VENOM FILMS
Venom are a Dublin-based production company making cinematic documentary films for international audiences. We have spent nearly two decades developing films shaped by strong directorial voices, emotional honesty and visual ambition.
The company’s work moves between the intimate and the expansive - from deeply personal stories to internationally focused feature documentaries - always grounded in character, atmosphere and humanity.
Venom’s films have screened at the world’s leading festivals including Sundance, TIFF and Berlinale, receiving major international recognition along the way.
Today the company works across Irish and international co-productions, developing a slate of feature documentaries with filmmakers from Ireland and beyond.
OUR TEAM
ANDREW FREEDMAN
CO-FOUNDER
Andrew Freedman is an Oscar-nominated producer and co-founder of Venom Films.
Over the past twenty years he has produced award-winning documentaries and international co-productions recognised for their cinematic ambition and strong creative voices.
His work spans feature documentaries, TV documentaries and artist-led projects developed in collaboration with filmmakers from Ireland and across Europe.
KEN WARDROP
CO-FOUNDER
Ken Wardrop is a filmmaker and producer whose work is known for its warmth, humour and emotional precision.
His films include the Sundance-winning His & Hers and the European Film Academy award-winning Undressing My Mother. His work often explores identity, acceptance and family through visually distinctive and deeply human storytelling.
Alongside directing, Ken has expanded his work as a producer through Venom, with credits including Million Dollar Pigeons, Sanatorium and The Siege of Paradise.
Jessie Hayden is a producer at Venom Films working across development, production and international co-production.
Her work focuses on supporting distinctive documentary storytelling while helping build long-term creative partnerships across Europe. Prior to joining, she has a background in TV production. In 2026, she was selected for Eurodoc, one of Europe’s leading training programmes for documentary producers. Credits include The Siege Of Paradise & Anam Na Mara. She is currently producing a slate of feature documentaries with Venom Films.
PRODUCER
JESSIE HAYDEN
SELECTED PARTNERS & FESTIVALS
We have collaborated with a lot of great people and screened at some incredible festivals worldwide.
