Eamon O’Rourke has spent his working life climbing the Hollywood career ladder. The director’s debut feature, “Asking for it” has brought him to the top of Hollywood. O’Rourke has created a production company to provide a showcase for diverse stories. He remains dedicated to creating a career to make his deceased parents proud.
If the ability to learn from established stars is a sign of potential, O’Rourke has tried to learn from the best. He began his career working as a production assistant on impressive movies. The film director began working as a production assistant in Los Angeles. Now based in Brooklyn, O’Rourke has worked for some of Hollywood’s notable directors. Before working as a screenwriter and director, Eamon O’Rourke worked as a production assistant on Martin Scorsese’s “Wolf of Wall Street.”
The work of O’Rourke has focused on flipping the perspective of the male gaze in Hollywood. The first feature of the director, “Asking for it” flip the usual Hollywood revenge script. A group of female vigilantes set out for revenge on the frat boys who abused them. Eamon O’Rourke calls his brand of filmmaking responsible. He believes in providing a voice for characters from diverse backgrounds. The characters in his films are those from Native American and LGBTQ+ communities.
To provide a voice for those without voices is part of his desire. During the making of “Asking for it”. O’Rourke allowed his diverse group of actors to guide him. The movie stands as a testament to bringing many voices to the screen. To make his work believable, O’Rourke is willing to listen to the actors in his care.