Private Project

Can I Tap?

Can I tap is set in inner-city Dublin, where self confessed SJW Jake is trapped in a not-so-simple misunderstanding that threatens his reputation and belief in the social fabric he prides himself to be a part of.

  • Stephen Mckeown
    Director
    Warm for winter (producer), Lydia (producer)
  • David Doyle
    Writer
  • Stephen Mckeown
    Producer
    Warm for winter (producer), Lydia (producer)
  • Damien Lumsden
    Producer
    Warm for winter (producer), Lydia (producer), Juncture(producer)
  • David Doyle
    Producer
  • David Doyle
    Key Cast
    "Jake"
  • Damien Lumsden
    Key Cast
    "Tom"
  • Lisa Aref
    Key Cast
    "Elegant woman"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 24, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Red
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Stephen Mckeown

A trained Writer, Actor, Director and Producer. Stephen has worked on large scale productions for HBO, ITV and is the founding member of the Actors Hub Dublin - where he directed the comedy sketch "Can I Tap". Stephen is now bringing his experience and knowledge to develop exciting new content through Concrete Films.

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Director Statement

When reading the script for Can I Tap?, I was reminded of comedies such as Father Ted and Peep Show. The emphasis on situational comedy and teeth-clenching-cringe excited me about the project. The audience should feel the same awkwardness that Jake feels, in attempting to dig out of a situation he clumsily put himself in. I was attracted to the work of comedy writer/actor David Doyle, who’s original works focus on the odd surreal reality of Dublin for which we are accustomed to.
Can I Tap? was the first non-fiction story created from The Actors Hub in Dublin. The entire film was shot in 4 hours with the help of hub participants, it was a creative piece of filmmaking that had inputs directly from the actors, which allowed them to develop the characters from a mix of improv within comedic situations. The script went through multiple drafts and was workshopped repeatedly in front of a live audience. I feel this is where Can I Tap gets its original feel.
I was amazed by the passion of upcoming filmmakers who took pride in the work and whose excitement overflowed on set but was kept in the upmost of professionalism. It emphasises that passion can get a film made and that the art can be created in community collaboration.