Molinare Creative Group has launched new Dublin-based post-production and VFX studio, Elephant Goldfish, led by Deborah Doherty and John Kennedy.
Elephant Goldfish will provide full post-production and high-end VFX backed by “leading edge infrastructure and seamless remote workflows” across Dublin and London.
Deborah Doherty, Managing Director and Executive Producer, joins Elephant Goldfish after nearly 20 years at Windmill Lane, where she played a pivotal role in expanding the studio’s audio and post-production services. Her credits include projects for Netflix, Disney+, Sky, and BBC, spanning titles like Wednesday, Steve, My Little Pony, Kizazi Moto, Doctor Who and KIN. Doherty also sits on the board of Women in Film and Television, Ireland, actively championing creative talent and industry initiatives.
Joining her is John Kennedy, Managing Director and VFX Supervisor, who transformed Windmill Lane’s VFX division during his tenure, growing the team tenfold and delivering work for international productions. His recent credits include American Primeval, The Tourist, Bodkinand A Discovery of Witches and his expertise covers creative direction, on-set supervision, and VFX production.
Also joining the team are Ed Smith and Dave Hughes. Smith joins as Head of Studio supporting project management, creative, and technical teams while overseeing facilities, infrastructure, and day-to-day logistics. Heading up the colour department is Dave Hughes who has worked with directors of photography such as Bob Richardson, Mikhail Krichman, Seamus McGarvey, and Sean Bobbitt. He most recently delivered Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon.
“We started Elephant Goldfish on the belief that great work comes from great relationships, when people feel trusted, creatively challenged, and truly part of something,” says Kennedy. “We place a high value on personal connection. It’s a big part of why people enjoy working with us. Being part of the Molinare Creative Group allows us to offer clients highly personalised, creatively led work, something Deborah and I have worked hard to be known for, backed by the strength of scalable support, technical reliability, and deep expertise when needed.”
Elephant Goldfish is currently collaborating with the horror studio Blumhouse on two highly anticipated feature films. Elephant Goldfish is setting up in Dublin’s Docklands, breaking away from the city’s traditional post-production hubs, putting them in the middle of Dublin’s tech scene.
With its Dublin base, Elephant Goldfish offers productions access to Ireland’s Section 481 tax credit, providing up to 40% on eligible Irish spend for film, TV, and animation.
As part of Molinare Creative Group – home to Notorious DIT, Molinare TV & Film, Sound Warriors, and Pip Studios – Elephant Goldfish is backed by a connected, scalable network offering DIT, dailies, VFX, sound, editorial, grading, and localisation services, delivered by award-winning teams across Dublin, London, Liverpool, Bedfordshire, Reading and beyond.
“We’re incredibly proud to welcome Deborah, John, and their team into the Molinare family,” says Nigel Bennett, CEO of Molinare Creative Group. “Elephant Goldfish embodies our commitment to expanding creative opportunities for clients and talent alike, and reinforces our position as a diversified facility.”
Jon Creamer
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