Cara Holmes

Biography

Cara Holmes is a director and film editor based in Ireland.  Her work has predominantly been in long form and feature documentary (both independent and broadcast) as well as TV dramas, award winning observational documentary series, experimental and short films. Cara’s interests lie in feminism, disability rights and LGBT stories, she is interested in making films that uncover interesting truths.  Cara’s most recent work was the Screen Ireland funded documentary ‘Welcome To A Bright White Limbo’. Combining documentary and live dance performance, this visually arresting film dives into the mind and creative process of Oona Doherty and her award winning dance show ‘Hope Hunt’. The film received a Special Mention at the Tribeca Film Festival 2020, and also won best short film at Dublin International Film Festival, best short documentary at the Catalyst International Film Festival and won the IFTA for Best Short Film.