Unicorn FilmsAbout Us
Aidan Doyle has been making films since the late 1970s.
In 1980 he co-produced “Something’s in the Air”
( The story of Pirate Radio in Dublin) followed in 1984 by
“Network” The Super Pirates’’ ‘Sunshine Radio’& Radio Nova’
Narrated By Bill Goulding. Filmed and Directed by Aidan Doyle.
“Coveted Prize” ( Filmed in Super 8, Written and Directed by Aidan Doyle 1994. ) Produced with members of Portmarnock Drama and Musical Society. A winning entry in Britain’s Top Ten Amateur films of 1994. It also won a drama award at ‘Guernsey Lily International Film Festival’ in 1995. It was distributed and screened in Britain throughout a network of film clubs and film societies.
“Tragedy at Hunters Lodge” (1991) Screened at Dublim Film Festival 1992
“Howth Portrait of a Peninsula” (1995) Narrator Pat Mc Teigue
“York:City of Medieval Charm” (1996) Narrator Bernard Walton
(Fuji Film Award UK 1996)
“Malahide Castle to the Velvet Strand” (1998) Narrator Barbara Woolfson-Doyle
Aidan left his teaching position in 2000 to devote his time to Unicorn Films.
“Dublin Medieval Charm Georgian Splendour’’(2001)
Presenter/Narrator Cathal O’ Shannon (RTE)
Independent Film Category – Best Documentary
Cork International Film/Arts Festival 2000
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“York City of Historic Splendour ”(2002/2003)
Narrator Cathal O’ Shannon
(RTE / BBC / Sky History Channel)
“Ghost Tales of York” (2006)
Writer/Director Bernard Walton.
Filmed by Aidan Doyle – Executive Producer Unicorn Films
(Highly Commended Award “Guernsey International Film Festival”2007)
*Adam Tomlinson of ‘BBC Radio York described “Ghost Tales of York” as the best ‘Ghost film’ produced on York ”
“York & its Attractions The Inside Story” (2011/2012)
Narrator Gordon T Ledbetter
In 2011 Aidan recruited Prize winning Author and Award winning Broadcaster Gordon T Ledbetter to Narrate “York & its Attractions The Inside Story”
“Dublin & its Attractions An Essential Guide”(2013)
Presenter Gordon T Ledbetter.
Filmed/ Produced and Directed by Aidan Doyle for the travel industry in Ireland.
“York Historic Capital of the North” (2015)
Presenter:Michael Portillo
(Written and Directed by Aidan Doyle)
In September 2014. Aidan’s Company Unicorn Films acquired the professional services of Michael Portillo (BBCs “Great British Railway Journeys”- ”Great Continental Railway Journeys”) to Present / Narrate.
“York Historic Capital of the North”
now available on DVD / USB Version and for TV acquisition.
“Ireland Great Visitor Attractions” (2016)
Presenter: Gordon T Ledbetter
Filmed and Directed by Aidan Doyle
In this current DVD / USB release, the production is closely associated with Tourism Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland.
“Acquisition by Aer Lingus 2017
Screened on all international flights in and out of Ireland.
August /September cycle 2017
‘’Powerscourt The Jewel in Ireland’s Crown’’
( 2019-Unicorn Films)
Presenter:Gordon T Ledbetter
Filmed and Directed By Aidan Doyle
Script Aidan Doyle/Gordon T Ledbetter
Acquisition by Aer Lingus 2019
Screened on all international flights in and out of Ireland.
April /May cycle 2019
“York Historic Capital of the North”
July 2019 USB version release.
Michael Portillo-Narrator Presenter
( BBCs Great British Railway Journeys)
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“Dublin and her Trams -An Unfinished Journey” currently in post production,,,,,
Expected release Winter 2019.
‘’Ireland’s Ancient East -Great Heritage Sites’’
Commencing filming Summer 2019
Team / Presenters
Unicorn Films is an independent film production company based in Howth Dublin, Ireland.
Our highly skilled team produces documentaries for TV, DVD and USB digital distribution.
Our Presenters
Michael Portillo. ”York Historic Capital of the North”
(BBCs “Great British Railway Journeys”-
“Great Continental Railway Journeys”
“Great American Railroad Journeys” )
Gordon T Ledbetter-(Author and Prizewinning Broadcaster)
“Powerscourt The Jewel in Ireland’s Crown”
‘Ireland Great Visitor Attractions’
Dublin & its Attractions An Essential Guide’
“York & its Attractions The Inside Story”
“The Great Irish Tenor- John Mc Cormack”