launched a solo career. His voice has been described as an "elegant, seductive croon". He also established ...
, television commercials for
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, and Nike and
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commercials for Squarespace,
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and
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. Her work in advertising has promoted social equality. Her short-form work has won multiple awards including a UK Music Video Award,
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Pencils, Lions at
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and Gold British Arrows, Clios and AICP awards.


Artistic style

Her narratives often centre around outsider characters and existential themes, moving between the authentic and the surreal. McArdle's visual style is characterised by distinctive locations, long, choreographed tracking and crane shots and low-key lighting. She favours
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lenses and shooting on 35mm film.


Filmography


Feature films

* '' Kissing Candice'' -
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- 2018


Television

* '' Severance'' - Apple - 2022 * ''
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'' - Peacock - 2020


Short films

* All of this Unreal Time -
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- 2021 * Italy, Texas - Vice/55DSL - 2013 * Beyond the Fervent Heat - Design Forum - 2013


Music videos

* Water (ft Clara La San) - Bicep - 2022 * Trouble in Town -
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- 2020 *
Every Breaking Wave "Every Breaking Wave" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the second track from their thirteenth studio album, '' Songs of Innocence'', and was released as its second single. It was produced by Danger Mouse and Ryan Tedder, with additiona ...
- U2 - 2015 * Loop De Li -
Bryan Ferry Bryan Ferry (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer and songwriter. He became known as the frontman of the band Roxy Music and also launched a solo career. His voice has been described as an "elegant, seductive croon". He also established ...
- 2014 * Half-Light - Wilkinson - 2014 * Open Eye Signal -
Jon Hopkins Jonathan Julian Hopkins (born 15 August 1979) is an English musician and producer who writes and performs electronic music. He began his career playing keyboards for Imogen Heap, and has produced but also contributed to albums by Brian Eno, Co ...
- 2013 * Red Dust - James Vincent McMorrow - 2013 * Glacier - James Vincent McMorrow - 2013 * Cavalier - James Vincent McMorrow - 2013 * Lesson Number Seven - Clock Opera - 2012 * Seraphim -
Simian Mobile Disco Simian Mobile Disco are an English electronic music duo and production team, formed in 2003 by James Ford and Jas Shaw of the band Simian. Musically, they are known for their analogue production. Ford is also known for his production work. ...
- 2012 * Desire -
Anna Calvi Anna Margaret Michelle Calvi (born 24 September 1980) is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. Her accolades include three Mercury Prize nominations, one Brit Awards, Brit Award nomination, and a European Border Breakers Award. She has b ...
- 2011 * Isles - Little Comets - 2011 * K Hole - Ali Love - 2006 * Martell -
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- 2005 * What's your Damage - Test Icicles - 2005 * Circle, square, triangle - Test Icicles - 2005 * Helicopter (US) -
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- 2005 * Pioneers -
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- 2005


Commercials

* The Singularity - Squarespace - 2023 ( Superbowl LVII) * Live the Game -
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- 2019 * Dream with Us - Nike - 2019 * Good Odds -
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- 2018 ( Superbowl LII) * Runner -
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- 2018 *First Breath -
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- 2018 * Equal Love - Absolut - 2017 * Daughter -
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- 2017 ( Superbowl LI) * Prince with 1000 Enemies -
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- 2016 * Numbers -
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- 2016 *Raise - Secret - 2016 * Ignition -
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- 2015 * Feel More -
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- 2015 * This is Major - Electric Ireland - 2014 *Wheels on the Car - Safer Scotland - 2013 *L'Homme Idéal -
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- 2008


Awards and nominations

* 2023 Nominated for
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for Best Dramatic Presentation Long Form * 2023 Winner of BBC Studios Director Award
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* 2023 Winner of Rising Star award
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* 2023 Nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama Series by DGA for ' Severance' * 2022 Directed the
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winning show Severance * 2022 Primetime Emmy Nominated for Outstanding Drama Series for ' Severance' * 2022 Nominated for Best Directing in a Streaming Series, Drama by the Hollywood Critics Association for ' Severance' * 2022 Nominated for Best Narrative Short at
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Film Festival for 'All of This Unreal Time' * 2020 In Book for Direction at
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Awards for 'Trouble in Town',
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*2018 Winner of Bronze Lion at
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for 'Good Odds',
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*2018 Winner of Silver for Direction at
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for 'Good Odds'
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*2018 Nominated for Crystal Bear, Best Film in Generation 14plus at the
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for '' Kissing Candice'' * 2018 Winner of Graphite Pencil for Direction at
D&AD Design and Art Direction (D&AD), formerly known as British Design and Art Direction, is a British educational organisation that was created in 1962 to promote excellence in design and advertising. Its main offices are in Spitalfields in London. ...
Awards for 'Equal Love', Absolut *2018 Winner of Yellow Pencil for Cinematography at
D&AD Design and Art Direction (D&AD), formerly known as British Design and Art Direction, is a British educational organisation that was created in 1962 to promote excellence in design and advertising. Its main offices are in Spitalfields in London. ...
Awards for 'Equal Love', Absolut *2018 Winner of two Golds, a Silver and a Bronze at British Arrow awards for 'Equal Love', Absolut *2018 Nominated for the Glass Lion at
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for 'Daughter',
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*2017 Nominated for the Discovery award at
Toronto International Film Festival The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, often stylized as tiff) is one of the most prestigious and largest publicly attended film festivals in the world. Founded in 1976, the festival takes place every year in early September. The organi ...
for '' Kissing Candice'' * 2015 Nominated for Best Music Video at Camerimage for 'Every Breaking Wave' U2 * 2015 Nominated for Best Music Video at UK Music Video Awards for 'Every Breaking Wave' U2 * 2014 Nominated for Best Director at UK Music Video Awards * 2014 Nominated for Best Music Video at Camerimage 'Red Dust' James Vincent McMorrow * 2014 In Book for Cinematography at
D&AD Design and Art Direction (D&AD), formerly known as British Design and Art Direction, is a British educational organisation that was created in 1962 to promote excellence in design and advertising. Its main offices are in Spitalfields in London. ...
Awards for 'Open Eye Signal',
Jon Hopkins Jonathan Julian Hopkins (born 15 August 1979) is an English musician and producer who writes and performs electronic music. He began his career playing keyboards for Imogen Heap, and has produced but also contributed to albums by Brian Eno, Co ...
* 2013 Nominated for Best International Short Film at Raindance for 'Italy, Texas: Wild Souls in the hot, blind, earth' * 2013 Winner of Best Cinematography at UK Music Video Awards for 'Open Eye Signal',
Jon Hopkins Jonathan Julian Hopkins (born 15 August 1979) is an English musician and producer who writes and performs electronic music. He began his career playing keyboards for Imogen Heap, and has produced but also contributed to albums by Brian Eno, Co ...
* 2011 Winner of Best Music Video at Rushes Soho Shorts for 'Isles', Little Comets * 2009 Winner of Best Commercial at Art Director's Club Paris for 'L'homme Ideal', GQ Magazine * 2008 Winner of Bronze Lion at
Cannes Cannes (, ; , ; ) is a city located on the French Riviera. It is a communes of France, commune located in the Alpes-Maritimes departments of France, department, and host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions Internatio ...
for 'L'homme Ideal', GQ Magazine


References


External links

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Official Website
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