Film and Broadcasting

Carrie McDaid

Hi, I’m Carrie McDaid, a soon-to-be Film and Broadcasting graduate from County Leitrim with a passion for storytelling in all its forms. After returning to university to pursue what I’ve always known was my true calling, I’ve thrown myself fully into the world of film, and haven’t looked back. What I love most about film is its power as a collaborative art form, how every element, from sound to script to performance, comes together to create something that makes people feel, question, and connect. 

Over the course of the past four years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in many different fields; cinematography, editing, post-sound editing, camera operating, and directing, which I’ve had the pleasure of doing twice, with my first short film ‘The Sisterhood’ receiving a special mention in the First Frames category at DIFF 2025. However, my main creative interests are rooted in two very different but equally compelling areas: sound recording and even more so, screenwriting. Whether I’m capturing the subtle textures of a scene through audio or crafting a character-driven narrative on the page, I’m always drawn to the details that bring a story to life in an authentic and personal manner.

I’m so excited to continue developing my skills across both disciplines and am keen to collaborate with others who share a love for thoughtful, character-rich filmmaking. I bring enthusiasm, personanility, and a deep respect for the collaborative nature of this industry, and I’m looking forward to what comes next.

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Mixed Signals (Director Meaghan Duffy)
– Post Sound Editor

Ribbit (Director Oisín Moroney)
– 2nd Assistant Director

TV Night!
– Writer & Director

In the final semester of fourth year, my original script was selected as one of our graduate films — an opportunity I was incredibly excited to take on as both writer and director. TV Night! is a psychological thriller and social satire, set against the polished, pastel world of mid-century domestic bliss. Beneath its glossy exterior, the film unravels into a darkly surreal critique of media control and manufactured nostalgia.

The concept first took shape in my third year, and I developed it further by drawing inspiration from series like Severance, Twin Peaks, and Black Mirror, as well as films such as The Truman Show and Vivarium. My goal was to create something visually striking and narratively bold, a film that leans into tonal contrast, where the chipper narration of Steve clashes with the disturbing truth of the Fitzpatricks’ trapped reality.

As a director, I focused on creating an environment where collaboration and experimentation were encouraged, which proved to be a very eye-opening and hugely rewarding experience. From the first day on set to the final take, I was fortunate to work with an incredibly talented and committed cast and crew, whose creativity, energy, and dedication brought TV Night! to life in ways that exceeded my expectations.