Beginner's pluck: Orlagh Collins

After college in Dublin, Orlagh worked in the production department for various films, then she left for London and worked in the city in IT recruitment.

“I stayed there for 18 months to earn some money, then left to get into films.”

Starting as a Freelance in production managing — on films including Calendar Girls, and Ali G, she then joined Pathé Films as head of physical production. She oversaw many award-winning films, including The Queen.