David has always been influenced by film, once jumping from the stairs in Dunnes wearing a Superman costume and Thomas The Tank Engine wellies. Working in A&E and a psychiatric unit takes a toll so he decided photography would help, it did and that soon became film. David won the inaugural Misleór Film Bursary and his film Dreamer screened at Catalyst International Film Festival in 2022. David wants to create images that cause conversation, challenge ignorance and give a voice to those without.
A short film showcase at Travfest featured a ‘work in progress’ from filmmaker David McDonagh called Being Put Back Together. We spoke to David about his passions and practices when it comes to all things films.