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Dara McManus 

BA [Hons] Film + Television Production

Dara McManus is a Dublin-based director, editor and vision-mixer from Co. Roscommon. A graduate of the National Film School, his work spans short fiction, documentaries, experimental films, music videos, corporate videos and TV.

His directorial output focuses on atmosphere and visual experience, often incorporating surrealist and multimedia motifs to enhance storytelling. Editorially, his work is driven by emotional flow and a keen eye for rhythm.

In his final year, Dara served as the editor of the short film Sorry I Have to Kill You, vision mixer of the TV pilot In Good Company and director of the music video for Yukai's Mercy.

Sorry I Have To Kill You

Directed by Ethan Dodd

Produced by Alannah McQuaid

After going too far while protecting her best friend from a bully, Esme realises that there’s a more permanent solution she can provide for her friend’s problems.

In Good Company

Directed by Cliona Ball

Produced by Aaron Hallows

When Niamh moves into her sister's apartment, she's in for a surprise: her sister's boyfriend is already living there. Feeling protective and concerned, Niamh resolves to end her sister's relationship. She teams up with the building's repairman to devise a plan to sabotage the romance.

Mercy (Music Video)

Directed by Dara McManus

Cinematography by Cori Doherty

Produced by Kieran Brennan

When Emma goes under for an operation, she soon discovers running from her breakup is impossible, even in her wildest dreams.

Hoof and Jaw

Directed by Dara McManus

A personal documentary about a father and his family in the wake of a farm accident.

Saint Death (Experimental)

Directed by Dara McManus

A visual meditation on death's role in the universe and our relationship with it.

Selected for First Cut Youth Film Festival 2024

Watercolour

Directed by Dara McManus

Irish artist and sailor Pete Hogan recounts his journey around the world on board his self-made boat, the Molly B, through his ink and watercolour illustrations.

Selected for DIFF First Frames 2023

Lead actor Jennifer Kilmurry (Emma) and Dara McManus on the set of Mercy.

Photo: Jasmin Doyle


The Evolving Role Of Women In The Work of David Lynch

An analysis of the quality of representation of women in David Lynch’s feature film output in the period (1986-1992) with the aim of identifying and tracking a change in approach to representation. Blue Velvet (1986), Wild At Heart (1990) and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992).

Film + Television Production
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