Biography

Kieran's most notable work to date is the award-winning BAFTA and BIFA Qualifying psychological drama 'Poles', an exploration of a young woman's melancholy whilst she deals with the oppressive nature of her mundane life. The film's most recent selection is the Manchester International Film Festival 2023. His other recognised work is the comedy drama 'Call It a Day', a six part web series about the colliding lives of two women at a state of personal and professional transition. It won the Best Dramedy award at the BNM Web Fest 2020.

As a writer Kieran worked on Oscar and BAFTA Qualifying 'I Am Pilate' starring Shaun Scott (The Bill, Moon Knight) and directed by Femi Oyeniran (It's A Lot, The Intent). A drama giving an alternative look at the experience of Pontius Pilate and his dealings with a certain Nazarene. Award-winning LGBTQ drama 'Soft Hands' was an emotional coming of age story about an aspiring boxer coming out to his homophobic trainer father; and the Film London Microwave shortlisted feature film 'Beneath the Mind' was a psychological horror dealing with an under pressure architect as she succumbs to the escalating effects of her Schizophrenia.

In 2022 he was selected for the 'Casualty' Directors' Scheme shadowing experienced Director Duncan Foster; shortlisted for the Original Voices writers scheme on 'Emmerdale' and delivered a Masterclass on Directing Actors at Edge Hill University. He has also been Performance Arts Lecturer on Acting and Film at the Bucks New University along with shadowing on 'Doctors' ,'Eastenders' and 'Hollyoaks'.

Kieran made his theatre directing debut in 2022 with a new stage play of 'Uncle Vanya' which ran for two weeks at the Old Red Lion Theatre (Broadway World Review ****). In order to find a new connection to classic work, the lead role of Uncle Vanya was reimagined as disgruntled thirty something now speaking for a millennial generation who devoted themselves to old ideas in a rapidly changing world. 2023 started with his next theatre production 'Savannah'. It played at the Union Theatre where Kieran directed Sarah Naudi (In the Heights, Litvinenko), Genesis Lynea (Silent Witness, The Baby), Olivier Award nominee Jamael Westman (Hamilton, The Essex Serpent) and Ross McShane.

Credits

Just Saying... 3 episodes View
Series   Role Year
Series 1, Episode 2   Director 2018
Series 1, Episode 4   Director 2018
Series 1, Episode 3   Director 2018

Other Credits

Say Your Name Short Film View
Description Year
Scared and frightened on a high street pavement, Amy is a young woman troubled. Having recoiled from the help of a passing young man, Amy meets the enigmatic but indifferent Adreena. Taking Amy off the street Adreena leads the young woman to the safety of her apartment. Once, there however Amy finds herself in a nightmare. She wakes up to find her whole perception of reality has been tainted. Despite the efforts of her affectionate boyfriend Jake and the welcome news of his best friend Steve and his partner Carol's pregnancy, these otherwise happy scenarios serve as a constant reminder of her traumatic experience and a chance encounter at the party may suggest that Amy's nightmare was not just in her imagination. **Official Selection Unrestricted View Film Festival 2019 - Nominated for Best Director and Best Actress **Official Selection Oniros Film Awards 2019 - Nominated for Best Short Film 2019
Those of Us Short Film View
Description Year
Megan, an eccentric artist, returns home to find her husband in the embrace of a younger woman on the sofa in her work space. Storming out of the studio Megan leaves Richard, a writer and lecturer and his student, Rebecca, in a state of shock. Unable to grasp the magnitude of the situation on first impression Richard realizes his transgression and goes to explain himself to his wife. Rebecca, an art student and admirer of Megan's work struggles to process the shock of seeing one of her heroines and being caught by her heroine straddling her husband. Gathering up her things Rebecca follows the couple. Finding Megan in the living room Richard's attempts at an apology are persistently interrupted by the presence of the nervous and increasingly confused Rebecca who struggles to comprehend the peculiar arrangement the married couple appear to have. As the situation escalates and further truths are revealed events start to turn from strange to dangerous. 2019
The Wife Short Film View
Description Year
After Olivia, a terminally-ill woman and devoted mother, discovers her husband is having an extramarital affair, she decides to visit the apartment he often shares with his lover: Natalie, an advertising executive who works hard and plays hard. When unwitting Natalie finds Olivia in her flat, she initially assumes it's a prearranged ménage à trois but soon discovers it's the wife. Things quickly go awry after Natalie turns down Olivia's request and the decision leads to deadly consequences. 2017
Just Saying Web Series - Episode Two, Three and Four View
Description Year
It all starts when ALICE, a beautiful sassy Frenchy, is struggling big time to find her perfect flatshare match for her trendy Shoreditch flat until... BEA, a fun loving party girl from Brazil, comes along to shake it all up. ​ Together they go through the good, the bad, the ‘too drunk to remember’ and let’s not forget the ‘what happens in this house stays in this house’ shenanigans. ​ We can’t wait for you to see what we get up to... **Official Selection Los Angeles Cinefest 2019 **Official Selection Unrestricted View Film Festival 2019 - Nominated for Best Web Series 2018
She's Just a Girl and So Am I Short Film View
Description Year
Neurotic interior designer Bridget heads out to meet her eclectic best friend from yesteryear, Sophie. Now a moderately famous 'vlogger', Sophie has invited Bridget to meet for the first time in a long time to celebrate the imminent publication of her book, 'She's Just a Girl and So Am I'. It would've been a typically awkward reunion but when Sophie reveals a truth that means Bridget can no longer see her again the day takes on more significance than each woman expected. 2019
Call It a Day Series View
Description Year
Meet AMY and EVA. Meet YOU and your FRIENDS. Meet TWO (very lovely) GIRLS trying to SURVIVE THEIR LATE 20s. Trying to survive SOCIAL PRESSURE and SOCIAL ANXIETY. Trying to survive AWKWARD HOOK UPS and BROKEN HEARTS. But mostly trying to GO THROUGH LIFE feeling a little less lonely and out of place. And having a SHIT LOAD OF LAUGHS along the way. Pop the wine, the CBD oil, the lavender candle and take off your bra (or your boxers). WE'RE GONNA TAKE CARE OF YOU, BABE. 2019
Poles Short Film View
Description Year
Consumed by her melancholy and seemingly oppressed by every innocuous object in her home, Anna tries to find solace in her own reasoning. However, this line of thought leaves her paralyzed in a state of indifference to everything. She acts out of routine more than impulse. Her coffee goes cold sitting in front of her, her toast burns. ere is only one vision of peace, one space of silence - the end. Even when a friend calls her out Anna cannot focus on the interaction instead the noise of the cafe, the brightness of the day more and more assert her belief that the only way out is to leave. Sitting alone at home with a final parting retort to the world via social media a surprise phone call from her mother could be the only thing that pulls her from the gloom. 2021
Uncle Vanya Theatre View
Description Year
Running for two weeks at the Old Red Lion Theatre this new interpretation of Chekhov's masterpiece brought the angst of an unfulfilled life to peculiar strains of the quarter life crises experienced by a generation in a handover. 2022
Savannah Theatre View
Description Year
An original play dealing with mental health and trauma starring Jamael Westman (Hamilton, Essex Serpent) and Genesis Lynea (Silent Witness, Casualty). Written by Sarah Naudi (Foundation, Litvinenko). Limited run at the Union Theatre. 2023

Awards

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