Event production and communications that make a difference.
about
I am Aoife O’Toole – a Creative Producer, Programme Manager, and Communications Specialist with over 16 years of experience delivering meaningful projects across the arts, education, and community sectors. I work with festivals, organisations, and initiatives that value inclusivity, creativity, and impact.
My background spans large-scale national event coordination, venue operations, marketing and strategic campaign delivery. I’ve led complex programmes across arts, education, and community sectors — always with a focus on logistics, communication, and audience engagement. Whether I’m managing teams, shaping content, or streamlining delivery, I bring a practical, collaborative approach to every project.
services
Creative Producing & Project Management
- Full-cycle festival, event, and programme management
- Stakeholder engagement, logistics, compliance, and evaluation
- Curating inclusive and diverse programming with a focus on social impact
Marketing, PR & Audience Development
Strategy, planning, and delivery across print, digital, and social
CRM, analytics, SEO, and audience insights
Press liaison, media planning, and campaign reporting
Content & Communications
Brand storytelling, copywriting, and editorial planning
Web content management (CMS, Squarespace, WordPress, GoDaddy)
Graphic design for print and digital (Adobe Suite, Canva)
Social media, digital content creation and managment
Consultation & Capacity Building
Marketing and audience development mentoring for arts organisations and non-profits
Fundraising, sponsorship development, and funding applications
Volunteer coordination and community outreach strategies
projects
Festival and Programme Management
Event Coordination
Catalyst International Film Festival
Schools Shakespeare Festival dlr Mill Theatre Dublin
Designer Minds Nationwide STEAM Summer Camps
Audience Development
Arts Curation
PR - Marketing - Digital
Design and Branding
dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum Dublin 16 (Visual Arts Curation, Special Events)
Designer Minds Educational Services Ltd.
Kerry Stars Special Olympics Sports Club
Outreach Screenings at Catalyst International Film Festival
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- Catalyst 2023 Award Ceremony Belltable Limerick
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- DFFF 2019 Lighthouse Cinema
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- DFFF 2019 Launch Event Brooks Hotel Dublin
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- DFFF 2019 Women in Irish Film Panel Lighthouse Cinema
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- DFFF 2018 Lighthouse Cinema
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- Catalyst 2024 Award Winners
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- Catalyst 2024 Bursary Award Winners
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- Designer Minds Branding, Content, Event Management
Dublin Feminist Film Festival
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- DFFF 2019 Lighthouse Cinema
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- DFFF 2019 Launch Event Brooks Hotel Dublin
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- DFFF 2019 Women in Irish Film Panel Lighthouse Cinema
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- DFFF 2018 Lighthouse Cinema
dlr Mill Theatre
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- dlr Mill Theatre Branding – Graphic Design, Event Design
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- dlr Mill Theatre PR Campaign – Beauty and the Beast 2018
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- dlr Mill Theatre Season and New Website Launch Event 2016
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- dlr Mill Theatre Roald Dahl Illustrators Ireland Exhibition Launch Event 2016
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- Dundrum Town Centre Cuture Night 2013
Catalyst International Film Festival
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- Catalyst 2023 Award Ceremony Belltable Limerick
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- Catalyst 2024 Award Winners
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- Catalyst 2024 Bursary Award Winners
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- Ukrainian Community Outreach Screenings at Catalyst 2023 and 2024
Designer Minds
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- DM PR – STEM South West Industry Award Winner 2024
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- DM Website Management and Graphic Design 2024
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- Designer Minds Branding, Content, Event Management
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- DM Website Content Design
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- DM Digital Assets and Managing Partnerships
Kerry Stars Special Olympics Sports Club
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- Kerry Stars Press
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- Kerry Stars Digital Content
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- Kerry Stars Website Management
ready to start?
If you’re looking for someone who can lead a project, support a busy team, or bring structure to your communications — I’m available for freelance contracts, fixed-term roles, and project-based work. I’ve worked with festivals, arts organisations, education companies, and community initiatives, delivering everything from marketing strategy and content creation to programming, admin support, and on-the-ground coordination.
what people say?
Aoife has successfully managed the Catalyst International Film Festival for the last four years and is an invaluable member of the festival team. She is an excellent manager who has good marketing instincts and exhibits foresight, consistent attention to detail, excellent communication skills and sensitivity to staff welfare. She is adept at creating a respectful and inclusive working environment and motivating and guiding staff and volunteers.
Dr Susan Liddy
DIRECTOR & FOUNDER CATALYST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
As Marketing and Sales Executive, Aoife played a key role in delivering our marketing strategy across both digital and print channels, contributing to the visibility of our brand. Aoife consistently demonstrated creativity and a strong understanding of our audience.
Donal Lyne
Director Designer Minds
Film Festival Production
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