Conor Dowling

Conor is a writer, filmmaker, and creative media producer from Dublin with a Master's degree in Feature Film Production. Conor loves all things horror, folklore and comedy! He is developing an animated series with Ink & Light Studios. He recently optioned an original feature screenplay with Wide Eye Films. Conor's screenplay DARA MCCOOL was awarded development funding from Screen Ireland and won a bursary to attend Stowe Story Labs in Vermont. Conor was also selected as a screenwriting mentee of BAFTA-winning writer Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) for a year long mentorship.

In 2024, Conor launched Gemini Dragon, a creative IP development company focused on storytelling across film, TV, podcasting, and graphic novels. He is an award-winning podcaster, known for his hit show Fad Camp. He has written, directed, & produced numerous projects for RTÉ, TG4, and NGOs. His indie shorts & specs have gotten accolades at competitions & festivals worldwide.

Conor was awarded Arts Council funding for two novel manuscripts, MONUMENTAL and THE OUTER CIRCLE which was shortlisted for the Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair in 2020. His directorial feature debut mockumentary THE LIGHT OF DAY screened at the Galway Film Fleadh and IFI Horrorthon.

Conor has also directed factual entertainment, documentaries, and children’s TV for RTÉ and RTÉ Jr. A skilled camera operator, stills photographer, and video/sound editor.

Honors & Awards

Top 25, Save The Cat - DARA MCCOOL - 2021

Screen Ireland Bursary Stowe Story Labs - DARA MCCOOL 2021

Semi Finalist Stage 32 Search for New Voices in Animation - DARA MCCOOL - 2021