Photos by photographer Polly - @polly.mir
Stats:
Height: 171 cm
Bust/Waist/Hips: 84 / 68 / 91
Shoe: EU 39
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Green/Blue
Location: Amsterdam, NL
Languages: English, German
Contact: mccarthy.orla1@gmail.com Instagram: orlamccarth
Dance Showreel
A compilation of excerpts from stage performances and dance films, showcasing a range of choreographic collaborations and movement styles.
Amsterdam Lifestyle Shoot — MPNCreates
A creative lifestyle reel and portrait series shot in the heart of Amsterdam, in collaboration with MPNCreates, a commercial lifestyle videographer.
This shoot blends natural movement, fashion, and storytelling to create a casual yet polished visual narrative for digital content and branding.
This shoot blends natural movement, fashion, and storytelling to create a casual yet polished visual narrative for digital content and branding.
Vintage Shop Reels — Frou-Frou, Amsterdam
Styled reel showcasing curated vintage pieces from Frou-Frou, a beloved vintage clothing shop in Amsterdam.
Filmed by the talented filmmaker Blitzkickers, the video captures a mood-driven, authentic walk-through that blends fashion and movement.
Filmed by the talented filmmaker Blitzkickers, the video captures a mood-driven, authentic walk-through that blends fashion and movement.
Dance Film — Orla and Sam
A cinematic short dance film choreographed and performed by me, Orla and Sam explores intimacy and memory through movement.
Blending narrative and contemporary dance, the piece traces emotional shifts between two characters using gesture, space, and quiet physicality.
Blending narrative and contemporary dance, the piece traces emotional shifts between two characters using gesture, space, and quiet physicality.
Written & Choreographed by Orla Mc Carthy
Performance: Orla Mc Carthy & Sam van der Schot
Directed by Anna Bogomolova
Cinematography: Nicky Pajic
Music: Lambchop - the Hustle
Sound Design by Kenny Kneefel
Colour Grading by Giovanni de Deugd
Gaphic Design by Bas Dobbelaer
Special thanks to Gabin Corredor, Majon van der Schot, Nick Duinmaijer & Cinesupply
Shot in Heidelberg & Ursenbach, Germany
Presented in CINEDANS film festival at the Eye Film museum in Amsterdam in 2023
Music Video — Sí Liom by Miles O'Reilly & Ronan Ó Snodaigh
Movement Director and performer for Sí Liom, a music video by Miles O'Reilly and Ronan Ó Snodaigh.
I crafted and guided the movement vocabulary to enhance the emotional and visual storytelling, blending dance with narrative elements.
I crafted and guided the movement vocabulary to enhance the emotional and visual storytelling, blending dance with narrative elements.
🎥 Directed by: Myles O'Reilly
Editorial Series — Killegar House
A photo series captured on the grounds of Killegar House, exploring the relationship between the body, nature, and slow decay.
Inspired by the quiet movement of nature reclaiming space, these images reflect a subtle dialogue between environment and presence.
Inspired by the quiet movement of nature reclaiming space, these images reflect a subtle dialogue between environment and presence.
Photography by Sam van der Schot
Music Video — Fortune Cookie by Emma Bale, directed by Nina Aaldering
Dancer in the official music video Fortune Cookie, directed by Nina Aaldering.
A dreamlike underwater concept blending pop visuals with fluid, expressive movement. Filmed in 2016 and produced by a full creative team including Ezra Reverda (D.O.P.) and Jelmar Hoekstra (editor).
A dreamlike underwater concept blending pop visuals with fluid, expressive movement. Filmed in 2016 and produced by a full creative team including Ezra Reverda (D.O.P.) and Jelmar Hoekstra (editor).
Dance Film — Orla by Vanessa Le Mat
A short fashion-inspired dance film created by choreographer Vanessa Le Mat, featuring movement developed in close collaboration with me.
Shot with a refined, minimal aesthetic, Orla explores quiet strength and presence through contemporary movement and styling.
Shot with a refined, minimal aesthetic, Orla explores quiet strength and presence through contemporary movement and styling.
Movement Direction: Vanessa Le Mat
Performance: Orla McCarthy
Music: Frédéric Sanchez
Clothing: DUSAN
Camera: Hannes Weiss
Production: Stolberg Production
