I originally trained as a narrative screenwriter and filmmaker and worked in this field for ten years before developing a more focused arts practice. I made short films, documentaries, children’s programming and worked as a screenwriter and script editor.

My Story: I’m Starting Secondary School

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1x14min

Documentary for TV

Commissioned by RTE Young Peoples

Produced by Cracked Egg Productions

A documentary about what it’s like moving from another country and starting school in Ireland.


The Trap

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Short Film | 13 mins

Drama

Funded by Screen Ireland Focus Shorts

Produced by Treasure Entertainment

A grieving farmer tries to find and capture the creature he believes is terrorising his sheep.


Away with the Fairies

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Short Film | 14 mins

Drama | Horror

Funded by Kildare Arts Office Short Grass Films Commission

Produced by Treasure Entertainment

Uncomfortable in a body she barely recognises, exhausted and unable to connect with her three month old infant, motherhood is not everything new mother Maura dreamed it would be.


Din

Short Film | 9 mins

Drama / Horror

Funded by the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Arts Office Emerging Filmmaker Commission

Produced by Failsafe Films

Even when sinister noises start haunting him in his isolated farm house, ailing farmer Pat Lynch refuses to admit he needs help.


The Drive

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Short Film | 6 mins

Drama

Funded by Clones Film Festival

Produced by Helen Flanagan

In the face of an unplanned pregnancy a distressed woman struggles to connect to her baby daughter.


The Debt

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Short Film | 12 mins

Children/Family

Funded by Film Offaly

Produced by Failsafe Films

When lovestruck ten year old Daithi falls for his unattainable classmate Jessica he turns to his best friend Penny, a rough and tumble tomboy from a broken home, to help him win her heart. 


An Cat

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Short Film | 12 mins

Drama / Family

Funded by TG4 and Filmbase Lasair 5

Produced by Trisha Flood

A bereaved man finds himself harassed by his late wife's beloved pet cat. 


What Number Am I?

28x2 minutes episodes

Children's Television Series

Commissioned by RTEjr

Produced by Ink and Light Films

An observational documentary style series about children, for children!