Ciaran O'Brien

Movies

Super Greed: The Fight for Football
Cinematography
In April 2021, in the perfect storm left behind by the Coronavirus pandemic, owners and executives of the 12 most powerful clubs in world football attempted a bullish and brazen power grab. Years of secret talks and backroom dealings culminated in a seismic late-night announcement - these dozen rivals were joining forces and breaking away from centuries of sporting tradition to launch a brand new competition that would secure their club's futures for decades to come. Designed to secure the financial future of football for the next 23 years, The Super League created a fury of opposition from the entire football world and collapsed in just 48 hours. Super Greed: The Fight for Football tells the dramatic inside story of the doomed league through the eyes of those who helped to bring it tumbling down.
Good Riddance
Cinematography
Witness a reluctant duet between a young woman and her recently deceased pet Guinea Pig. An emotional, belligerent, fantastical gallop through pet heaven. Fun!
Bicycle
Director of Photography
A comedian reflects on his bisexuality
Green
Director of Photography
An unhealthy relationship between two forest beings leads Lemon Boy to reconsider his priorities for the future.
Stomping Grounds
Cinematography
Monroe is a gifted dancer obsessed with being the best he can be. While saying goodbye to his family home, he recalls various fragmented memories in one long, tap dancing-filled dream sequence.
Playground
Color Timer
Ezra finds himself dealing with the loss of his younger brother in a rather unconventional way. On route to the funeral service he (and his bike) are taken hostage by a gang of forest dwelling children. In return for his release Ezra must help them fix their rocket ship. However, in the process of doing so, he finds an escape from the grief.
Playground
Director of Photography
Ezra finds himself dealing with the loss of his younger brother in a rather unconventional way. On route to the funeral service he (and his bike) are taken hostage by a gang of forest dwelling children. In return for his release Ezra must help them fix their rocket ship. However, in the process of doing so, he finds an escape from the grief.
One Another
Director of Photography
Two former strangers recount a life changing event of six year prior.
All Killer
Director of Photography
When quadruple-threat newcomer Stef Harris (Singer / Dancer / Actor / Vet), arrives at Kings Park University, the college Glee Club can’t wait to snap him up. Lead by charismatic (but talentless) singer Bea Minicello, their group “Bea Minicello & The Bea Flats" immediately make Stef feel at home. But this Glee Club holds dark secrets and Stef can already sense tensions beneath the surface. There’s confrontational self-proclaimed ‘cool-guy’ Ash Green who has it in for just about everyone, down-trodden stage technician Dru Lowley who has a few killer secrets to share, backing vocalist Summer who behind her sickly smile is desperate to take Bea’s crown and of course Bea Minicello - who is as sweet as pie to Stef but if she’s for real then how come everyone else seems to loathe her? Something is not right... A story about a group of young people with their whole lives ahead of them. However long that may be.
New York Murder
As a child, Frank witnesses the brutal and devastating murder of his parents and years later grows up to lead a disturbing, sadomasochistic double life between night and day.
Friend Like Me
Color Timer
A story of Toby, his genie and the very last wish...
Friend Like Me
Director of Photography
A story of Toby, his genie and the very last wish...
The Ministry
Color Timer
An unsuccessful writer is hailed as a prophet when his novel is discovered by a secret cult.
The Ministry
Director of Photography
An unsuccessful writer is hailed as a prophet when his novel is discovered by a secret cult.
Let it Be
Color Timer
"She likes their earlier music. I like their later music."
Let it Be
Director of Photography
"She likes their earlier music. I like their later music."
The Imp of the Perverse
Director of Photography
Inspired by a short story by EDGAR ALLAN POE
Ghost Fighting Corporation
Color Timer
So many people came together to make this film happen. Thank you to every single one of them. We both appreciate everything you've done for this project. There aren't many people who would say yes to doing something like this, especially when I said "I can't pay you very much or at all" so thanks. Please watch the end for full credits! Everyone deserves a round of applause. Except for Ciaran. Ciaran is fired.
