ABOUT US
We first met and became friends in secondary school in rural Ireland, sharing a love of music (specifically Elvis and The Beatles). From there we went our their separate ways to train as actors (Kevin back home in Scotland) and (Brendan in Oxford, via a degree in Journalism in Dublin) before reuniting in London where we began writing together.
OUR WORK
Our work draws from our shared Gaelic heritage and from our experience in the acting industry. We tend towards comedy-drama, sometimes with a sci-fi twist.
Individually we have a number of writing credits across TV, short films and radio plays. In 2018 we started writing together working on our first feature film script - Kallibeg - and have since written a number of TV scripts across various genres.
During lockdown in 2020 (along with Kevin’s brother Ross Mains as director) we co-wrote Star Force: Sci-Fisolation - a web series which featured a bizarrely star studded cast including: James McAvoy, Caitriona Balfe, Kit Harington and Florence Pugh.
PORTFOLIO
STAR FORCE
WEB SERIES
Star Force: Sci-Fisolation is - to quote James McAvoy: “A spomage… spoof homage” to all things sci-fi. Created during lockdown and spanning four action packed episodes, Star Force follows the adventures of Captain (James McAvoy) and his rag tag crew as they race across the galaxy in search of his arch nemesis Dr. Flurgzool (Kit Harington).
Shot from the safety of the cast’s homes, Star Force relied on the use of increasingly silly household props to create the colourful world of the Galaxia Quandrant along with a healthy dose of fun from our star studded cast, which included: Caitríona Balfe, Kit Harington and Florence Pugh
Praise for Star Force:
“Star Force: the surprise smash webseries is the Mighty Boosh for Trekkies” - The Guardian
“That was amazing” - Kelly Clarkson
“This is simply the best thing ever” - Simon Kinberg
“That was joyously fun” - Kit Harington
“Oh… joy…” -William Shatner
KALLIBEG
FEATURE FILM
Set in modern day rural Ireland Kallibeg is a hearth-warming comedy/drama centred around a strong female lead and diverse supporting cast. Its themes deal with Irish folklore, family heritage and identity.
THE METHOD
TV
Six part comedy/drama following four individuals and spanning two time periods. It deals with the acting industry focusing on the toll it can take on a working actor’s mental health.
PETER’S PICKERS
TV
Sitcom set in Scotland following the farcical adventures of two estranged brothers (and their mother) as they attempt to save their failing family business after the mysterious death of their father.
THE CONFESSIONS OF WILLIAM IRELAND
TV
Modern day drama. A re-imagining of the true story of William Ireland - an infamous English forger of would-be Shakespeare documents.
THE REPUBLIC
TV
Sitcom centred around the colourful and creative world of LARP (Live Action Roleplay). Following a cast of characters from various walks of life who put their real world differences aside to support each other in their magical quests.
