What does it take to go from an aspiring writer to directing a BBC-backed short film? In this episode, we sit down with Eoin Doran to break down his unconventional journey into the industry. Eoin shares how his first pay cheque came from chasing a man dressed as a spanner, why he wrote 20 short films before feeling ready for a feature, and how a bold pitch convinced the BBC to take a chance on him as a director. We also dive into the real-life scam that inspired his film, the challenges of writing in a language he doesn’t speak, and what it’s really like to collaborate with the BBC.