Steve McCarten - Writer/Director

A working class Irish writer/director with a strong visual style who makes films about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. #irishdirector #writer

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

Your First Feature Starts Here. BIFF 2026 Is Open for Submissions
You don’t need a long list of credits to make a powerful film. You just need a story worth telling and the courage to put it forward.
Submit your feature film now.
Be part of BIFF 2026.

https://t.co/51a9Ck59tl

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

Bournemouth has a film festival
Premieres of bold new indie films
Panel conversations with filmmakers + creators
Afterparties

Book now via https://t.co/atvsOH1ZIH

#BIFF2026 #BournemouthFilmFestival #CinemaCulture #SouthCoastStories

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

Join us this October 9–10 in Bournemouth and be part of a festival built to champion emerging talent and underrepresented stories.

Submit your film. Share your story. Be seen.

#BIFF2026 #FilmFestival #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #Documentary #Animation #FilmSubmission #FestivalSeason

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

BIFF 2026 is officially open.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to submit your film, this is it.

Screen your work.
Meet your people.
Take your next step in film.

📍 9–10 October 2026
🎬 Submissions now open via FilmFreeway

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

The debut album Refraction has landed. A dark, heavy, and hypnotic powerhouse of an album. Listen now on #Bandcamp

#AlbumRelease #ProgressiveRock #IndustrialRock
#AlternativeMetal #DarkRock #AtmosphericRock #CinematicRock #ConceptAlbum

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

The debut album Refraction has landed. A dark, heavy, and hypnotic powerhouse of an album. Listen now on #Bandcamp: https://t.co/M1WQtt5CkY

#NewMusicAlert #AlbumRelease #ProgressiveRock #IndustrialRock
#AlternativeMetal #DarkRock #AtmosphericRock #CinematicRock #ConceptAlbum

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

Refractions is a descent into collapse and catharsis, where distorted faith and fractured identity finally give way.

https://t.co/XazlqC7erx

#NewMusic #ProgressiveRock #IndustrialRock #DarkRock #AlternativeMetal
#Atmospheric #Cathartic #MusicDiscovery #IndependentArtist

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

Christopher Eccleston named Bournemouth International Film Festival patron https://t.co/LLUItsyp8w

#drwho #christophereccleston #filmfestival #ukfilm #shortfilm

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

The worst feeling?

Seeing all the amazing photos from the night before and realising you missed it.

🎬 BIFF hits Bournemouth Oct 3–4.
https://t.co/nofjWPi4us
#BIFF2025 #Bournemouth #Poole #Dorset #CulturalEvents #FOMO

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

Chris Chibnall is coming to #BIFF2025!

The Broadchurch & Doctor Who showrunner joins us Oct 3 for an exclusive fireside chat in Bournemouth 🎬
https://t.co/WmcRrYN7hn

#ChrisChibnall #DoctorWho #Broadchurch #FilmTwitter #Screenwriting #TVWriting #FilmFestival #UKTV

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

@ukads3 Still does... check out https://t.co/VyGH0RKDcu

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

We’ve partnered with Adventure Attractions to light up the Bournemouth Pier screen with a bold preview of BIFF 2025!
https://t.co/VyGH0RKDcu

#BournemouthFilmFestival #AdventureAttractions #CreativeBournemouth #WhatsOnDorset #FilmFestivalUK #VisitBournemouth

@bournemouthpier

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

@McAuleyDeclan Ha class.

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with @TideBusiness! Their support is helping us grow the Bournemouth Film Festival from the ground up amplifying indie voices and unforgettable cinema.

https://t.co/05cNIVJTKp

#film #IndieFilm #TidePartner

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

@MACOExperiences thanks for the follow guys.

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

https://t.co/VyGH0RKDcu

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

BIFF 2025 is just 3 months away & Early Bird tickets won’t stick around forever.

https://t.co/nofjWPi4us

#filmfestival #FilmFans #southcoastevents #TicketAlert #FilmFestival2025 #bournemouthevents #ukfilmfestival #shortfilmfestival #filmfreeway #SupportIndieFilm #TicketDrop

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

Now, she’s making a film to ensure this groundbreaking story is told.

If you can, donate even a fiver, this contribution helps get this important piece of sports history onto the big screen.
https://t.co/PCOfrk3FXN

#Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #WomensSport #DocumentaryFilm

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

Getting anything made in Film & TV takes a herculean effort, so I’m incredibly proud to support my friend Alice D Cooper who is raising funds for a documentary that tells a story she helped shape.
https://t.co/PCOfrk3FXN

[Steve McCarten - Writer/Director @stevemccarten]

1991, Alice and three friends created the very first Women's Rugby World Cup. No funding, no backing from the sport’s governing bodies, just pure determination. Against all the odds, they pulled it off in Cardiff (don't be rude), and history was made.
https://t.co/PCOfrk3FXN