JOYRIDE

Olivia Colman plays the lead role in the Irish feel-good film, marking the first dramatic feature from Emmy winner Emer Reynolds (The Farthest, Shameless). The film follows train-wreck Joy (Colman) on an adventure, ready to give away her newborn baby to her best friend. What she can’t anticipate is that a cheeky street urchin is also along for the ride. Both are on the run; two diamonds in the rough, forming a riotous pair.

Joyride was music supervised by Dina Coughlan & Rory McPartland.

THE GHOST OF RICHARD HARRIS

A fascinating exploration of the life of Richard Harris, perhaps the most remarkable actor Ireland has ever produced. Drawing on previously unheard tapes and unseen family footage, this is an emotionally engaging celebration of a multi-faceted artist and man, and includes contributions from his three sons, Jared, Damian, and Jamie.

The Ghost of Richard Harris was music supervised by Dina Coughlan & Rory McPartland.

FRENCH EXIT

French Exit starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges and directed by Azazel Jacobs is a witty, dark comedy focusing on Frances (Pfeiffer) and aging Manhattan socialite, who with little left to live on decides to move herself, her son (Hedges) and her cat to a small apartment in Paris.

DATING AMBER

Directed by David Freyne, Dating Amber starring Fionn O’Shea and Lola Petticrew is a coming of age film which tells the story of two gay teens, Eddie (O’Shea) and Amber (Petticrew), who both help each other dodge the slings and arrows of society while learning to embrace their own identities. The soundtrack includes music from Pulp, U2, Girlpool, Le Galaxie, Aslan, the 202’s and Pillow Queens.

DEADLY CUTS

Deadly Cuts, directed by Rachel Carey, is a black comedy set in a working-class Dublin hair salon where the stylists become accidental vigilantes and community heroes as they take on the gang members and gentrifiers threatening their community. The soundtrack features some of Ireland’s top artists including Kneecap, Wyvern Lingo, Soulé, Rebel Phoenix, Loah, Aislinn Logan and King Kong Company. 

PROFESSIONALS

Professionals is set against a backdrop of international espionage and corporate sabotage in the 21st century’s privately-funded space race and follows billionaire futurist Peter Swann (Brendan Fraser) along with medical visionary Dr. Graciela “Grace” Davila (Elena Anaya) who are protected by a team of experienced private security ‘Professionals’ led by Captain Vincent Corbo (Tom Welling). Any combination of Swann’s business rivals, corrupt government officials, and a shadowy crime syndicate represent a continued threat. Planet of Sound were music supervisors on the series as well as score supervisors.

BOYS FROM COUNTY HELL

A darkly comic horror film about a trio of cash strapped workmen, led by a conflicted father and son team, who undertake a job in a forbidding and isolated location. As darkness closes in and they come under attack from a bloodthirsty and seemingly unstoppable enemy of local legend, it’s up to them all to use all their wits and resources to survive in a place where the landscape truly lives up to legend. Soundtrack includes music from Eddie Cochran, Rory Gallagher, Dokken, The Saw Doctors, Horslips, New Valley Wolves, Down in Autumn, Ritchie Remo and the Bonnevilles.

BROKEN LAW

Directed by Paddy Slattery, Dave Connolly (Tristan Heanue) is a respected member of the Garda Síochána (Police Force) but his loyalty to the law gets tested by his ex-convict brother Joe (Graham Early) who is in desperate need of his help. A low budget independent film, Broken Law includes a phenomenal soundtrack including Idles, Villagers, Amyl and the Sniffers, Damien Dempsey, Katie Kim, James Darkin, Skelocrats, Rascalton, Creative Crime and Jilted.

A BEND IN THE RIVER

Directed by Colin Broderick, A Bend in the River is the story of a writer who returns to Ireland, after spending twenty five years in New York, to confront the ghosts of his past.

THE YOUNG OFFENDERS

Following the success of the film by Irish writer/director Peter Foott, 'The Young Offenders' TV Series aired on BBC3 in the UK and RTÉ2 in Ireland.  Like the film, the series follows the adventures of lovable rogues Conor & Jock and their escapades in Cork.  Dina and Rory are the music supervisors for both the TV Series and the film. Series 1-3 includes music from M.I.A, Diplo, U2, The Sultans of Ping, Stupid Kid, The Frank and Walters, Major Lazer, Eels, The Pale, John Spillane, The Stunning, Jerry Fish, Sorcha Richardson, Fatboy Slim, Xzibit, Aslan, Ratboy, Something Happens, DMX and Foy Vance.

MY TRIBE

My Tribe is an immersive journey into the heart of our music subcultures to discover what makes them so enduring. The passionate fans will explain how the music, style and attitude enticed them and ultimately shaped their lives.

VIVARIUM

Directed by Lorcan Finnegan, Vivarium starring Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots, is a sci-fi thriller about a young woman (Poots) who, along with her fiancé (Eisenberg), is in search of the perfect starter home. After following a mysterious real estate agent to a new housing development, the couple finds themselves trapped in a maze of identical houses and forced to raise an otherworldly child.

THE HOLE IN THE GROUND

Directed by Lee Cronin, The Hole in the Ground stars Seána Kerslake as a single mother living in the Irish countryside with her son. She begins to suspect he may not be her son at all, and fears his increasingly disturbing behavior is linked to a mysterious sinkhole in the forest behind their house. 

SONJA

Directed by Anne Sewitsky, Sonja, starring Ine Marie Wilmann, is the story of Sonja Henie, one of the world's greatest athletes and the inventor of modern figure skating, who decides to go to Hollywood in 1936 to become a movie star. The film includes music from Paloma Faith, Moderat, Billy Squier, The Bell Sisters, CMD/CTRL and Ray Barretto.

THE BELLY OF THE WHALE

The Belly of the Whale is a film by Irish director Morgan Bushe and follows two down-and-outs bonded together in misfortune who devise a plan to rob a small town amusement arcade. Planet of Sound served as music supervisors for this project. Dina & Rory are music supervisors for the film which includes music by Irish band Fontaines D.C.

KATIE

Directed by Ross Whitaker, Katie follows Irish champion boxer Katie Taylor as she tries to rekindle her career after a year of setbacks. The film includes music from Lisa Hannigan, Talos, Rosie Carney and AE Mak.

FAILTE IRELAND

Failte Ireland's "Bedtime Stories" campaign was launched in June 2016 to promote 'Ireland's Ancient East'.  The ad features a young boy and his magical journey through stories about the longevity and richness of Ireland's Ancient East.  The ad features the song "That Day" by Villagers, an Irish band and winners of the 2016 Ivor Novello award for Best Album.  Dina and Rory were music supervisors for this ad for Rothco.

WHITE GIRL

We provided clearance consultant services for the 2016 independent feature film 'White Girl', researching song ownership and obtaining/negotiating license fees for various songs.