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A working class Irish writer/director with a strong visual style who makes films about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. #irishdirector #writer

London LA NYC Belfast
Joined November 2009
Your First Feature Starts Here. BIFF 2026 Is Open for Submissions You don’t need a long list of credits to make a powerful film. You just need a story worth telling and the courage to put it forward. Submit your feature film now. Be part of BIFF 2026. filmfreeway.com/BournemouthI…
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Bournemouth has a film festival Premieres of bold new indie films Panel conversations with filmmakers + creators Afterparties Book now via bit.ly/BIFF-2026 #BIFF2026 #BournemouthFilmFestival #CinemaCulture #SouthCoastStories
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Join us this October 9–10 in Bournemouth and be part of a festival built to champion emerging talent and underrepresented stories. Submit your film. Share your story. Be seen. #BIFF2026 #FilmFestival #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Documentary #Animation #FilmSubmission #FestivalSeason
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BIFF 2026 is officially open. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to submit your film, this is it. Screen your work. Meet your people. Take your next step in film. 📍 9–10 October 2026 🎬 Submissions now open via FilmFreeway
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The worst feeling? Seeing all the amazing photos from the night before and realising you missed it. 🎬 BIFF hits Bournemouth Oct 3–4. bit.ly/BIFFTICKET #BIFF2025 #Bournemouth #Poole #Dorset #CulturalEvents #FOMO
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Chris Chibnall is coming to #BIFF2025! The Broadchurch & Doctor Who showrunner joins us Oct 3 for an exclusive fireside chat in Bournemouth 🎬 bit.ly/BIFFTICKET #ChrisChibnall #DoctorWho #Broadchurch #FilmTwitter #Screenwriting #TVWriting #FilmFestival #UKTV
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We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with @TideBusiness! Their support is helping us grow the Bournemouth Film Festival from the ground up amplifying indie voices and unforgettable cinema. tide.co/partners-50cashback/… #film #IndieFilm #TidePartner
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Getting anything made in Film & TV takes a herculean effort, so I’m incredibly proud to support my friend Alice D Cooper who is raising funds for a documentary that tells a story she helped shape. greenlit.com/project/foundin…
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1991, Alice and three friends created the very first Women's Rugby World Cup. No funding, no backing from the sport’s governing bodies, just pure determination. Against all the odds, they pulled it off in Cardiff (don't be rude), and history was made. greenlit.com/project/foundin…
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Now, she’s making a film to ensure this groundbreaking story is told. If you can, donate even a fiver, this contribution helps get this important piece of sports history onto the big screen. greenlit.com/project/foundin… #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #WomensSport #DocumentaryFilm
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We’re thrilled to welcome Bella Tomlinson to the Bournemouth International Film Festival as our Senior Judge – Animation! BAFTA-nominated Bella Tomlinson is a highly experienced animation producer with a strong understanding of commercial, long-form, and independent animation.
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