In Part I of this inaugural Film Ireland podcast, a panel of emerging and established Irish filmmakers - Stephen Shields, Conor McMahon, Ciarán Foy, Conor Barry and Brendan Muldowney - come together to discuss their individual journeys into the film industry and the realities of building a career in filmmaking.
Drawing from their diverse experiences, the group explores the creative and practical aspects of the craft, offering insight into writing, acting, editing, directing, and producing. The conversation highlights not only the challenges of breaking into the industry, but also the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the persistence required to sustain a career.
Stephen is a screenwriter known for his work on the RTÉ Storyland-winning Zombie Bashers, as well as contributions to Republic of Telly and Newsbag.
Conor is an acclaimed genre filmmaker, best known for directing Stitches, Dead Meat, and The Braineater, earning recognition for his distinctive voice in horror .
Ciarán is the writer-director of Citadel, a psychological horror film that received both audience and critical acclaim.
Brendan has directed Savage and Love Eternal, films noted for their stark tone and emotional depth.
Conor produced both Savage and Love Eternal, and was selected as Ireland’s “Producer on the Move” at the Cannes International Film Festival.
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