Meath man invited back to direct Emmerdale scenes
Eamonn Norris directed four episodes and has been asked to return to work on more scenes on the BAFTA-nominated drama, set around a tight-knit Yorkshire community.
The Navan man is no stranger to continuing drama, having directed Irish shows Ros na Rún and Fair City over the last ten years.
Eamonn shot Emmerdale scenes, which aired recently, featuring Robert Sugden's early release from prison and his run in with his half brother John which ended up with the pair in a massive fist fight in the famous village.
"I feel incredibly lucky. I interviewed with head of production Nader Mabadi and then shadowed one of their most experienced director's, Ian Bevitt. I was then invited to direct four episodes," he said.
"I have to admit, I did feel pressure as I wanted to do a brilliant job but I felt that the producers and everyone really believed in me.
"I was there for almost two months and I had fantastic scripts to work with. Everyone was amazing. I loved working with the actors. It really is one of the most positive places I've ever worked. Eamonn Norris (Center) with Hollywood assistant director Andrea O'Connor and sound mixer TJ O'Mara - Eamonn directed scenes of TV show Emmerdale last month.
"I'm really happy to be invited back and incredibly grateful to everyone. I can't wait to see the Yorkshire dales again.'
Eamonn has also wrapped up filming on his first short horror film 'Night Terrors' in which he had the help of renowned American sound mixer TJ O'Mara and assistant director Andrea O'Connor who worked on The Thomas Crown Affair and Sex in the City.
'I worked with them both when I was a production assistant on the hit CBS TV show Blue Bloods in New York ten years ago. Andrea has mentored me through my career and I couldn't believe it when I got a phone call from TJ offering to come over and work on the film.
"He was about to start work on The Devil Wears Prada 2 and had a few days off.'
'Between them they have worked on some of the best TV shows and films of the last 40 years including Sex and the City, The Sopranos, JFK, Born on the Fourth of July, Cape Fear and many more. I couldn't believe my luck.'
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