Passionate about people and making films
Strident Media is a bilingual factual production company based in Belfast and Dublin.
We have a successful record in making returning factual series and award-winning documentaries. Delivering over 200 hours of programming that has been watched across the World - including UK, Ireland, France, Greece, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, China, Sri Lanka, USA, Canada and on Amazon Prime.
Strident is a female led company that actively supports young, diverse, and emerging talent. Ensuring a creative environment where imaginative and ambitious work thrives. We are investing in the next generation of filmmakers through our initiatives with Channel 4, Ulster University, the Irish Language Broadcast Fund and Northern Ireland Screen.
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Deck the Halls
Joins the teams bringing the magic of Christmas to our nation’s favourite landmark venues. For Channel 4 with support from Northern Ireland Screen.
One Lady Owner!
Insight into the world of the petrol heads and the young women fanatical about cars. For BBC.
A Farmer’s Life
A 12 part series following a year in the life of several Northern Irish farmers. More4
Litir Ghrá
Extraordinary story about a Belfast army medic and his survival as a WWII prisoner of war. For BBC, TG4 & supported by Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
Saol An Tréidlia
RTÉ's popular vet series that takes viewers into the lives of Ireland’s west coast vets and reveals their encounters with animals of all shapes and sizes. Currently in production on a second series.
Bog Amach!
New RTÉ property series finding the perfect work/life balance. Supported by Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
The Body in the Glen
International feature documentary reveals the series of tragic events that followed the kidnapping and murder of German businessman Thomas Niedermayer. Made with Blueprint Pictures for ARTE, BBC and RTÉ. Supported by Screen Ireland and distributed by Silver Lining.
Cops on the Frontline
Hard-hitting and emotional testimony from policewomen and men who served during the Northern Ireland conflict, for BBC.
The Confessors
A refection on sin and redemption in Ireland by 30 Catholic priests through the prism of the Confessional Box. Co-production with Atom Films for BBC and RTÉ.
Brexit: Farming on the Edge
Award winning documentary on the impact of Brexit on Ireland’s biggest industry and its threat to rural communities. (RTÉ)
Islam, Belfast and Me
Though provoking and personal insights from several families living in Northern Ireland set against the background of the challenges facing their community and what it means to be Muslin in modern Belfast. (BBC)
Barristers
Remarkable access-based BBC documentary series following Ireland’s top lawyers as they fight major court cases - on Amazon Prime USA, Canada & Australia.
Beidh Aonach Amárach
International series capturing the thrills and spills as people vie to be “best in show” on Ireland’s country show circuit. Now in its fourth season. For TG4, BBC & supported by Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
Trasna an Líne
Action packed International co-production following male and female rugby stars of the future as they contend with pressures on and off the pitch. (TG4, MG ALBA & Irish Language Broadcast Fund).
Rare Breed
Now in its 12th season, highly acclaimed long-running 12-part documentary series following several farming families across an entire year – also on Amazon Prime USA, Canada & Australia. Distributed by Silver Lining.
Ar An Sliabh
Stunning international series chronicling life in Ireland’s wild and remote mountain communities as they face the challenges of the changing seasons. Second series now in production for RTÉ, BBC & Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
Quitting Crime
Unique access documentary, filmed inside a prison, charting a UK-wide pilot to help young people break free from a cycle of crime. (BBC)
The Essence of Eva
A remarkable feature length film delves deep into the life of one of America’s most enigmatic and talented singers and artists, Eva Cassidy. Featuring unseen footage, tracks and artwork from her family collection. Co-production with Atom Films & Malcolm Willis. Supported by Screen Ireland & Northern Ireland Screen. (In Production)