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I’m Terry Blake, a documentary filmmaker, visual artist, and community arts practitioner based in Dublin 8. With over 20 years of experience, I create documentary and visual storytelling through film, photography, and broader visual arts practice, while also working closely with communities to support creativity and participation. I’ve produced, directed, shot, and edited long-form and observational documentary projects, including IN-16 and The Big Sweep, and I’ve helped bring community-led arts programmes to life for young people and community groups. I love collaborating, facilitating workshops, and capturing events and stories through a hands-on, project-driven approach that keeps people at the heart of the work.…I’m Terry Blake, a documentary filmmaker, visual artist, and community arts practitioner based in Dublin 8. With over 20 years of experience, I create documentary and visual storytelling through film, photography, and broader visual arts practice, while also working closely with communities to support creativity and participation. I’ve produced, directed, shot, and edited long-form and observational documentary projects, including IN-16 and The Big Sweep, and I’ve helped bring community-led arts programmes to life for young people and community groups. I love collaborating, facilitating workshops, and capturing events and stories through a hands-on, project-driven approach that keeps people at the heart of the work.

Terry Blake

Documentary Filmmaker, Film Director, Film Producer, +3

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I’m Terry Blake, a documentary filmmaker, visual artist, and community arts practitioner based in Dublin 8. With over 20 years of experience, I create documentary and visual storytelling through film, photography, and broader visual arts practice, while also working closely with communities to support creativity and participation. I’ve produced, directed, shot, and edited long-form and observational documentary projects, including IN-16 and The Big Sweep, and I’ve helped bring community-led arts programmes to life for young people and community groups. I love collaborating, facilitating workshops, and capturing events and stories through a hands-on, project-driven approach that keeps people at the heart of the work.…I’m Terry Blake, a documentary filmmaker, visual artist, and community arts practitioner based in Dublin 8. With over 20 years of experience, I create documentary and visual storytelling through film, photography, and broader visual arts practice, while also working closely with communities to support creativity and participation. I’ve produced, directed, shot, and edited long-form and observational documentary projects, including IN-16 and The Big Sweep, and I’ve helped bring community-led arts programmes to life for young people and community groups. I love collaborating, facilitating workshops, and capturing events and stories through a hands-on, project-driven approach that keeps people at the heart of the work.

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I’m Terry Blake, a documentary filmmaker, visual artist, and community arts practitioner based in Dublin 8. With over 20 years of experience, I create documentary and visual storytelling through film, photography, and broader visual arts practice, while also working closely with communities to support creativity and participation.

I’ve produced, directed, shot, and edited long-form and observational documentary projects, including IN-16 and The Big Sweep, and I’ve helped bring community-led arts programmes to life for young people and community groups. I love collaborating, facilitating workshops, and capturing events and stories through a hands-on, project-driven approach that keeps people at the heart of the work.

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Documentary Producer, Director & Editor at Self-Employed

January 1, 2010 - Present

Producer and director of The Big Sweep, a long-term feature documentary project. Produced, filmed, and edited IN-16, an observational documentary selected for international film festivals. Managed development, filming, editing, and project delivery end-to-end, handling documentary storytelling, cinematography, and post-production while coordinating production activities.

Community Arts Facilitator at Various Community Organisations (including Core Youth Service, Bluebell Youth Project, Rialto Youth Project, Fatima Groups United, Community Response)

January 1, 2003 - Present

Designed and delivered visual arts, film, photography, painting, and sculpture programmes for young people and community groups. Facilitated creative projects that promote participation, learning, and community engagement through workshops and practical, participant-led arts activities.

Community Arts Facilitator at Various Community Organisations

January 1, 2003 - Present

Designed and delivered visual arts and media programmes for young people and community groups, including film, photography, painting, and sculpture. Facilitated creative projects that support participation, learning, and community engagement. Worked with Core Youth Service, Bluebell Youth Project, Rialto Youth Project, Fatima Groups United, and Community Response.