Episode 47: Chris O'Neill

Bill talks to filmmaker and film programmer Chris O’Neill. They discuss his experiences in film culture, from childhood movie rental rituals to directing short films, working in distribution and programming for theatres like Kino Cinema and Triskel Christchurch. Topics include Irish cinema, tape trading, STRAW DOGS, Brad Stevens, the changes William Friedkin made to CRUISING and the impact of parenthood on work/life balance.

 

Visit the official site of Triskel Christ Church:

https://triskelartscentre.ie/cinema/

 

Listen to an interview with Chris O’Neill about the 59th Cork Film Festival.
Chris O'Neill - Triskel Arts Centre #CorkFilmFest - Fred Industry Channel
Watch film and video work directed by Chris O’Neill:

https://vimeo.com/user13284879

 

Read a piece by filmmaker Maximilian Le Cains about Chris O’Neill's work as a filmmaker:

http://www.efspublications.com/chris-oneill-short-films/Visit

 

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