The Isle of Man and beyond

For those who never quite grew out of fairytales.

Cinematic films exploring folklore, mythology and our relationship with wild places.

Latest film

Ancient Places & Celtic Folklore on the Isle of Man

A slow autumn film exploring ancient sites, Celtic folklore, seasonal ritual and everyday life on the Isle of Man.

From @ciaraswildisland

Recent films

Fragments of a wilder life, filmed across the Irish Sea and beyond.

Film 02 · Island life

The older I get, the wilder I want my life.

Film 03 · Castles & wildflowers

Growing up never meant giving up on magic.

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Ciara, photographer and filmmaker behind Ciara's Wild Island

About Ciara

Stories inspired by myth, history and wild places.

I’m an Isle of Man-based photographer and filmmaker exploring folklore, mythology and our relationship with wild landscapes. Living on a small island in the Irish Sea has shaped the way I work. I’m particularly interested in places where landscape, history and story overlap: ancient sites, coastlines, seasonal traditions and the stories people have used to understand the natural world.

My work moves between photography and film, often placing the human figure small within the landscape rather than at the centre of it.

Available for accommodation stays · destination campaigns · cinematic Reels · photography

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People, place and the natural world

Isle of Man Biosphere Photographer in Residence · 2025–26

A year-long photographic exploration of the landscapes, wildlife and relationship between people and place on the Isle of Man.

Worn along the way

My edit

A small collection of pieces I genuinely wear and share.

01 · Slow linen clothing

Son de Flor

Romantic linen pieces made for wandering through forests, coastlines and old stories.

02 · Folklore-inspired jewellery

Sacred Clan

Jewellery and adornment for those who refuse to outgrow a little magic. These are the talismanic pieces currently on my wish list.

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Let’s tell a story worth travelling for.

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