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Dublin producer John Kelleher is a former Controller of Programmes at RTÉ, he produced & directed award-winning programmes including the series Strumpet City. In 1985 he founded Fastnet Films & later established John Kelleher Media. His feature film credits include Eat the Peach, which he co-wrote, The Guarantee, & Mammal, directed by Rebecca Daly & premiered at Sundance. Kelleher also served as Ireland’s Official Film Censor from 2003-2009.
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