Peter O'Brien

Director

Peter O’Brien (POB) is a multi-award-winning Irish director celebrated for his emotive storytelling and striking visual style. With over a decade of experience directing commercials, POB is known for crafting richly atmospheric work that combines candid moments, beautifully composed visuals, and evocative soundscapes. A member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), he is represented for commercials in Ireland, the UK, the USA, Spain and Germany. His ability to elevate simple stories with a contemporary, technical approach and a sensitive, stylish touch makes him a standout in both documentary and commercial filmmaking. Building on his commercial success, POB has brought the same visual precision and emotional depth to long-form storytelling. His Screen Ireland–funded documentary Seven Feet Nine and a Quarter Inches, which follows youth darts champion Katie Sheldon, premiered at the Cork International Film Festival, earning a Special Mention and gaining international recognition on the festival circuit. His most recent long-form project, The Connacht Way, chronicling a season with the Connacht rugby team, earned a Royal Television Society Award nomination, aired on RTÉ One, and was sold to broadcasters worldwide. He is currently developing a new feature documentary backed by Screen Ireland and RTÉ, which is slated to go into production in 2026.