Stephen Gaffney
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.
Upcoming and released
Not Guilty
COMING SOON
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. N
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.
It’s a raw, disturbing, and relentless thriller, designed to shock and provoke, pushing boundaries in its depiction of violence and psychological torment.
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 humor, 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]
Location
Stephen Gaffney / Deep Web Films
Ireland
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United Kingdom
About
Stephen Gaffney is an accomplished filmmaker from Dublin, Ireland, who has developed a diverse portfolio spanning independent productions and collaborations with major media platforms like Virgin Media and Netflix. His work reflects a global perspective, with projects that have taken him across international creative landscapes.