- Self-motivated creative with a keen instinct for narrative structure, character, and tone.- An enthusiastic, empathetic, and adaptable team player with over a decade of experience in the film and television industry.- Always respectful of processes and workflows; a believer in open communication, trust, and inclusivity- MA Film Studies (Film, Culture & Society) from the Huston School of Film & Digital Media and a Certificate in Screenwriting from National University of Ireland, Galway... Along with several writing, editing, and development workshops
Black Gate Productions
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Screenwriter And Director And Producer And Development LeadBlack Gate ProductionsCounty Clare, Ireland
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Screenwriter / Director / Producer / Development LeadBlack Gate Productions Oct 2020 - PresentGalway, County Galway, IrelandDevelopment Lead – Landlines (Feature-length drama, in development with Screen Ireland, 2024)Assistant Producer – CUMASC: Seisiúin sa Black Gate | Series 2 (Music TV Series, TG4 - 2024)Researcher – Learning To Fall (Feature-length documentary, in development with Screen Ireland, 2024)Assistant Producer – Eire Eile (Documentary series, TG4 – 2023) Production Assistant – CUMASC: Seisiúin sa Black Gate | Series 1 (Music TV series, TG4 – 2022)Assistant Producer – The Booley Sessions (Concert film series, YouTube – 2021)Development Producer – Project sourcing, pitching, and submissions across our slate (Film and TV)Identifying funding opportunities across the company slate on a project-by-project basis (Film and TV)Prioritising film markets and festivals to aim towards on a project-by-project basis (Film and TV)-------Prior responsibilities for the company have included: • Social media manager responsible for The Black Gate’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter• General administration (data wrangling, basic accounting, scheduling, artist and client liaisons)At all times, flexibility, hard work, and a team ethos has been required due to my being one of the first members of the Black Gate Productions team.
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Writer / DirectorFreelance Jul 2015 - Mar 2023A selection of credits from this time period:The Invigilator’s Bae (2019)Short FilmWriter/Director• Award Winner at Little Cinema / Galway City Of Film 48 Hour Film ChallengeMetronome (2019)Short screenplay (Unproduced)Writer • Finalist of the Film Offaly Short Film Award, 2019• Finalist at the Waterford Film Festival Screenplay Competition, 2017The Man Who Went For One (2018) Short filmWriter/Director• Award Winner at Little Cinema / Galway City Of Film 48 Hour Film ChallengeThe Italia ‘90 Job (2018)Feature Film (Unproduced - In development)Writer • Finalist at the Galway Film Fleadh Pitching Competition, 2018Half Forward Line - Hey, Can I Try On Your Glasses? (2017)Music video (Rusted Rail / Jigsaw Records)Director / Editor• Video featured and well-reviewed on music blogs in Ireland, UK and the US.The Sweeps (2015)Feature Film (Unproduced - In development as a Limited TV Series)Writer • Finalist at the Galway Film Fleadh Pitching Competition, 2015
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Writer / Director / Producer / General AdministrationTiny Epics Feb 2010 - May 2015GalwaySmall production house based in Galway that specialises in low budget filmmaking Good Shepherd ‘Flown The Other Side’ (2013)Music videoDirectorOdd Behaviour (2012)Short filmWriter / Director • Screened at the Filmbase / Northern Ireland Screen 15 Second Film Festival, 2012.Day Trip to the Fifth Dimension (2011)Short filmProducer• Screened at Way Out West, Galway Film Fleadh, 2011.Bloody Good CoffeeShort filmWriter / Director • Screened at 30 Minute Film Festival, Galway Film Fleadh, 2011.Torment Most SweetShort filmWriter / Director• Winner of Best Film Audience Award, Little Cinema: Halloween Special 2011.Other responsibilities and attributes required throughout my time with Tiny Epics:• Maintenance of Tiny Epics’ online presence (website and social media).• Exceptional organizational and motivational skills required to complete projects on often limited budgets. • Ingenuity and creativity were crucial; as was creating a positive and inspiring work atmosphere.
John Cavanagh Education Details
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Playwriting And Screenwriting -
Huston School Of Film & Digital Media, GalwayFilm Studies (Film, Culture & Society) -
Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies
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John Cavanagh works for Black Gate Productions
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John Cavanagh's current role is Screenwriter and Director and Producer and Development Lead.
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John Cavanagh attended National University Of Ireland, Galway, Huston School Of Film & Digital Media, Galway, National University Of Ireland, Galway.
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