For His Eyes Only

I am a recently graduated student of Ballyfermot College of Further Education in Dublin, Ireland. I spent four years there studying filmmaking, making shorts and building up my network. My overall career ambition is to become a writer-director, but I am also interested in all aspects of the filmmaking process. I'm a firm believer in the idea that passion, hard work and having the right people around you is invaluable to any young filmmaker and this philosophy has served me well on all of my projects both past and present.

My approach to filmmaking is that it comes down to two basic principles - collaboration and communication. You can't have one without the other, and if you have neither then your production will surely descend into chaos. My main working method on set is always to be as open-minded and approachable as possible when dealing with actors or crew. Both deserve the same amounts of respect for their craft and attention - without them you wouldn't be making your movie in the first place! Talent and dedication is rewarded by acknowledging it.

I love all genres of cinema but if I had to pick favourites, I would choose horror, drama, thriller and arthouse films. I particularly love films that can be both entertaining and thought-provoking. I want my own work to have this same edge; to create films that will satisfy the audience, but also cause them to leave the cinema with something to ponder. I think it's always important to try and reflect your own views of the world in your work since that's what makes your voice unique and stand out from others.

At present I am currently developing three screenplays with various colleagues of mine, some of which I plan on shooting over the coming year. Outside of my writing and directing abilities, I also enjoy using my artistic skills to function as a freelance concept and storyboard artist.