TV & Function Film Photographer Helen Sloan (Wednesday, Game of Thrones)

In partnership with RENDR Festival and supported by the National Talent Academy for VFX, we’re delighted to current the primary in a really particular speaker collection. 

Recorded on location at RENDR 2026 in Banana Block, Belfast, we meet up with Irish TV and have movie photographer Helen Sloan, whose expansive checklist of credit contains How to Train Your Dragon, Wednesday, Derry Girls, and Foundation. In this in-depth dialog, she discusses the tasks and artistry of the function, and shares how she ascended in her profession following her first massive break on Game of Thrones.

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Helen Sloan

Helen was born in rural Ireland. Given her first digicam at age 11, she shortly got here into her “fly on the wall” function, capturing snapshots of life round her. At age 18 whereas finding out Art in Belfast, she landed amongst a gaggle of circus performers – the place her non intrusive type of images and technical thoughts lent itself nicely to efficiency images. She travelled the world with numerous troupes and performers, spending a considerable amount of time in Iceland. A collection of melancholy portraits caught the attention of a film producer – who invited her to work on a collection of horror movies. Sloan landed increasingly more jobs on movie and tv units over the following decade – and the “Game of Thrones” got here to her doorstep. Helen is answerable for the images from the hit HBO drama having been there from the primary day of the pilot, till the final day of filming. The job coated many genres of images; panorama, portraiture, studio posters and behind the scene documentary. She is a European Nikon Ambassador and the primary Irish member of The Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers (SMPSP)

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RENDR Festival

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Witness inventive makes use of of latest expertise, discover the gallery of digital artwork, chow down on the meals village or play within the arcade. You might be transported to the longer term, and give you unforgettable and inspirational nights. Like nothing you may have skilled earlier than, our distinctive mixture is assured to offer two nights you possibly can’t miss. Come for the talks, keep for the expertise!

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National Talent Academy for Visual Effects

As the most recent of the Academies, the National Talent Academy for VFX offers assist and alternatives for anybody keen on a profession in VFX. Launched in 2024, the National Talent Academy for VFX is an initiative of Fis Eireann/Screen Ireland, managed by Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet. Their mission is to remodel aspiring VFX artists into industry-ready professionals whereas offering ongoing upskilling alternatives for present expertise.

Through complete programs and programmess, we introduce members to greatest practices each regionally and globally, creating clear pathways and solidifying Ireland’s fame as a premier vacation spot for VFX. The National Talent Academy for VFX is devoted to attracting people from various backgrounds and disciplines, fostering better consciousness of VFX as a viable and thrilling profession selection. Learn more about the work they do here.