Capturing a different perspective.
We don’t just make films; we live them. Founded by Oliver Hegarty and based in Belfast, Islander Films is a small but powerful production company dedicated to cinematic storytelling. Our goal is to create deeply emotive, visually striking content that connects brands and communities with their audiences.
Our size is our strength, keeping us agile, collaborative, and deeply invested in every project. Whether documenting the untamed beauty of Connemara or profiling local artisans, we immerse ourselves completely to ensure every frame feels authentic to the people and places it represents.
By pairing modern camera equipment with a sharp eye for human emotion, we deliver cinematic scale with a personal, hands-on touch. From sweeping landscapes to intimate documentaries, we create powerful work that truly connects.
Based in Belfast. Travel worldwide.
Films from the sea.
Islander specialises in water cinematography, with an ability to film in rough seas and dangerous costal aeras such as big wave breaks like Mullaghmore in Country Sligo. We can also provide water safety in the form of a Jet Ski with an inflatable sled and a qualified operator.
Islander Showreel
Covering all angles from the sea to the sky and everything in between.
Aerial Showreel
Water Showreel
Interview Showreel
Water
Capturing angles from the water, both above and below, with extensive experience in coastal areas and big waves. These unique shots help put the viewer in the middle of the action.
Aerial
Showcasing spectacular locations often requires the use of drones for the aerial ‘birds eye view’. Creating smooth, dynamic motion within a landscape produces a wonderful, cinematic view of the world around us. Equipped with DJI’s latest small-form drone, the Mavic 3, enables us to fly where often others can’t.