Field Queens

“Field Queens” is an Áine Ryan film. Proudly supported by the Laois County Council Short Film Bursary.

“Field Queens” Film Synopsis

In rural Ireland, two fifteen-year-old girls clean vomit from a minibus after a drunken mishap the previous night. When they encounter the bus driver’s wife and spend the day with her drinking in a field, their friendship is put to the test unexpectedly. 

“Field Queens” Key Highlights

Laois Film Bursary awarded short

Written and Directed by Áine Ryan, known for her strong female leads and rural Irish narratives

Shot on location in County Laois, bringing authenticity to the film’s rural setting

Blends humour and emotional depth, with lively dialogue and honest performances

“Field Queens” Note

Currently in post-production, Field Queens is a Laois Film Bursary awarded short film. I will do my best to update this page will be updated with release details, festival listings, and perhaps even more photography as the project progresses!

“Field Queens” Cast and Crew

Cast

Eliza Rae Butler as “Aoife”
Mae Higgins as “Leah”
Maria McDermottroe as “Margaret”

Crew

Writer Áine Ryan
Director Áine Ryan
DoP Michael Behan
Producer David Butler
First AD Brian McDonnell
Location Sound Anthony Egan
Gaffer Jason Boland
Camera Assistant Adrian O’Connell
2nd Camera Assist Robert Stanley
Make-Up Artist Shauna Cooke
Art Department Maria McSweeney
Scene Prep Artist Kae Ryan
Script Supervisors Clara Planelles, Eden Juliet Butler
Unit Production Manager Maria Sheridan Lambert
BTS Stills Patrick Fleming, Kevin E. Byrne
Transportation Christopher Behan
Trainee Rossa Bracken
PA Eden Juliet Butler
Unit Stills Photographer Daniel Geesen

“Field Queens” Filming Location

Cullahill Mountain Area, County Laois, Ireland

Wooden Bridge on the River Erkina, Ballyboodin, County Laois, Ireland

Johnsborough, County Laois, Ireland

Mary’s Bar, Clogh Village, County Laois, Ireland