Dean Kavanagh

Dean Kavanagh

36 · Born: Jul 10, 1989

Personal Details

BornJul 10, 1989 Dublin, Ireland

Biography

Dean Kavanagh, a pioneering independent filmmaker from Ireland, has been a prominent figure in the industry for nearly two decades, leaving an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape.

Kavanagh's remarkable body of work has been hailed as a significant departure in Irish cinema, as his experimental films strip the medium back to its fundamental components of structure, narrative, genre, and apparatus, deliberately juxtaposing them in a sophisticated cinematic language.

Characterized by a dynamic flux between contemplative and intense, Kavanagh's films challenge conventional norms, offering a deeply personal and authentic approach to storytelling.

Career

2009
Good Arrows
Good Arrows as Writer
2017
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom as Director, Writer
2014
2013
A Harbour Town
A Harbour Town as Director
History of Water
History of Water as Director, Writer
2011
In Passing
In Passing as Director