Zoology Films are incredibly passionate Filmmakers, led by Mark McAuley (Director, Producer). We make bold films full of heart.
We are ready to start collaborating with you on any projects you may have in mind.
aWake
(Feature film, 2024)
'aWake' (61 minutes) is a feature film shot in one day, and in two single continuous shots. It is the debut feature film by Mark McAuley (Writer & Director).
Produced by Zoology Films
LOGLINE - ANNA seeks closure at the funeral of the man who assaulted her ten years ago.
Excited to announce that "aWake"is now available to watch on Amazon Prime UK.
Click logo to watch on Amazon Prime Video
FATHER
(Short film, 2025)
A new short film - coming soon
(entering festivals)
LOGLINE - An ambitious businessman struggling with life has one last opportunity to say goodbye to his estranged dad.
Produced by Zoology Films
Funded by The Actor As Creator fund (Screen Ireland & Bow Street)
THROW YOUR HEART OVER FIRST
(Short film, 2022)
SHORT FILM - Selected Newport Beach Film Festival 2022
Watch for free - THROW YOUR HEART OVER FIRST
Excited to say my award winning short film ‘Throw Your Heart Over First’ has been released on OMELETO (@omeleto, @omeletodrama). Omeleto is the home of the world’s best short films.
"...The quality of the visual and writing speak for themselves but they do still need that key performance to really bring everything together, and McAuley provides that without question..."
Film Carnage review 2022
Full review
- https://filmcarnage.com/2022/10/15/review-throw-your-heart-over-first/
'Overall, Throw Your Heart Over First explores its provocative themes of grief and creativity with the aid of striking direction and an engrossing performance from its lead.'
UK FILM review 2022
Full review - https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/post/throw-your-heart-over-first-2021-short-film-review
'Written, directed, and starring Mark McAuley, with minimal supporting cast, ThrowYour Heart Over First is simple, stirring, and skilfully executed.'
FRAME LIGHT film review 2022
- https://www.framelight.org/single-post/throw-your-heart-over-first
Throw Your Heart Over First screen at Newport Beach Film Festival (@nbff) on 16th October - https://nbff2022.eventive.org/schedule/630fc4cd2d23670086b9d85f
BREAKING UP
Press play to watch this powerful 5 minute short film
Powerful 5 minute short film, directed by IFTA award winning director Terry McMahon, written by Mark McAuley and starring Lisa Tyrrell and Mark McAuley.
TOMORROW TRAILER
Tomorrow is an award winning short film that has screened at film festivals around the world.
