Dissonant

In the harrowing grip of a self-induced hallucinogenic nightmare, two friends must confront terrifying hallucinations and unravel the tangled web of their minds before they are consumed by the depths of their own psychosis.

  • Conor Lewis
    Director
  • Conor Lewis
    Writer
  • Liam Delahunt
    Producer
    High Society, Benighted Entries
  • Jackson Ryan
    Key Cast
    "David"
  • Jedi Ndebumadu
    Key Cast
    "Sam"
  • Conor Lewis
    Director of Photography
    Dead & Buried
  • Liam Delahunt
    1st AD
    High Society, Benighted Entries
  • Niamh Magee
    1st AC / Costume Design / Hair and Makeup
  • Celine McInerney
    2nd AC / Camera OP
  • Andrius Rutavicius
    Production Design
    High Society, Village of Darkness
  • Aaron Lannon
    Editor/ VFX/ Colourist/ Production Design Assistant
    Benighted Entries
  • James Hickey
    Sound Mixer/ Sound Editor
    High Society
  • Eoghan Johnston
    Boom OP/ Assistant Editor
  • Fergal Stubbs-Mee
    Lighting/ Set Dresser
  • Natalia Pryczkowska
    Art Director/ Production Assistant/ Assistant Editor
  • Emily Sarah Guerin
    Production Assistant
  • Harry Foley
    Original Score
    High Society
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 17 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Conor Lewis

Conor has a keen interest in writing and cinematography and is one of Portside Picture’s resident camera operators while also co-heading creative production. Conor most recently wrote and directed the short film “Dissonant”. He hopes to continue working and collaborating on creative projects while developing his skills as a director and cinematographer.

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Director Statement

This film is about the loss of creativity and the pursuit of purpose. I wrote and directed this film as an expression of the desperation that drives many of the creative minds that occupy this industry and others like it. It's also a cautionary tale, how far is too far and how far do you have to go before you realise you've sacrificed too much of yourself. I adore the films of David Lynch and Gaspar Noe both for their unconventional narratives and the unique visual language they use, I appreciate films that challenge me and focus on conveying a feeling rather than a message. That was my goal with Dissonant, the feel of an artist losing control.