My practice has lead me to finding the uncanny in the ordinary and making space for the strange. I’m drawn to the quiet moments where something familiar starts to feel off, where boredom, routine, or desire cause reality to slip.The idea for "Doppelganger" came during a period of creative block. I gave myself a single word: "doppelganger" and let it open up questions about identity, self-perception, and the odd corners of everyday life. From there, the story grew into something surreal yet grounded. Set in a rural Irish garage during a slow night shift, the film follows a garage worker who meets his double and is suddenly confronted with a choice: stay in place, or take the life he’s always imagined. I explored exaggerated inner experiences, fear, fantasy, and boredom, and how a “double” might reflect the version of ourselves we suppress or daydream into being. It’s an absurd story, but also a familiar one, rooted in the rhythms of retail life, where identity and longing often blur. I wanted the piece to feel recognisable to an Irish audience. A world of jeep juice, fluorescent lighting, and slow shifts that many of us know. I use 3D animation to bring these grounded, local spaces to life, creating environments that feel familiar even as something strange begins to unfold.
