Welcome to the official website of Stephen Gaffney, the Irish director behind Red Room, Class A, and Bully. Known for 'gritty realism' and 'unflinching storytelling', Stephen’s work delves deep into crime, horror, and the darker side of human nature. Explore his films, upcoming projects, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content here.
Catalogue
Unfiltered
( Post production )
A controversial podcaster gives a platform to his country’s most extreme voices.
As tensions escalate, the show becomes a haunting mirror of a nation spiraling toward violence and collapse.
Written and Directed by
Stephen Gaffney
Not Guilty
( FESTIVAL CIRCUIT )
Not Guilty is a short thriller directed by John Dalessandro and Sophie Corrigan Powell, produced by Stephen Gaffney. The narrative centers on a man whose life unravels after becoming the target of online vigilantes accusing him of being a child predator. The film delves into themes of false accusations and the impact of digital vigilantism.
Red Room
Red Room is a brutal and unflinching horror film that explores the darkest corners of the dark web. The story follows three kidnapped women who are held captive and forced to participate in a sadistic online livestream where viewers pay to watch torture and murder in real-time. As they struggle to escape their twisted captors, the film delves into themes of survival, exploitation, and the horrifying reality of online depravity.
Class A
Class A is a gritty crime drama that delves into the dark underbelly of Dublin’s drug trade. It follows the rise and fall of a small-time dealer as he gets caught up in a violent world of addiction, power struggles, and paranoia. The film explores the raw reality of the drug scene, showing both the allure and destruction that comes with it. Stylistically, it blends intense realism with dark humour, making it a brutal yet compelling look at urban life.
" Stephen Gaffney has marked himself as a real talent for pushing boundaries with controversial and topical subject matter. I can’t wait to see what’s coming after this. "
[Dave Higgins, Scannain]
" Keep an eye out for the future work of Stephen Gaffney — a filmmaker who knows how to twist tension into shock and style.”
[Sean Leornard, Horrornew.net]
“With storylines and styles close to those of Shane Meadows, Gaffney is at home tackling narratives that leave audiences unnerved and on edge, forcing us to confront the lifestyles and scenarios we spend our day-to-day avoiding.”
[Rachel Pullen, UK Film Review]
Full Name: Stephen Gaffney
Occupation: Film Director / Screenwriter
Based In: Dublin, Ireland
Official Website: https://www.stephengaffneyfilm.com
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8126784/
Known For:
Red Room (2017)
Class A (2020)
Unfiltered (2025)