Filming The War in Ukraine: Finn Boylan

Finn Boylan is an Irish filmmaker from Bray in Co. Wicklow. He has always had a strong interest in the history of wars and conflicts around the world, feeling a fascination with places of unrest. When the war broke out in Ukraine in 2022 he had just started filmmaking and felt a strong urge that he had to travel to Ukraine and capture what was happening. Finn realised history was being made and he wanted to play his part. But nothing could have prepared him for what he would witness over the next five months as his camera brought him right into the middle of the tragedy that was unfolding. The footage he captured is real, is raw, and tells the story of a country fighting to survive amidst such heartache and devastation. Now, for the first time in an extended interview, the man behind the camera, Finn Boylan, tells his story.

[@Delorkay]

Fascinating guy, great questions too, i agree it feels like many things these fast journalism approaches loose so much dignity and humanity. Hope he gets his funding, hope he gets in and out safely. Thanks for covering his story so he can cover theirs.

[@craigborthwick6361]

All the best Finn, hope your funding comes through