Alice Ward is a filmmaker and photographer,
originally from Dublin, she now resides on
the west coast of Ireland. She holds a BSc in
Multimedia from Dublin City University. Alice’s
roots in Ireland and her upbringing near the
sea have cultivated a profound connection
to the Atlantic Ocean and its surrounding
landscapes. In her work, she channels this
intimate relationship in a way that is distinctly
her own.

Alice’s directorial debut, “Ebb and
Flow,” gained international recognition.
Screening in 15 film festivals worldwide and
was named the best “Women in Surf” film
at The Portuguese Surf Film Festival 2020.
She also received an honorary mention for
“Best Emerging Irish Female Director” at
The Indie Cork F ilm Festival 2020. “Other Land”
was awarded ‘Best Cinematography’ at the
Bells Beach Surf Film Festival 2023 and won
‘Best Soundtrack’ at the Portuguese Surf Film
Festival 2022. Alice’s most recent film “ Oishii”
was a top three finalist in the Irish Surf Film
Festival 2023.