Deborah Boyle

Deborah is a documentary filmmaker from Derry City. She has made short, non-fiction films, and one which detailed how the Foyle Pride parade followed in the footsteps of the civil rights route in Derry, and which included an interview with Sir Ian McKellan, was screened at multiple festivals, shortlisted for the Guth Gafa Next Generation Selection 2013 and the INDIs Young Filmmaker Award 2014 and broadcast on BBC Fresh.

In 2019 she was awarded a Lyra McKee scholarship by the Centre for Investigative Journalism which led to her carrying out research work for Bafta winner Alison Millar's documentary The Disappearance of Captain Nairac. 

Documentary has given Deborah the opportunity to meet and interview people who tell vital stories and she sees her professional future in feature length factual storytelling.  Deborah’s fellowship will allow her to document the ways in which AI companions are reshaping everyday life.