Conor McMahon: Directing Horror Films

This week, we are speaking with horror film director and writer Conor McMahon. Conor’s fascination with the horror movies originated after seeing audiences laugh and enjoy the goofy shorts he was making with his friends. It was also a way for him to deal with his own anxieties and worries. By the age of 16 he was determined to be a filmmaker and have his first feature by the age of 23. He achieved that with the horror comedy Dead Meat, the first ever horror to be funded by the Irish Film Board. Since then he has made the feature films Stitches and From the Dark. He is currently working on his newest film, Hive Mind. Conor exudes the very essence of the Green Rebel - a person who feels the passion for their creativity so strongly that it compels them to make things. In the conversation, we cover topics like: the power of determination and how vital it is in creating and succeeding, his sources of inspiration for characters and storylines, the importance of story versus the significance of aesthetics in filmmaking, getting over vanity and the paralyses of perfection, the importance of working with the right people and more. Presented by Emily O'Callaghan and Irina Dzhambazova. Produced by Irina Dzhambazova. Music by Le Boom. If you like the show please take a minute to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. If you would like to sponsor, suggest a future guest or just say hi, email us at [email protected] ​