Strident is a factual television and documentary production company based in Belfast and Dublin.
We have a successful track record in making returning series and award-winning documentaries. Producing programmes watched across the World - including UK, Ireland, France, Greece, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, China, Sri Lanka, USA, Canada and on Amazon Prime.
Strident is a female led company that actively supports young, diverse, and emerging talent. Ensuring a creative environment where imaginative and ambitious work thrives. Strident invests in the next generation of filmmakers through initiatives with Channel 4, the Irish Language Broadcast Fund and Northern Ireland Screen.
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Following the global task force that is battling cybersex crimes and uncovering the huge number of UK men that are driving and funding online sex abuse. Made for BBC One and BBC Thee with support from Northern Ireland Screen.
The Omagh Hum
A local newspaper journalist investigates the mysterious droning noise that’s plaguing thousands of people living in a rural Northern Irish town. For BBC One’s Our Lives strand. Co-produciton with Atom Films.
Hunting The Catfish Crime Gang
When a young entrepreneur has his identity stolen, he goes on the hunt to track down the criminal gangs responsible and uncovers major online scams. Made for BBC Three, BBC One and BBC Northern Ireland and supported by Northern Ireland Screen.
Scéalta na Lochanna
A new landmark six-part specialist factual series charts the life on and around Ireland’s greatest loughs. Made for RTÉ and supported by Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
Hidden History
RTÉ documentary with Tony Connelly uncovers the astonishing story of his grandfather who served in the controversial Royal Irish Constabulary during Ireland’s War of Independence.
Camán na mBan
From ancient roots to modern sensation – celebrating the birth and growth of the world’s fastest field game as the sport faces it biggest challenge. Made for TG4, BBC and supported by Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
Deck the Halls
Join the team bringing the magic of Christmas to our nation’s favourite landmarks. Made for Channel 4 and supported by Northern Ireland Screen. Distributed by Silverlining.
Saol na Feirme
These two six-part series capture the reality of 21st Century faming in Ireland through the lives of 16 families working on a variety of farms. We follow them working in all weathers, from Spring through to Winter, and reveal how they must work hand in hand with nature if they are to cope with all the challenges and feel the joy of living on the land. These RTÉ series are supported by Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
Sins of Ireland
International award-winning feature documentary that brings viewers into the Confessional Box, which originated in Ireland. This is a portrait of an overlooked aspect of Ireland's past and how it impacted many parts of the World. Fifteen Irish Catholic priests outline the important role the sacrament of confession was supposed to be. They also lament the failure of their own Church to confess its avalanche of sins and subsequent cover-ups.
Bog Amach
RTÉ & BBC property series that sets out to find the perfect home and ideal work/life balance for families as they decide to relocate to various locations across the island of Ireland. These three 6-part series are supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
A Farmer’s Life
Unique 24-episode series filmed across two years follows the lives of 12 Northern Irish families. More4.
One Lady Owner!
Exploring Northern Ireland’s love affair with the car through the eyes of young women who are crazy about all things four wheeled. This documentary features five females who share their passion for life, drifting and modifying their motors. They show how cars bring them freedom, expression, independence, and equality. We join them as they prepare for the country’s biggest car show while another gets ready to return to competitive driving.
Ar An Sliabh
Stunning international series chronicles life in Ireland’s wild and remote mountain communities as they face the many challenges set against the changing seasons. Two 6-part series made for RTÉ, BBC and supported by Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
Face Down: The Disappearance of Thomas Niedermayer
Multi-award winning international feature documentary exposes a sequence of tragic deaths that followed the kidnapping and killing of a German businessman during Northern Ireland’s Troubles. Made for BBC, Arte and RTÉ, supported by Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann and distributed by Silver Lining.
Litir Ghrá
Extraordinary drama/documentary retells the harrowing experiences of a Belfast-born army doctor and his struggle for survival as a WWII prisoner of war. Supported by the Irish Language Broadcast Fund and made for BBC and TG4.
Rare Breed
Highly acclaimed long-running ITV farming documentary series that follows Irish farming families across an entire calendar year. This production ran for 12 seasons with 144 episodes and is available on Amazon Prime USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Distributed by Silverlinings.
Saol An Tréidlia
RTÉ’s popular observational documentary eight-part series takes viewers into the lives of Ireland’s vets to reveal their eventful encounters with animals of all shapes and sizes.
Cops on the Frontline
Hard-hitting and harrowing testimony from the policewomen and men who served during the Northern Ireland conflict. Made for BBC.
The Confessors
A refection on sin and redemption in modern day Ireland with 30 Catholic priests told through the prism of the Confessional Box. Co-production with Atom Films made for BBC and RTÉ.
Brexit: Farming on the Edge
Multi-award-winning documentary reveals the impact of the UK’s Brexit vote on Ireland’s biggest industry and its threat to rural communities. Made for RTÉ.
Barristers
Remarkable access-based five-part BBC documentary series follows Ireland’s top lawyers as they fight major court cases – also on Amazon Prime USA, Canada & Australia.
Islam, Belfast and Me
Thought provoking and revealing BBC documentary captures personal insights from several Muslim families living in Northern Ireland.
Beidh Aonach Amárach
International series reveals the thrills and spills as competitors vie for “best in show” on Ireland’s country show circuit. Four 6-part series made for TG4, BBC and supported by Irish Language Broadcast Fund.
A fifth series supported by Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund is currently in production for RTÉ and TG4.
Quitting Crime
Unique access documentary goes behind the bars of a young offender’s prison to follow a UK-wide pilot scheme to help inmates break free from a life of crime. Made for BBC.
Trasna an Líne
Action packed international co-production follows male and female rugby stars of the future as they contend with challenges on and off the pitch. Filmed in Scotland and Ireland for TG4, MG ALBA and supported by Irish Language Broadcast Fund.