Ghost Fighting Corporation
Director of Photography
So many people came together to make this film happen. Thank you to every single one of them. We both appreciate everything you've done for this project. There aren't many people who would say yes to doing something like this, especially when I said "I can't pay you very much or at all" so thanks. Please watch the end for full credits! Everyone deserves a round of applause. Except for Ciaran. Ciaran is fired.
Septem
Color Timer
Twenty-five minutes. Seven people. One of them must die.
Septem
Director of Photography
Twenty-five minutes. Seven people. One of them must die.
The Fleeting Little Life of Peter Wright
Color Timer
Peter Wright was about to bid the world adieu when his best friend and housemate Jenny walked through the door. Awkward.
The Fleeting Little Life of Peter Wright
Director of Photography
Peter Wright was about to bid the world adieu when his best friend and housemate Jenny walked through the door. Awkward.
Rocks that Bleed
Director of Photography
A short film about two brothers.
Our Brother
Director of Photography
When Mary (Stephanie Lewis) and James (James Walker-Black) lose their eldest brother, their opposing views on how to grieve their loss causes a rift between them.
Dementia
Director of Photography
A woman experiences strange visions whilst listening to an old record in her attic.
Killed the Cat
Color Timer
Three escaped mental hospital patients attempt to create new lives for themselves.
Killed the Cat
Director of Photography
Three escaped mental hospital patients attempt to create new lives for themselves.
Strangers in a Bed
Director of Photography
Strangers In A Bed is a short drama/comedy film. Ali (Jack Howard) is on a trip to the US, but when his connecting flight is cancelled due to a blizzard, he's forced to share a hotel room, and a bed, with Bill (John Christian Bateman). The pair's opposing world views quickly lead to high tension between them, and they stand-off over who will get a good night's sleep.
Tick Where It Hurts
Cinematography
'Tick Where It Hurts' is an 18 minute long short film by Bertie Gilbert. It tells the story of a young musician (Guy) coming to terms with the suicide of his brother and musical partner (Eric) over the span of one long night. It is a psychological film that tells it's story through monologues, experimental looks into the past and intense character study. We watch as Guy, an incredibly logical and calculated person, tries to figure out and contemplate why his brother would do such a thing and whether or not he can continue making music without him. A film with many interesting shots and ideas, but never loses track of it's characters and it's message.
The 56 Year Old Boy
Color Timer
I'm happy to be releasing my new short film 'The 56 Year Old Boy'. I hope you enjoy.
The 56 Year Old Boy
Lighting Camera
I'm happy to be releasing my new short film 'The 56 Year Old Boy'. I hope you enjoy.
Super Brainy Zombies
Color Grading
While filming a poorly scripted, low budget zombie film in the woods, a group of YouTubers are attacked by real zombies. Will they survive the zombie apocalypse and what will they sacrifice along the way?
Super Brainy Zombies
Post Production Supervisor
While filming a poorly scripted, low budget zombie film in the woods, a group of YouTubers are attacked by real zombies. Will they survive the zombie apocalypse and what will they sacrifice along the way?
Super Brainy Zombies
Director of Photography
While filming a poorly scripted, low budget zombie film in the woods, a group of YouTubers are attacked by real zombies. Will they survive the zombie apocalypse and what will they sacrifice along the way?
Offline
Color Timer
Offline is a short disaster comedy film that takes the very real threat of losing your internet connection and treats it like it's the actual end of the world.
Offline
Director of Photography
Offline is a short disaster comedy film that takes the very real threat of losing your internet connection and treats it like it's the actual end of the world.
Stray Dog
Color Timer
Well, here it is! My first short film thingy. It's been a long ride. I hope you enjoy this film and won't be too hard on me (cos it's my first one innit).
Stray Dog
Lighting Camera
Well, here it is! My first short film thingy. It's been a long ride. I hope you enjoy this film and won't be too hard on me (cos it's my first one innit).
The Tea Chronicles
Director of Photography
The Tea Chronicles is a short psychological horror comedy film about tea, written and directed by Charlie McDonnell and Khyan Mansley. It's also my first short film ever. So, you know, be nice.
Bobby Fischer Live
Irish Reporter
A bio about the life of Bobby Fischer.
Build A Problem
Director of Photography
Visual short film accompanying dodie's album of the same name.