Belfast-based artist trying his best to make art that makes people think.
Niall McCloskey is a Belfast based indie film-maker. Professionally Niall works within the Assistant Director department on local Northern Irish television and feature film productions with prospects for writing and directing.
Niall's filmography includes co-directing, co-writing and co-producing the award winning short film 'In Wake of John Doyle' as well as directing the award nominated shorts 'Better Before (2023)' and ‘Things Unsaid (2021)’.
Niall is actively working on development next short films as well as beginning development on his first feature and first series alongside his co-writer and creative collaborator Thomas Bennett.
  • Producer (2 Credits)
    In Wake of John Doyle 2024
    Experimental, Short
    Better Before (2023)2023
    Short
  • Writer (2 Credits)
    In Wake of John Doyle 2024
    Experimental, Short
    Better Before (2023)2023
    Short
  • Director (2 Credits)
    In Wake of John Doyle 2024
    Experimental, Short
    Better Before (2023)2023
    Short
Official Selection - Best Short Film
In Wake of John Doyle
Berlin Indie Film Festival
Berlin
2025
Official Selection
In Wake of John Doyle
16th Underground Cinema Film Awards
Dublin
2025
Official Selection
In Wake of John Doyle
Big Fridge International Film Festival
London
2025
Official Selection
In Wake of John Doyle
DIFF (Dublin International Film Festival) 2025
Dublin
2025
Official Selection
In Wake of John Doyle
Lift-Off Sessions
London
2024
Bronze Award: Mystery Short
In Wake of John Doyle
Independent Shorts Awards
Los Angeles
2024
Festival Nominee - Narrative Fiction
In Wake of John Doyle
Astonishing Narratives
Online
2024
Official Selection
In Wake of John Doyle
Louth International Film Festival
Dundalk
2024
Winner - Audience Choice
In Wake of John Doyle
Film Devour Short Film Festival
Belfast
2024
Official Selection - New Irish Shorts
In Wake of John Doyle
Belfast Film Festival
Belfast
2024
Longlist Selection
In Wake of John Doyle
The British Short Film Awards
London
College
Aberystwyth University
Film-Making
20182021
Birth Date
March 21, 2000
Birth City
Portrush
Current City
Belfast
Hometown
Portrush
Height
6'1
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
White/Irish
Eye Color
Hazel
Zodiac Sign
Aries
Belfast-based artist trying his best to make art that makes people think.
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