Director Profile
TOM BEGLEY – Director CV
Relevant directing experience:
Feature:
‘East Meets Barry West’ – Feature (Irish/Bulgarian co-production) 2009
An exciting shoot in Bulgarian, working with an Irish/Bulgarian/British cast and crew. Working through an interpreter with actors who could speak only a few words of English was quite frustrating and exciting at the same time and brought something new to the various scenes.
The film has recently premiered in a number of Bulgarian cities to great acclaim and more recently premiered at the BAFTA in London.
Commercial:
‘To be sure...’ – Test Commercial (Sure) 2009 is the next project
‘Leave It To Your Imagination’ – Test Commercial (Guinness), 2006
‘Man’s World’ – Test Commercial (Budweiser), 2006
Drama:
‘Reckless Minds’ – Drama, 2006
Working on a controversial Irish/British subject (the IRA bombing of the London Exchange) was a challenge. Based on real events.
Short:
‘Supergrass’- Short film, 2007
‘The Hostage’ – Short Film, 2006
‘Two-Way Talk’ – Short Film, 2005
‘Night Nite No One Home’ – Short Film, 2005
‘Vein Love’ – Short Film, 2001
Previous/other experience:
Stage (as director)
‘Sive’ – an INDA production.
London and Southern Irish tour 2008
A well-reviewed play with a strong cast. We played a number of fringe venues in London and at established theatres in Southern Ireland, including the Belltable in Limerick.
Stage (as producer)
‘Bright Colours Only’ – an INDA production (Irish Network of Dramatic Arts UK). Baron’s Court Theatre London 2009
A challenging and moving one-woman show.
‘Big Maggie’ – an INDA production.
London and Southern Irish tour 2007
London Fringe venues as well as a Southern Irish tour, culminating, by invitation, in a performance closing the Listowel Writers’ Week festival which was received with a standing ovation, led by the author’s widow.
‘Big Maggie’ – an INDA production.
London fringe 2006
A warm and human rendition of this timeless Irish classic.
Before 2001, I worked as an actor in various productions (stage and film).
Relevant Skills:
Good communication
Clarity of vision
Getting the best out of actors through communication and exercise
Good technical knowledge and understanding
Other Skills:
Basic French
Driving license
