'It's a dream come true to be shooting a movie in West Cork'

Romantic comedy by US production company Hallmark currently shooting in Skibbereen, Baltimore and Ballydehob, with many locals taking part as extras

Edwina Forkin in the make-up room with hair assistant Lynsey O'Leary at West Cork Film Studios. Pictures: Noel Sweeney

An Irish woman behind a string of Hallmark films says it is a dream come true to be producing the feelgood movies on set in West Cork — and using local talent.

The US production company is currently shooting in Skibbereen, Baltimore and Ballydehob.