About me

David O'Brien

So, who is David O'Brien and what is he about? Well, I'm David O'Brien and I’m originally from Mayo but I've called Dublin home for over 25 years. I moved here to study at The National Film School in IADT, and since graduating in 2004, I’ve worked steadily in film and education.

For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to be a ga... a storyteller. When I was younger, writing was my passion, and once I discovered video editing I found a whole new way to tell stories. I'm lucky enough that I've been able to make a living doing both.

Over the years, I’ve contributed to award-winning television and film projects, as well as a variety of short-form works. My specialty is documentary editing, though recently, I’ve gained invaluable experience in drama as well. I’m proficient in Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro—and pretty nifty with Final Draft, too.

Awards and Nominations

MISNEACH

Radharc Awards 2024

FINNÉ

Celtic Media Awards 2019: Factual Series (Winner)

GOGGLEBOX IRELAND

Irish Film & Television Awards 2017: Best Reality Programme (Winner)

Screen Ireland’s Reality Bites | The Dingle International Film Festival 2016 (Official Selection)

BÁS ARTO LEARY

Cork Film Festival 2013 (Official Selection) | The Dingle International Film Festival 2013 (Audience Award)

STITCHES

Frightfest, UK 2012 (Winner) | Sitges Film Festival 2012, Spain (Winner) | Fantasy Filmfest 2012, Germany (Official Selection) | Grimfest 2012, UK (Official Selection) | Movie Fest 2012, Ireland (Official Selection) | Busan International Film Festival 2012, South Korea (Official Selection)

JUMP BOYS

Irish Film & Television Awards 2013: Best Sports Programme

JOCKEY EILE

Irish Film & Television Awards 2013: Best Reality Programme (Winner)

FEIRM FACTOR

Irish Film & Television Awards 2011: Best Entertainment Programme

THE LUMP

RTÉ Cork Film Centre Script Award 2004 (Winner) | Mallorca Film Festival 2005 (Winner)

THE CARPENTER & HIS CLUMSY WIFE

LA International Short Film Festival 2004 (Winner) | Venice Film Festival 2004 (Winner)

WILBUR & ANTO

Cinemagic Young Filmmaker 2004: Best Film (Winner)

IGNITION

Cinemagic Young Filmmaker 2004: Best Film

CHAOS

Seán Dunne Young Writers' Awards: Best International Drama 2004 (Winner)

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