Martin McNamara
Martin McNamara is an award-winning writer who has scripted radio dramas, stage plays, short films, and optioned feature scripts.
He also makes radio documentaries, worked as a TV news producer and been commissioned to write a non-fiction book.
He is based in London and his background is in journalism.
When Sean Became James
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When Sean became James tells the story of the making of Dr No and of the unique and very different groups of men who came together to accidentally create one of the most influential films of all time.
As Barbara Broccoli, the daughter of Cubby, and producer of the current Bond franchise recalled. ‘The original filmmakers were (producers) Cubby and Harry, (writer) Ian Fleming, (director) Terence Young and Sean Connery. They all created something extraordinary. They changed cinema history. They pushed the envelope.’
Published by SunRise Publishing.
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"A great read for those who love James Bond and the film industry"
"The fascinating background to Bond"
Guildford Four/ Paul Hill film
Feature film project with Lakeside Pictures telling the true story of Paul Hill's 15 years in prison for crimes he did not commit.
Shiny Objects
A modern day drama on a poisonous and destructive relationship.
Feature film project
Fifteen, short film, Lakeside Pictures
Paul Hill was gaoled for 15 years for crimes he did not commit. This is his
story. Directed by Sebastien Blanc, and starring Stefan McCusker.
"Graphic, painful to watch, but very well done. A shocking story." - Chris Mullin, former MP and human rights campaigner
The story behind the film IMDB link
Official selection at festivals around the world including Taos Shortz Film Fest, New Mexico, 8 Firenze Film Corti International Festival, Florence, Dalmatia Film Festival, Croatia, Ontario International Film Festival, Lift Off Global Network Manchester Film Festival, Festival Angaelica, Duluth, MN, America and Belfast Film Festival. Television premiere on ShortsTV in US
The Parting Glass, short, Biscuit for Breakfast productions
On the day of his funeral, two brothers make a nostalgic trip back to the London pub where their Irish father used to drink, with tragic results. Short film, written by Martin McNamara, directed by Cillian O Donnachadha and produced by Sharon Sexton.
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NOMINATED BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM 2019, Underground Cinema Film Awards, Ireland; SELECTED, LONELY SEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2019, Boston, USA
Sworn Virgin, feature script, winner Tony Doyle/BBC Northern Ireland bursary
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The Shy Russian, feature script, optioned Future Films USA
KRIM, TV screenplay, finalist, BBC Scriptroom 5