Ancestors
Ancestors is a feature film that is in post-production with Samson Films, Screen Ireland and Lunatica and 2 others attached. David Turpin (director), Eamon Hughes (producer) and David Collins (producer) are attached. It is filming in Dublin, Ireland. Production List last updated this listing on September 15, 2026.
Project Summary
Ancestors marks the feature directorial debut of Irish writer David Turpin, bringing together an international cast led by Éanna Hardwicke, Jack Wolfe, Jessica Reynolds, Rupert Everett, and Christina Hendricks. The drama follows charismatic but vulnerable Beau as he navigates 1980s London in search of his missing friend, blending elements of love story, noir mystery, and metaphysical fable. Produced by David Collins and Eamon Hughes through Samson Films alongside Miranda Ballesteros for Lunatica, the project shot in Dublin and is financed by Screen Ireland and BCP. The film is currently in post-production ahead of its world premiere in the Discovery program at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026, with Mister Smith Entertainment handling international sales.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | David Turpin |
Writing
| Writer | David Turpin |
Production
| Producer | Eamon Hughes |
| Producer | David Collins |
| Producer | Miranda Ballesteros |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on Ancestors
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/ancestors (last updated Sep 15, 2026).