Seán Ó Cualáin is an IFTA award-winning Irish documentary and feature film director known for his diverse and compelling storytelling. His career began with Mé Féin’s Mo Mhéit (2002), a documentary about two former boat racing champions that was hailed as a defining work for TG4, praised for its confident and understated visual storytelling.
Over the years, Ó Cualáin has directed numerous acclaimed films for TG4 and RTÉ, demonstrating a remarkable range of subjects and themes. His filmography includes Dara Beag – File Pobail (2004), Rí an Fhocail (2007), Lón sa Spéir / Men at Lunch (2012), Mise Raiftearaí an Fíodóir Focal / I Am Raftery, The Weaver of Words (2013), and Crash and Burn (2016), a documentary about racing driver Tommy Byrne.
Renowned for his dedication to high-quality storytelling, Ó Cualáin’s work often focuses on the overlooked details of Irish life — from the extraordinary in the everyday to the hidden stories of forgotten figures. His films combine strong visual craft with emotional depth, establishing him as one of Ireland’s most distinctive documentary voices.
